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The 23andMe Personal Genome Service (PGS) uses qualitative genotyping to detect select clinically relevant variants in genomic DNA isolated from human saliva collected from individuals ≥18 years with the Oragene Dx model OGD500.001 for the purpose of reporting and interpreting genetic health risks, including the 23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for MUTYH-Associated Polyposis. The 23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for MUTYH-Associated Polyposis is indicated for reporting of the Y179C and the G396D variants in the MUTYH gene. The report describes if a person is at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. The two variants included in this report are most common and best studied in people of Northern European descent and may not represent the majority of the MUTYH variants found in people of other ethnicities. The test report does not describe a person's overall risk of developing any type of cancer, and the absence of a variant tested does not rule out the presence of other variants that may be cancer-related. This test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare provider for recommended screenings or appropriate follow-up and should not be used to determine any treatments.

The 23andMe Personal Genome Service (PGS) is an over-the-counter (direct-to-consumer), DNA testing service that provides information and tools for consumers to learn about and explore their DNA. The 23andMe Personal Genome Service (PGS) is a currently marketed, non-invasive genetic information service that combines qualitative genotyping data covering genetic ancestry, traits, and certain heritable health conditions from a single multiplex assay with descriptive information derived from peer reviewed, published genetic research studies. It is a home use, over-the-counter (direct-to-consumer) DNA testing service intended to provide information and tools for consumers to learn about and explore their DNA. Customer saliva is self-collected using the Oragene-Dx® Device manufactured by DNA Genotek, Inc. Once the sample is collected, it is shipped to one of our Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratories for testing. DNA is isolated from the saliva and tested in a multiplex assay using a customized genotyping beadchip, reagents and instrumentation manufactured by Illumina. The multiplex assay simultaneously tests for more than 500,000 variants, including those for the previously authorized indications, as well as for the indications proposed herein. The raw data is generated using Illumina GenomeStudio software, and then sent to 23andMe. The data is then analyzed using the 23andMe's proprietary Coregen software, where a genotype is determined for each tested SNP. The results for certain of these SNPs are used to generate personalized reports for the customer that provide information about the detected genotype. Personalized reports are generated for each user that provide results of the testing performed. These reports tell the user which variant(s) has/have been detected in their sample and provide information on the risk of disease associated with the variant(s). If no variant was detected, that information is also provided. The personalized reports are designed to present scientific concepts to users in an easy-to-understand format. The reports provide scientifically valid information about the risks associated with the presence of a particular variant. The reports are designed to help users understand the meaning of their results and any appropriate actions that may be taken based on their results. The novel components in this traditional 510(k) submission are only (a) the variants to be reported, and (b) the qualitative reporting of risk for MAP.

Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information for the 23andMe Personal Genome Service (PGS) Genetic Health Risk Report for MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP), based on the provided document:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance:

• Accuracy (Method Comparison): Saliva samples were selected from the 23andMe customer biobank based on pre-determined BeadChip genotype and minimum volume required. The exact number of samples for the MUTYH variants specifically isn't explicitly stated, but the study compared against Sanger sequencing.
• Precision/Reproducibility: Confirmed genotype DNA samples (commercially available or from 23andMe biobank) for G3696 variants and Y179C common homozygous and heterozygous variants. The Y179C rare homozygous variant was excluded. The exact number of samples for this specific study is not provided, but it involved "multiple days, operator teams, instruments, and reagent lots at two independent laboratory sites."
• DNA Input: DNA samples obtained from commercial sources or 23andMe biobank based on listed genotypes. The exact number of samples for this study is not provided. The study involved diluting each sample to 3 different DNA concentrations and genotyping in a blinded fashion using 3 lots of reagents.
• Interfering Substance: "More than 35,000 sample replicates were tested" across various prior studies (DEN140044).
• Clinical Performance (Allele Frequencies): Frequencies are based on approximately:
  • 872,000 individuals with European ancestry
  • 47,500 individuals with African-American ancestry
  • 38,500 individuals with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry
  • 35,000 individuals with East Asian ancestry
  • 123,500 individuals with Hispanic/Latino ancestry
  • 10,000 individuals with South Asian ancestry
• Data Provenance: The document generally indicates the use of the 23andMe customer biobank for many of the analytical studies. For allele frequencies, it uses both the 23andMe Database and published literature (e.g., ExAc database, Poulsen and Bisgaard 2008). These would primarily be retrospective data sets from existing samples or databases.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications:

The document does not explicitly state the number of experts or their qualifications for establishing ground truth for the test set specifically.

• Accuracy (Method Comparison): Ground truth was established by Sanger bi-directional DNA sequencing, which is a laboratory gold standard method, not by human expert consensus or interpretation.
• Precision/Reproducibility: Ground truth was established by bi-directional Sanger sequencing for each sample.
• DNA Input: Ground truth was established by bi-directional Sanger sequencing for each sample.
• Labeling Comprehension: Human input was used to assess comprehension rates among typical users, but these are not "experts" establishing a clinical ground truth.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set:

Not applicable, as the ground truth for analytical studies was primarily established by Sanger sequencing, a direct molecular method, rather than expert interpretation requiring adjudication.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study:

No, a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. The device (23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for MUTYH-Associated Polyposis) is a standalone genetic test for direct-to-consumer use. The studies performed focused on the analytical performance (accuracy, precision, DNA input, interfering substances) and labeling comprehension of the report itself, not on how human readers (e.g., clinicians) would improve their diagnostic accuracy with or without AI assistance. The report is intended to inform conversations with healthcare providers, not to be directly used for diagnosis or treatment decisions by those providers without confirmatory testing.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop) Performance:

Yes, a standalone performance study was done. The vast majority of the analytical performance studies (Method Comparison, Precision/Reproducibility, DNA Input, Interfering Substances) evaluate the performance of the "23andMe BeadChip assay" and the "PGS multiplex assay" as an automated genotyping process without human intervention in the result generation. The "Coregen software" analyzes the data to determine genotypes, which are then used to generate personalized reports. This represents the algorithm's standalone performance in genotyping.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used:

• Analytical Studies (Accuracy, Precision, DNA Input): Sanger bi-directional DNA sequencing was consistently used as the "truth" for genotype confirmation against which the BeadChip assay results were compared. This is considered a gold standard molecular method.
• Clinical Performance: Allele frequencies were derived from the 23andMe customer database and published scientific literature/databases (e.g., ExAc database, Poulsen and Bisgaard 2008). This is not a "ground truth" for individual cases, but rather statistical data based on large populations and research findings.
• Labeling Comprehension: Assessed by measuring user understanding of genetic health risk concepts, not by a clinical or pathological ground truth.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set:

The document does not provide information on the sample size used for the training set of the 23andMe PGS system or its Coregen software. The studies described are primarily analytical validation studies of the genotyping platform and the specific variants being reported. The "BeadChip" is a pre-designed array, and while software (Coregen) interprets the data, details about its specific "training" with a dataset are not available in this regulatory submission summary. The system itself (the PGS platform) was previously authorized, and this submission focuses on adding new variants.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established:

As the document does not detail a specific "training set" for the genotyping algorithm or system, there is no information on how its ground truth was established. The underlying technology (Illumina Infinium BeadChip, Illumina iScan, GenomeStudio software, and 23andMe's Coregen software) is a sophisticated genotyping workflow that would have been developed and validated by the manufacturers. For the specific variants (Y179C and G396D) being reported for MUTYH-Associated Polyposis, their clinical relevance and association with disease are based on established scientific literature and understanding of genetics, rather than a training dataset for the algorithm. The analytical studies confirm the assay's ability to accurately detect these variants, with Sanger sequencing acting as the ground truth for that detection capability.

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