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The BD CTGCTV2 assay incorporates automated DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the direct, qualitative detection of DNA from: - Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) - Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) - Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) The assay may be used for detection of CT, GC and/or TV DNA in patient- or clinician-collected vaginal swab specimens (in a clinical setting) and male and female urine specimens. The assay may also be used for the detection of CT and GC DNA in endocervical swab and Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) specimens in ThinPrep® PreservCyt® Solution using an aliquot that is removed prior to processing for the ThinPrep® Pap test. The assay may also be used for the detection of CT and GC DNA in clinician-collected rectal and oropharyngeal swab specimens. The assay is indicated for use with asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals to aid in the diagnosis of chlamydial, gonococcal, and/or trichomoniasis urogenital disease and chlamydial and gonococcal extragenital infection. The BD CTGCTV2 assay is available for use with the BD MAX™ System (urogenital specimens) or the BD COR™ System (urogenital and extragenital specimens), as described above.

The BD CTGCTV2 assay, performed on the BD COR™ System (hereafter referred to as BD CTGCTV2), is designed for use with the applicable BD Molecular specimen collection and transport devices for male and female urine, rectal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, vaginal swabs, endocervical swabs, and LBC specimens (PreservCyt®). Specimens are collected and transported to the testing laboratory using their respective transport devices under conditions of time and temperature that have been determined to maintain the integrity of the target nucleic acids. The BD COR™ MX Instrument, when combined with the BD COR™ PX Instrument, is to be used for automated sample preparation, extraction, and purification of nucleic acids from multiple specimen types, as well as the automated amplification and detection of target nucleic acid sequences by fluorescence-based real-time PCR for simultaneous and differential detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis. The BD CTGCTV2 assay extraction reagents are dried in 96-well microtiter plates that contain binding magnetic affinity beads and Sample Processing Control (SPC). Each tube is capable of binding and eluting sample nucleic acids. The SPC monitors the integrity of the reagents and the process steps involved in DNA extraction, amplification and detection, as well as for the presence of potential assay inhibitors. The BD CTGCTV2 assay liquid reagent plate includes Wash, Elution and Neutralization buffers. The beads (described above), together with the bound nucleic acids, are washed and the nucleic acids are eluted by a combination of heat and pH. When performed on BD COR™ System, there is an additional buffer to rehydrate the dried extraction mix. Eluted DNA is neutralized and transferred to the Amplification reagent (described below) to rehydrate the PCR reagents. After reconstitution, the BD COR™ System dispenses a fixed volume of PCR-ready solution containing extracted nucleic acids into the BD PCR Cartridge. Microvalves in the BD PCR Cartridge are sealed by the system prior to initiating PCR in order to contain the amplification mixture and thus prevent evaporation and contamination. The BD CTGCTV2 assay is comprised of two targets for Chlamydia trachomatis (detected on the same optical channel), two targets for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (detected on two different optical channels) and one target for Trichomonas vaginalis (detected on one optical channel). Only one Chlamydia trachomatis target is required to be positive in order to report a positive result. Both Neisseria gonorrhoeae targets are required to be positive in order to report a positive result. The amplified DNA targets are detected using hydrolysis (TaqMan®) probes, labeled at one end with a fluorescent reporter dye (fluorophore), and at the other end, with a quencher moiety. Probes labeled with different fluorophores are used to detect the target analytes in different optical channels of the BD COR™ System. When the probes are in their native state, the fluorescence of the fluorophore is quenched due to its proximity to the quencher. However, in the presence of target DNA, the probes hybridize to their complementary sequences and are hydrolyzed by the 5'-3' exonuclease activity of the DNA polymerase as it synthesizes the nascent strand along the DNA template. As a result, the fluorophores are separated from the quencher molecules and fluorescence is emitted. The BD COR™ System monitors these signals at each cycle of the PCR and interprets the data at the end of the reaction to provide qualitative test results for each analyte (i.e., positive or negative).

**CentroVena Central Venous Catheter (CVC)** Acute central venous catheters are indicated to provide short term access (< 30 days) to the central venous system. They are designed for administering IV fluids, blood products, drugs and parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood withdrawal, central venous pressure monitoring, and power injection of contrast media. - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 9 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 30 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 9 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 30 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 7 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Dual Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Dual Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting **CentroVena One Insertion System** The CentroVena One Insertion System is indicated to facilitate the insertion of the included central venous catheters. Acute central venous catheters are indicated to provide short term access (< 30 days) to the central venous system. They are designed for administering IV fluids, blood products, drugs and parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood withdrawal, central venous pressure monitoring, and power injection of contrast media. - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 9 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 30 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 9 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Triple Lumen Catheter Size, 30 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 7 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Dual Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Distal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting - 7F Dual Lumen Catheter Size, 16 cm and 20 cm Catheter Length, Medial/Proximal Lumen, 10 mL/s Power Injection Flow Rate, 325 psi Maximum Power Injector Pressure Setting

Vena Central Venous Catheters are power-injectable, constructed of medical grade polyurethane and designed for insertion into the central venous system. The central venous catheters are radiopaque and have a soft tip that is more pliable than the catheter body. Each catheter is provided in a sterile package with other applicable insertion kit accessories. The CentroVena One Insertion System integrates the essential components for placing central venous catheters. It combines an introducer needle with a passive needle tip safety mechanism, syringe, guidewire, and self-dilating catheter into one unit. The device is preassembled and also has an integrated drape clip permanently attached to the guidewire designed to keep the system organized in the sterile field and prevent guidewire embolism.

The BDC Dental Unit is intended to supply power to and serve as a base for dental devices and accessories. This device includes a dental chair and is intended for use in the dental clinic environment and is designed for use by trained dental professionals, dentists and/or dental assistants.

The BDC dental unit is intended to supply air, water, vacuum and electrical power to allow the dental practitioner an intuitive control center for all common and normal patient treatment procedures performed in the dental operatory. The BDC dental unit consists of a patient chair, dentist element (tray table), assistant element (3-way syringe, high volume evacuator and saliva ejector), side cabinet support center, foot control, cuspidor and a dental operating light, which for patient to sit during the dental diagnosis, treatment and/or operation.

The Denali™ Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: -Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated -Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease -Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced -Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Denali™ Filter may be removed according to the instructions supplied under the Section labeled: Optional Procedure for Filter Removal.

The Denali™ Vena Cava Filter is a venous interruption device designed to prevent pulmonary embolism. The Denali™ Filter can be delivered via the femoral and jugular/subclavian approaches. A separate delivery system is available for each approach. The Denali™ Filter is designed to act as a permanent filter. When clinically indicated, the Denali™ Filter may be percutaneously removed after implantation according to the instructions provided under the "Optional Procedure for Filter Removal" section in the Instructions for Use. The Denali™ Filter consists of twelve shape-memory laser-cut nickel-titanium appendages. These twelve appendages form two levels of filtration with the legs providing the lower level of filtration and the arms providing the upper level of filtration. The Denali™ Filter is intended to be used in the inferior vena cava (IVC) with a diameter less than or equal to 28mm. The Denali™ Vena Cava Filter System consists of an introducer sheath, an 8 French dilator, and a preloaded Denali™ Filter in a storage tube with a pusher. The 8 French dilator accepts a 0.035" guidewire and allows for an 800 psi maximum pressure contrast power injection. Radiopaque marker bands on the end of the dilator aid in measuring the maximum indicated IVC diameter. They are spaced at a distance of 28mm (outer-to-outer). The 55cm, 8.4 French I.D. introducer sheath contains a radiopaque marker and hemostasis valve with a side port. The pusher advances the filter through the introducer sheath to the predeployment mark and is then used to fix the filter in place while the filter is unsheathed.

The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B CLIA-Waived Kit is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs of symptomatic patients. The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B CLIA-Waived Kit (also referred to as the BD Veritor System and BD Veritor System Flu A+B) is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single device. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test is presumptive, and it is recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture or an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens. Performance characteristics for influenza A and B were established during January through March of 2011 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled "Update: Influenza Activity-United States, 2010-2011 Season, and Composition of the 2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine." Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses. If infection with a novel influenza virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to the state or local health department for testing. Virus culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.

The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B CLIA Waived Kit is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral antigens from nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs of symptomatic patients. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. It is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single test device. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. All negative test results should be confirmed by another methodology, such as a nucleic acid-based method. BD Veritor™ System Flu A+B test devices are interpreted by a BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer. When using the BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer, workflow steps depend on the selected operational mode and the Analyzer configuration settings. In Analyze Now mode, the instrument evaluates assay devices after manual timing of their development. In Walk Away mode, devices are inserted immediately after application of the specimen, and timing of assay development and analysis is automated. The BD Veritor™ System Flu A+B CLIA-Waived Kit is an immuno-chromatographic assay for detection of influenza A and B viral antigens in samples processed from respiratory specimens. The viral antigens detected by the BD Flu A+B test are nucleoprotein, not hemagglutinin (HA) or neuraminidase (NA) proteins. Flu viruses are prone to minor point mutations (i.e., antigenic drift) in either one or both of the surface proteins (i.e., HA or NA). The BD Flu A+B test is not affected by antigenic drift or shift because it detects the highly conserved nucleoprotein of the influenza viruses. To perform the test, the patient specimen swab is treated in a supplied reaction tube prefilled with a lysing agent that serves to expose the target viral antigens, and then expressed through a filter tip into the sample well on a BD Veritor"10 Flu A+B test device. Any influenza A or influenza B viral antigens present in the specimen bind to anti-influenza antibodies conjugated to colloidal gold micro-particles on the BD Veritor™ Flu A+B test strip. The antigen-conjugate complex then migrates across the test strip to the capture zone and reacts with either Anti-Flu A or Anti-Flu B antibodies that are immobilized on the two test lines on the membrane. The BD Flu A+B test device shown in Figure 1 is designed with five spatially distinct zones including positive and negative control line positions, separate test line positions for the target analytes, and a background zone. The test lines for the target analytes are labeled on the test device as 'A' for flu A position, and 'B' for flu B position. The onboard positive control ensures the sample has flowed correctly and is indicated on the test device as 'C'. Two of the five distinct zones on the test device are not labeled. These two zones are an onboard negative control line and an assay background zone. The active negative control feature in each test identifies and compensates for specimen-related, nonspecific signal generation. The remaining zone is used to measure the assay background. The BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer is a digital immunoassay instrument that uses a reflectance-based measurement method and applies assay specific algorithms to determine the presence or absence of the target analyte. The Analyzer supports the use of different assays by reading an assay-specific barcode on the test device. Depending on the configuration chosen by the operator, the instrument communicates status and results to the operator via a liquid crystal display (LCD) on the instrument, a connected printer, or through a secure connection to the facility's information system. In the case of the Flu A + B test, the BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer subtracts nonspecific signal at the negative control line from the signal present at both the Flu A and Flu B test lines. If the resultant line signal is above a pre-selected assay cutoff, the specimen scores as positive. If the resultant line signal is below the cutoff, the specimen scores as negative. Use of the active negative control feature allows the BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer to correctly interpret test results that cannot be scored visually because the human eye is unable to accurately perform the subtraction of the nonspecific signal. The measurement of the assay background zone is an important factor during test interpretation as the reflectance is compared to that of the control and test zones. A background area that is white to light pink indicates the device has performed correctly.

BD Respiratory Viral Panel for BD MAX™ System is an automated multiplexed real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT- PCR) test intended for the simultaneous, qualitative detection and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A, influenza B, and/or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) and anterior nasal swab (ANS) specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection due to SARS-COV-2, influenza, and RSV can be similar. BD Respiratory Viral Panel for BD MAX™ System is intended for use as an aid in the differential diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and/or RSV infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information, and laboratory findings. SARS-CoV- 2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV viral nucleic acid are generally detectable in NPS and ANS specimens during the acute phase of infection. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms. The agent(s) detected by the BD Respiratory Viral Panel for BD MAX™ System may not be the definitive cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2, influenza B, and/or RSV infection. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 for BD MAX™ System: BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 for BD MAX™ System is an automated multiplexed real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test intended for the simultaneous, qualitative detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) and anterior nasal swab (ANS) specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection. SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA is generally detectable in NPS and ANS specimens during the acute phase of infection. The BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 for BD MAX™ System is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection if used in conjunction with other clinical and epidemiological information, and laboratory findings. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms. The agent detected by the BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 for BD MAX™ System may not be the definitive cause of disease. Negative results do not preclude SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment management decisions.

The BD Respiratory Viral Panel (BD RVP) and BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 (BD RVP-SCV2) along with the BD MAXTM System are comprised of an instrument with associated hardware and accessories, disposable microfluidic cartridges, master mixes, unitized reagent strips, and extraction reagents. The instrument automates sample preparation including target lysis, Total Nucleic Acid (TNA) extraction and concentration, reagent rehydration, target nucleic acid amplification and detection using real-time PCR. The assay includes a Sample Processing Control (SPC) that is present in the Extraction Tube. The SPC monitors RNA extraction steps, thermal cycling steps, reagent integrity and the presence of inhibitory substances. The BD MAX™ System software automatically interprets test results. For the BD Respiratory Viral Panel for BD MAX™ System and BD Respiratory Viral Panel-SCV2 for BD MAX™ System, a test result may be called as POS, NEG or UNR (Unresolved) based on the amplification status of the targets and of the Sample Processing Control. IND (Indeterminate) or INC (Incomplete) results are due to BD MAX™ System failure.

The BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application is an in-vitro diagnostic software program that requires the BD Kiestra™ Laboratory Automation Solution in order to operate. The BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application is applied to digital images of BD BBL™ CHROMagar™ MRSA II culture plates inoculated with anterior nares samples. Algorithms are applied to digital images to provide a qualitative assessment of colony growth and colorimetric detection of target colonies for the detection of nasal colonization by MRSA and to serve as an aid in the prevention and control of MRSA infection. Applied algorithms provide the following results: - "No growth", which will be manually released individually or as a batch (with other no growth samples) by . a trained microbiologist upon review of the digital plate images. - . "Growth - other" (growth without mauve color), which digital plate images will be manually reviewed by a trained microbiologist. - "Growth MRSA Mauve" (growth with mauve color), which digital plate images will be manually reviewed ● by a trained microbiologist. The assay is not intended to guide, diagnose, or monitor treatment for MRSA infections. It is not intended to provide results of susceptibility to oxacillin/methicillin. The BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application is indicated for use in the clinical laboratory.

The BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application will be optional for the BD Kiestra™ Laboratory Automation Solution and will support laboratory technologists in batching no growth on the BD BBL™ CHROMagar™ MRSA II, growth with no key colony color detected for MRSA ("Growth – other"), and growth with key colony color detected for MRSA ("Growth MRSA Mauve"). These classifications will be characterized as "no growth" and "growth with mauve color" from BD BBLTM CHROMagar™ MRSA II media, from anterior nares samples. The technologist has the ability to create work lists in BD Synapsys™ informatics solution based on the classifications (growth, no growth or growth with mauve color). These work lists will be used for followup work and batching of results, at the sample level. The BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application will apply Image Algorithms to the digital images to determine if the plate contains "growth" or "no growth". At the individual plate level when the Image Algorithms detects colony growth and potential mauve color the classification will be "growth with mauve color". When the BD Kiestra™ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Application is not capable of automatically generating the outputs (visual attributes: growth with or without mauve color/no growth), the laboratory technologist will be required to read the digital image of the plate on the computer screen and decide on follow-up action as is the current standard laboratory practice.

The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B CLIA waived assay is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs of symptomatic patients. The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B (also referred to as the BD Veritor System and BD Veritor System Flu A+B) is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single device. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test is presumptive and it is recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture or an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens.

The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral antigens from nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs of symptomatic patients. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. It is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single test device. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. All negative test results should be confirmed by another methodology, such as a nucleic acid-based method. BD Veritor™ System Flu A+B test devices are interpreted by a BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer. When using the BD Veritor™ Plus Analyzer, workflow steps depend on the selected operational mode and the Analyzer configuration settings. In Analyze Now mode, the instrument evaluates assay devices after manual timing of their development. In Walk Away mode, devices are inserted immediately after application of the specimen, and timing of assay development and analysis is automated. Depending on the configuration chosen by the operator, the instrument communicates status and results to the operator via a liquid crystal display (LCD) on the instrument, a connected printer, or through a secure connection to the facility's information system.

BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System is intended to mechanically loosen and remove debris, and foreign materials, including microorganisms, from wounds.

The subject BD Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System is a terminally sterilized 450 mL aqueous solution for irrigation and debridement of wounds. The device includes one bottle of Surgiphor™ solution (0.5% Povidone Iodine) which is used to loosen and remove wound debris. The mechanical action of fluid moving across the wound provides the mechanism of action and aids in the loosening and removal of debris, and foreign materials, including microorganisms, from wounds. The povidone iodine in the Surgiphor™ solution serves as a preservative to ensure that no unwanted microbial growth occurs in the solution after the bottle is open.

The BD MAX Vaginal Panel performed on the BD MAX System is an automated qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of DNA targets from bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis (qualitative results reported based on detection and quantitation of targeted organism markers), Candida species associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Trichomonas vaginalis from vaginal swabs in patients who are symptomatic for vaginitis/vaginosis. The test utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of specific DNA targets and utilizes fluorogenic target-specific hybridization probes to detect and differentiate DNA from: - · Bacterial vaginosis markers (Individual markers not reported) Lactobacillus spp. (L. crispatus and L. jensenii) Gardnerella vaginalis Atopobium vaginae Bacterial Vaginosis Associated Bacteria-2 (BVAB-2) Megasphaera-1 - Candida spp. (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. dubliniensis) - Candida glabrata - Candida krusei - Trichomonas vaginalis The BD MAX Vaginal Panel is intended to aid in the diagnosis of vaginal infections in women with a clinical presentation consistent with bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis.

The BD MAX System and the BD MAX Vaginal Panel are comprised of an instrument with associated hardware and accessories, disposable microfluidic cartridges, master mixes, unitized reagent strips, and extraction reagents. The instrument automates sample preparation including target lysis, DNA extraction and concentration, reagent rehydration, target nucleic acid amplification and detection using real-time PCR. The assay includes a Sample Processing Control (SPC) that is present in the Extraction Tube. The SPC monitors DNA extraction steps, thermal cycling steps, reagent integrity and the presence of inhibitory substances. The BD MAX System software automatically interprets test results. For the BD MAX Vaginal Panel, a test result may be called as POS, NEG or UNR (Unresolved) based on the amplification status of the targets and of the Sample Processing Control. IND (Indeterminate) or INC (Incomplete) results are due to BD MAX System failure.