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No
The summary describes a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) that uses real-time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) technology. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any computational methods beyond standard signal processing for qualitative results. The performance studies focus on Limit of Detection (LoD) and C95 values, which are typical metrics for molecular diagnostic assays, not AI/ML models.
No.
This device is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis by detecting and quantitating specific ribosomal RNA. It provides diagnostic information and does not directly treat or prevent a disease or condition.
Yes
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that both the Aptima BV Assay and the Aptima CV/TV Assay are "intended to aid in the diagnosis" of specific conditions (bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis).
No
The device is described as an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test kit that utilizes the automated Panther system. This involves physical reagents and hardware (the Panther system), not just software.
Yes, this device is an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use/Indications for Use: Both the Aptima BV Assay and the Aptima CV/TV Assay explicitly state they are "in vitro nucleic acid amplification tests." They are intended to be used on biological specimens (vaginal swabs) to detect and identify specific microorganisms associated with medical conditions (bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis) to aid in diagnosis. This directly aligns with the definition of an in vitro diagnostic device.
- Device Description: The descriptions reiterate that these are "in vitro nucleic acid amplification tests" used for the detection and quantitation of RNA from microorganisms in biological samples.
- Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on determining the Limit of Detection (LoD) of the assays for various microorganisms in biological matrices (SVSM, NVSM). This is a typical type of performance evaluation for IVD tests.
- Key Metrics: The key metrics reported (LoD, C95) are standard performance characteristics for IVD assays that detect and quantify analytes in biological samples.
The information provided clearly indicates that these devices are designed to be used outside of the body to examine specimens from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis of disease.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Aptima BV Assay: The Aptima BV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) technology for detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA from bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L. jenseni), Gardnerella vaginalis), and Atopobium vaginae (A. vaginae). The assay reports a qualitative result for BV and does not report results for individual organisms. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV on the automated Panther System using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
Aptima CV/TV Assay: The Aptima CV/TV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) technology to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:
- Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)
- Candida glabrata (C. glabrata)
- Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)
The assay differentiates between C. glabrata and the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting the RNA component of RNAse P ribonucleoprotein; the assay does not differentiate among C spp. For TV, the assay targets ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and differentiates the results for C. glabrata and C spp. The assy is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on the automated Panther System using clinician-collected and patientcollected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vagintis.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
PQA, NSU, PMN
Device Description
Aptima BV Assay: Like the Aptima BV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima BV assay 250 test kit is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of rRNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis in women with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis/vaginosis. The Aptima BV assay utilizes the automated Panther system to provide qualitative results to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. The Aptima BV assay involves three main steps, all of which take place in a single tube on the Panther system: target capture, target amplification by TMA, and detection of the amplification products (amplicon) by fluorescent labeled probes (torches). The assay incorporates an internal control (IC) in every test to monitor nucleic acid capture, amplification and detection. The Panther system detects and discriminates between four fluorescent signals corresponding to Lactobacillus group, Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and IC amplification products. The Panther system software compares signal emergence times for each target organism to calibration information in order to determine the BV Positive or Negative status of each sample. The Aptima BV 250 test kit provides enough reagents to run 250 tests. The 250 test kit configuration has been designed for and validated on the Panther system. The Panther system is an integrated hardware and software system that together with the Aptima BV assay fully automates all the steps necessary to perform the assay from sample preparation through amplification of nucleic acid, detection, data reduction and amplicon inactivation.
Aptima CV/TV Assay: Like the Aptima CV/TV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima CV/TV assay 250 test kit is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of RNA from microorganisms associated with vaginitis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginitis, in women with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginitis. The Aptima CV/TV assay utilizes the automated Panther system to provide qualitative results to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The Aptima CV/TV assay involves three main steps, all of which take place in a single tube on the Panther system: target capture, target amplification by TMA, and detection of the amplification products (amplicon) by fluorescent labeled probes (torches). The assay incorporates an internal control (IC) in every test to monitor nucleic acid capture, amplification and detection. The Panther system detects and discriminates between four fluorescent signals corresponding to Cspp, C. glabrata. T. vaginalis and IC amplification products. The Panther system software uses an Aptima CV/TV assay-specific algorithm that interprets the amplification signal emergence times to generate a Positive or Negative status for each target organism in the sample. The Aptima CV/TV 250 test kit provides enough reagents to run 250 tests. The 250 test kit configuration has been designed for and validated on the Panther system. The Panther system is an integrated hardware and software system that together with the Aptima CV/TV assay fully automates all the steps necessary to perform the assay from sample preparation through amplification of nucleic acid, detection, data reduction and amplicon inactivation.
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
Vaginal
Indicated Patient Age Range
Females
Intended User / Care Setting
Clinician; High User Complexity.
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Aptima BV Assay: A Limit of Detection (LoD) Confirmation study was performed to verify that the Aptima BV 250 Test Kit configuration meets the established Aptima BV 100 Test Kit LoD. The analytical sensitivity study confirmed the LoD for L. crispatus (LC) is 143 CFU/mL, L. gasseri (LG) is 2,207 CFU/mL, and L. jensenii (LJ) is 10 CFU/mL. The BV Positivity Limit (C95) for A.vaginae (AV) was verified to be 5.10 log CFU/mL (128,397 CFU/mL), and for G. vaginalis (GV) was 4.86 log CFU/mL (72,836 CFU/mL).
Aptima CV/TV Assay: A Limit of Detection (LoD) Confirmation study was performed to verify that the Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit configuration meets the established Aptima CV/TV 100 Test Kit LoD. The analytical sensitivity study confirmed that the C95 (LoD) for C. albicans is 4439 CFU/mL, for C. parapsilosis is 9416 CFU/mL, for C. tropicalis is 811 CFU/mL, for C. dubliniensis is 1176 CFU/mL. The LoD for C. glabrata is 41 CFU/mL, and for T. vaginalis is 0.0024 cells/mL.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Hologic, Inc. Gabriela Mccoole Regulatory Affairs Specialist 10210 Genetic Center Dr San Diego, California 92121
Re: K243345
Trade/Device Name: Aptima BV Assay: Aptima CV/TV Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3975 Regulation Name: Device That Detects Nucleic Acid Sequences From Microorganisms Associated With Vaginitis And Bacterial Vaginosis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PQA Dated: October 23, 2024 Received: October 28, 2024
Dear Gabriela Mccoole:
We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K243345
Device Name Aptima BV Assay; Aptima CV/TV Assay
Indications for Use (Describe)
Aptima BV Assay
The Aptima BV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) technology for detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA from bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L. jenseni), Gardnerella vaginalis), and Atopobium vaginae (A. vaginae). The assay reports a qualitative result for BV and does not report results for individual organisms. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV on the automated Panther System using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
Aptima CV/TV Assay
The Aptima CV/TV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) technology to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:
- · Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)
- · Candida glabrata (C. glabrata)
- Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)
The assay differentiates between C. glabrata and the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting the RNA component of RNAse P ribonucleoprotein; the assay does not differentiate among C spp. For TV, the assay targets ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and differentiates the results for C. glabrata and C spp. The assy is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on the automated Panther System using clinician-collected and patientcollected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vagintis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) SUMMARY Aptima BV Assay
I. SUBMITTER
Hologic, Inc. 10210 Genetic Center Drive San Diego, CA 92121
Contact Person: Gabriela McCoole, MS, RAC Regulatory Affairs Specialist Gabriela.McCoole@Hologic.com Phone: (619) 322-7535 Fax: (858) 410-5557
Date Prepared: October 25, 2024
II. DEVICE
Proprietary Name of Device: Aptima BV Assay Classification Name: Device that detects nucleic acid sequences from microorganisms associated with vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis. Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3975 Regulatory Class: Class II PQA, NSU, and PMN Product Code:
III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate device is the Aptima BV Assay (K190452; cleared May 23, 2019), which
is a 100 test kit configuration.
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.
Like the Aptima BV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima BV assay 250 test kit is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of rRNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis in women with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis/vaginosis. The Aptima BV assay utilizes the automated Panther system to provide qualitative results to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
Principles of the Procedure
The Aptima BV assay involves three main steps, all of which take place in a single tube on the Panther system: target capture, target amplification by TMA, and detection of the amplification products (amplicon) by fluorescent labeled probes (torches). The assay incorporates an internal control (IC) in every test to monitor nucleic acid capture, amplification and detection.
Specimens are collected in a tube containing specimen transport media (STM) that lyses the cells, releases the RNA, and protects it from degradation during storage. When the Aptima BV assay is performed, capture oligonucleotides hybridize to highly conserved regions of the target RNA, if present, in the test specimen. The hybridized target is then captured onto magnetic microparticles that are separated from the specimen in a magnetic field. Wash steps remove extraneous components from the reaction tube.
Target amplification occurs via TMA, a transcription-based nucleic acid amplification method that utilizes two enzymes, Moloney murine leukemia virus (MMLV) reverse transcriptase and T7 RNA polymerase. The reverse transcriptase is used to generate a DNA copy of the target RNA sequence, adding a promoter sequence for T7 RNA polymerase. T7 RNA polymerase produces multiple copies of RNA amplicon from the DNA copy template.
Detection is achieved using single-stranded nucleic acid torches that are present during the amplification of the target and hybridize specifically to the amplicon in real time. Each torch has a fluorophore and a quencher. The quencher suppresses the fluorescence
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of the fluorophore when the torch is not hybridized to the amplicon. When the torch binds to the amplicon, the fluorophore is separated from the quencher and emits a signal at a specific wavelength when excited by a light source. The Panther system detects and discriminates between four fluorescent signals corresponding to Lactobacillus group, Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and IC amplification products. The Panther system software compares signal emergence times for each target organism to calibration information in order to determine the BV Positive or Negative status of each sample.
Assay Components
The Aptima BV 250 test kit provides enough reagents to run 250 tests. Like the Aptima BV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima BV assay 250 test kit master kit contains 8 reagents, 1 calibrator, and 2 controls required for sample processing. There are 4 boxes that make up the assay master kit. Boxes 1 and 2 contain the Aptima BV assay reagents packaged according to storage conditions. Box 3 contains the calibrator, and Box 4 contains the controls when provided as part of the master kit. The Aptima BV Calibrator and Controls kit may also be procured separately if customers need additional calibrators or controls. A listing of the components that are required to perform the Aptima BV assay are detailed in Table 1. In addition, there is one ancillary kit (Aptima Assay Fluids Kit) required to run the assay, and one collection kit (Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit ) utilized for collection of specimens.
| Box | Components Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amplification Reagent |
| Enzyme Reagent | |
| Promoter Reagent | |
| Internal Control | |
| 2 | Amplification Reconstitution Solution |
| Enzyme Reconstitution Solution | |
| Promoter Reconstitution Solution | |
| Target Capture Reagent | |
| 3 | Positive Calibrator |
| 4 | Negative Control |
| Positive Control |
| Table 1 Reagents Required to Perform the Aptima BV Assay 250 test kit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Instrumentation
Like the Aptima BV assay 100 test kit, the 250 test kit configuration has been designed for and validated on the Panther system. The Panther system is an integrated hardware and software system that together with the Aptima BV assay fully automates all the steps necessary to perform the assay from sample preparation through amplification of nucleic acid, detection, data reduction and amplicon inactivation.
V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Aptima® BV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test that utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA®) technology for detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L. jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis (G. vaginalis), and Atropbium vaginae (A. vaginae). The assay reports a qualitative result for BV and does not report results for individual organisms. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV on the automated Panther® System using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL VI. CHARACTERISTCS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Table 2 displays a comparison of the Aptima BV Assay 250 Test Kit (subject device) with the Aptima BV Assay 250 Test Kit (predicate device).
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| Feature | Aptima BV Assay 100 Test Kit
(Predicate Device, K190452) | Aptima BV Assay 250 Test Kit
(Subject Device) Comparison to the
Predicate | Predicate and Subject
Device Comparison |
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| Intended Use | The Aptima BV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid
amplification test that utilizes real time
transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) for
detection and quantitation of ribosomal RNA
from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis
(BV), including Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L.
crispatus, and L. jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis,
and Atopobium vaginae. The assay reports a
qualitative result for BV and does not report
results for individual organisms. The assay is
intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV on the
automated Panther system using clinician-
collected and patient-collected vaginal swab
specimens from females with a clinical
presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or
vaginosis. | The Aptima® BV Assay is an in vitro nucleic
acid amplification test that utilizes real time
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA®)
technology for detection and quantitation of
ribosomal RNA from bacteria associated with
bacterial vaginosis (BV), including
Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L.
jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis (G. vaginalis),
and Atopobium vaginae (A. vaginae). The assay
reports a qualitative result for BV and does not
report results for individual organisms. The
assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV
on the automated Panther® System using
clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal
swab specimens from females with a clinical
presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or
vaginosis. | Same; some editorial
changes were made to the
intended use statement
(added trademark symbols
and abbreviations for
Gardnerella vaginalis and
Atopobium vaginae). |
| Organisms
Detected | Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L.
jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium
vaginae | Lactobacillus (L. gasseri, L. crispatus, and L.
jensenii), Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium
vaginae | Same |
| Test Quantity | 100 Tests | 250 Tests | Different; The subject
device quantity is 250 Tests. |
| Assay Controls | Incorporates an Internal Control in every test.
Uses external positive and negative controls. | Incorporates an Internal Control in every test.
Uses external positive and negative controls. | Same |
| Feature | Aptima BV Assay 100 Test Kit
(Predicate Device, K190452) | Aptima BV Assay 250 Test Kit
(Subject Device) Comparison to the
Predicate | Predicate and Subject
Device Comparison |
| Patient
Population | Women with a clinical presentation of
vaginitis/vaginosis | Women with a clinical presentation of
vaginitis/vaginosis | Same |
| Specimen Types | Vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic
for vaginitis/vaginosis | Vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic
for vaginitis/vaginosis | Same |
| Analyte | ribosomal RNA | ribosomal RNA | Same |
| Assay Calibrators | Positive Calibrator | Positive Calibrator | Same |
| Technology
Principle of
Operation | Real-time Transcription Mediated Amplification
(TMA) | Real-time Transcription Mediated Amplification
(TMA) | Same |
| User Complexity | High | High | Same |
| Platform | Panther System | Panther System | Same |
| Platform
Software | Panther System Software | Panther System Software | Same |
| Assay Software | Panther Aptima BV 100 Test Kit Assay
Software | Panther Aptima BV 250 Test Kit Assay
Software. | Different. The subject
device uses the Panther
Aptima BV 250 Test Kit
Assay Software. |
Table 2 Comparison of Predicate and Subject Device
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PERFORMANCE DATA VII.
The Aptima BV assay 100 Test Kit and the 250 Test Kit (subject device) share the same intended use, operating principle, formulation, and accessories. Based on these similarities, a risk analysis determined the analytical studies performed for the 100 Test Kit also support the Aptima BV 250 Test Kit configuration performance. A Limit of Detection (LoD) Confirmation study was performed to verify that the Aptima BV 250 Test Kit configuration meets the established Aptima BV 100 Test Kit LoD. The Aptima BV 100 Test Kit LoD was confirmed in the Aptima BV 250 Test Kit configuration, and thus all other previously validated analytical and clinical performance testing performed with the Aptima BV 100 Test Kit configuration is valid and appropriate to show performance for the Aptima BV 250 Test Kit configuration.
Analytical Sensitivity
To confirm the Limit of Detection (LoD) for L. crispatus (LC), L. gasseri (LG), L. jensenii (LJ) and the BV Positivity Limit (C95) for A.vaginae (AV) and G. vaginalis (GV), dilutions of cell lysates were prepared in SVSM. Dilutions were then tested with at least 20 replicates per concentration, per reagent lot, using three lots over the course of three days (7 replicates per day) for a total of at least 60 replicates per strain. The results verified that the LoD for each strain is as follows: LC is 143 CFU/mL, LG is 2,207 CFU/mL, and LJ is 10 CFU/mL. The BV Positivity Limit (C95) for AV and GV were verified to be 5.10 log CFU/mL (128,397 CFU/mL), and 4.86 log CFU/mL (72,836 CFU/mL) respectively.
CONCLUSIONS VIII.
The performance study results demonstrate that the Aptima BV assay 250 Test Kit on the Panther system performs comparably to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use. Hardware and software verification and validation demonstrate that the Aptima BV assay 250 Test Kit on the Panther system will perform as intended.
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510(k) SUMMARY Aptima CV/TV Assay
I. SUBMITTER
Hologic, Inc. 10210 Genetic Center Drive San Diego, CA 92121
Contact Person: Gabriela McCoole, MS, RAC Regulatory Affairs Specialist Gabriela.McCoole@Hologic.com Phone: (619) 322-7535 Fax: (858) 410-5557
Date Prepared: October 25, 2024
II. DEVICE
Proprietary Name of Device: Aptima CV/TV Assay Classification Name: Device that detects nucleic acid sequences from microorganisms associated with vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis. Regulation Number: 21 CFR 866.3975 Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PQA, NSU
III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate device is the Aptima CV/TV Assay (K190472; cleared February 26, 2019),
which is a 100 test kit configuration.
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.
Like the Aptima CV/TV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima CV/TV assay 250 test kit is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and quantitation of RNA from microorganisms associated with vaginitis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginitis, in women with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginitis. The Aptima CV/TV assay utilizes the automated Panther system to provide qualitative results to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis.
Principles of the Procedure
The Aptima CV/TV assay involves three main steps, all of which take place in a single tube on the Panther system: target capture, target amplification by TMA, and detection of the amplification products (amplicon) by fluorescent labeled probes (torches). The assay incorporates an internal control (IC) in every test to monitor nucleic acid capture, amplification and detection.
Specimens are collected in a tube containing specimen transport media (STM) that lyses the organisms, releases the RNA, and protects it from degradation during storage. When the assay is performed, capture oligonucleotides hybridize to highly conserved regions of the target RNA, if present, in the test specimen. The hybridized target is then captured onto magnetic microparticles that are separated from the specimen in a magnetic field. Wash steps remove extraneous components from the reaction tube.
Target amplification occurs via TMA, a transcription-based nucleic acid amplification method that utilizes two enzymes, Moloney murine leukemia virus (MMLV) reverse transcriptase and T7 RNA polymerase. The reverse transcriptase is used to generate a DNA copy of the target RNA sequence, adding a promoter sequence for T7 RNA polymerase. T7 RNA polymerase produces multiple copies of RNA amplicon from the DNA copy template.
Detection is achieved using single-stranded nucleic acid torches that are present during the amplification of the target and hybridize specifically to the amplicon in real time.
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Each torch has a fluorophore and a quencher. The quencher suppresses the fluorescence of the fluorophore when the torch is not hybridized to the amplicon. When the torch binds to the amplicon, the fluorophore is separated from the quencher and emits a signal at a specific wavelength when excited by a light source. The Panther system detects and discriminates between four fluorescent signals corresponding to Cspp, C. glabrata. T. vaginalis and IC amplification products. The Panther system software uses an Aptima CV/TV assay-specific algorithm that interprets the amplification signal emergence times to generate a Positive or Negative status for each target organism in the sample
Assay Components
The Aptima CV/TV 250 test kit provides enough reagents to run 250 tests. Like the Aptima CV/TV assay 100 test kit, the Aptima CV/TV assay 250 test kit master kit contains 8 reagents, 1 calibrator, and 2 controls required for sample processing. There are 4 boxes that make up the assay master kit. Boxes 1 and 2 contain the Aptima CV/TV assay reagents packaged according to storage conditions. Box 3 contains the calibrator, and Box 4 contains the controls when provided as part of the master kit. The Aptima CV/TV Calibrator and Controls kit may also be procured separately if customers need additional calibrators or controls. A listing of the components that are required to perform the Aptima CV/TV assay are detailed in Table 1. In addition, there is one ancillary kit (Aptima Assay Fluids Kit) required to run the assay, and one collection kit (Aptima Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit ) utilized for collection of specimens.
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| Box | Components Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amplification Reagent |
| Enzyme Reagent | |
| Promoter Reagent | |
| Internal Control | |
| 2 | Amplification Reconstitution Solution |
| Enzyme Reconstitution Solution | |
| Promoter Reconstitution Solution | |
| Target Capture Reagent | |
| 3 | Positive Calibrator |
| 4 | Negative Control |
| Positive Control |
Table 1 Reagents Required to Perform the Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 test kit
Instrumentation
Like the Aptima CV/TV assay 100 test kit, the 250 test kit configuration has been designed for and validated on the Panther system. The Panther system is an integrated hardware and software system that together with the Aptima CV/TV assay fully automates all the steps necessary to perform the assay from sample preparation through amplification of nucleic acid, detection, data reduction and amplicon inactivation.
INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
The Aptima® CV/TV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA®) technology to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:
- Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)
- Candida glabrata (C. glabrata) ●
- Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)
The assay differentiates between C. glabrata and the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting the RNA component of RNAse P ribonucleoprotein; the assay does not differentiate among C spp. For TV, the assay targets ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and
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differentiates the result from results for C. glabrata and C spp. The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on the automated Panther® System using clinician-collected and patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis or vulvovaginitis.
COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL VI. CHARACTERISTCS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Table 2 displays a comparison of the Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 Test Kit (subject device) with the Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 Test Kit (predicate device).
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| Item | Aptima CV/TV Assay 100 Test Kit
(Predicate Device, K190472) | Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 Test Kit
(Subject Device) | Predicate and Subject
Device Comparison |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The Aptima CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid
amplification test for the detection of RNA from
microorganisms associated with vaginitis,
trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginitis. The assay
utilizes real time transcription-mediated
amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively
report results for the following organisms:
• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis,
C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis)
• Candida glabrata
• Trichomonas vaginalis
The assay differentiates between Candida glabrata
and the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting
the RNA component of RNAse P ribonucleoprotein;
the assay does not differentiate among C spp. For
Trichomonas vaginalis, the assay targets ribosomal
RNA (rRNA) and differentiates the result from
results for Candida glabrata and C spp. The assay is
intended to aid in the diagnosis of vulvovaginal
candidiasis and trichomoniasis on the automated
Panther system using clinician-collected and patient-
collected vaginal swab specimens from women with
a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis,
trichomoniasis, and/or vulvovaginitis. | The Aptima® CV/TV Assay is an in vitro nucleic
acid amplification test for the detection of RNA
from microorganisms associated with
vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The
assay utilizes real time Transcription-Mediated
Amplification (TMA®) technology to detect and
qualitatively report results for the following
organisms:
• Candida species group (C. albicans, C.
tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C.
dubliniensis)
• Candida glabrata (C. glabrata)
• Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)
The assay differentiates between C. glabrata and
the Candida species group (C spp) by targeting
the RNA component of RNAse P
ribonucleoprotein; the assay does not
differentiate among C spp. For TV, the assay
targets ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and differentiates
the result from results for C. glabrata and C spp.
The assay is intended to aid in the diagnosis of
vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis on
the automated Panther® System using clinician-
collected and patient-collected vaginal swab
specimens from females with a clinical
presentation consistent with vaginitis or
vulvovaginitis. | Same. Added trademarks
and Candida glabrata and
Trichomonas vaginalis
abbreviations. |
| Item | Aptima CV/TV Assay 100 Test Kit
(Predicate Device, K190472) | Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 Test Kit
(Subject Device) | Predicate and Subject
Device Comparison |
| Organisms
Detected | Candida species (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C.
parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis); Candida glabrata;
Trichomonas vaginalis | Candida species (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C.
parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis); Candida glabrata;
Trichomonas vaginalis | Same |
| Test Quantity | 100 Tests | 250 Tests | Different.
The subject device
quantity is 250 Tests. |
| Assay
Controls | Incorporates an Internal Control in every test. Uses
external positive and negative controls. | Incorporates an Internal Control in every test. Uses
external positive and negative controls. | Same |
| Patient
Population | Women with a clinical presentation of vaginitis,
trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginitis | Women with a clinical presentation of vaginitis,
trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginitis | Same |
| Specimen
Types | Vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic for
vaginitis, trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginitis | Vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic for
vaginitis, trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginitis | Same |
| Analyte | ribosomal RNA | ribosomal RNA | Same |
| Assay
Calibrators | Positive Calibrator | Positive Calibrator | Same |
| Technology
Principle of
Operation | Real-time Transcription Mediated Amplification
(TMA) | Real-time Transcription Mediated Amplification
(TMA) | Same |
| User
Complexity | High | High | Same |
| Item | Aptima CV/TV Assay 100 Test Kit
(Predicate Device, K190472) | Aptima CV/TV Assay 250 Test Kit
(Subject Device) | Predicate and Subject
Device Comparison |
| Platform | Panther System | Panther System | Same |
| Platform
Software | Panther System Software | Panther System Software | Same |
| Assay
Software | Panther Aptima CV/TV 100 Test Kit Assay
Software | Panther Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit Assay
Software | Different.
The subject device uses
Panther Aptima CV/TV
250 Test Kit Assay
Software. |
Table 2 Comparison of Predicate and Subject Device
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PERFORMANCE DATA VII.
The Aptima CV/TV assay 100 Test Kit and the 250 Test Kit (subject device) share the same intended use, operating principle, formulation, and accessories. Based on these similarities, a risk analysis determined the analytical studies performed for the 100 Test Kit also support the Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit configuration performance. A Limit of Detection (LoD) Confirmation study was performed to verify that the Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit configuration meets the established Aptima CV/TV 100 Test Kit LoD. The Aptima CV/TV 100 Test Kit LoD was confirmed in the Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit configuration, and thus all other previously validated analytical and clinical performance testing performed with the Aptima CV/TV 100 Test Kit configuration is valid and appropriate to show performance for the Aptima CV/TV 250 Test Kit configuration.
Analytical Sensitivity
To confirm the Limit of Detection (LoD) or C95 of C. albicans, C. glabrata, and T. vaginalis, cell lysates were diluted into Natural Vaginal Swab Matrix (NVSM). Cell lysates of C. tropicalis and C. dubliniensis and suspension of C. parapsilosis were diluted into Simulated Vaginal Swab Matrix (SVSM). Dilutions were then tested with at least 20 replicates per concentration, per reagent lot, using three lots for a total of at least 60 replicates per strain.
The results verified that the LoD for each strain is as follows: The C95 (LoD) for C. albicans is 4439 CFU/mL, for C. parapsilosis is 9416 CFU/mL, for C. tropicalis is 811 CFU/mL, for C. dubliniensis is 1176 CFU/mL. The LoD for C. glabrata is 41 CFU/mL, and for T. vaginalis is 0.0024 cells/mL.
VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The performance study results demonstrate that the Aptima CV/TV assay 250 Test Kit on the Panther system performs comparably to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use. Hardware and software verification and validation
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demonstrate that the Aptima CV/TV assay 250 Test Kit on the Panther system will perform as intended.