K172412 · Bacterioscan, Inc. · QBQ · May 1, 2018 · Microbiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172412
Device Name
BacterioScan 216Dx System
Applicant
Bacterioscan, Inc.
Product Code
QBQ · Microbiology
Decision Date
May 1, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.2560
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The BacterioScan 216Dx System is a semi-automated, in vitro diagnostic system (consisting of an instrument, software, and disposable Multicuvettes) that analyzes light scattering to measure any bacterial growth directly from urine sample incubated in trypticase soy broth. The BacterioScan 216Dx is for qualitative determination (presumptive positive or presumptive negative) of bacteriuria at a density of ≥5x104 CFU/mL. The BacterioScan 216Dx results are intended for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). The 216Dx System is not intended to provide bacterial identification, or differentiation. The system does not distinguish between growth of infecting, colonizing or contaminating bacteria, or if mixed urogenital flora are present. Presumptive positive urine samples must be cultured. Presumptive negative urine samples must be cultured if a low level of bacteriuria is suspected and is clinically relevant. The system also does not detect anaerobic bacteria, fungi/yeasts, fastidious organisms or those associated with sterile pyuria.
Device Story
System uses laser light scattering to measure turbidity of urine samples incubated in trypticase soy broth; detects bacterial growth kinetically. User logs sample ID, associates with Multicuvette, pipettes sample, and loads into instrument. Instrument incubates for ~3 hours; software analyzes optical signals to classify as presumptive positive or negative for bacteriuria (≥5x10^4 CFU/mL). Used in clinical laboratories; operated by lab personnel. Output aids clinicians in UTI diagnosis; presumptive positives require follow-up culture for identification and susceptibility testing. Benefits include reduced turnaround time (3 hours vs 24 hours).
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study at 3 sites with 3,153 urine samples (3,052 evaluable). Compared 216Dx to reference culture (colony counts). Primary analysis (bacteriuria ≥5x10^4 CFU/mL): 89.1% sensitivity, 74.4% specificity. Secondary analysis (UTI-associated pathogens): 97.7% sensitivity, 72.0% specificity. Subpopulation (≥1x10^5 CFU/mL): 93.6% sensitivity, 70.8% specificity. Reproducibility studies showed ≥95% performance for high/moderate densities.
Technological Characteristics
Semi-automated in vitro diagnostic system. Components: instrument, software, disposable Multicuvettes. Technology: laser light scattering for turbidity measurement. Sample processing: 360 μL urine in 2.5 mL trypticase soy broth. Incubation: ~3 hours. Connectivity: not specified. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative determination of bacteriuria (≥ 5 x 10^4 CFU/mL) in urine samples to aid in UTI diagnosis. Not for use with anaerobic bacteria, fungi/yeasts, fastidious organisms, or sterile pyuria cases. Requires follow-up culture for presumptive positive results and clinically relevant presumptive negative cases.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A microbial growth monitor is a device intended for medical purposes that measures the concentration of bacteria suspended in a liquid medium by measuring changes in light scattering properties, optical density, electrical impedance, or by making direct bacterial counts. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
K172412
B. Purpose for Submission:
To obtain a substantial equivalence determination for the BacterioScan 216Dx System for qualitative determination of the presence or absence of viable bacteria in urine specimen.
C. Measurand:
Viable bacteria in urine specimen
D. Type of Test:
Qualitative determination of presence or absence of viable bacteria based on a predetermined density cut-off
E. Applicant:
BacterioScan, Ltd
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
BacterioScan 216Dx System
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21CFR 866.2560 Microbial growth monitor
2. Classification:
Class I
3. Product code:
QBQ
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4. Panel:
83- Microbiology
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
The BacterioScan 216Dx System is a semi-automated, in vitro diagnostic system (consisting of an instrument, software, and disposable Multicuvettes) that analyzes light scattering to measure any bacterial growth directly from urine sample incubated in trypticase soy broth. The BacterioScan 216Dx is for qualitative determination (presumptive positive or presumptive negative) of bacteriuria at a density of $\geq 5 \times 10^4$ CFU/mL. The BacterioScan 216Dx results are intended for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
The 216Dx System is not intended to provide bacteriuria levels, bacterial identification or differentiation. The system does not distinguish between growth of infecting, colonizing or contaminating bacteria, or if mixed urogenital flora are present. Presumptive positive urine samples must be cultured. Presumptive negative urine samples must be cultured if a low level of bacteriuria is suspected and is clinically relevant. The system also does not detect anaerobic bacteria, fungi/yeasts, fastidious organisms or those associated with sterile pyuria.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
- For prescription use only
- BacterioScan 216Dx Multicuvettes must be used only with the BacterioScan 216Dx System.
- The BacterioScan 216Dx System is a qualitative test based on a defined cut-off and is not designed to provide bacteria quantitative information.
- Failure to follow the BacterioScan 216Dx System procedures can result in assay failure or false results. Additionally, improper handling, loading, or contamination of the Multicuvette can generate false results.
- During the clinical studies, the negative control (i.e. commercially available TSB) failure rate was $7.5\%$. One positive control and one negative control should be included in each instrument run.
- The limit of detection for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Corynebacterium urealyticum and Aerococcus spp. was above the defined cut-off ($5 \times 10^4$ CFU/mL) and therefore may not be detected unless present in a sample at higher density levels.
- The following substances in high concentration could interfere with performance:
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Phenazopyridine (>200 µg/mL), Mucin (>0.039%, v/v), Bilirubin (>20 µg/mL), Leukocytes (>10³ cells/mL), and blood (>0.0156%).
- Urine samples that are highly turbid, opaque, with intense coloration (e.g., dark yellow, orange) or visibly contaminated with blood should not be tested on the BacterioScan 216Dx System.
- In analytical interference studies, talcum powder (0.4% w/v) and Haemophilus parainfluenzae (1.1×10⁵ CFU/mL) demonstrated interference (i.e., false positivity); acidic urine (pH 6.0) may interfere with the positivity of Enterobacter cloacae at density levels of ≤5×10⁴ CFU/mL.
- In the analytical studies, there were instances where S. aureus did not give positive results at the Limit of Detection (LoD) density level.
- In analytical inclusivity studies, consistent positive results with Enterococcus faecium at the defined cut-off were not observed.
- Laser warning statement (User Manual): Laser Radiation Class 1 Laser Product Avoid direct exposure to eyes. Do not manually open the instrument door unless instructed by BacterioScan
4. Special instrument requirements:
- BacterioScan 216Dx Instrument, handheld barcode scanner, a network appliance computer with pre-loaded software
- Disposable BacterioScan Multicuvettes
I. Device Description:
The BacterioScan 216Dx System consists of a self-contained benchtop 216Dx Instrument with a handheld barcode scanner, a network appliance computer with pre-loaded software, and required power and interconnecting Ethernet cable(s). One network appliance can support up to ten BacterioScan instruments.
BacterioScan provides Multicuvettes for use in the system, along with a calibrated pipettor for sample processing. The Multicuvettes are single-use disposable cartridges. One Multicuvette contains four cartridge wells and can be used to test up to four samples; up to four Multicuvettes may be processed by the 216Dx in a single run (16 samples total).
Using aseptic technique, 2.5 mL of sterile trypticase soy broth (TSB) and 360 µL of urine sample are added to each Multicuvette well. Inoculated Multicuvette can be placed in any available test position. Alternatively, remove any Multicuvettes that have completed testing to allow this position to be used for an untested, inoculated Multicuvette.
The 216Dx examines changes in optical signals over a 3-hour period. Optical signal changes represent bacterial growth in the urine samples. Testing can be interrupted periodically while loading or unloading Multicuvettes from the instrument. It is recommended that pausing the instrument be limited to removing used Multicuvettes, and/or to load a new Multicuvette. Pauses longer than 15 minutes or frequent pauses in operation will create data analysis gaps
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that might adversely impact results. Once the testing of the Multicuvettes is finished, the sample analysis is available.
## Interpretation
A “Presumptive Positive” result indicates that bacteriuria may be present in the sample at a density of ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL. Samples reported as Presumptive Positive must be cultured for bacteriuria levels, mixed flora evaluation, organism isolation/identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
A “Presumptive Negative” result may indicate either one of the following:
a. No bacteriuria
b. Bacteriuria at densities below the defined cut-off (5×10⁴ CFU/mL), or
c. Mixed urogenital flora contaminants (or other organisms not commonly associated with UTI) may be present in the sample, but not detected by the BacterioScan 216Dx.
Samples classified as Presumptive Negative by the 216Dx must be cultured if bacteriuria is suspected and considered clinically relevant. Other laboratory information and clinical symptoms must be considered for final determination of bacteriuria.
## J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
BACTEC 9240 System
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
K915796
3. Comparison with predicate:
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Table 1: Comparison with the Predicate Device
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device BacterioScan 216Dx System (K172412) | Predicate BACTEC 9240 System (K915796) |
| Intended Use | The BacterioScan 216Dx System is a semi-automated, in vitro diagnostic system (consisting of an instrument, software, and disposable Multicuvettes) that analyzes light scattering to measure any bacterial growth directly from urine sample incubated in trypticase soy broth. The BacterioScan 216Dx is for qualitative determination (presumptive positive or presumptive negative) of bacteriuria at a density of ≥5x104CFU/mL. The BacterioScan 216Dx results are intended for use in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings to aid in the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). The 216Dx System is not intended to provide bacteriuria levels, bacterial identification or differentiation. The system does not distinguish between growth of infecting, colonizing or contaminating bacteria, or if mixed urogenital flora are present. Presumptive positive urine samples must be cultured. Presumptive negative urine samples must be cultured if a low level of bacteriuria is suspected and is clinically relevant. The system also does not detect anaerobic bacteria, fungi/yeasts, fastidious organisms or those associated with sterile pyuria. | The BACTEC 9240 System (Instrument, Aerobic and Anaerobic F Culture Vials) is intended for the detection of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) in clinical cultures of blood using a fluorescence - based detection system |
| Sample | Direct | Same |
| Growth media | Liquid | Same |
| Incubation | Required | Same |
| Technology | Continuous monitoring bacterial growth over a period of time in liquid medium during incubation | Same |
| Qualitative output | Presumptive positive/presumptive negative | Same |
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| Differences | | |
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| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Sample type | Urine | Blood |
| Detection Technology | Laser light scattering analysis | Fluorescence analysis |
| Sample processing | 360 μL urine and 2.5 mL trypticase soy broth (TSB) contained in one multicuvette well | 5 – 7 mL blood and 40 mL enriched soybean-casein digest broth with CO2 contained in one culture vial |
| Incubation time | Approximately 3 hours | Up to 5 – 7 days for negatives; positive ring/signal at any time |
## K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
Not applicable
## L. Test Principle:
The BacterioScan 216Dx System uses laser light scattering to measure turbidity (particle density) of a prepared urine-broth sample during a period of incubation. The system is designed to kinetically capture digital measurements of sample turbidity at very low particle densities. Classification software analyzes these optical signal measurements, and interprets increasing turbidity as bacterial growth. Samples with robust growth during the second half of the test cycle, and/or high turbidity, are reported as “Presumptive Positive”. Low turbidity samples that do not exhibit growth are classified as “Presumptive Negative.” Results are available in approximately three hours.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
### 1. Analytical performance:
#### a. Precision/Reproducibility:
A reproducibility panel consists of *E. coli* and *E. faecalis* at high, moderate, and low density levels was tested at three sites, by two operators in quadruplicate for six non-consecutive days. All samples were blinded and randomized to the operator. For simplicity, results are presented for all levels and for high and moderate density levels combined (i.e. at or above the defined cut-off). Results stratified by operators, sites, and days are shown in Tables 2.1, 2.3, and 2.5 respectively.
Unspiked human urine (i.e. $<50\mathrm{CFU/mL}$) was used as a “negative” sample and the performance stratified by operators, sites, and days is shown in Tables 2.2, 2.4, and 2.6 respectively.
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Table 2.1: Reproducibility Performance by Operator
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive (% of total) | | | | | | Total Pos/Total Tested | % Positive (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Site 1 | | Site 2 | | Site 3 | | | |
| | | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | | |
| E. coli | All Levels (1.87x10³-5.03x10⁵) | 68 (94.4) | 67 (93.1) | 72 (100) | 72 (100) | 66 (91.7) | 63 (87.5) | 408/432 | 94.4% (91.9%, 96.3%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (1.20x10⁴-5.03x10⁵) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 47 (97.9) | 44 (91.7) | 283/288 | 98.3% (96.0%, 99.3%) |
| E. faecalis | All Levels (2.37x10³-3.37x10⁵) | 53 (73.6) | 52 (72.2) | 58 (80.6) | 60 (83.3) | 54 (75.0) | 51 (70.8) | 328/432 | 75.9% (71.7%, 79.7%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (2.27x10⁴-3.37x10⁵) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 44 (91.7) | 284/288 | 98.6% (96.5%, 99.5%) |
Table 2.2: Negative Control Reproducibility Performance by Operator
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive | | | | | | Total Neg/ Total Tested | % Negative (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Site 1 | | Site 2 | | Site 3 | | | |
| | | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | Operator 1 | Operator 2 | | |
| Unspiked Urine | <50 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139/144 | 96.5% (92.1%, 99.5%) |
Table 2.3: Reproducibility Performance by Site
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive (% of total) | | | Total Pos/Total Tested | % Positive (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | | |
| E. coli | All Levels (1.87x10³-5.03x10⁵) | 135 (93.8) | 144 (100) | 129 (89.6) | 408/432 | 94.4% (81.9%, 96.2%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (1.20x10⁴-5.03x10⁵) | 96 (100) | 96 (100) | 91 (94.8) | 283/288 | 98.3% (96.0%, 99.3%) |
| E. faecalis | All Levels (2.37x10³-3.37x10⁵) | 105 (72.9) | 118 (81.9) | 105 (72.9) | 328/432 | 75.9% (71.7%, 79.7%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (2.27x10⁴-3.37x10⁵) | 96 (100) | 96 (100) | 92 (95.8) | 284/288 | 98.6% (96.5%, 99.5%) |
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Table 2.4: Negative Control Reproducibility Performance by Site
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive (% of total) | | | Total Neg/Total Tested | % Negative (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Site 1 | Site 2 | Site 3 | | |
| Unspiked Urine | <50 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 139/144 | 96.5% (92.1%, 99.5%) |
Table 2.5: Reproducibility Performance by Day
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive (% of total) | | | | | | Total Pos/Total Tested | % Positive (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | | |
| E. coli | All Levels (1.87x10³-5.03x10⁵) | 65 (90.3) | 71 (98.6) | 71 (98.6) | 69 (98.6) | 65 (90.3) | 67 (93.1) | 408/432 | 94.4% (91.9%, 96.3%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (1.20x10⁴-5.03x10⁵) | 44 (91.7) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 47 (97.9) | 48 (100) | 283/288 | 98.3% (96.0%, 99.3%) |
| E. faecalis | All Levels (2.37x10³-3.37x10⁵) | 48 (66.7) | 53 (73.6) | 60 (91.7) | 55 (76.4) | 61 (84.7) | 51 (70.8) | 328/432 | 75.9% (71.7%, 79.7%) |
| | High+ Moderate only (2.27x10⁴-3.37x10⁵) | 44 (91.7) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 48 (100) | 284/288 | 98.6% (96.5%, 99.5%) |
Table 2.6: Negative Control Reproducibility Performance by Day
| Isolate | Density Level (CFU/mL) | # of Positive (% of total) | | | | | | Total Neg/Total Tested | % Negative (95% CI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | | |
| Unspiked Urine | <50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 139/144 | 96.5% (92.1%, 99.5%) |
The study demonstrated reproducible results across operators, sites and days for density level of $\geq 10^{4}$ CFU/mL. Results were acceptable at $>95\%$ (positivity: $>98\%$; negativity: $96.5\%$).
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b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
The linearity/dynamic range study was conducted to validate the accuracy of the 216Dx algorithm for extrapolation of the growth curve to determine the starting organism concentration and to assess the dynamic range of the assay for different bacterial species. The study included a panel consisting of three gram negative and three gram positive common UTI pathogens which were spiked into negative human urine and serially diluted to approximate clinical cut-off. Each inoculum concentration of each organism was tested in quadruplicates. The following organisms were evaluated and the density level in CFU/mL at which 100% (4/4) samples were positive is indicated in parenthesis: E. coli (2.37×10³), K. pneumoniae (1.70×10³), E. faecalis (7.33×10³), S. aureus (2.1×10³), P. mirabilis (3.6×10⁴), and E. faecium (4.03×10⁵).
Unspiked urine samples were used as negative control and were 100% negative (4/4)
Results demonstrated that the dynamic ranges of detection for each gram-negative and gram-positive organism are within the range of detection and the algorithm for reporting "Presumptive Negative" or "Presumptive Positive" are within the tested range of the dynamic range.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
A single positive and negative control were run on each instrument each day of testing at the clinical site during the comparative studies.
Positive Control
The positive control isolates are E. coli ATCC 25922, K. pneumoniae ATCC 700603, E. faecalis ATCC 29212, and S. aureus ATCC 29213 and they were tested at a rotating basis. The positive control rate was 99.6% (238/239) due to one E. faecalis QC failure.
Negative Control
Commercially available TSB (2.5 mL) pipetted into a multicuvette well is used as a negative control. The negative control rate was 92.5% (221/239). Due to the failure rate of 7.5% with the negative control, one positive and one negative control should be included in each instrument run. It is noted in the QC and the limitation sections of the package insert.
Recommendation added in the package insert is:
- Positive and negative controls in each instrument run
- Specify aseptic technique for negative control
- The run is invalid if negative control fails
- Negative control should be repeated as noted in Table 3 below.
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Table 3: Invalid Calls and Recourse
| Call | Reason | Recourse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Negative Control that is read as positive | Possible: TSB contamination Particle interference | Repeat negative control. If negative control repeat fails, notify technical support (See Troubleshooting Section) |
The overall QC rate was 96.0% (459/478).
d. Detection limit:
A limit of detection (LoD) study was conducted to determine the estimated analytical sensitivity (the lowest organism density level detected with an approximate accuracy of ≥95%). Ten common and seven rare uropathogens were tested in the study. For initial LoD estimation, each strain was spiked into fresh, culture-negative human urine, serially dilution to four density levels at clinical cut-off and tested in quadruplicate to determine the approximate LoD.
Each strain was then tested in replicates of twenty at the approximated density. LoD was confirmed when density level performance demonstrated ≥95% or ≥19/20 (Presumptive Positive). The LoD (CFU/mL) was confirmed by 100% (20/20) positivity for the following UTI pathogens with LoD in parenthesis.
The organisms commonly recognized as UTI pathogens that were found to be approximately equivalent to the defined cut-off (10⁴ CFU/mL) are noted below:
E. coli (4.40x10³), Proteus mirabilis (8.70x10³), Enterobacter cloacae (6.67x10³), Staphylococcus aureus (1.11x10³), Klebsiella pneumoniae (1.37x10⁴), Enterococcus faecalis (2.33x10⁴), and Enterococcus faecium (4.37x10⁴). The rare UTI pathogens were: Acinetobacter baumannii (1.60x10⁴), Citrobacter freundii/koseri (2.80x10⁴), Morganella morganii (4.23x10⁴), Actinobaculum schaalii (2.80x10⁴), and Corynebacterium striatum (4.03x10⁴).
The organisms commonly recognized as UTI pathogens that were found to have LoD higher than defined cut-off are:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4.87x10⁵), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (2.20x10⁵), Streptococcus agalactiae (1.42x10⁵), Aerococcus spp. (1.77x10⁵), and Corynebacterium urealyticum (2.63x10⁵).
Information regarding these organisms was included in the Limitations section of the package insert.
Analytical Inclusivity
To demonstrate analytical inclusivity, multiple strains of each common and rare UTI pathogen were tested on the 216Dx System. All strains were spiked into fresh, culture-negative human urine, serially diluted to a bacteriuria density of approximately 2-3x LoD for each individual organism to be tested. All samples were
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evaluated in quadruplicate. There were ten common and seven rare uropathogens comprising of 85 and 18 strains respectively.
The uropathogens tested were Escherichia coli (10), Klebsiella pneumoniae (9), Enterobacter spp. (8), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (9), Proteus mirabilis (9), Enterococcus faecalis (8), Enterococcus faecium (5), Staphylococcus aureus (9), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (9), and Streptococcus agalactiae (9); the positivity rate was 98.8% (336/340).
When stratified, the positivity rate was 85% (17/20) at density level range of 3.20×10⁴ to 1.03×10⁵ CFU/mL for E. faecium, and 97.2% (35/36 due to one failure at 4.90×10³) or density level range of 4.90×10³ to 5.57×10⁴ CFU/mL for S. aureus. Because of the 85% positive rate, a limitation for E. faecium was added in the package insert:
“In analytical inclusivity studies, consistent positive results with Enterococcus faecium at the defined cut-off were not observed.”
The rare uropathogens tested were Acinetobacter baumannii (3), Actinobaculum schaalii (1), Aerococcus spp. (3), Citrobacter spp. (5), Corynebacterium striatum (1), Corynebacterium urealyticum (1), and Morganella morganii (4); the positivity rate was 100% (72/72).
Unspiked urine samples were 100% negative (8/8).
e. Analytical specificity:
Endogenous or Exogenous Substances/Microbial Interference
This study was conducted to evaluate the 216Dx performance in the presence of endogenous or exogenous substances that may be found in urine, or various organisms present in urine that are not expected to grow under the standard conditions in the BacterioScan system. Representative strains of four gram-negative (E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. mirabilis, and E. cloacae) and three gram-positive (E. faecalis, E. faecium, and S. aureus) UTI pathogens at 2-3x LoD density level were spiked into fresh, culture-negative human urine that had first been spiked with an interfering substance/microorganism. A corresponding unspiked urine control was included for each interfering substance/organism.
There were a total of 17 interfering substances tested:
Albumin, glucose, phenazopyridine, seminal fluid, talcum powder, blood, bilirubin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, mucin, human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), testosterone, cortisol, progesterone, leukocytes, fluconazole, and flucytosine.
Acidic urine and alkaline urine were also tested.
Three potentially interfering organisms were tested:
H. influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, and N. gonorrhoeae
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To confirm that the 216Dx could detect each organism at the densities tested, corresponding urine samples lacking each interfering substance/microorganism were processed in parallel and evaluated in the 216Dx concurrently. All samples were evaluated in replicates of four.
The results indicated that the majority of potential substances that may be found in human urine did not interfere with the 216Dx's performance. The following substances with concentrations were noted to interfere with performance:
- Phenazopyridine >200 µg/mL
- Blood >0.0156%
- Bilirubin >20 µg/mL
- Mucin >0.039%, v/v
- Leukocytes >10³ cells/mL
- Talcum powder of 0.4% w/v and H. parainfluenzae at 1.1 × 10⁵ CFU/mL demonstrated false positivity in unspiked urine
- Acidic urine (pH 6.0) interfered with the positivity of Enterobacter cloacae at density levels of 8 × 10⁴ CFU/mL.
The study also showed that there were instances where S. aureus did not give positive results at density level of 10³ CFU/mL which is the LoD for S. aureus. Limitation for S. aureus is noted in the Limitations section of the package insert:
“In the analytical studies, there were instances where S. aureus did not give positive results at the Limit of Detection density level.”
Potential sources of interference are specified in the Limitations section of the package insert.
f. Assay cut-off:
≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Not Applicable
b. Matrix comparison:
Not Applicable
3. Clinical studies:
Comparative studies were conducted at three geographically diverse sites for urine samples received in the laboratory for routine urine culture. Urine samples were tested in
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accordance with BacterioScan instructions for use and compared with the reference culture results. Reference testing was performed using 1 and 10 μL loops. Using each loop, colony count plates were performed in triplicate, and a median result was generated for each loop size. Median colony count was determined to be the reference result and were compared to the 216Dx result. Any colony counts at or above 5×10⁴ CFU/mL are considered a positive result for the primary analysis for evaluating performance. A secondary analysis was also performed by taking into account pathogens commonly associated with UTI (UTI-Associated). Performance was also evaluated for subpopulation with bacterial densities of ≥1×10⁵ CFU/mL. Organisms isolated from reference colony counts of ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL were identified by Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI) analysis.
Samples measured and containing bacteriuria of ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL is reported by the BacterioScan 216Dx to be "Presumptive Positive."
The pathogens commonly associated with UTI (UTI Associated) that were encountered in the clinical studies were: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Aerococcus urinae, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Staphylococcus aureus;
The rare uropathogens encountered were: Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacter freundii, Citrobacter koseri, Acinetobacter baumannii, Morganella morganii, Aerococcus sanguinicola, Corynebacterium striatum, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Of the 3,153 urine samples tested, 3,052 were evaluable for the primary analysis of bacteriuria at the defined cut-off, ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL. For the secondary analysis, the evaluable specimens were 3,010 for ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL and 3,020 for ≥1×10⁵ CFU/mL because the identity of some organisms was not obtained in the reference culture for the secondary analysis of 5×10⁴ CFU/mL.
All BacterioScan 216Dx results are reported as presumptive. The overall performance for bacterial density of ≥5×10⁴ CFU/mL is shown in Table 4. The performance for subpopulation with bacterial density of ≥1×10⁵ CFU/mL is shown in Table 5.
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| Table 4: Overall Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10^4 CFU/mL | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 714 | 576 | 1290 | 592 | 672 | 1264 |
| | Negative | 87 | 1675 | 1762 | 14 | 1732 | 1746 |
| | Total | 801 | 2251 | 3052 | 606 | 2404 | 3010 |
| Sensitivity | 89.1% (714/801)95% CI: 86.8%; 91.1% | | | | 97.7% (592/606)95% CI: 96.2%; 98.6% | | |
| Specificity | 74.4% (1675/2251)95% CI: 72.6%; 76.2% | | | | 72.0 (1732/2404)95% CI: 70.2%; 73.8% | | |
| PPV | 55.3% (714/1290)95% CI: 52.6%; 58.0% | | | | 46.8% (592/1264)95% CI: 44.1%; 49.6% | | |
| NPV | 95.1% (1675/1762)95% CI: 93.9%; 96.0% | | | | 99.2% (1732/1746)95% CI: 98.7%; 99.5% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
| Table 5: Performance for Subpopulation with Bacterial Density of ≥1x10^5 CFU/mL | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 581 | 709 | 1290 | 501 | 767 | 1268 |
| | Negative | 40 | 1722 | 1762 | 7 | 1745 | 1752 |
| | Total | 621 | 2431 | 3052 | 508 | 2512 | 3020 |
| Sensitivity | 93.6% (581/621)95% CI: 91.3%; 95.2% | | | | 98.6% (501/508)95% CI: 97.2%; 99.3% | | |
| Specificity | 70.8% (1722/2431)95% CI: 69.0%; 72.6% | | | | 69.5% (1745/2512)95% CI: 67.6%; 71.2% | | |
| PPV | 45.0% (581/1290)95% CI: 42.3%; 47.8% | | | | 39.5% (501/1268)95% CI: 36.9%; 42.2% | | |
| NPV | 97.7% (1722/1762)95% CI: 95% CI: 96.9%; 98.3% | | | | 99.6% (1745/1752)95% CI: 99.2%; 99.8% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
Analysis by study site is shown in Tables 6-8.
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| Table 6: Site 1 Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10^4 CFU/mL | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 258 | 212 | 470 | 226 | 238 | 464 |
| | Negative | 14 | 524 | 538 | 2 | 531 | 533 |
| | Total | 272 | 736 | 1008 | 228 | 769 | 997 |
| Sensitivity | 94.9% (258/272) 95% CI: 91.5%; 96.9% | | | | 99.1% (226/228) 95% CI: 96.9%; 99.8% | | |
| Specificity | 71.2% (524/736) 95% CI: 67.8%; 74.4% | | | | 69.1% (531/769) 95% CI: 65.7%; 72.2% | | |
| PPV | 54.9% (258/470) 95% CI: 50.4%; 59.3% | | | | 48.7% (226/464) 95% CI: 44.2%; 53.2% | | |
| NPV | 97.4% (524/538) 95% CI: 95.7%; 98.4% | | | | 99.6% (531/533) 95% CI: 98.6%; 99.9% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
| Table 7: Site 2 Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10^4 CFU/mL | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 180 | 162 | 342 | 139 | 191 | 330 |
| | Negative | 36 | 655 | 691 | 4 | 681 | 685 |
| | Total | 216 | 817 | 1033 | 143 | 872 | 1015 |
| Sensitivity | 83.3% (180/216) 95% CI: 77.8%; 87.7% | | | | 97.2% (139/143) 95% CI: 93.0%; 98.9% | | |
| Specificity | 80.2% (655/817) 95% CI: 77.3%; 82.8% | | | | 78.1% (681/872) 95% CI: 75.2%; 80.7% | | |
| PPV | 52.6% (180/342) 95% CI: 47.3%; 57.9% | | | | 42.1% (139/330) 95% CI: 36.9%; 47.5% | | |
| NPV | 94.8% (655/691) 95% CI: 92.9%; 96.2% | | | | 99.4% (681/685) 95% CI: 98.5%; 99.8% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
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| Table 8: Site 3 Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 276 | 202 | 478 | 227 | 243 | 470 |
| | Negative | 37 | 496 | 533 | 8 | 520 | 528 |
| | Total | 313 | 698 | 1011 | 235 | 763 | 998 |
| Sensitivity | 88.2% (276/313)
95% CI: 84.1%; 91.3% | | | | 96.6% (227/235)
95% CI: 93.4%; 98.3% | | |
| Specificity | 71.1% (496/698)
95% CI: 67.6%; 74.3% | | | | 68.2% (520/763)
95% CI: 64.8%; 71.4% | | |
| PPV | 57.7% (276/4783)
95% CI: 53.3%; 62.1% | | | | 48.3% (227/470)
95% CI: 43.8%; 52.8% | | |
| NPV | 93.1% (496/533)
95% CI: 90.6%; 94.9% | | | | 98.5% (520/528)
95% CI: 97.0%; 99.2% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
Analysis by gender is shown in Tables 9-10.
| Table 9: Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL (Male) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 127 | 154 | 281 | 101 | 172 | 273 |
| | Negative | 6 | 577 | 583 | 3 | 580 | 583 |
| | Total | 133 | 731 | 864 | 104 | 752 | 856 |
| Sensitivity | 95.6% (127/133)
95% CI: 90.5%; 97.9% | | | | 97.1% (101/104)
95% CI: 91.9%; 99.0% | | |
| Specificity | 78.9% (577/731)
95% CI: 75.8%; 81.7% | | | | 77.1% (580/752)
95% CI: 74.0%; 80.0% | | |
| PPV | 45.2% (127/281)
95% CI: 39.5%; 51.0% | | | | 37.0% (101/273)
95% CI: 31.5%; 42.9% | | |
| NPV | 99.0% (577/583)
95% CI: 97.8%; 99.5% | | | | 99.5% (580/583)
95% CI: 98.5%; 99.8% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
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| Table 10: Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL (Female) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 587 | 422 | 1009 | 491 | 500 | 991 |
| | Negative | 81 | 1094 | 1179 | 11 | 1152 | 1163 |
| | Total | 668 | 1520 | 2188 | 502 | 1652 | 2154 |
| Sensitivity | 87.9% (587/668)
95% CI: 85.2%; 90.1% | | | | 97.8% (491/502)
95% CI: 96.1%; 98.8% | | |
| Specificity | 72.2% (1094/1520)
95% CI: 69.9%; 74.4% | | | | 69.7% (1152/1652)
95% CI: 67.5%; 71.9% | | |
| PPV | 58.2% (587/1009)
95% CI: 55.1%; 61.2% | | | | 49.5% (491/991)
95% CI: 46.4%; 52.7% | | |
| NPV | 93.1% (1094/1179)
95% CI: 91.5%; 94.4% | | | | 99.1% (1152/1163)
95% CI: 98.3%; 99.5% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
Preserved and unpreserved urine samples were collected during the clinical studies. Urine samples collected in container without preservatives (e.g., boric acid) were unpreserved while those collected in container with preservatives were preserved. They were stratified for analysis. Most of the urine samples were preserved (76.2%, 2326/3052). The performance is shown in Tables 11-14.
| Table 11: Overall Performance for Bacterial Density of ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL (Unpreserved Samples) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 131 | 120 | 251 | 97 | 143 | 240 |
| | Negative | 29 | 446 | 475 | 4 | 465 | 469 |
| | Total | 160 | 566 | 726 | 101 | 608 | 709 |
| Sensitivity | 81.9% (131/160)
95% CI: 75.2%; 87.1% | | | | 96.0% (97/101)
95% CI: 90.3%; 98.4% | | |
| Specificity | 78.8% (446/566)
95% CI: 75.2%; 82.0% | | | | 76.5% (465/608)
95% CI: 72.9%; 79.7% | | |
| PPV | 52.2% (131/251)
95% CI: 46.0%; 58.3% | | | | 40.4% (97/240)
95% CI: 34.4%; 46.7% | | |
| NPV | 93.9% (446/475)
95% CI: 91.4%; 95.7% | | | | 99.1% (465/469)
95% CI: 97.8%; 99.7% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
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| Table 12: Performance for Subpopulation of ≥1x10⁴ CFU/mL (Unpreserved Samples) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 106 | 145 | 251 | 78 | 162 | 240 |
| | Negative | 14 | 461 | 475 | 2 | 469 | 471 |
| | Total | 120 | 606 | 726 | 80 | 631 | 711 |
| Sensitivity | 88.3% (106/120)
95% CI: 81.4%; 92.9% | | | | 97.5% (78/80)
95% CI: 91.3%; 99.3% | | |
| Specificity | 76.1% (461/606)
95% CI: 72.5%; 79.3% | | | | 74.3% (469/631)
95% CI: 70.8%; 77.6% | | |
| PPV | 42.2% (106/251)
95% CI: 36.3%; 48.4% | | | | 32.5% (78/240)
95% CI: 26.9%; 38.7% | | |
| NPV | 97.1% (461/475)
95% CI: 95.1%; 98.2% | | | | 99.6% (469/471)
95% CI: 98.5%; 99.9% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
| Table 13: Overall Performance or Bacterial Density of ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL (Preserved Samples) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 583 | 456 | 1039 | 495 | 529 | 1024 |
| | Negative | 58 | 1229 | 1287 | 10 | 1267 | 1277 |
| | Total | 641 | 1685 | 2326 | 505 | 1796 | 2301 |
| Sensitivity | 91.0% (583/641)
95% CI: 88.5%; 92.9% | | | | 98.0% (495/505)
95% CI: 96.4%; 98.9% | | |
| Specificity | 72.9% (1229/1685)
95% CI: 70.8%; 75.0% | | | | 70.5% (1267/1796)
95% CI: 68.4%; 72.6% | | |
| PPV | 56.1% (583/1039)
95% CI: 53.1%; 59.1% | | | | 48.3% (495/1024)
95% CI: 45.3%; 51.4% | | |
| NPV | 95.5% (1229/1287)
95% CI: 94.2%; 96.5% | | | | 99.2% (1267/1277)
95% CI: 98.6%; 99.6% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
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| Table 14: Performance for Subpopulation of ≥1x10⁵ CFU/mL (Preserved Samples) | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Primary Analysis: Bacteriuria | | | Secondary Analysis: UTI Associated * | | | |
| | | Reference | | | Reference | | |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total | Positive | Negative | Total |
| BacterioScan 216Dx | Positive | 475 | 564 | 1039 | 423 | 605 | 1028 |
| | Negative | 26 | 1261 | 1287 | 5 | 1276 | 1281 |
| | Total | 501 | 1825 | 2326 | 428 | 1881 | 2309 |
| Sensitivity | 94.8% (475/501)
95% CI: 92.5%; 96.4% | | | | 98.8% (423/428)
95% CI: 97.3%; 99.5% | | |
| Specificity | 69.1% (1261/1825)
95% CI: 66.9%; 71.2% | | | | 67.8% (1276/1881)
95% CI: 65.7%; 69.9% | | |
| PPV | 45.7% (475/1039)
95% CI: 42.7%; 48.8% | | | | 41.1% (423/1028)
95% CI: 38.2%; 44.2% | | |
| NPV | 98.0% (1261/1287)
95% CI: 97.1%; 98.6% | | | | 99.6% (1276/1281)
95% CI: 99.1%; 99.8% | | |
* Limited to bacterial pathogens encountered in the clinical studies
The reporting results for the BacterioScan 216Dx is for bacteriuria of 5x10⁴ CFU/mL; presumptive positive is for bacteriuria ≥5x10⁴ CFU/mL and presumptive negative is for bacteriuria <5x10⁴ CFU/mL. The performance supports the intended use of "Presumptive positive urine samples must be cultured. Presumptive negative urine samples must be cultured if a low level of bacteriuria is suspected and is clinically relevant."
b. Clinical specificity:
Same as demonstrated in item a. above
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable
4. Clinical cut-off:
Non-applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
There were 3,052 urine samples from three geographically dispersed clinical sites. The percentage of positive cases (positivity rate) determined by the reference culture method was 26.2% (801/3052) and 42.3% (1290/3052) by the 216Dx instrument. It was consistent across the U.S. sites.
N. Instrument Name:
BacterioScan 216Dx System
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O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Does the applicant’s device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device?
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
Does the applicant’s device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission?
Yes ☐ or No ☐ X
2. Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant’s Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
3. Specimen Identification:
The user logs into the 216Dx interface and is prompted to associate a patient sample ID with a multicuvette serial number and well location. Briefly, the user scans or manually enters the multicuvette serial number. Next, the user enters and saves the individual sample IDs for each of the four well positions.
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
The user pipettes 2.5 mL of sterile TSB into each multicuvette well using a sterile 5 mL pipette tip. A 360 µl aliquot of an individual urine sample is transferred to the corresponding multicuvette well. Once specimens are pipetted into the multicuvette, it is ready to be run in the 216Dx instrument.
5. Calibration:
No calibration by the user is required.
6. Quality Control:
Negative and positive quality controls should be tested on board the instrument in accordance with the instructions provided in the product labeling.
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P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
Not applicable
Q. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Parts 809.10.
R. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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