K021114 · American Bio Medica Corp. · DKZ · Jul 23, 2002 · Clinical Toxicology
Device Facts
Record ID
K021114
Device Name
'RAPIDTEC' 5A MULTIPLE DIP TEST
Applicant
American Bio Medica Corp.
Product Code
DKZ · Clinical Toxicology
Decision Date
Jul 23, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.3100
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
'RapidTec' - 5 A-Multiple Drug Test is used for the qualitative detection of the following abused substances in human urine: amphetamines, benzoyl ecgomine, phencyclidine, opiates and cannabinoids. This immunoassay is a simplified screening method that provides only a preliminary result for use in determining the need for additional or confirmatory testing, i.e. gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS.)
Device Story
RapidTec-5A-Multiple Dip Test is a lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of drugs of abuse in human urine. Device consists of a membrane strip with immobilized drug conjugates and dried colloidal gold-multi-antibody complex. Principle: competitive immunoassay; in absence of drug, gold-antibody complex binds to immobilized conjugates forming visible lines; in presence of drug, drug competes for antibody sites, preventing line formation. Absence of line indicates positive result. Used in professional clinical settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Provides preliminary screening results to determine need for confirmatory testing (GC/MS). Clinical judgment required for interpretation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Reproducibility evaluated using control urines with concentrations above and below cut-offs. All concentrations verified by GC/MS. Each sample tested four times, twice daily, for five days. Results confirmed reproducibility of performance.
Technological Characteristics
Lateral flow immunoassay; membrane strip with immobilized drug conjugates and colloidal gold-labeled antibody complex. Qualitative visual readout (colored bands). No electronic components, software, or external energy source required.
Indications for Use
Indicated for professional use only for the simultaneous qualitative detection of amphetamines, benzoyl ecgonine, cannabinoids, phencyclidine, and opiates in human urine. Provides preliminary analytical results requiring confirmation by GC/MS. Not for over-the-counter use.
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
American Bio Medica Corp. 'Ravid Drug Screen' -9-Panel (K002447)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JUL 2 3 2002
K021114
# 510 (k) Summary
Submitter's Name/Address:
American Bio Medica Corportion 122 Smith Road Kinderhook, NY 12106
### Contact Person:
Henry Wells VP Product Development Phone: 410 992-4734 Fax: 410 992-0328
## Date of Preparation of this Summary:
Device Trade or Proprietary Name:
Device Common/Usual Name or Classification Name:
June 27, 2002
*RapidTec'-5A-Multiple Dip Test
Multi Drug Test System
Classification Number/Class:
[no classification regulation]/Class II
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K021114
Predicate Device: American Bio Medica Corp. 'Ravid Drug Screen' -9-Panel. (510(k) No. K002447.)
# Test Description:
The assays employed in the 'RapidTec'-5A-Multiple Dip Test is based on the same principle of highly specific reactions between antigens and antibodies.
This assay is a one-step. competitive, immunoassay for the detection of marijuana. opiates, phencyclidine, cocaine and amphetamine in human urine. The test device consists of a membrane strip onto which drug conjugates have been immobilized and a colloidal gold-multi-antibody complex dried at one end of the membrane. In the absence of any drug in the urine sample, the colloidal gold-antibody complex moves with the urine by capillary action to contact the immobilized drug conjugates. Antibody-antigen reactions occur forming visible lines in the 'test' area.
When drug is present in the urine sample, the drug or metabolite will compete with its corresponding drug conjugate in the test area for the limited antibody sites on the colloidal gold-labeled antibody complex. If sufficient amount of drug is present, it will fill all of the available antibody binding sites, thus preventing attachment of the labeled antibody to the drug conjugate. An absence of a color band (line) in the 'test' area is indicative of a positive result.
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A control band (line), comprised of a different antibody/antigen reaction, is present on the membrane strip. The control line is not influenced by the presence or absence of drug in the urine, and therefore, should be present on all reactions.
A negative urine will produce two colored bands, and a positive sample will produce only one band.
### Intended use:
'RapidTec' - 5 A-Multiple Drug Test is used for the qualitative detection of the following abused substances in human urine: amphetamines, benzoyl ecgomine, phencyclidine, opiates and cannabinoids. This immunoassay is a simplified screening method that provides only a preliminary result for use in determining the need for additional or confirmatory testing, i.e. gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS.)
#### Performance Characteristics:
'RapidTec' - 5 A-Multiple Dip Test will detect drugs of abuse in human urine at the following levels:
| Amphetamine | 1000 ng/ml |
|------------------|------------|
| Benzoyl ecgonine | 300 ng/ml |
| Cannabinoids | 50 ng/ml |
| Phencyclidine | 25 ng/ml |
| Opiates | 2000 ng/ml |
| | 300 ng/ml |
Reproducibility was evaluated using control urines containing concentrations above and below the stated cut-off. Negative controls were also used. All concentrations were verified by GC/MS. Each sample was tested four times. twice daily, for five days. The results confirmed the reproducibility of the 'RapidTec' -5 A-Multiple Dip Test performance.
#### Conclusion:
'RapidTec'-Multiple Dip Test is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared 'Rapid Drug screen'-9-Panel (510(k) No. K002447.)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES USA
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
JUL 2 3 2002
Henry Wells, M.D. VP Product Development American Bio Medica Corp. 9110 Red Branch Road Columbia, MD 21045
Re: k021114
Trade/Device Name: RapidTec -5A-Multiple Dip Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3100 Regulation Name: Amphetamine test system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DKZ; DIO; LDJ; DJG; LCM Dated: June 27, 2002 Received: June 28, 2002
Dear Dr. Wells:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and 1 additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact.the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmaldsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Steven Sutman
Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory-Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### K021114
510(k) Number (if known):
'RapidTec'-5A-Multiple Dip Test Device Name:
Indications For Use:
'RapidTec'-5 A-Multiple Dip Test is a one-step lateral flow immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection of amphetamines, benzovl ecgonine, cannabinoids, phencyclidine, and opiates in urine.
'RapidTec' - 5 A-Multiple Dip Test is intended for professional use. It is not intended for over-the-counter sales to nonprofessionals. The assay is easy to perform, but should not be used without proper supervision. This immunoassay is a simplified, qualitative screening method that provides only a preliminary result for use in determining the need for additional or confirmatory testing, i.e. gas chromatorgraphy/mass spectrometry (GC/MS.)
'Rapid Tec'-5A-Multiple Dip Test provides only a preliminary analytical result. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in order to obtain a more confirmed result. GC/MS is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical and professional judgment should be applied to any drug of abuse test result. Particularly when preliminary results are used.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Sean Cooper
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices
510(k) Number K021114
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