ACON AMP ONE STEP AMPHETAMINE TEST STRIP, ACON AMP ONE STEP AMPHETAMINE TEST DEVICE
Applicant
ACON Laboratories, Inc.
Product Code
DKZ · Clinical Toxicology
Decision Date
Jul 31, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.3100
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device are rapid chromatographic immunoassays for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in human urine at a cut-off concentration of 1,000 ng/mL. These tests are for professional and point of care use.
Device Story
The ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and Test Device are lateral flow immunochromatographic assays for qualitative amphetamine screening in human urine. The device utilizes competitive binding and antigen-antibody immunochemistry; monoclonal antibodies selectively detect amphetamine at a 1,000 ng/mL cut-off. The test is performed without instrumentation. A urine sample is applied to the device; a drug-positive specimen fails to generate a colored line in the test region, while a drug-negative specimen produces a line. A procedural control line appears if the test is performed correctly. Used in professional and point-of-care settings, the device provides a preliminary analytical result that requires confirmation by a more specific alternative chemical method, such as GC/MS. The device aids healthcare providers in identifying potential amphetamine presence, facilitating clinical decision-making regarding further diagnostic or therapeutic steps.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evaluation compared the ACON devices against the predicate and GC/MS using 300 urine specimens. Results showed 96-98% overall agreement with the predicate and 95-96% overall agreement with GC/MS. Sensitivity studies confirmed 100% detection at 1,500 ng/mL and 0% detection at 500 ng/mL. Specificity was established via cross-reactivity testing with various amphetamine-related compounds. Interference testing showed no impact from 100+ common substances at 100 ug/mL concentrations. Precision was demonstrated through intra- and inter-assay variability studies.
Technological Characteristics
Lateral flow immunochromatographic assay; competitive binding principle; monoclonal antibody-based detection. Form factors include test strip and test device. No instrumentation required. Qualitative visual readout. Cut-off concentration: 1,000 ng/mL. Analyte: Amphetamine in human urine.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in human urine at a 1,000 ng/mL cut-off concentration. Intended for professional and point-of-care use as a preliminary analytical screening test.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An amphetamine test system is a device intended to measure amphetamine, a central nervous system stimulating drug, in plasma and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of amphetamine use or overdose and in monitoring levels of amphetamine to ensure appropriate therapy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An amphetamine test system is not exempt if it is intended for any use other than employment or insurance testing or is intended for Federal drug testing programs. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9, provided the test system is intended for employment and insurance testing and includes a statement in the labeling that the device is intended solely for use in employment and insurance testing, and does not include devices intended for Federal drug testing programs (*e.g.,* programs run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. military).
Predicate Devices
LifeSign Status DS™ AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test (K945610)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# JUL 3 1 2001
#### 8. Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
### 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The Assigned 510(k) number is KOI 1673
#### Submitter:
ACON Laboratories, Inc. 4108 Sorrento Valley Boulevard San Diego, California 92121 Phone: 858-535-2030 Fax: 858-535-2035
### Date:
May 16, 2001
# Contact Person:
Edward Tung
#### Product Name:
ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device
#### Common Name:
Immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in urine specimens.
#### Device Classification:
The ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device are similar to other FDA-cleared devices for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in urine specimens. These tests are used to provide a preliminary analytical result. (21 CFR 862.3100). Amphetamine test systems have been classified as Class II devices, moderate complexity.
### Classification Name:
Amphetamine test system
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### Intended Use:
The ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device are rapid chromatographic immunoassays for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in human urine at a cut-off concentration of 1,000 ng/mL
## Description:
The ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device are competitive binding, lateral flow immunochromatographic assays for the qualitative screening of amphetamine, in a urine sample. The test is based on the principle of antigen-antibody immunochemistry. It utilizes a monoclonal antibody to selectively detect elevated levels of amphetamine in urine at a cut-off concentration of 1,000 ng/mL. These tests can be performed without the use of an instrument.
A drug-positive urine specimen will not generate a colored line in the test line region. while a drug negative urine specimen will generate a line in the test line region. To serve as a procedural control, a colored line will always appear at the control line region if the test has been performed properly.
#### Predicate Device:
LifeSign Status DS™ AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test
510(k) Number K945610
Distributor: LifeSign 71 Veronica Avenue Somerset, New Jersey 08873
#### Comparison to a Predicate Device:
A summary comparison of the features of the ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device and the LifeSign Status DS™ AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test is shown below.
- . Both tests are assays intended for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in urine samples.
- . Both tests are intended as a screening method that provides a preliminary analytical test result.
- . Both tests are immunochromatographic, lateral flow assays for rapid detection of amphetamine with a visual, qualitative end results.
- Both tests utilize the same basic immunoassay principles that rely on antigen / . antibody interactions to indicate a positive or negative result.
- . Both tests have a amphetamine cut-off concentration of 1,000 ng/mL.
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# Safety and Effectiveness Data:
#### Accuracy
Accuracy
A clinical evaluation was conducted using 300 specimens. Ten percent of these clinical A cinnear evaluation was condected 22% or -25% levels of the cut-off concentration of 1,000 specificas were enner at 12376 01 - 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 AMP AMP One ng mb methaniphonemanian Strip and the ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device and the LifeSign Status DS AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test to the customary Gas and the Encelligh Status Do - Francery analysis technique. The data from this study yielded the following results:
ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip compared to the LifeSign Status DS™ AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test:
> Positive Agreement: 141 / 146 = 97% Negative Agreement: 154 / 154 = 100% 295 / 300 = 98% Overall Agreement:
ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device compared to the LifeSign Status DS AMP One-Step Amphetamine Test:
> Positive Agreement: 140 / 146 = 96% Negative Agreement: 154 / 154 = 100% 294 / 300 = 98% Overall Agreement:
ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip compared to GC/MS:
| Positive Agreement : 132 / 136 = 97% | (93 - 99%) * |
|--------------------------------------|--------------|
| Negative Agreement: 155 / 164 = 95% | (90 - 93%) * |
| Total Agreement: 287 / 300 = 96% | (93 - 98%) * |
| PPV (+): 132 / 141 = 94% | (88 - 97%) * |
| NPV (-): 155 / 159 = 97% | (94 - 99%) * |
ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device compared to GC/MS
| Positive Agreement:: | 131 / 136 = 96% | (92 - 99%) * |
|----------------------|-----------------|--------------|
| Negative Agreement: | 155 / 164 = 95% | (90 - 97%) * |
| Total Agreement: | 286 / 300 = 95% | (92 - 97%) * |
| PPV (+): | 131 / 140 = 94% | (88 - 97%) * |
| NPV (-): | 155 / 160 = 97% | (93 - 99%) * |
* Denotes 95% confidence intervals
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### Sensitivity
Sellshirty 500, 750, 1,000, 1,250, 1,500 and 2,000 ng/mL. Each concentration level was tested in 500, 750, 1,000, 1,200, 1,200, 1,200, AMP One Step Amphetamine 2001 ropheater of and One Step Amphetamine Test Device. The data indicate 100% aller 1001 - 1172 One and 50% below the cut-off concentration of 1,000 ng/mL.
| Amphetamine | | | Visual Result | |
|-----------------------|-----------|----|---------------|----------|
| Concentration (ng/mL) | % Cut-off | n | Negative | Positive |
| Negative urine | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 500 ng/mL | 50% | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 750 ng/mL | 75% | 30 | 22 | 8 |
| 1,000 ng/mL | Cut-off | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| 1,250 ng/mL | 125% | 30 | 2 | 28 |
| 1,500 ng/mL | 150% | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2,000 ng/mL | 200% | 30 | 0 | 30 |
# Analytical sensitivity of the ACON Amphetamine Test Strip
# Analytical sensitivity of the ACON Amphetamine Test Device
| Amphetamine<br>Concentration (ng/mL) | % Cut-off | n | Visual Result | |
|--------------------------------------|-----------|----|---------------|----|
| Negative urine | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 500 ng/mL | 50% | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 750 ng/mL | 75% | 30 | 23 | 7 |
| 1,000 ng/mL | Cut-off | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1,250 ng/mL | 125% | 30 | 1 | 29 |
| 1,500 ng/mL | 150% | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2,000 ng/mL | 200% | 30 | 0 | 30 |
#### Specificity
Specificity studies were conducted by individually spiking various amphetamine related compounds and metabolites into drug-free urine. These samples were further diluted sequentially to different concentrations until the lowest concentration that yielded a positive result was identified. The following compounds gave positive results at the respective concentrations. The % Cross Reactivity was determined from these concentrations.
| Compounds | Concentration (ng/mL) | % Cross Reactivity |
|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| D-Amphetamine | 1,000 | 100 |
| L-Amphetamine | 50,000 | 2 |
| D,L-Amphetamine | 3,000 | 33 |
| (+, -) - 3,4- Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) | 2,000 | 50 |
| Phentermine | 3,000 | 33 |
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# Interfering Substances
Interference was observed in our studies when using negative or positive specimens No interence was observed in our in out ining the following substances at a final concentration of 100 ug/mL:
| 4-Acetamidophenol | Estrone 3 Sulfate | Oxazepam | Trimipramine |
|----------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|
| Acetaphenetidine | Ethyl -p- aminobenzoate | Oxolinic Acid | Tryptamine |
| N-Acetylprocainamide | Fenoprofen | Oxycodone | D,L - Tryptophan |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | Furosemide | Oxymetazoline | Tyramine |
| Aminopyrine | Gentisic Acid | Promazine | Uric Acid |
| Amitryptyline | Hydralazine | Promethazine | Verapamil |
| Amobarbital | Hydrochlorothiazide | D -L - Propanolol | Zomepirac |
| L-Ascorbic acid | Hydrocodone | D - Propoxyphene | Ampicillin |
| Amoxicillin | Hydrocortisone | D- Pseudoephedrine | Caffeine |
| Apomorphine | O-Hydroxyhippuric Acid | Papaverine | (±)Chlorpheniramine |
| Aspartame | P-Hydroxymethamphetamine | Pennicillin - G | Brompheniramine |
| Atropine | 3-Hydroxytyramine | Pentobarbital | Ranitidine |
| Benzilic Acid | Ibuprofen | Perphenazine | Cannabinol |
| Benzoic Acid | Imipramine | Phencyclidine | P-Hydroxyamphetamine |
| Benzoylecgonine | Iproniazide | Phenelzine | (1R), (2S)- (-)- Ephedrine |
| Benzphetamine | (-)Isoproternol | Phenolbarbital | (L)- Ephedrine |
| Bilirubin | Isoxsuprine | L - Phenylephrine | Fenfluramine |
| Canabidiol | Ketamine | B - Phenylethlamine | 3,4-Methylenedioxyethy- |
| | | | amphetamine (MDE) |
| Chloralhydrate | Ketoprofen | Phenylpropanolamine | (L)- MAMP |
| Chloramphenicol | Labetanol | Prednisolone | (D)- MAMP |
| Chlordiazepoxide | Levophenol | Procaine | |
| Chlorothiazide | Loperamide | Prednisone | |
| Chlopromazine | Hemoglobin | Quinidine | |
| Chloroquine | Maprotiline | Quinine | |
| Cholesterol | Meprobamate | Salicylic Acid | |
| Clomipramine | Methadone | Secobarbital | |
| Clonidine | Meperidine | Serotonin | |
| Codeine | Methoxyphenamine | Sulfamethazine | |
| Cortisone | (+)3,4Methylenedioxy | Sulindac | |
| | Methamphetamine | | |
| (-) Cotinine | Methylphenidate | Temazepam | |
| Creatinine | Morphine-3-B-D-Glucuronide | Tetracyline | |
| Deoxycorticosterone | Nalidixic Acid | Tetrahydrocortison3 Acetate | |
| Dextromethorphan | Naloxone | Tetrahydrocortisone-3B-D | |
| | | Glucuronide | |
| Diazepam | Naltrexone | Tetrahydrozoline | |
| Diclofenac | Naproxene | Thiamine | |
| Diflunisal | Niaciamide | Thebaine | |
| Digoxin | Nifedipine | Thioridazine | |
| Diphenhydramine | Norcodeine | D,L - Tyrosine | |
| Doxylamine | Norothindrone | Tolbutamine | |
| Ecgonine methylester | D-Norpropoxyphene | Trans-2- | |
| | | phenylcyclopropglamine | |
| (-)Y-Ephedrine | Noscapine | Triamterene | |
| Erythromycine | D,L Octopamine | Trifluoperazine | |
| B-Estadiol | Oxalic Acid | Trimethoprime | |
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# Intra and inter-assay variability
Intra and inter-assay variability
Both the ACON® Amphetamine Test Strip and Test Device demonstrated a high level of precision within run, between run and between days.
#### Conclusion
Conclusion
These studies demonstrate the substantial equivalency of the ACON® AMP One Step These studies domonstant and Parting AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device to the Alliphelanine Test Strip and NOOT Amphetamine Test, which is already marketed. They Lifesign Status DS - ANIL One Stop Fridant for professional and point-of-care use, in addition to demonstrating their safety and effectiveness.
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
JUL 3 1 2001
Edward Tung, Ph.D. Director of Regulatory Affairs ACON Laboratories, Inc. 4108 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego. CA 92121
510(k) Number: K011673 Re: JTV(K) Nambor. Trol 1070.
Trade/Device Name: ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device Regulation Number: 862.3100 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DKZ Dated: May 16, 2001 Received: May 30, 2001
Dear Dr. Tung:
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE 10.
510(k) Number:
KOII673
Device Name:
Indications for Use:
ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip ACON® AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device
The ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Strip and ACON AMP One Step Amphetamine Test Device are rapid chromatographic immunoassays for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in human urine at a cut-off concentration of 1,000 anphetalling these tests are for professional and point of care use.
Jean Cooper
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices
510(k) Number. K011673
(Please do not write below this point) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use ﺮ
Or Over-The-Counter Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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