MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit; AML1 (RUNX1) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNXIT1)) Translocation, Dual Fusi, CBFB (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit,Del(5q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit; Del(7q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit
DEN170070 · Cytocell, Ltd. · QDI · Dec 21, 2018 · Medical Genetics
Device Facts
Record ID
DEN170070
Device Name
MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit; AML1 (RUNX1) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNXIT1)) Translocation, Dual Fusi, CBFB (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit,Del(5q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit; Del(7q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit
Applicant
Cytocell, Ltd.
Product Code
QDI · Medical Genetics
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2018
Decision
DENG
Submission Type
Direct
Regulation
21 CFR 864.1880
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
DEN170070 · Dec 21, 2018
MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit; AML1 (RUNX1) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit; AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNXIT1)) Translocation, Dual Fusi, CBFB (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit,Del(5q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit; Del(7q)Deletion FISH Probe Kit
Cytocell, Ltd.
Retrospective clinical laboratory specimen cohorts (GOP and YAL); Peer-reviewed clinical literature
Retrospective clinical data from laboratory cohorts were used to demonstrate clinical validity by comparing observed prevalence rates of chromosomal rearrangements in AML/MDS patients to prevalence rates reported in peer-reviewed literature.
Clinical Incidence Rate Comparison; Retrospective analysis of clinical laboratory specimens
Patients with known or suspected AML or MDS; Sample Size: Varies by probe (e.g., 100 to 746 specimens per laboratory); Number of Sites: 2 laboratories (GOP and YAL)
Not applicable for this study
Prevalence rate of chromosomal rearrangements
Indications for Use
The MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Test used to detect rearrangement of the MLL (KMT2A) region on chromosome 11 at location 11q23.3 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Test used to detect deletion of the P53 (TP53) region on chromosome 7 at location 17p13 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Test used to detect deletion within the long arm of chromosome 20 at locations 20q12 and 20q13.1, in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The CBFβ (CBFB)/MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Test used to detect rearrangement of the chromosome 16 causing the CBFβ-MYH11 (CBFB-MYH11) fusion in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The Del(5q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletions within the long arm of chromosome 5 at location 5q31.2 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The Del(7q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletions within the long arm of chromosome 7 at locations 7q22 and 7q31.2 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement involving the AML1 (RUNX1) region on chromosome 21 at location 21q22.1 and the ETO (RUNX1T1) region on chromosome 8 at location 8q21.3 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic. The EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement involving the EVI1 (MECOM) region on chromosome 3 at location 3q26.2, in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
Device Story
FISH probe kits detect specific chromosomal abnormalities in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with AML or MDS. Probes hybridize to target DNA sequences on chromosomes; fluorescent signals visualized via microscopy. Used in clinical laboratories by pathologists or cytogeneticists. Output consists of visual signal patterns indicating presence/absence of genetic rearrangements, deletions, or fusions. Results serve as adjunct to clinical/clinicopathological criteria for disease characterization. Benefits include improved diagnostic accuracy for hematologic malignancies; aids in clinical management decisions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trial data provided. Clinical validity established via peer-reviewed literature references (minimum 3) demonstrating prevalence and clinical thresholds for the intended population, or alternatively, method comparison to a predicate with positive and negative clinical specimens.
Technological Characteristics
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) assay. Components include DNA probes specific to chromosomal regions (e.g., 11q23.3, 17p13, 20q12, 16, 5q31.2, 7q22, 21q22.1, 3q26.2). Requires ancillary reagents, instrumentation (microscope), and slide preparation. Performance validated through analytical sensitivity, specificity, precision, and stability testing (real-time, freeze-thaw, transport, post-hybridization, photostability).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with hematologic malignancies (AML or MDS) to detect specific chromosomal abnormalities (rearrangements, deletions, or fusions) in fixed bone marrow specimens. Results are for professional use as an adjunct to other clinical/clinicopathological criteria; not for stand-alone diagnosis, screening, or companion diagnostics.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)-based detection of chromosomal abnormalities from patients with hematologic malignancies is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in human specimens from patients with hematologic malignancies. The test is indicated for the clinical management of patients consistent with internationally accepted guidelines (e.g., World Health Organization guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues) and in conjunction with other clinical and clinicopathological criteria. The results are to be interpreted by a pathologist or equivalent professional.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Design verification and validation must include:
(i) A detailed description of all probes included in the kit;
(ii) Purpose of each probe;
(iii) Probe molecular specificity;
(iv) Probe specificity;
(v) Probe limits;
(vi) Probe sensitivity;
(vii) Specification of required ancillary reagents, instrumentation, and equipment;
(viii) Specification of the specimen collection, processing, storage and slide preparation methods;
(ix) Specification of the assay procedure;
(x) Specification of control elements that are incorporated into the recommended testing procedures;
(xi) Specification of the criteria for test result interpretation and reporting;
(xii) Documentation demonstrating analytical validation that includes:
(A) Device analytical sensitivity data with a minimum of 25 specimens from karyotypically normal males.
(B) Device analytical specificity data with a minimum of five specimens from karyotypically normal males.
(C) Description of how the clinical threshold was assigned and verification of the assigned clinical threshold.
(D) Device precision/reproducibility data with a minimum of six clinical specimens including two negative specimens, two positive specimens near the clinical decision threshold (cut-off) and two positive specimens. The data must include results obtained from three sites (as applicable), with two operators at each site, with the assay run for a minimum of 3-5 non-consecutive days and each specimen run in duplicate for a minimum of 30 replicates.
(E) Between-reagent lot reproducibility using three reagent lots and three clinical specimens representing negative, near cut-off/low positive, and positive.
(F) Device stability data to include:
(
*1* ) Real-time stability,(
*2* ) Freeze-thaw stability,(
*3* ) Transport and temperature stability, as applicable,(
*4* ) Post-hybridization signal stability, and(
*5* ) Photostability of probe.(xiii) Documentation demonstrating the clinical validity of the device that includes:
(A) A summary of the prevalence and clinical thresholds reported in three peer-reviewed published literature references for the intended use population of the device and device performance data demonstrating conformance with the published prevalence as reported in peer-reviewed published literature references based on testing clinical specimens, selected without bias (
*e.g.,* consecutively selected) from the intended use population using the specific device seeking marketing clearance. A minimum number of clinical specimens must be tested to ensure sufficient positives are evaluated by the device, or alternatively, in the absence of a sufficient number of positives, an additional comparison of results obtained with the device to clinical truth (*e.g.,* confirmed clinical diagnosis and/or G-banded karyotyping) with an independent specimen set must be conducted.(B) Documentation for peer-reviewed published literature references must include the following elements:
(
*1* ) Whether the specific device was used in the literature reference;(
*2* ) Number and type of specimens;(
*3* ) Target population studied;(
*4* ) Upper reference limit; and(
*5* ) Prevalence range estimated based on the number of positive probe results.(C) In the absence of clinical data obtained from paragraphs (b)(1)(xiii)(A) and (B) of this section, clinical data obtained from a method comparison to the predicate with positives and negative clinical specimens.
(2) The intended use required on the label under § 809.10(a)(4) of this chapter and on the labeling required under § 809.10(b)(5)(ii) of this chapter must include a statement that “The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.”
(3) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include information that demonstrates the performance characteristics of the test, including a detailed summary of the performance studies conducted and their results, as described in paragraphs (b)(1)(iv) through (xiii) of this section. The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include the pre-specified acceptance criteria for these performance studies, justification for the pre-specified acceptance criteria, and whether the pre-specified acceptance criteria were met.
(4) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include the following limiting statements:
(i) “Reporting and interpretation of FISH results should be consistent with professional standards of practice and should take into consideration other clinical and diagnostic information. This kit is intended as an adjunct to other diagnostic laboratory tests and therapeutic action should not be initiated on the basis of the FISH result alone. Failure to adhere to the protocol may affect the performance and lead to false results.”
(ii) “Each lab is responsible for establishing their own cut-off values. Each laboratory should test sufficiently large number of samples to establish normal population distribution of the signal levels and to assign a cut-off value. The product is for professional use only and is intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist.”
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# EVALUATION OF AUTOMATIC CLASS III DESIGNATION FOR Cytocell FISH Probe Kits for AML and MDS DECISION SUMMARY
#### A. DEN Number:
DEN170070
#### B. Purpose for Submission:
De novo request for evaluation of automatic class III designation for the following Cytocell FISH Probe Kits for AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) and/or MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndromes) (refer to the list of devices in Section C below).
#### C. Measurands:
Chromosomal rearrangements as listed below:
| Device | Chromosomal Rearrangement |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH<br>Probe Kit | Rearrangement of MLL (KMT2A) region on<br>chromosome 11 at location 11q23.3 |
| P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit | Deletions of the P53 (TP53) region on chromosome<br>17, at location 17p13 |
| Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit | Deletions within the long arm of chromosome 20 at<br>locations 20q12 and 20q13.1 |
| CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH<br>Probe Kit | Rearrangements of chromosome 16 causing the<br>CBFβ-MYH11 (CBFB-MYH11) fusion |
| Del(5q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit | Deletions within the long arm of chromosome 5 at<br>location 5q31.2 |
| Del(7q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit | Deletions within the long arm of chromosome 7 at<br>locations 7q22 and 7q31.2 |
| AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1))<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH<br>Probe Kit | Rearrangements involving the AML1 (RUNX1)<br>region on chromosome 21 at location 21q22.1 and the<br>ETO (RUNX1T1) region on chromosome 8 at location<br>8q21.3 |
| EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH<br>Probe Kit | Rearrangements involving the EVI1 (MECOM) region<br>on chromosome 3 at location 3q26.2 |
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#### D. Type of Test:
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH).
#### E. Applicant:
Cytocell, Ltd
#### F. Proprietary and Established Names:
- MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit
- P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit
- Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit
- CBFß (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit
- Del(5q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit
- Del(7q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit
- AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit ●
- EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit
#### G. Regulatory Information:
- 1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 864.1880
- 2. Classification:
Class II
- 3. Product code(s):
QDI
- 4. Panel:
Pathology
#### H. Indications for use:
- 1. Indications for use:
The MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement of the MLL (KMT2A) region on chromosome 11 at location 11g23.3 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health
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Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletion of the P53 (TP53) region on chromosome 7 at location 17p13 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletion within the long arm of chromosome 20 at locations 20g12 and 20q13.1, in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The CBFB (CBFB)/MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement of the chromosome 16 causing the CBFB-MYH11 (CBFB-MYH11) fusion in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The Del(5q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletions within the long arm of chromosome 5 at location 5g31.2 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not
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intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The Del(7q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect deletions within the long arm of chromosome 7 at locations 7g22 and 7q31.2 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement involving the AML1 (RUNX1) region on chromosome 21 at location 21g22.1 and the ETO (RUNXITI) region on chromosome 8 at location 8q21.3 in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
The EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Test used to detect rearrangement involving the EVII (MECOM) region on chromosome 3 at location 3g26.2, in fixed bone marrow specimens from patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The test is indicated for characterization of patient specimens consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for Classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 4th Edition) and in conjunction with other clinicopathological criteria. The assay results are intended to be interpreted by a qualified pathologist or cytogeneticist. The test is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic, disease screening, or as a companion diagnostic.
- 2. Special conditions for use statement(s) For prescription use. For in vitro diagnostic use
#### I. Device Description:
Each Cytocell FISH Probe Kit device consists of one vial containing specific probes as described below. The probes are provided premixed in hybridization solution (formamide: dextran sulfate; saline-sodium citrate (SSC)) and are ready to use. The Kit also includes one
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vial of 4,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) counterstain. The kits are available in a 10-test format.
The MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit consists of an 87kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering a region telemetric to the MLL (KMT2A) gene including the marker SHGC-111513 and a FITC green probe covering a 170kb region centromeric to the MLL (KMT2A) gene spanning the CD3G and UBE4A genes.
The P53 (TP53) Deletion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 161kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering the whole P53 (TP53) gene, extending 74kb telomeric to the gene and covering a region centromeric to the gene, to just beyond the marker D17S655; and a probe, labelled in FITC green, covering the chromosome 17 centromere (D17Z1) region.
The Del(20q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 331kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering a region within the PTPRT gene and including the D20S108 marker; and two (141kb and 174kb) probes labeled in FITC green covering the MYBL2 gene and including the D20S150 marker.
The CBFB (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 617kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering a region, within 16q22 including the CBFB gene; and a 621kb probe, labeled in FITC green, covering a region within 16p13.1 including the MYH11 gene.
The Del(5q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 186kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering a region within 5q31.2, including the D5S500 marker; and a 376kb probe, labeled in FITC green, within 5p15.3, including the D5S630 marker.
The Del(7q) Deletion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 396kb probe, labeled in Texas red, covering a region within 7q22 including the telomeric end of the RELN gene and extending beyond the D7S658 marker; and a 203kb probe, labeled in FITC green, covering a region within 7q31.2 including the TES gene.
The AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit consists of a 156kb probe labeled in Texas red, centromeric to the AMLI (RUNXI) gene, including the CLIC6 gene; a 169kb probe labelled in Texas red, telomeric to AMLI (RUNXI) gene, extending beyond the marker D21S1921; and two (151kb and 194kb) probes, labeled inn FITC green, on either side of the ETO (RUNXIT) gene.
The EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit consists of a 158kb probe, labeled in Texas red, telomeric to the D3S4415 marker and including the LRRC34 gene, a FITC green probe covering a 181kb region. including the entire EVI1 (MECOM) gene and flanking regions and a PF-415 blue probe, which covers a 563kb region centromeric to the EVI I (MECOM) gene, including the D3S1614 marker.
#### K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced:
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Content and Format for Abbreviated 510(k)s for Early Growth Response 1 (EGR1) Gene Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test
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System for Specimen Characterization Devices
#### L. Test Principle:
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a technique that allows chromosomal aberrations to be detected on metaphase chromosomes or in interphase nuclei from fixed cytogenetic samples.
Bone marrow cells from patients are attached to microscope slides using standard cytogenetic procedures. After fixation and denaturation of cellular DNA to single-stranded form, target DNA is available for annealing to a similarly denatured, fluorescently labelled DNA probe, which has a complementary sequence. Following hybridization, unbound and nonspecifically bound DNA probe is removed by a series of washes, and the DNA is counterstained for visualization with DAPI, a DNA-specific stain that fluoresces blue. Fluorescence microscopy equipped with appropriate excitation and emission filters then allows the visualization of the hybridized probe on the target material. Two analysts should analyze each sample. Each analyst scores independently 100 nuclei for each sample. In some cases, depending on the number of abnormal nuclei each analyst has seen, a third reader may be required.
The expected signal pattern is dependent on the number of copies of each probe. Enumeration of the signals provide a mechanism for determining absolute copy number of the probe targets and the presence of chromosomal aberrations of interest. Refer to Table 1 -Supported Signal Patterns & Cut-Offs for the expected normal signal pattern and expected abnormal signal pattern for each probe kit (R = red, G = Green, B = blue).
| Catalogue | Name | Negative<br>Signal | Positive Signal |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
| USA-LPH013 | MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart | (b)(4) | |
| USA-LPH017 | P53 (TP53) Deletion | | |
| USA-LPH020 | Del (20q) Deletion | | |
| USA-LPH022 | CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion | | |
| USA-LPH024 | Del (5q) Deletion | | |
| USA-LPH025 | Del (7q) Deletion | | |
| USA-LPH026 | AML1/ETO<br>(RUNX1/RUNX1T1)<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion | | |
| USA-LPH036 | EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart Inversion<br>Signal<br>EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart<br>Translocation Signal | | |
#### Table 1 - Supported Signal Patterns & Cut-Offs
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#### M. Performance Characteristics:
Analytical validation was provided in support of each probe kit:
#### 1. Analytical performance:
#### a. Precision/Reproducibility
Repeatability and reproducibility of each probe kit was assessed using ""bone marrow specimens to represent the range of results [two normal (negative), two near cut-off or low positive, and two high positive]. Specimens were analyzed according to protocol and tested over 5 non-consecutive days in duplicates at " sites to assess precision (n =30 per specimen).
In some cases, to ensure there was ample volume to allow for consistent testing amongst all sites one or more normal samples were combined (pooled) and distributed to testing sites. The majority of the near cut-off and low positive samples were contrived by spiking known normal samples with known positive specimens. All samples were confirmed to be normal by an established alternative cytogenetic method (competitor probe or G-banding) prior to distribution.
Data was analyzed for intra-day, between-day, between-site and total SD.
Two probe kits [CBFB (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion FISH Probe Kit (LPH 022) and EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit (LPH 036))) had specimens too close the cut-off to assess precision and therefore additional specimens were re-assessed at "" and "" | the cut-off at one site with 2 operators and 5 days in duplicate to confirm acceptable precision at the low end of the enumeration range (n (6)(4) ). The data with the clinical thresholds used in the study are shown in Tables 2 through 10 demonstrate that all probe kits had acceptable precision.
Table 2. Precision of the MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart (cut-off: 3.8%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 63 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.17 | 1.98 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 90 | 0.00 | 1.69 | 0.87 | 3.12 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.77 | 4.57 | 6.60 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.81 | 0.35 | 3.06 | 4.14 |
N/A = not applicable
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| Specimen | Mean of abnormal percentage | Range | Agreement replicates | Agreement (%) | Intra-Day SD | Inter-Day SD | Between-site SD | Total SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------|-------|----------------------|---------------|--------------|--------------|-----------------|----------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 97 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.11 | 2.09 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 93 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.65 | 2.50 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 83 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.71 | 3.62 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 2.18 | 1.34 | 4.46 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.84 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.92 | 4.18 | 6.04 |
Table 3. Precision of the P53 (TP53) Deletion (cut-off: 6.8%)
#### Table 4. Precision of the Del (20q) Deletion (cut-off: 5.7%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 1.41 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.33 | 0.67 | 1.01 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.45 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 2.01 | 2.79 | 5.31 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.93 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.48 | 4.96 |
## Table 5. Precision of the CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion (cut-off: 2.3%)
| Specimen | Mean of abnormal percentage | Range | Agreement replicates | Agreement (%) | Intra-Day SD | Inter-Day SD | Between-site SD | Total SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------|-------|----------------------|---------------|--------------|--------------|-----------------|----------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 27 | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 43 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 2.47 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.84 | 0.64 | 4.55 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 1.76 | 3.20 | 7.50 |
N/A = not applicable
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| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
|----------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
100
100
0.56
0.00
0.25
0.00
1.34
2.42
| Table 5.a. Additional supporting date for precision of the CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11 | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Translocation, Dual Fusion | |
| Table 6. Precision of the Del (5q) Deletion (cut-off: 6.3%) | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| | | |
(b)(4)
Near cut-off 1 Near cut-off 2
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|---------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| | (b)(4) | | | | | | | |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.32 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 1.25 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 1.30 | 1.59 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 80 | 0.00 | 2.47 | 3.67 | 5.85 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 97 | 2.06 | 0.00 | 1.08 | 4.49 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 1.93 | 3.27 | 0.89 | 7.04 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 1.21 | 3.18 | 5.09 |
#### Table 7. Precision of the Del (7q) Deletion (cut-off: 7.4%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.87 | 1.12 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.98 | 1.67 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.30 | 2.54 | 4.86 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 100 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 2.28 | 4.21 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 5.09 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.31 | 2.16 | 3.79 |
Table 8. Precision of the AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion (cutoff: 2.3%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 80 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 1.72 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 97 | 1.57 | 0.00 | 0.82 | 2.40 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 1.06 | 0.00 | 8.30 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.25 |
N/A = not applicable
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Table 9. Precision of the EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart_Inversion (cut-off: 4.0%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Between-<br>site SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.54 | 1.02 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.52 | 0.00 | 0.26 | 1.24 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 53 | 0.00 | 1.20 | 0.00 | 3.49 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 73 | 0.00 | 1.25 | 1.06 | 4.13 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.68 | 3.01 | 7.05 | 11.93 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 2.42 | 0.00 | 5.56 | 13.26 |
* these two specimens are too close to cut-of to allow assessment of precision An additional onesite precision study with low positive specimens is provided below.
#### Table 9.a. Additional supporting date for precision of the EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart Inversion
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>Day<br>SD | Inter-<br>Day<br>SD | Total<br>SD |
|----------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Near cut-off 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.26 | 1.78 | 2.75 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.11 |
#### Table 10. Precision of the EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart Translocation (cut-off: 4.0%)
| Specimen | Mean of | Range | Agreement | Agreement | Intra- | Inter- | Between- | Total |
|----------------|------------|-------|------------|-----------|--------|--------|----------|-------|
| | abnormal | | replicates | %) | Day | Day | site SD | SD |
| | percentage | | | | SD | SD | | |
| Negative 1 | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.95 | 1.02 |
| Negative 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.32 | 0.84 | 1.09 |
| Near cut-off 1 | | | | 97 | 0.00 | 1.47 | 2.87 | 4.27 |
| Near cut-off 2 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.27 | 3.38 |
| Positive 1 | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.34 | 6.79 |
| Positive 2 | | | | 100 | 1.11 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 6.78 |
#### Between- Lot reproducibility:
Three reagent lots were evaluated using one normal, one low positive and one high positive specimens were tested with " replicates per lot to assess lot to lot variation (total of [" replicates evaluated). Intra-lot, inter-lot and total SD for each lot are shown in Tables 11-19 below.
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| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|---------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 100 | 0.9 | 1.43 | 2.09 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 0.0 | 1.46 | 3.97 |
| N/A = not app | | | | | | | |
Table 11. Lot to lot reproducibility of the MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart (cut-off: 3.8%)
#### Table 12. Lot to lot reproducibility of the P53 (TP53) Deletion (cut-off: 6.8%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0 | 1.20 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0 | 4.85 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 2.25 | 0 | 2.76 |
#### Table 13. Lot to lot reproducibility of the Del (20q) Deletion (cut-off: 5.7%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.17 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 67 | 1.41 | 0.00 | 3.25 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 2.62 | 4.95 |
#### Table 14. Lot to lot reproducibility of the CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11 Translocation, Dual Fusion (cut-off: 2.3%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 33 | 1.12 | 0 | 2.06 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0 | 7.69 |
#### Table 15. Lot to lot reproducibility of the Del (5q) Deletion (cut-off: 6.3%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 83 | 0.98 | 0.49 | 2.09 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.06 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 1.40 | 3.66 |
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| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.94 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.78 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 1.82 | 0.00 | 4.03 |
Table 16. Lot to lot reproducibility of the Del (7q) Deletion (cut-off: 7.4%)
#### Table 17. Lot to lot reproducibility of the AML1/ETO (RUNX1/RUNX1T1) Translocation, Dual Fusion (cut-off: 2.3%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 100 | 0.87 | 0.58 | 1.84 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 0.80 | 1.18 | 4.85 |
#### Table 18. Lot to lot reproducibility of the EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart Inversion (1RG/1B/1RGB) (cut-off: 4.0%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | ' Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|--------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.52 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 67 | 1.63 | 2.82 | 6.29 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 1.80 | 3.01 | 6.99 |
#### Table 19. Lot to lot reproducibility of the EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart Translocation (1R/1GB/1RGB) (cut-off: 4.0%)
| Specimen | Mean of<br>abnormal<br>percentage | Range | Agreement<br>replicates | Agreement<br>(%) | Intra-<br>lot SD | Inter-<br>lot SD | Total<br>SD |
|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|
| Negative | (b)(4) | | | 100 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Near cut-off | | | | 100 | 0.96 | 1.80 | 3.55 |
| Positive | | | | 100 | 4.67 | 3.74 | 7.62 |
### b. Linearity/assay Reportable Range:
Not applicable
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- c. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Several stability studies were conducted in support of the probe kits. The specifics of each study are described below and summarized in Table 20 below.
#### Real-time Kit stability study:
The real-time stability of the probes was assessed using an isochronal study whereby probe lots of differing ages were assessed at the same time on identical samples. One normal, one low positive, and one high positive specimens were each tested in triplicate on each lot. Three lots of probes with minimum age of 25 months were tested in support of a 24-month shelf-life claim. Probe lots of intermediate ages between 0 and 25 months were also included to provide interim data. The result supported the claimed shelf life of 24 months when stored at -20 C.
#### Transport Stability
The transport study was conducted by stressing probes under potential extremes of transport conditions. One normal, one low positive, and one high positive specimens were each tested in triplicate using one lot of probe. There was no change in device performance under the stress conditions.
#### Freeze/Thaw Stability
The freeze/thaw stability was assessed by testing the probes at 0, 5, and 11 freeze/thaw cycles to support the "" cycles claim. One normal, one low positive, and one high positive specimens were each tested in triplicate using one lot of probe. Ten freeze-thaw cycles were found to be acceptable for this kit.
#### Post Hybridization Stability
The post hybridization stability was assessed by re-analyzing hybridized slides at '0)(4) weeks after hybridization to support the 1month claim. One normal, one low and" positive, and one high positive specimens were each tested in triplicate using one lot of probe. The post-hybridization signal was determined to be stable to one month.
#### Photostabilitv
The photostability of the probes was assessed by exposing probes to light for 0, 24, and "" hours to support the limited exposure to light claim. One normal, one low positive, and one high positive specimens were each tested in triplicate using one lot of probe. The photo-stability of slides was supported to "" hours. Prolonged exposure of slides to light should be avoided.
#### Table 20. Summary of stability studies
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| Test | Samples | Lots | Storage | Intervals | Baseline |
|-----------------------------------|---------|------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------|----------|
| Real Time<br>Stability | (b)(4) | | -20 °C | (b)(4) | |
| Transport<br>Stability | | | 2 weeks at<br>+40 °C, then<br>-20 °C | | |
| Freeze/Thaw<br>Stability | | | -20 °C | | |
| Post<br>Hybridizatio<br>Stability | | | Refrigerator<br>temperature<br>(in the dark) | | |
| Photostabilit | | | Room<br>Temperature<br>(fluorescent<br>light) | | |
BM - bone marrowN = negative; LP = low positive; HP = high positive; F/T = freeze thaw; t = time point
#### d. Detection Limit:
The analytical sensitivity of the probes was established by analyzing interphase nuclei from 25 karyotypically normal bone marrow samples. Each sample was analyzed by 2 independent analysts and the signal pattern of each interphase was recorded. Each analyst analyzed 100 nuclei per sample, for a total of 200 nuclei per sample, resulting in 5000 scorable nuclei per probe evaluated. All nine probes evaluated in this study have an analytical sensitivity of greater than 95%, meeting the required acceptance criteria for analytical sensitivity (Table 21).
| Table 21. Analytical sensitivity of the probes | | | |
|------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|
|------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| Probe name | Number of<br>interphase nuclei<br>with the expected<br>normal signal<br>pattern | Total number<br>of interphase<br>nuclei<br>analyzed | Analytical<br>sensitivity<br>(%) | 95%<br>Confidence<br>interval (%) |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| MLL (KMT2A)<br>Breakapart probe | (b)(4) | | | |
| P53 (TP53) Deletion<br>Probe | | | | |
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| Del(20q) Deletion<br>Probe | 4924 | 5000 | 98.48 | 98.1-98.78 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|------|-------|------------|
| CBFB<br>(CBFB)/MYH11<br>Translocation, Dual<br>Fusion Probe | (b)(4) | | | |
| Del(5q) Deletion Probe | | | | |
| Del(7q) Deletion Probe | | | | |
| AML1/ETO<br>(RUNX1/RUNX1T1)<br>Translocation, Dual<br>Fusion Probe | | | | |
| EVI1 (MECOM)<br>Breakapart Probe | | | | |
- e. Analytical specificity:
Analytical specificity is defined as the percentage of signals that hybridize to the correct locus and no other location. To establish the probe analytical specificity, each probe was assessed to verify that it hybridizes to the specific target chromosome location. Five(b) normal male peripheral blood samples ("" metaphase spreads in
each sample, of " metaphase spreads if the probe is located on a sex chromosome giving(0)(9) unique loci evaluated for each analysis). The analytical specificity of each product was calculated as the number of metaphase chromosome FISH signals hybridized to the correct locus divided by the total number of metaphase chromosome FISH signals hybridized. All probes met the required acceptance criteria for analytical specificity with all components having a specificity of 100%. (Table 22).
| Table 22. Analytical specificity of the probes | | |
|------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| | | |
| Probe | Target | Number of<br>metaphase<br>chromosomes<br>hybridized | Number of<br>correct<br>hybridized<br>loci | Analytical<br>Specificity | 95%<br>Confidence<br>Interval |
|---------------------------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
| MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit | (b)(4) | | | | |
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| Probe | Target | Number of<br>metaphase<br>chromosomes<br>hybridized | Number of<br>correct<br>hybridized<br>loci | Analytical<br>Specificity | 95%<br>Confidence<br>Interval |
|----------------------------------------|--------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
| (b)(4) | | | | | |
| EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit | | | | | |
| EVI1, Red | 3q26.2 | 200 | 200 | 100% | 98.12% - 100% |
| EVI1, Green | 3q26.2 | 200 | 200 | 100% | 98.12% - 100% |
| EVI1, Blue | 3q26.2 | 200 | 200 | 100% | 98.12% - 100% |
#### Assay Cut-off (Upper Reference Limit): f.
The assay cut off was assigned as follows: For seven of the nine probes, a central clinical laboratory generated the clinical cut-off using a large patient dataset exceeding the ACMG minimum sample size guidelines. In addition, analytical sensitivity data from 25 karyotypically normal bone marrow samples was used to confirm the normal cut-offs. None of the 25 normal samples showed an abnormal signal pattern at or above the normal cut-offs confirming the clinical cut-off established.
For two of the nine probes included in this study, AML1 (RUNX1) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit and EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart FISH Probe Kit, the results generated by the analytical sensitivity study were utilized (25 karyotypically normal bone marrow samples). In this case: ≥ 25 karyotypically normal bone marrow samples were enumerated and the normal cut-offs were calculated using the ß inverse function (BETAINV) (Table 23).
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An analytical result above the normal cut-off (upper reference limit) is deemed to be positive. Conversely, an analytical result below the cut-off is deemed to be negative.
| Name | Negative<br>Signal | Positive Signal | Cut-off |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|---------|
| MLL (KMT2A) Breakapart | (b)(4) | 1F/1R/1G | 3.8% |
| P53 (TP53) Deletion | | 1R/2G | 6.8% |
| Del (20q) Deletion | | 1R/1G | 5.7% |
| CBFβ (CBFB) /MYH11<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion | | 2F/1R/1G | 2.3% |
| Del (5q) Deletion | | 1R/2G | 6.3% |
| Del (7q) Deletion | | 1R/1G | 7.4% |
| AML1/ETO<br>(RUNX1/RUNX1T1)<br>Translocation, Dual Fusion | | 2F/1R/1G | 2.3% |
| EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart<br>Inversion Signal | | 1RG/1B/1RGB | 4.0% |
| EVI1 (MECOM) Breakapart<br>Translocation Signal | | 1R/1GB/1RGB | 4.0% |
### Table 23: Supported Signal Patterns & Cut-Offs
- g. Probe limit
Not applicable. The probes are intended to be used only at the concentration provided and are not intended to be diluted.
#### Comparison Studies: 2.
- a. Method comparison with predicated device:
Not applicable
- b. Matrix Comparison
Not applicable
- 3. Clinical Studies:
- a. Clinical sensitivity Not applicable
- b. Clinical specificity Not applicable
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#### C. Other clinical supportive data
#### Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
AML and MDS are neoplastic hematological disorders that arise from myeloid progenitor cells in the bone marrow. AML is characterized by the clonal expansion of myeloid blasts in the peripheral blood, bone marrow or other tissues, while MDS is characterized by the simultaneous proliferation and apoptosis of hematopoietic cells.
Refer to the WHO Guidelines for the most up-to-date use of the probes.
#### Incident rate
Reference to the clinical significance in WHO guidelines and peer-reviewed published papers (3 for AML and 3 for MDS) were provided to support the clinical validity of the device in characterizing bone marrow specimens from patients with AML and/or MDS. Prevalence rates based on clinical thresholds defined in the literature were reviewed and summarized. Clinical specimens were tested in using the Cytocell AML FISH probe sets and assigned cut-offs and the incidence rates were compared to literature. Laboratory 1 (GOP) analyzed 100 known and suspected AML and MDS specimens in total. Laboratory 2 (YAL) re-analyzed specimen data (266-742 AML or MDS specimens depending on the probe) tested in their laboratory based on the assigned cut-off. See Table 24 for the summary of results and Tables 25-33 for individual probe results.
| Probes/<br>Rearrangement | Expected<br>Prevalence<br>Rate from<br>Literature | GOP data set<br>Prevalence<br>(95% CI) | YAL data set<br>Prevalence (95% CI) |
|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| MLL (KMT2A)<br>Breakapart | (b)(4) | | |
| P53 (TP53) deletion | | | |
| Del(20q) deletion | | | |
| CBFB/MYH11<br>translocation, dual<br>fusion | | | |
| Del(5q) deletion | | | |
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| | (b)(4) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Del(7q) deletion | |
| AML/ETO<br>(RUNX1/RUNX1T1)<br>dual fusion,<br>translocation | |
| EVI1 (MECOM)<br>Breakapart | |
N/A = not applicable as data was not obtained from this site for this probe.
| Table 25. MLL (KMT2A) breakapart probe incidence rate | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Schanz et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Zhao et al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Wang et al. | Literature<br>Source 4<br>Papaemmanuil<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 5<br>Grimwade<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 6<br>Bacher et<br>al. | Data<br>Source 1<br>GOP | Data<br>Source 2<br>YAL |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Was the<br>specific<br>device under<br>review in the<br>submission<br>used in the<br>study? | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Was the<br>specimen type<br>in the study<br>representative<br>of the claimed<br>specimen<br>type(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target<br>population<br>(disease<br>status) | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or<br>AML |
| Upper<br>reference<br>limit - 'Cut-<br>off value'<br>(percentage<br>and per 200<br>nuclei) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4)<br>1R1G1F<br>patterns<br>per 200<br>scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei | 1R1G1F<br>patterns<br>per 200<br>scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei |
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| Total Number<br>of specimens<br>tested for<br>each claimed<br>type | 2902 | 2404 | 435 | 1540 | 5876 | 2235 | 100 | 413 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------|-------|-------------------------|-------|------------------------------------|-------|--------|-----|
| Number of<br>specimens<br>with a<br>positive probe<br>result | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | 6 |
| Range of<br>positive probe<br>results | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4) | |
| Source<br>incidence rate<br>for<br>rearrangement<br>(95% CI) | 0.2% | 1.24% | 1.9% | 2.86% | 4.5% | 2.72% | | |
| | | | *'11q<br>abnormalities' | | Expected range from<br>literature: | | | |
# Table 26. P53(TP53) deletion probe incidence rate
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Schanz et al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Bernasconi et al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Wang et al. | Literature<br>Source 4<br>Papaemmanuil et al. | Literature<br>Source 5<br>Grimwade et al. | Literature<br>Source 6<br>Lazarevic et al. | Data<br>Source 1<br>GOP |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Was the<br>specific<br>device under<br>review in the<br>submission<br>used in the<br>study? | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Was the<br>specimen type<br>in the study<br>representative<br>of the claimed<br>specimen<br>type(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Target<br>population<br>(disease<br>status) | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or<br>AML |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Upper<br>reference limit<br>- 'Cut-off<br>value'<br>(percentage<br>and per 200<br>nuclei) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4)<br>r<br>14 1R2G<br>patterns<br>per 200<br>scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei |
| Total Number<br>of specimens<br>tested for each<br>claimed type | 2902 | 331 | 435 | 1540 | 5876 | 3251 | 100 |
| Number of<br>specimens<br>with a positive<br>probe result | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Range of<br>positive probe<br>results | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4) |
| Source<br>incidence rate<br>for<br>rearrangement<br>(95% CI) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4% | 4% | 8.8% | Expected range from<br>literature: |
# Table 27. Del(20q) deletion probe incidence rate
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Schanz et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Haas et al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Wang et<br>al. | Data Source<br>1<br>GOP | Data Source<br>2<br>YAL |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Was the<br>specific<br>device under<br>review in the<br>submission<br>used in the<br>study? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Was the<br>specimen type<br>in the study<br>representative<br>of the claimed<br>specimen<br>type(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target<br>population<br>(disease<br>status) | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Known or<br>suspected | Known or<br>suspected |
| Upper<br>reference<br>limit - 'Cut-<br>off value'<br>(percentage<br>and per 200<br>nuclei) | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4) | |
| Total Number<br>of specimens<br>tested for<br>each claimed<br>type | 2902 | 2072 | 435 | 100 | 742 |
| Number of<br>specimens<br>with a<br>positive probe<br>result | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 | 9 |
| Range of<br>positive probe<br>results | N/A | N/A | N/A | (b)(4) | |
| Source<br>incidence rate<br>for<br>rearrangement<br>(95% CI) | 1.7% | 3.6% | 6.6% | | |
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Papaemmanuil<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Grimwade<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Dores et<br>al. | Data Source 1<br>GOP | Data Source 2<br>YAL |
| Was the<br>specific device<br>under review<br>in the<br>submission<br>used in the<br>study? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Was the<br>specimen type<br>in the study<br>representative<br>of the claimed<br>specimen<br>type(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target<br>population<br>(disease status) | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected MDS<br>or AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or AML |
| Upper<br>reference limit<br>- 'Cut-off<br>value'<br>(percentage<br>and per 200<br>nuclei) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.3% or 5<br>1R1G2F<br>patterns per<br>200 scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei | 2.3% or 5<br>1R1G2F<br>patterns per<br>200 scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei |
| Total Number<br>of specimens<br>tested for each<br>claimed type | (b)(4) | | | | |
| Number of<br>specimens<br>with a positive<br>probe result | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | 7 |
| Range of<br>positive probe<br>results | N/A | N/A | N/A | 83.0%-93.0% | 14%-99.5% |
| Source<br>incidence rate<br>for<br>rearrangement<br>%<br>(95% CI) | 5.26% | 5% | 1.04% | 2%<br>(0.24% to<br>7.04%) | 2.63%<br>(1.06% to<br>5.35%) |
| | | Expected range from<br>literature: | | 1.04% - 5.26% | |
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Table 28. CBFB/MYH11 translocation, dual fusion probe incidence rate
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Table 29. Del(5q) deletion probe incidence rate
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Schanz et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Haase et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Bernasconi<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 4<br>Papaemmanuil<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 5<br>Grimwade<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 6<br>Sanderson<br>et al. | Data<br>Source 1<br>GOP | Data<br>Source 2<br>YAL |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Was the<br>specific<br>device under<br>review in the<br>submission<br>used in the<br>study? | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Was the<br>specimen type<br>in the study<br>representative<br>of the claimed<br>specimen<br>type(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target<br>population<br>(disease<br>status) | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>MDS | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Confirmed<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or<br>AML | Known or<br>suspected<br>MDS or<br>AML |
| Upper<br>reference<br>limit - 'Cut-<br>off value'<br>(percentage<br>and per 200<br>nuclei) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3% or 13<br>1R2G<br>patterns<br>per 200<br>scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei | 6.3% or 13<br>1R2G<br>patterns<br>per 200<br>scoreable<br>interphase<br>nuclei |
| Total Number<br>of specimens<br>tested for<br>each claimed | 2902 | 2072 | 331 | 1540 | 5876 | 1709 | 100 | 723 |
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| type | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----|-------|-----|-----|-----|-----|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Number of<br>specimens<br>with a<br>positive probe<br>result | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9 | 73 |
| Range of<br>positive probe<br>results | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8%-98% | 8%-99.5% |
| Source<br>incidence rate<br>for<br>rearrangement<br>(95% CI) | 8% | 15.1% | 16% | 6% | 5% | 11% | 9%<br>(4.20% to<br>6.40%) | 10.9%<br>(8% to<br>12.53%) |
| | | | | | | | Expected range from<br>literature:<br>5% - 16% | |
# Table 30. Del(7q) deletion probe incidence rate
| Condition | Literature<br>Source 1<br>Schanz et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 2<br>Haase et<br>al. | Literature<br>Source 3<br>Bernasconi<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 4<br>Papaemmanuil<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 5<br>Grimwade<br>et al. | Literature<br>Source 6<br>Sanderson<br>et al. | Data Source<br>1<br>GOP | Data Source<br>2<br>YAL |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Was the<br>specific<br>device under<br>…
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.