evidence® Benzodiazepine Assay The evidence® Benzodiazepine test has been designed for use on the evidence@analyser for qualitative detection of benzodiazepine compounds. drugs with sedative and hypnotic effects, in urine using a cut-off concentration of 200ng/ml. Qualitative results obtained can be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of benzodiazepine use or overdose. evidence® performs two Benzodiazeoine based on - oxazepam (Benzodazepine Assay 1) and lorazepam assavs (Benzodiazepine Assay 2). This assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred method. Clinical consideration and professional judgement should be applied to any drug of abuse test result, particularly when preliminary positive results are used. The evidence® benzodiazenine class assay must only be used by suitably qualified laboratory personnel under appropriate laboratory conditions. The evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators. The evidence®Drugs of Abuse Calibrators are liquid Calibrators containing benzoylecgonine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methadone, morphine sulphate pentahydrate, Phenobarbital, 11-nor-D9-THC-9 carboxylic acid, oxazepam and lorazepam. There are 9 levels of calibrator. They have been developed for use in calibration of the evidence® system. The evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators must only be used by suitably qualified laboratory personnel under appropriate laboratory conditions
Device Story
The evidence® Benzodiazepine Assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of benzodiazepines in human urine. It utilizes the evidence® analyser to perform two specific assays based on oxazepam and lorazepam, with a cut-off concentration of 200ng/ml. The system includes liquid Drugs of Abuse Calibrators (9 levels) containing various drug analytes for system calibration. The device is intended for use by qualified laboratory personnel in a clinical laboratory setting. Results are preliminary and require confirmation by a more specific method, such as GC/MS. Clinical judgment is required for interpretation. The assay aids in the diagnosis and treatment of benzodiazepine use or overdose.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were performed. Performance was established via method comparison against a predicate immunoassay and GC/MS confirmation. 1,336 clinical urine samples were tested. Comparison with GC/MS showed 84.2% agreement for Assay 1, 88.2% for Assay 2, and 83.6% for the combined assay. Analytical performance included precision (NCCLS EP5-A), interference testing (NCCLS EP7-A), and sensitivity/specificity characterization around the 200 ng/mL cutoff.
Technological Characteristics
Solid-state Biochip Array System; competitive immunoassay; polyclonal sheep antibodies; chemiluminescent detection; digital imaging. Automated analyzer (k030360). Calibrators are phosphate buffer-based. Software-controlled automated analysis. No specific materials standards (e.g., ASTM) cited.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the qualitative detection of benzodiazepine compounds in human urine for the diagnosis and treatment of benzodiazepine use or overdose. Intended for use by qualified laboratory personnel only. Provides preliminary analytical results requiring confirmation by GC/MS.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A benzodiazepine test system is a device intended to measure any of the benzodiazepine compounds, sedative and hypnotic drugs, in blood, plasma, and urine. The benzodiazepine compounds include chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, oxazepam, chlorzepate, flurazepam, and nitrazepam. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of benzodiazepine use or overdose and in monitoring levels of benzodiazepines to ensure appropriate therapy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A benzodiazepine 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).
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number: k050179
B. Purpose for Submission: New product
C. Measurand: Benzodiazepines
D. Type of Test: Qualitative immunoassay and associated calibrators
E. Applicant: Randox Laboratories Ltd.
F. Proprietary and Established Names: evidence® Benzodiazepine Class Assay evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section: 21 CFR § 862.3170, Benzodiazepine test system 21 CFR § 862.3200, Calibrator, Drug Mixture
2. Classification: Class II
3. Product code: JXM and DKB, respectively
4. Panel: Toxicology (91)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s): Refer to indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use: evidence® Benzodiazepine Assay
The evidence® Benzodiazepine test has been designed for use on the evidence® analyzer for qualitative detection of benzodiazepine compounds, drugs with sedative and hypnotic effects, in urine using a cut-off concentration of 200ng/ml. Qualitative results obtained can be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of benzodiazepine use or overdose. evidence® performs two Benzodiazepine assays based on oxazepam (Benzodiazepine Assay 1) and lorazepam (Benzodiazepine Assay 2).
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This assay provides only a preliminary analytical test result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be applied to any drug of abuse test result, particularly when preliminary positive results are used.
The benzodiazepine class assay must only be used by suitably qualified laboratory personnel under appropriate laboratory conditions.
## evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators
The evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators are liquid Calibrators containing benzoylecgonine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methadone, morphine sulphate pentahydrate, Phenobarbital, 11-nor-D9-THC-9 carboxylic acid, oxazepam and lorazepam.
There are 9 levels of calibrator. They have been developed for use in calibration of the evidence system.
The evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators must only be used by suitably qualified laboratory personnel under appropriate laboratory conditions."
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
The assay is for Rx use.
The assay was not evaluated in point-of-care settings.
4. Special instrument requirements:
The assay is for use only on the automated evidence analyzer, cleared under k030360. The originally cleared version of this calibrator was also included in k030360.
I. Device Description:
The evidence® Analyzer is a fully automated Biochip Array System. It performs simultaneous detection of multiple analytes from a single patient sample. The core technology is the Randox Biochip, a solid-state device containing an array of discrete test regions containing immobilized antibodies specific for various analytes, including benzodiazepines.
The evidence® Drugs of Abuse Calibrators are phosphate buffer based materials containing oxazepam and lorazepam in addition to other analytes. There are nine levels of each analyte supplied in the calibrators. Oxazepam and lorazepam concentrations range from 0 to $694.8\mathrm{ng / mL}$ and 0 to $721.9\mathrm{ng / mL}$ respectively. The sponsor recommends daily calibrations.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Microgenics CEDIA DAU Benzodiazepine Assay
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2. Predicate 510(k) number(s): k954626
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Matrix | Same | Human Urine |
| Assay Principle | Same | Competitive Immunoassay |
| Cutoff | Same | 25 ng/mL |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Type of Measurement | Qualitative Only | Qualitative and Semiquantitative |
| Analyzer(s) | evidence® Analyzer Only | Multiple Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzers |
| Kit Contents | Drugs of Abuse Assay DiluentDrugs of Abuse Assay ConjugateDrugs of Abuse Assay Biochip | 1 Enzyme acceptor reconstitution buffer1a Enzyme acceptor reagent2 Enzyme donor reconstitution buffer2a Enzyme donor reagent |
| Antibody Type and Source | Polyclonal, Sheep | Monoclonal, Mouse |
| Sample Volume | 7 μL | 8 μL |
| Number of Calibrators | 9 | 4 |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
| Area of Study | Reference Procedure | Procedure Title |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Precision | NCCLS EP5-A | User Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices |
| Interferences/Cross-Reactivity | NCCLS EP7-A | Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry |
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L. Test Principle:
The Randox Biochip contains polyclonal sheep antibodies against benzodiazepines (in addition to other drug-specific antibodies). After addition of sample to the biochip, benzodiazepines present in the sample compete with benzodiazepines labeled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for the antibody binding sites. The amount of drug in the sample is inversely proportional to the signal generated; i.e., higher levels of drug in the sample will cause reduced binding of HRP-labeled drug to the biochip and thus a reduction in the chemiluminescent signal.
The light signal generated from the test region on the biochip is detected using digital imaging technology and compared to that from a stored calibration curve. A normalized value is calculated as a percentage of the signal intensity emitted from the cutoff point on the calibration curve relative to the signal intensity emitted from the sample test region. Samples producing a response greater than or equal to the response value of the calibrator cutoff are considered positive (normalized result ≥ 100). Samples producing a response less than the response value of the calibrator cutoff are considered negative (normalized value < 100).
This test performs two assays simultaneously in two different regions of the Drugs of Abuse microchip. Assay 1 is based on oxazepam; Assay 2 is based on lorazepam. Separate standard curves are used to calculate each response. Each assay detects different compounds (see cross reactivity below) allowing detection of multiple benzodiazepines and their metabolites. Results of both assays will be reported by the laboratory.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Total imprecision of the evidence® Benzodiazepine Class Assay on the Randox Laboratories Ltd. evidence® analyzer was done in accordance with NCCLS EP5-T2 analysis of variance. Calibrators covering the assay cut-off ranges were tested two times in the same run, twice a day for 20 days to generate a total of 80 replicates. At least 10 patient samples were included in each run, which were separated by a minimum of 2 hours. The experiments were conducted on evidence® analyzers at Randox Laboratories Ltd, Northern Ireland and a hospital in the United States.
Total imprecision results are presented as normalized values in the tables below. Means are expressed as normalized values.
Total Imprecision for the evidence® Benzodiazepine Assays
| ASSAY 1: Concentration Oxazepam | | 155 ng/mL | 199 ng/mL | 229 ng/mL | 262 ng/mL | 292 ng/mL | 366 ng/mL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Site 1 | Mean | 91.4 | 110.2 | 107.8 | 110.9 | 131.8 | 144.2 |
| | SD | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 21 |
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| ASSAY 2: Concentration Lorazepam | | 73 ng/mL | 198 ng/mL | 259 ng/mL | 288 ng/mL | 312 ng/mL | 360 ng/mL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Site 1 | Mean | 69.8 | 95.5 | 108.1 | 108.0 | 112.9 | 127.0 |
| | SD | 6 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| | %CV | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Site 2 | Mean | 70.8 | 100.9 | 104.2 | 108.8 | 116.5 | 125.9 |
| | SD | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| | %CV | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Not applicable. This test is for qualitative determinations.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): Nine levels of calibrators are provided separately; oxazepam and lorazepam are included at each level above zero. Approximate concentrations of oxazepam in the calibrators are 0, 54.4, 155.3, 198.9, 229.0, 262.1, 298.7, 366.2, and $694.8\mathrm{ng / mL}$ . The sponsor recommends daily calibrations of the test system and that appropriate control materials are run as routine quality control to validate the calibration.
Value Assignment:
The sponsor states that a Master Lot of calibrators has been quantified for the component drugs of abuse in all 9 levels by assaying 4 replicates for each component by GC/MS. The values assigned to each lot are the mean of those measurements. The laboratory performing the analysis is certified by the College of American Pathologists. The Master Lot is stored at $-80^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ and is used to assign concentrations to subsequent calibrator lots.
A minimum of 20 replicates from each subsequent production lot are assayed and quantified by direct comparison to the mean values of a minimum of 20 replicate standard curves from the Master Lot of calibrators. Results are assigned to the calibrators by applying mean readings read from the standard curves. The acceptable deviation from the Master Lot material is $+/- 10\%$ .
Stability:
Stability studies are summarized for the calibrators. Aliquots of the calibrators were stored at $-80^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ for reference purposes (the baseline) while the remainder were stored at $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . After one year, the two sets of calibrators were directly compared. The following acceptance criteria were applied:
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The Relative Light Units (RLU), curve shape (B/Bo, where B is the RLU for an individual calibrator level and Bo is the RLU for the level 1 calibrator) and normalized values were examined. A stability of 1 year (at 2-8 °C) was assigned if the % difference in either %B/Bo or normalized values between the -80 °C and the 2-8 °C is less than 10%.
Open vial stability was assessed for 14 days, using an acceptance criterion of 10% when compared to the baseline.
d. Detection limit:
The sensitivity of the assay was established by analyzing 20 repeat determinations of a GC/MS verified negative urine sample. The mean normalized value for the 20 replicates was calculated and 2 standard deviations added. The resulting normalized value of 35 RFU for Assay 1 and 40.4 RFU for Assay 2 represents the lowest concentration of benzodiazepines which can be distinguished from the zero calibrator with a confidence level of 95%.
e. Analytical specificity:
The concentration of the compound rendering a signal equivalent to oxazepam (Assay 1) or lorazepam (Assay 2) at the cut-off concentration of the assay was determined by spiking various amounts of compound into drug-free urine. The percent cross reactivity of those compounds is presented in the table below:
Cross-Reactivity of Benzodiazepines and Metabolites in the evidence® Benzodiazepine Assay
| | Assay 1 | | Assay 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COMPOUND | Concentration at Cutoff (ng/mL) | % Cross Reactivity | Concentration at Cutoff (ng/mL) | % Cross Reactivity |
| Oxazepam | 200 | 100 | 10,000 | 2 |
| Lorazepam | 3000 | 6.7 | 200 | 100 |
| a-Hydroxyalprazolam | 21 | 952 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| 2-Hydroxyethylflurazepam | 780 | 25.6 | 82018 | 0.2 |
| 4-Hydroxynordiazepam | 4,732 | 4.2 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| 7-Aminoclonazepam | 67,728 | 0.3 | 3,646 | 5.5 |
| 7-Aminonitrazepam | 5,815 | 3.4 | 172,306 | 0.1 |
| Alprazolam | 11 | 1818 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Bromazepam | 419 | 47.7 | 5,471 | 3.7 |
| Chlordiazepoxide | 201 | 99.5 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Clobazam | 48 | 417 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Clonazepam | 2,367 | 8.4 | 291 | 68.7 |
| Desalkylflunitrazepam | 679 | 29.5 | 670 | 29.9 |
| Diazepam | 39 | 513 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Estazolam | 13 | 1539 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
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| | Assay 1 | | Assay 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COMPOUND | Concentration at Cutoff (ng/mL) | % Cross Reactivity | Concentration at Cutoff (ng/mL) | % Cross Reactivity |
| Flunitrazepam | 167 | 119.8 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Flurazepam | 110 | 181.8 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Lorazepam glucuronide | >250,000 | <0.1 | 837 | 23.9 |
| Lormetazepam | 421 | 47.5 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Midazolam | 88 | 227.3 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Nitrazepam | 83 | 241.0 | 16,397 | 1.2 |
| Nordiazepam | 80 | 250 | 10,000 | 2.0 |
| Oxazepam glucuronide | 2,750 | 7.3 | 7,000 | 2.9 |
| Prazepam | 72 | 277.8 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Temazepam | 45 | 444.4 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Temazepam glucuronide | 6,714 | 3.0 | >250,000 | <0.1 |
| Triazolam | 533 | 37.5 | 39,038 | 0.5 |
Compounds failing to generate a positive response (normalized result <100) in either assay appear in the following table. Compounds were evaluated up to the concentration listed.
Compounds that did not produce a positive result in the evidence® Benzodiazepine Assay
| COMPOUND | Conc (ug/mL) | | COMPOUND | Conc (ug/mL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (-) PSEUDOEPHEDRINE | 500 | | LAAM | 500 |
| (+) EPHEDRINE | 500 | | I-AMPHETAMINE | 500 |
| (+) PSEUDOEPHEDRINE | 500 | | MBDB | 500 |
| 1,3-DIMETHYLBARBITURIC ACID | 500 | | MDA | 500 |
| 11-HYDROXY-Δ⁹-THC | 10 | | MDEA | 500 |
| 11-NOR-Δ⁸-THC COOH | 10 | | MDMA | 500 |
| 4-BROMO 2,5-DIMETHOXYPHENETHYLAMINE | 100 | | MDPA | 100 |
| 6-MONOACETYLMORPHINE | 500 | | MEPHENTERMINE | 500 |
| ALPHENAL | 100 | | METHADONE | 500 |
| AMOBARBITAL | 500 | | MEPHOBARBITAL | 500 |
| APROBARBITAL | 500 | | METHAMPHETAMINE | 500 |
| BARBITAL | 500 | | METHOHEXITAL | 100 |
| BDB | 100 | | METHOXYPHENAMINE | 500 |
| BENZOYLECGONINE | 100 | | MORPHINE | 500 |
| BUPRENORPHINE | 500 | | MORPHINE-3-GLUCURONIDE | 500 |
| BUTABARBITAL | 500 | | N,N-DIMETHYL-3,4-MDA | 500 |
| BUTALBITAL | 100 | | NALORPHINE | 500 |
| CANNABIDIOL | 10 | | N-ETHYLAMPHETAMINE | 500 |
| CANNABINOL | 10 | | N-HYDROXY-MDA | 150 |
| COCAETHYLENE | 100 | | NORCOCAINE | 100 |
| COCAINE | 100 | | NORMEPERIDINE | 500 |
| CODEINE | 100 | | NOROXYCODONE | 100 |
| CYCLOPENTOBARBITAL | 100 | | N-PROPYLAMPHETAMINE | 100 |
| d,l-AMPHETAMINE | 500 | | OXYCODONE | 500 |
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| COMPOUND | Conc (ug/mL) | COMPOUND | Conc (ug/mL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| d-AMPHETAMINE | 500 | OXYMORPHONE | 500 |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN | 500 | PENTOBARBITAL | 500 |
| DIHYDROCODEINE | 500 | PHENCYCLIDINE | 500 |
| EDDP | 500 | PHENDIMENTRAZINE | 500 |
| ECGONINE | 100 | PHENMETRAZINE | 500 |
| ECGONINE METHYL ESTER | 100 | PHENTERMINE | 500 |
| EMDP | 100 | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE | 500 |
| FENCAMFAMINE | 500 | p-HYDROXY-MA | 500 |
| FENFLURAMINE | 500 | p-HYDROXYPHENOBARBITAL | 100 |
| FLUNITRAZEPAM | 500 | PROPRANOLOL | 500 |
| HEROIN | 500 | QUINACRINE | 500 |
| HEXOBARBITAL | 500 | RANITIDINE | 500 |
| HMMA | 100 | SECOBARBITAL | 100 |
| HYDROCODONE | 500 | TALBUTAL | 500 |
| HYDROMORPHONE | 500 | THEBAINE | 50 |
| | | THIOPENTAL | 100 |
There is the possibility that other substances and/or factors not listed above may interfere with the test and cause false results, e.g., technical or procedural errors.
To test for potential positive/and or negative interference from endogenous conditions the sponsor prepared samples consisting of drug-free urine spiked with 200 ng/mL of oxazepam (Assay 1) or lorazepam (Assay 2) and the test compound. Results are expressed as the percentage difference between the control (oxazepam or lorazepam only) and the test sample. A bias of less than 10% was considered to have no effect.
## Effect of Endogenous Compounds and Common Compounds
| COMPOUND | Conc Tested (mg/dL) | Assay 1 % Difference | Assay 2 % Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Acetaminophen | 1 mg/mL | -0.6 | -7.3 |
| Acetone | 1000 | -8.01 | |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid | 1 mg/mL | -6.9 | -8.6 |
| Ascorbic acid | 1500 | 5.95 | -4.24 |
| Caffeine | 1 mg/mL | 9.6 | -1.8 |
| Creatinine | 500 | 1.59 | 7.74 |
| Ethanol | 1000 | -6.33 | -3.49 |
| Galactose | 10 | -8.20 | -6.91 |
| Gamma globulin | 500 | -0.56 | -8.13 |
| Glucose | 2.2dL | 10.00 | NT |
| Glucose | 3 g/dL | 20.00 | 3.4 |
| Hemoglobin | 300 | -0.9 | -4.8 |
| Human Serum | 500 | -0.4 | 5.26 |
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| | | Assay 1 | Assay 2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COMPOUND | Conc Tested (mg/dL) | % Difference | % Difference |
| albumin | | | |
| Ibuprofen | 1 mg/mL | 8.2 | -9.9 |
| Oxalic acid | 100 | 8.54 | 7.78 |
| Ranitidine | 0.9 mg/mL | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Riboflavin | 7.5 | 3.40 | 0.37 |
| Sodium Chloride | 6000 | 7.93 | -3.78 |
| Urea | 3500 | 5.66 | -1.96 |
Aliquots of the control sample were then altered to span the following ranges of conditions, and analyzed: pH from 3-11 and specific gravity from 1.002 to 1.04. The acceptable range of specific gravity for both assays was found to be 1.002 - 1.040 g/mL. The acceptable pH range for both assays was found to be 3-11; acidic samples tended to have a negative bias while basic samples tended to have a positive bias.
f. Assay cut-off:
The identified cutoff concentration of the assay is typical of other currently marketed benzodiazepine assays. SAMSHA has not issued cutoff guidelines for benzodiazepines.
Characterization of how the device performs analytically around the claimed cutoff concentration was performed: ten GC/MS verified urine-based commercially available controls at 25% below the cut-off, at the cut-off (200 ng/mL) and 25% above the cut-off were analyzed. A 100% agreement with GC/MS was recorded for all control replicates tested.
Normalized Results Characterizing Performance around Cut-off
| | | -25% C/O | C/O Concentration* | +25% C/O |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Assay 1 | Mean | 84.1 | 103.0 | 117.9 |
| | SD | 5.0 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| | % CV | 5.9 | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Assay 2 | Mean | 79.1 | 96.4 | 110 |
| | SD | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| | % CV | 7.5 | 6.4 | 5.2 |
* Cutoff for Assay 1 is 200 ng/mL oxazepam, for Assay 2 is 200 ng/mL lorazepam.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Method comparisons studies were conducted at an external laboratory using 1336 clinical, randomly selected neat urine samples. Benzodiazepine analysis
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was performed with the candidate assay on the Randox evidence® analyzer and the predicate assay on the Olympus AU600. Gas chromatograph/mass spectrophotometer (GC/MS) analysis of borderline samples, positive samples, some negative samples, and discrepant samples followed to confirm the assay results (n = 506). The GC/MS analysis identified and quantified nordiazepam, oxazepam, lorazepam, temazepam and α-hydroxyalprazolam in urine. The specimen was hydrolyzed with β-glucuronidase to free the glucuronide conjugates and then extracted. The residue was derivatized with MSTFA + 2% TMCS. The trimethylsilyl derivatives were analyzed by GC/MS in electron impact selected ion monitoring mode. Deuterated analogues of the analytes were used as internal standards. Total GC/MS quantities were calculated as the combined concentrations (added equally and unweighted) of nordiazepam, oxazepam, temazepam and α-hydroxyalprazolam for Assay 1 and lorazepam for Assay 2. Twenty samples were diluted for further testing with Assay 2 to establish accuracy around the cut-off.
Each table below compares the performance of the evidence® Benzodiazepine Assays 1 and 2 and Assays 1 and 2 collectively against a competitor's immunoassay and against GC/MS. Assays 1 and 2 are shown collectively for direct comparison to the predicate which does not distinguish between benzodiazepine compounds.
Comparison of evidence® Benzodiazepine Assays with predicate
| | | Predicate | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay 1 | + | 337 | 1 |
| | - | 207^{a} | 778 |
| | | | |
| | | Predicate | |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay 2 | + | 245 | 11^{b} |
| | - | 309^{c} | 784 |
| | | | |
| | | Predicate | |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay Combined | + | 462 | 1 |
| | - | 86^{c} | 778 |
a By GC/MS: 32 samples contained Assay 1 benzodiazepines; 12 at > 200 ng/mL. 175 samples contained no benzodiazepines.
b By GC/MS: 7 samples contained Assay 2 benzodiazepine compounds above 200 ng/mL, four contained Assay 2 benzodiazepine compounds between 150 – 200 ng/mL.
c By GC/MS: 52 samples contained no benzodiazepines, 21 contained benzodiazepines < 200 ng/mL, and 13 contained benzodiazepines > 200 ng/mL.
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Comparison of evidence® Benzodiazepine Assays with GC/MS
| | | GC/MS | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay 1 | + | 215 | 67^{d} |
| | - | 13 | 210 |
| | | | |
| | | GC/MS | |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay 2 | + | 183 | 60^{e} |
| | - | 2 | 281 |
| | | | |
| | | GC/MS | |
| | | + | - |
| evidence® Benzo Assay Combined | + | 335 | 69^{f} |
| | - | 14^{g} | 88 |
d 47 samples contained Assay 1 benzodiazepines between 33 – 191 ng/mL; 20 samples contained no benzodiazepines
e 7 samples contained Assay 2 benzodiazepines between 43 – 188 ng/mL; 44 samples contained Assay 1 benzodiazepine compounds > 2000 ng/mL
f 25 samples contained no benzodiazepines, 44 contained benzodiazepines < 200 ng/mL
g All samples contained benzodiazepines > 200 ng/mL
Stratified Comparison of evidence® and GC/MS
| | Benzo Assay 1 | | Benzo Assay 2 | | Benzo Assay Combined | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GC/MS quantified | Positive | Negative | Positive | Negative | Positive | Negative |
| Negative (<75% cut-off) | 52 | 202 | 55 | 277 | 54 | 80 |
| Near cut-off (75-100% cut-off)^{a} | 15 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 8 |
| Near cut-off positive (100-125% cut-off)^{b} | 18 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Positive (>125% cut-off) | 197 | 11 | 173 | 2 | 315 | 12 |
| % agreement with GC/MS | 84.2% | | 88.2% | | 83.6% | |
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b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable; this device is only for urine samples.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable to this type of device.
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable to this type of device.
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
Not applicable.
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.