(96 days)
MRL Diagnostics' HSV-1 ELISA IgG test is intended for qualitatively detecting the presence or absence of human IgG class antibodies to HSV-1 in human sera. In conjunction with the MRL HSV-2 ELISA IgG, the test is indicated for 1) testing sexually active adults, with or without a clinical history of herpes, for aiding in the presumptive diagnosis of HSV infection to identify persons who are at risk for transmitting or acquiring HSV so they may be counseled, and 2) testing expectant mothers for aiding in the presumptive assessment of the risk for acquiring and/or transmitting HSV to their child, so they may be counseled.
In the MRL Diagnostics HSV-1 ELISA IgG assay, the polystyrene microwells are coated with recombinant gG-1 antigen. Diluted serum samples and controls are incubated in the wells to allow specific antibody present in the samples to react with the antigen. Nonspecific reactants are removed by washing, and peroxidase-conjugated anti-human IgG is added and reacts with specific IgG. Excess conjugate is removed by washing. Enzyme substrate and chromogen are added, and the color is allowed to develop. After adding the Stop Reagent, the resultant color change is quantified by a spectrophotometric reading of optical density (OD) which is directly proportional to the amount of antigenspecific IgG present in the sample. Sample optical density readings are compared with reference cut-off OD readings to determine results.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study details for the MRL Diagnostics HSV-1 ELISA IgG device, based on the provided text:
Please note that the document is a 510(k) summary, which provides a high-level overview. Specific acceptance criteria values are not explicitly stated as distinct acceptance criteria but are implied by the reported performance and comparison to predicate devices.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
Since explicit "acceptance criteria" values are not listed as predefined thresholds for each attribute, I will present the reported performance in the context of sensitivity and specificity, as these are key metrics for diagnostic devices and are compared against similar predicate devices. The document implies that the reported performance values are within acceptable ranges for the intended use and demonstrate substantial equivalence to predicate devices.
| Attribute | Implied Acceptance Standard (from Predicate Device performance/general diagnostic standards) | Reported Device Performance (MRL HSV-1 ELISA IgG) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (Sexually Active Adults) | High (e.g., comparable to predicate device performance) | 91.2% (125/137) with 95% CI: 85.2-95.4% |
| Specificity (Sexually Active Adults) | High (e.g., comparable to predicate device performance) | 92.3% (96/104) with 95% CI: 85.4-96.6% |
| Sensitivity (Expectant Mothers) | High (e.g., comparable to predicate device performance) | 96.0% (170/177) with 95% CI: 92.0-98.4% |
| Specificity (Expectant Mothers) | High (e.g., comparable to predicate device performance) | 95.2% (59/62) with 95% CI: 86.5-99.0% |
| Cross-reactivity (CMV) | Low/None | 100% MRL EL Neg (12/12) |
| Cross-reactivity (EBV VCA) | Low/None | 100% MRL EL Neg (24/24) |
| Cross-reactivity (HHV6) | Low/None | 100% MRL EL Neg (24/24) |
| Cross-reactivity (VZV) | Low/None | 100% MRL EL Neg (23/23) |
2. Sample Sizes Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Sexually Active Adults: n = 246 (excluding 3 atypical Western blots and 2 ELISA equivocal samples), retrospective, from the Northwestern United States.
- Expectant Mothers: n = 241 (excluding 1 atypical Western blot and 1 ELISA equivocal sample), retrospective, from the Northwestern United States.
- Culture Positives: n = 38 (for sensitivity comparison with MRL EL vs. Culture) and n = 37 (for sensitivity comparison with MRL EL vs. WB). Provenance not explicitly stated beyond "culture positive patients," but the "serological 'truth'" was defined using a Western Blot from a major university in the Northwestern United States.
- Low Prevalence Population (College Students): n = not explicitly stated for the total, but 56 negative and 24 positive WB-1 samples in the analysis, retrospective, from a major university in the Northwestern United States.
- Type Specificity with HSV-2 Western Blot Positives: n = 90 (combined from expectant mothers, sexually active adults, low prevalence persons, and HSV-1 culture positives), retrospective, from the Northwestern United States.
- Cross-reactivity: n = 26 (sera from HSV sero-negative by another manufacturer's FDA cleared HSV ELISAs, and IFA IgG positive for taxonomically similar viruses), retrospective.
- CDC's HSV/CMV Serum Panel: n = 99, characterized serum panel.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
The document does not specify the number of experts or their qualifications for establishing the ground truth. It states that "Serological 'truth' was defined using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States." This implies that the Western Blot results, performed and interpreted at a reputable academic institution, served as the gold standard for defining HSV-1 serostatus. The expertise lies in the established and accepted methodology of the Western blot assay itself and its standard interpretation at that university.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
The document does not describe an explicit adjudication method involving multiple readers. The "truth" was defined by the Western blot results, which is a laboratory test, not an interpretation by multiple human readers in an adjudication process. Discrepant results between the MRL ELISA and the Western blot were reported but not necessarily adjudicated by additional experts in the traditional sense of resolving differing opinions.
5. If a Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done
No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study involving human readers with and without AI assistance was not done. This device is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay, which directly measures specific analytes (antibodies in this case), and its performance is assessed against a laboratory gold standard (Western blot), not through human reader interpretation.
6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Yes, the studies presented are standalone performance evaluations of the MRL HSV-1 ELISA IgG device. The device's results (optical density readings interpreted as positive or negative) are compared directly against the serological "truth" established by the Western blot, without human intervention or interpretation of the device's output to reach a diagnosis.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
The primary type of ground truth used for serological status was type-specific Western blot (WB) results from a major university in the Northwestern United States. For certain sensitivity studies, culture positivity was also used in conjunction with Western blot.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
The document is a 510(k) summary for an ELISA diagnostic kit, which is a laboratory assay. There is no concept of a "training set" in the context of an immunoassay like there would be for an AI/machine learning device. The device itself is designed based on known biological principles and recombinant antigens, not "trained" on data. The studies presented are performance validations of the final device.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
As there is no "training set" in the machine learning sense for this in vitro diagnostic device, this question is not applicable. The device's design and functionality are based on established scientific principles of immunology and antigen-antibody reactions.
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MRL DIAGNOSTICS
993754
510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 1 of 6)
| Applicant: | MRL Diagnosticsa Focus/MRL Inc. Company10703 Progress WayCypress, California 90630 |
|---|---|
| EstablishmentRegistration No: | 2023365 |
| Contact Person: | Michael J. Wagner, Esq. |
| Phone: | (714) 220-1900 |
| Telefax: | (714) 220-1182 |
| E-mail: | mwagner@mrlinfo.com |
| Summary Date: | October 31, 1999 |
| Device Name: | HSV-1 ELISA IgG |
| Classification: | Herpes Simplex Virus Serological Reagents21 CFR §866.3305Class III |
| PredicateDevice: | 1) HSV-1 ELISA Test System, Zeus Scientific, Inc.2) HSV-1 Western Blot, University of Washington3) HSV-1 Culture, University of Washington |
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510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 2 of 6)
- In the MRL Diagnostics HSV-1 ELISA IgG assay, the polystyrene microwells are coated Device with recombinant gG-1 antigen. Diluted serum samples and controls are incubated in the Description: wells to allow specific antibody present in the samples to react with the antigen. Nonspecific reactants are removed by washing, and peroxidase-conjugated anti-human IgG is added and reacts with specific IgG. Excess conjugate is removed by washing. Enzyme substrate and chromogen are added, and the color is allowed to develop. After adding the Stop Reagent, the resultant color change is quantified by a spectrophotometric reading of optical density (OD) which is directly proportional to the amount of antigenspecific IgG present in the sample. Sample optical density readings are compared with reference cut-off OD readings to determine results.
- MRL Diagnostics' HSV-1 ELISA IgG test is intended for qualitatively detecting the Intended Use: presence or absence of human IgG class antibodies to HSV-1 in human sera. In conjunction with the MRL HSV-2 ELISA IgG, the test is indicated for 1) testing sexually active adults, with or without a clinical history of herpes, for aiding in the presumptive diagnosis of HSV infection to identify persons who are at risk for transmitting or acquiring HSV so they may be counseled, and 2) testing expectant mothers for aiding in the presumptive assessment of the risk for acquiring and/or transmitting HSV to their child, so they may be counseled.
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510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 3 of 6)
An outside investigator assessed the device with masked, archived and unselected sera Expected from 1) sexually active adults over the age of 14 (n = 246), and 2) from expectant mothers Values: (n = 241). Serological "truth" was defined using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. Excluding four atypical Western blots and three ELISA equivocals, the observed vs expected prevalences and the positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) for the two populations are as follows:
| Population | HSV-1Sero-status | Expected Prevalence | Observed Prevalence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 95% CI | WB | MRLELISA | ||
| SexuallyActiveAdults* | neg | 59.0% | 56.3-61.8% | 55.7% | 54.1% |
| + | 41.0% | 38.2-43.7% | 42.3% | 43.9% | |
| ExpectantMothers** | neg | 65.2% | 64.2-66.2% | 71.0% | 71.8% |
| + | 34.8% | 33.8-35.8% | 28.6% | 24.5% |
Expected vs Observed Prevalence with Sexually Active Adults & Expectant Mothers
- Approximate prevalences for sexually active adult population estimated from unpublished values received from investigator at a major university in the Northwestern United States.
** Approximate prevalences for expected mother population estimated from published values.
Predictive Values vs Prevalence with Sexually Active Adults & Expectant Mothers
| PosPrev | NegPrev | Sexually Active Adults* | Expectant Mothers** | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPV | PPV95%CI | NPV | NPV95%CI | PPV | PPV95%CI | NPV | NPV95%CI | ||
| 90% | 10% | 99.1% | 98.1-99.6% | 57.1% | 39.4-75.9% | 99.4% | 98.4-99.9% | 68.8% | 41.6-91.7% |
| 80% | 20% | 97.9% | 95.9-99.1% | 75.0% | 59.4-87.7% | 98.8% | 96.5-99.7% | 83.2% | 61.6-96.1% |
| 70% | 30% | 96.5% | 93.2-98.5% | 83.7% | 71.5-92.4% | 97.9% | 94.1-99.6% | 89.5% | 73.3-97.7% |
| 60% | 40% | 94.7% | 89.7-97.7% | 88.9% | 79.6-95.0% | 96.8% | 91.1-99.3% | 93.0% | 81.0-98.5% |
| 50% | 50% | 92.2% | 85.4-96.6% | 92.3% | 85.4-96.6% | 95.2% | 87.2-99.0% | 95.2% | 86.5-99.0% |
| 40% | 60% | 88.8% | 79.6-94.9% | 94.7% | 89.8-97.7% | 93.0% | 82.0-98.5% | 96.7% | 90.6-99.3% |
| 30% | 70% | 83.5% | 71.4-92.3% | 96.5% | 93.2-98.5% | 89.6% | 74.5-97.7% | 97.9% | 93.7-99.6% |
| 20% | 80% | 74.8% | 59.3-87.5% | 98.0% | 95.9-99.1% | 83.3% | 63.0-96.1% | 98.8% | 96.2-99.7% |
| 10% | 90% | 56.8% | 39.3-75.7% | 99.1% | 98.1-99.6% | 69.0% | 43.1-91.6% | 99.4% | 98.3-99.9% |
- MRL HSV-1 ELISA IgG having 91.2% sensitivity & 92.3% specificity with sexually active adults. ** MRL HSV-1 ELISA IgG having 96.0% sensitivity & 95.2% specificity with expectant mothers.
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510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 4 of 6)
An outside investigator assessed the device's sensitivity and specificity with masked, Sensitivity and archived and unselected sera from expectant mothers (n = 241). Serological "truth" was Specificity with defined using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Expectant Northwestern United States. Excluding one atypical Western blots and one ELISA Mothers equivocal, the results are:
| Attribute | % | Ratio (n/N) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 96.0% | 170/177 | 92.0-98.4% |
| Specificity | 95.2% | 59/62 | 86.5-99.0% |
| Pos Predictive Value | 98.3% | 170/173 | 95.0-99.6% |
| Neg Predictive Value | 88.9% | 59/69 | 75.0-92.8% |
Sensitivity, Specificity & Predictive Values with Expectant Mothers
Sensitivity. Specificity & Predictive Values with Sexually Active Adults
CDC's
Panel
An outside investigator assessed the device's sensitivity and specificity with masked, archived and unselected sera from sexually active adults over the age of 14 (n = 246). Serological "truth" was defined using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. Excluding three atypical Western blots and two ELISA equivocal, the results are:
Sensitivity, Specificity & Predictive Values with Sexually Active Adults
| Attribute | % | Ratio (n/N) | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 91.2% | 125/137 | 85.2-95.4% | |
| Specificity | 92.3% | 96/104 | 85.4-96.6% | |
| Pos Predictive Value | 94.0% | 125/133 | 88.5-97.4% | |
| Neg Predictive Value | 88.9% | 96/108 | 81.4-94.1% |
Sensitivity with An outside investigator assessed the device's sensitivity using sera from culture positive patients (n = 38). Disease state was defined using culture positivity and a type specific Culture Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. The Positives results are:
| Comparison | % | Ratio (n/N) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRL EL vs. Culture | 78.9% | 30/38 | 62.7-90.4% |
| MRL EL vs. WB | 81.1% | 30/37 | 64.8-92.0% |
An internal investigator evaluated the CDC's HSV/CMV serum panel (n = 99). The CDC Evaluation of panel results are presented as a means to convey further information on the performance HSV/CMV of this assay with a masked, characterized serum panel. This does not imply an endorsement of the assay by the CDC. The results of the CDC panel evaluation were:
| Interpretation | % | Ratio(n/N) | 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDCHSV-1 | CDCHSV-1 | MRLELISA | |||
| + | + or neg | + | 93.1% | 54/58 | 83.3-98.1% |
| + | neg | neg | 100% | 13/13 | 75.3-100% |
| neg | neg | neg | 100% | 28/28 | 87.7-100% |
Evaluation of CDC's HSV/CMV Panel
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MRL DIAGNOSTICS
510/k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 5 of 6)
An outside investigator assessed the device's specificity using sera from a low prevalence Specificity with population of college students. Serological "truth" was defined using a type specific a Low Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. Prevalence Population Excluding one ELISA equivocal, the results are:
| Interpretation | % | Ratio(n/N) | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB-1 | MRL ELISA | |||
| neg | neg | 98.2% | 55/56 | 90.5-100% |
| + | + | 75.0% | 18/24 | 53.3-90.2% |
Specificity with a Low Prevalence Population
Type Specificity with HSV-2 Western Blot Positives
An outside investigator assessed the device's type specificity using HSV-1 Western blot negative and HSV-2 Western blot positive sera from the above described populations (n = 90): expectant mothers, sexually active adults, low prevalence persons, and HSV-1 culture positives. Serological "truth" was defined using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. The results are:
| Type Specificity with HSV-2 Western Blot Positives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group | % | Ratio (n/N) | 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB-1 | WB-2 | MRL EL | |||
| neg | + | neg | 91.1% | 82/90 | 83.2-96.1% |
| neg | + | + | 8.9% | 8/90 | 3.9-16.8% |
Cross-reactivity with Taxonomically Related Viruses
MRL assessed the device's cross-reactivity using sera (n=26) from 1) HSV sero-negative by another manufacturer's FDA cleared HSV ELISAs, and 2) IFA IgG positive for taxonomically similar viruses including CMV, EBV VCA, HHV6 and VZV. Discrepants between the FDA cleared HSV ELISAs and the MRL device were analyzed using a type specific Western blot from a major university located in the Northwestern United States. Excluding one ELISA equivocal that was not analyzed with the Western blot because of insufficient volume, the results are:
| IFA IgG Pos | % MRL EL Neg | Ratio (n/N) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMV | 100% | 12/12 | 73.5-100% |
| EBV VCA | 100% | 24/24 | 85.5-100% |
| HHV6 | 100% | 24/24 | 85.5-100% |
| VZV | 100% | 23/23 | 85.2-100% |
| Total | 100% | 83/83 | 95.7-100% |
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510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (Page 6 of 6)
MRL assessed the device's intra-assay and inter-assay reproducibility using a slightly Intra-assay and modified version of "Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices", Inter-assay NCCLS Document EP5-T2 (March 1992). Briefly, seven samples were run in duplicate, Reproducibility twice a day, for twenty days, for a total of forty runs, for a total of forty data points for Study each sample. Two sets of samples were masked duplicates.
| Sample | Index Mean | Intra-assay% CV | Inter-assay% CV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11* | 0.10 | 40.0% | 50.4% |
| 16* | 0.10 | 0.0% | 11.6% |
| 12** | 1.58 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| 17** | 1.55 | 40.0% | 5.4% |
| 13 | 2.67 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| 14 | 3.08 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 | 11.96 | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Intra-assay & Inter-assay Reproducibility
- #11 & #16 are masked duplicates. ** #12 & #17 are masked duplicates.
Inter-lot Reproducibility An internal investigator assessed the device's inter-lot reproducibility. Five samples were run on three separate days with three separate lots. For one lot, the samples were run in triplicate, and run in duplicate with the other two lots. Each of the three lots had at least a different lot of Antigen Wells. The results are:
| Sample | Index Mean | % CV |
|---|---|---|
| 11* | 0.09 | 26.8% |
| 16* | 0.09 | 20.2% |
| 12** | 1.47 | 8.2% |
| 17** | 1.41 | 2.9% |
| 13 | 2.48 | 11.1% |
| 14 | 2.64 | 9.4% |
| 15 | 10.85 | 25.1% |
Inter-lot Reproducibility
- #11 & #16 are masked duplicates. ** #12 & #17 are masked duplicates.
An internal investigator and two off site laboratories assessed the device's inter-laboratory Inter-laboratory Reproducibility reproducibility. Each of the three laboratories ran seven samples in triplicate on three different days.
| Inter-lab Reproducibility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | Mean Index | %CV ofLab Means | Mean ofLab %CVs |
| 11* | 0.15 | 6.6% | 70.9% |
| 16* | 0.15 | 23.6% | 63.1% |
| 12** | 1.44 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 17** | 1.48 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 13 | 2.37 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| 14 | 2.72 | 10.7% | 7.5% |
| 15 | 14.24 | 24.3% | 64.6% |
- #11 & #16 are masked duplicates. ** #12 & #17 are masked duplicates.
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FEB 9 2000
Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Michael J. Wagner, Esq. Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist MRL Diagnostics 10703 Progress Way Cypress, California 90630
K993754 Re: Trade Name: HSV-1 ELISA IgG Test Regulatory Class: III Product Code: MXJ Dated: January 31, 2000 Received: February 2, 2000
Dear Mr. Wagner:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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 (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Ouality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Steven Butman
Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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8993754 510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name:
HSV-1 ELISA IgG
Indications for Use:
MRL Diagnostics' HSV-1 ELISA IgG test is intended for qualitatively detecting the presence or absence of human IgG class antibodies to HSV-1 in human sera. In conjunction with the MRL HSV-2 ELISA IgG, the test is indicated for 1) testing sexually active adults, with or without a clinical history of herpes, for aiding in the presumptive diagnosis of HSV infection to identify persons who are at risk for transmitting or acquiring HSV so they may be counseled, and 2) testing expectant mothers for aiding in the presumptive assessment of the risk for acquiring and/or transmitting HSV to their child, so they may be counseled.
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Woody Dubois
510(k) Number
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
§ 866.3305 Herpes simplex virus serological assays.
(a)
Identification. Herpes simplex virus serological assays are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in various serological tests to identify antibodies to herpes simplex virus in serum. Additionally, some of the assays consist of herpes simplex virus antisera conjugated with a fluorescent dye (immunofluorescent assays) used to identify herpes simplex virus directly from clinical specimens or tissue culture isolates derived from clinical specimens. The identification aids in the diagnosis of diseases caused by herpes simplex viruses and provides epidemiological information on these diseases. Herpes simplex viral infections range from common and mild lesions of the skin and mucous membranes to a severe form of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Neonatal herpes virus infections range from a mild infection to a severe generalized disease with a fatal outcome.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's revised guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2 Serological Assays.” For availability of the guidance revised document, see § 866.1(e).