K063699 · Novx Systems, Inc. · DJG · Jun 1, 2007 · Clinical Toxicology
Device Facts
Record ID
K063699
Device Name
IMDX SYSTEMS
Applicant
Novx Systems, Inc.
Product Code
DJG · Clinical Toxicology
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.3650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
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K063699 · Jun 1, 2007
IMDX SYSTEMS
Novx Systems, Inc.
Unaltered clinical urine samples
Clinical samples were used to evaluate the performance of the iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent Plate (Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine, and Methadone assays) by comparing device results to GC/MS reference results.
Unaltered clinical urine samples; Sample Size: 90 to 120 samples per assay; Number of Sites: 3 Point-of-Care sites
GC/MS
Percent agreement with GC/MS
Indications for Use
The iMDx™ System is an in vitro diagnostic device consisting of iMDx™ Analyzer and iMDxPrep™ Assays. The system is an expandable, closed system. All assays are designed for use with automated iMDx™ Analyzer. The system has been designed to be used by practitioners in drug rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and clinical laboratories. The Opiates (Morphine), Benzodiazepine (Oxazepam) and Cocaine Metabolite (Benzoylecgonine) Assays are an enzyme immunoassay with a 300ng/mL cutoff. These assays are intended for use in the qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of Opiates, Benzodiazepine and Cocaine Metabolite in human urine. The Methadone Metabolite (EDDP) Assay is an enzyme immunoassay with a 100ng/mL cutoff. The assay is intended for use in the qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of Methadone Metabolite in human urine. For point of care use semi-quantitative analysis is only for estimation of dilution for confirmation testing. The Ethyl Alcohol Assay is an enzymatic assay intended for use in quantitative analysis of ethyl alcohol in human urine. Measurements obtained are used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning. All assays provide only a preliminary result. Clinical consideration and professional judgment must be applied to a drug test result, particularly in evaluating a preliminary positive result. In order to obtain a confirmed analytical result, a more specific alternate chemical method is needed. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) analysis is performed. FOR USE BY TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. Only operators trained in the use of the iMDx™ System by NOVX personnel should perform these procedures.
Device Story
iMDx™ System is an automated, closed in vitro diagnostic analyzer using iMDxPrep™ Assays to test human urine samples. It performs enzyme immunoassays for drugs of abuse (Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine Metabolite, Methadone Metabolite) and enzymatic assays for Ethyl Alcohol. Operated by trained personnel in clinics, physician offices, or labs. The analyzer processes samples and provides qualitative, semi-quantitative, or quantitative results. Results are preliminary and intended to guide clinical judgment; positive results require confirmation via Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS). The system aids in the diagnosis and treatment of drug and alcohol intoxication.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
System includes iMDx Analyzer, 96-well microplates (reagent, calibration, reaction), and pipet tips. Sensing principle: spectrophotometric absorbance at 340 nm. Reagents: ready-to-use liquid. Connectivity: barcode sample identification. Calibration: weekly, analyzer-enforced. Software: automated batch processing (up to 14 samples).
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative, semi-quantitative, or quantitative analysis of Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine Metabolite, Methadone Metabolite, and Ethyl Alcohol in human urine. Intended for use by trained personnel in drug rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and clinical laboratories for diagnosis and treatment of intoxication/poisoning. Provides preliminary results requiring confirmation via GC/MS.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An opiate test system is a device intended to measure any of the addictive narcotic pain-relieving opiate drugs in blood, serum, urine, gastric contents, and saliva. An opiate is any natural or synthetic drug that has morphine-like pharmocological actions. The opiates include drugs such as morphine, morphine glucoronide, heroin, codeine, nalorphine, and meperedine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of opiate use or overdose and in monitoring the levels of opiate administration to ensure appropriate therapy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An opiate 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 AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k063699
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Measurand:
Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine, Methadone, and Ethyl Alcohol
D. Type of Test:
Qualitative and semi-quantitative enzyme immunoassay for Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine and Methadone and a quantitative enzymatic assay for Ethyl Alcohol
E. Applicant:
NOVX Systems Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
iMDx™ System
iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent Plate
iMDxPrep MMT-1 Calibration Plate
iMDxPrep MMT-1 Control
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 862.3650, Opiate test system
21 CFR 862.3040, Alcohol test system
21 CFR 862.3170, Benzodiazepine test system
21 CFR 862.3620, Methadone test system
21 CFR 862.3250, Cocaine and cocaine metabolite test system
21 CFR 862.3200, Clinical toxicology calibrator
21 CFR 862.2160, Discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use
21 CFR 862.3280 Clinical toxicology control material
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2. Classification:
Class II and Class I (reserved)
3. Product code:
DJG, DMT, JXM, DJR, DIO, DKB, JJE and DIF respectively
4. Panel:
Toxicology (91) and Chemistry (75)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The iMDx™ System is an in vitro diagnostic device consisting of iMDx™ Analyzer and iMDxPrep™ Assays. The system is an expandable, closed system. All assays are designed for use with automated iMDx™ Analyzer. The system has been designed to be used by practitioners in drug rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and clinical laboratories.
The Opiates (Morphine), Benzodiazepine (Oxazepam) and Cocaine Metabolite (Benzoylecgonine) Assays are an enzyme immunoassay with a 300ng/mL cutoff. These assays are intended for use in the qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of Opiates, Benzodiazepine and Cocaine Metabolite in human urine. The Methadone Metabolite (EDDP) Assay is an enzyme immunoassay with a 100ng/mL cutoff. The assay is intended for use in the qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of Methadone Metabolite in human urine. For point of care use semi-quantitative analysis is only for estimation of dilution for confirmation testing.
The Ethyl Alcohol Assay is an enzymatic assay intended for use in quantitative analysis of ethyl alcohol in human urine. Measurements obtained are used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning.
All assays provide only a preliminary result. Clinical consideration and professional judgment must be applied to a drug test result, particularly in evaluating a preliminary positive result. In order to obtain a confirmed analytical result, a more specific alternate chemical method is needed. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) analysis is performed. FOR USE BY TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. Only operators trained in the use of the iMDx™ System by NOVX personnel should perform these procedures.
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3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
All assays provide only a preliminary result. Clinical consideration and professional judgment must be applied to a drug test result, particularly in evaluating a preliminary positive result. In order to obtain a confirmed analytical result, a more specific alternate chemical method is needed. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) analysis is performed.
For prescription use.
4. Special instrument requirements:
iMDx™ Analyzer
I. Device Description:
The iMDx System contains the following items:
- iMDx Analyzer
- iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent plate is a sealed ready to use 96 well microplate that contains the reagents to for perform testing for methadone, cocaine, opiates, benzodiazepine, and alcohol.
- iMDxPrep MMT-1 Calibration Plate is a sealed ready to use 96 well microplate that contains the reagents to perform a calibration for each of the analytes contained on the reagent plate.
- iMDxPrep MMT-1 Control is a ready to use human urine based liquid control.
- iMDxPrep Reaction Plate is a 96 well microplate that the reagents and samples are pipetted onto where testing is performed.
- iMDxPrep Analyzer Tip Rack is a box of 96 pipet tips.
- iMDxPrep pH Calibrators 4.0 and 7.0 are ready to use liquid calibrator solutions for calibration of the pH electrode.
- iMDxPrep pH Storage solution is a ready to use solution contained in a test tube for the storage and maintenance of the pH electrode.
- iMDxPrep pH Wash solution is a ready to use solution used for washing the pH electrode during a sample run.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Hitachi 911 Analyzer, Boehringer Mannheim (Roche)
CEDIA DAU Opiate Assay, CEDIA DAU Benzodiazepine Assay, CEDIA DAU EDDP Assay, CEDIA DAU Cocaine Assay, Microgenics Corp.
DRI Ethyl Alcohol Assay, Diagnostic Reagents Inc. (now Microgenics Corp)
Drugs of Abuse Urine Calibrators and Controls, Diagnostic Reagents Inc. (now Microgenics Corp)
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2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k921661, k945343, k962734, k980746, k945345, k923783 and k983159, respectively
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Cutoff | Methadone-100 ng/mL, Cocaine 300 ng/mL, Opiates 300 ng/mL, Benzodiazepines 300 ng/mL | Methadone-100 ng/mL, Cocaine 300 ng/mL, Opiate 300 ng/mL, Benzodiazepine 300 ng/mL |
| Assay claims | Qualitative and semi-quantitative for Methadone, Cocaine, Opiates and Benzodiazepine Quantitative for Ethyl Alcohol | Qualitative and semi-quantitative |
| Method principle drugs-of-abuse | Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay | Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay |
| Method principle Ethyl Alcohol | Homogeneous enzymatic assay | Homogeneous enzymatic assay |
| Calibrator/control matrix | Human urine based | Human urine based |
| Calibrator/control format | Liquid, ready-to-use | Liquid, ready-to-use |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Sample type | Urine | Urine, Plasma, Serum |
| Sample Volume | 1 to 20 uL | 3 to 50 uL |
| Type of reagent | Ready-to-use Liquid | Lyophilized, reconstitution required |
| Reportable range Ethyl Alcohol | 0.6-300 mg/dL (0-64 mM) | 0-600 mg/dL |
| Calibrator/control Analytes | Contains EDDP and ethyl alcohol | Does not contain EDDP and ethyl alcohol |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
CLSI EP5-A: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices; Approved Guideline
CLSI EP12-A; User Protocol for Evaluation of Qualitative Test Performance; Approved Guideline
CLSI EP6-A; Evaluation of the Linearity of Quantitative Measurement Procedures: A Statistical Approach; Approved Guideline
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CLSI EP17-A; Protocols for Determination of Limits of Detection and Limits of Quantitation; Approved Guideline
# L. Test Principle:
The enzyme immunoassay is used to determine qualitative and semi-quantitative results for drug-of-abuse tests. They are based on the competition between a drug contained within a human urine sample and the drug labeled with the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, for a fixed amount of antibody in the reagent. Enzyme activity decreases upon binding to the antibody and the drug concentration is measured spectrophotometrically at $340~\mathrm{nm}$ .
The alcohol assay is a homogeneous enzymatic assay based on the properties of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and is used for the quantitative analysis of alcohol in human urine. ADH converts ethanol in the presence of NAD to acetaldehyde and reduces the NAD to NADH. Ethanol concentration is directly proportional to the ADH activity resulting in an absorbance change that can be measured spectrophotometrically at $340~\mathrm{nm}$ .
# M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
# 1. Analytical performance:
# a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Intra-assay and total precision was determined by assaying three levels $75\%$ , $100\%$ and $125\%$ of the cutoff concentration by using a multi-drug calibrator mixture containing (Morphine, EDDP, Oxazepam, Benzoylecgonine and Ethanol). The precision was assessed by assaying three samples in replicate with four runs per day for ten days. The results are presented below:
25% below the cut-off
| | EDDP | BZG | OPI | BZO |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total # determinations | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Concentration (ng/mL) | 75 | 225 | 225 | 225 |
| #NEG/#POS | 80/0 | 80/0 | 80/0 | 80/0 |
| Precision | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
25% above the cut-off
| | EDDP | BZG | OPI | BZO |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total # determinations | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Concentration (ng/mL) | 125 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| #POS/#neg | 80/0 | 80/0 | 80/0 | 77/3 |
| Precision | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96.3% |
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Opiate Qualitative
| Sample | Mean OD @ 340 nm | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 0.421 | 0.004 | 1.04 | 0.005 | 1.21 |
| 300 ng/mL | 0.445 | 0.004 | 1.01 | 0.006 | 1.26 |
| 375 ng/mL | 0.461 | 0.003 | 0.65 | 0.003 | 0.69 |
Opiates Semi-Quantitative
| Sample | Mean ng/mL | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 231.0 | 15.11 | 6.54 | 17.52 | 7.59 |
| 300 ng/mL | 321.7 | 18.35 | 5.70 | 22.76 | 7.08 |
| 375 ng/mL | 395.9 | 14.26 | 3.60 | 15.06 | 3.80 |
Cocaine Qualitative
| Sample | Mean OD @ 340 nm | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 0.589 | 0.005 | 0.84 | 0.006 | 0.96 |
| 300 ng/mL | 0.621 | 0.009 | 1.46 | 0.009 | 1.48 |
| 375 ng/mL | 0.643 | 0.005 | 0.78 | 0.006 | 0.90 |
Cocaine Semi-Quantitative
| Sample | Mean ng/mL | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 227.7 | 12.31 | 5.41 | 13.99 | 6.14 |
| 300 ng/mL | 316.7 | 27.79 | 8.77 | 28.31 | 8.94 |
| 375 ng/mL | 389.9 | 18.01 | 4.62 | 20.72 | 5.31 |
Benzodiazepine Qualitative
| Sample | Mean OD @ 340 nm | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 0.576 | 0.008 | 1.32 | 0.009 | 1.57 |
| 300 ng/mL | 0.612 | 0.006 | 0.90 | 0.006 | 1.01 |
| 375 ng/mL | 0.630 | 0.008 | 1.25 | 0.009 | 1.44 |
Benzodiazepine Semi-Quantitative
| Sample | Mean ng/mL | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 225 ng/mL | 230.2 | 16.95 | 7.36 | 20.15 | 8.75 |
| 300 ng/mL | 321.5 | 15.02 | 4.67 | 17.02 | 5.29 |
| 375 ng/mL | 374.3 | 24.04 | 6.42 | 26.84 | 7.17 |
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Methadone Qualitative
| Sample | Mean OD @ 340 nm | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 75 ng/mL | 0.339 | 0.006 | 1.89 | 0.008 | 2.27 |
| 100 ng/mL | 0.375 | 0.005 | 1.41 | 0.006 | 1.52 |
| 125 ng/mL | 0.394 | 0.006 | 1.46 | 0.006 | 1.46 |
Methadone Semi-Quantitative
| Sample | Mean ng/mL | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| 75 ng/mL | 69.2 | 4.68 | 6.76 | 5.60 | 8.09 |
| 100 ng/mL | 97.5 | 4.55 | 4.67 | 4.89 | 5.01 |
| 125 ng/mL | 115.5 | 5.95 | 5.15 | 5.95 | 5.15 |
Ethanol Quantitative
| Sample | Mean (mg/dL) | Within-run | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | SD | % CV | SD | % CV |
| Level 1 | 9.9 | 0.5 | 4.70 | 0.6 | 6.40 |
| Level 2 | 42.8 | 0.7 | 1.77 | 0.9 | 2.21 |
| Level 3 | 176.9 | 10.4 | 5.86 | 10.5 | 5.94 |
Point Of Care (POC) Studies
Precision studies were performed at three POC sites with three trained operators. Two sites were external and one site was in-house at NOVX. A synthetic drug-free urine was spiked to three different concentrations with the following drugs, Morphine, EDDP, Oxazepam, Benzoylecgonine and Ethanol. All samples were tested twice a day for 3 days for a total 18 samples per drug. The results are summarized in the tables below:
25% below the cut-off
| | EDDP | BZG | OPI | BZO |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total # determinations | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Concentration (ng/mL) | 75 | 225 | 225 | 225 |
| #NEG/#POS | 36/0 | 36/0 | 33/3 | 36/0 |
| Precision | 100% | 100% | 91.7% | 100% |
25% above the cut-off
| | EDDP | BZG | OPI | BZO |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total # determinations | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Concentration (ng/mL) | 125 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| #POS/#neg | 32/4 | 36/0 | 36/0 | 33/3 |
| Precision | 88.9% | 100% | 100% | 91.7% |
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Ethanol (mg/dL)
| Level | Site | Mean | Overall | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | Mean | SD | %CV |
| Level 1 | 1 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 0.18 | 3.5 |
| | 2 | 5.8 | | | |
| | 3 | 5.4 | | | |
| Level 2 | 1 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 0.32 | 4.3 |
| | 2 | 7.9 | | | |
| | 3 | 7.3 | | | |
| Level 3 | 1 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 0.37 | 3.8 |
| | 2 | 9.9 | | | |
| | 3 | 9.2 | | | |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
The range for each analyte was assessed by diluting a stock drug standard with negative human urine to obtain 7 concentration levels. The dilutions were assayed in duplicate over 2 runs and the percent recovery was calculated. The results are presented below:
Opiate
| Expected Conc. (ng/mL) | Mean Observed Conc. (ng/mL) | % Recovery | % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | 96 | 96.0 | 3.1 |
| 150 | 165 | 110.2 | 4.3 |
| 200 | 221 | 110.5 | 2.5 |
| 300 | 336 | 111.0 | 3.2 |
| 500 | 526 | 105.2 | 7.4 |
| 750 | 767 | 102.2 | 2.3 |
| 1000 | 1053 | 105.3 | 5.4 |
| The linear regression is y=1.0369x +7.1677 (R2 = 0.9988) | | | |
Cocaine
| Expected Conc. (ng/mL) | Mean Observed Conc. (ng/mL) | % Recovery | % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | 112 | 97.2 | 4.7 |
| 200 | 255 | 109.8 | 2.2 |
| 300 | 372 | 106.7 | 5.3 |
| 400 | 491 | 106.2 | 3.4 |
| 600 | 720 | 103.8 | 7.7 |
| 800 | 931 | 100.5 | 8.3 |
| 1000 | 1142 | 98.8 | 7.1 |
| The linear regression is y=0.9806x +20.488 (R2 = 0.9984) | | | |
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Benzodiazepine
| Expected Conc. (ng/mL) | Mean Observed Conc. (ng/mL) | % Recovery | % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | 120 | 104.2 | 9.6 |
| 200 | 221 | 95.5 | 4.6 |
| 300 | 337 | 97.2 | 3.4 |
| 400 | 432 | 93.6 | 4.6 |
| 600 | 635 | 91.7 | 1.9 |
| 800 | 830 | 94.8 | 2.8 |
| 1000 | 1095 | 89.9 | 3.1 |
| The linear regression is y=0.9185x + 8.1215 (R2 = 0.9978) | | | |
Methadone
| Expected Conc. (ng/mL) | Mean Observed Conc. (ng/mL) | % Recovery | % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 75 | 80 | 106.7 | 3.4 |
| 100 | 101 | 100.8 | 5.0 |
| 150 | 127 | 84.7 | 4.2 |
| 1500 | 1535 | 102.4 | 3.0 |
| 1800 | 1944 | 108.0 | 6.9 |
| 3000 | 2997 | 99.9 | 1.1 |
| 4000 | 3819 | 95.5 | 6.7 |
| The linear regression is y=0.9728x + 38.071 (R2 = 0.9967) | | | |
Ethanol
| Expected Conc. (mg/dL) | Mean Observed Conc. (mg/dL) | % Recovery | % CV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4.6 | 5.1 | 111.2 | 10.7 |
| 9.2 | 9.7 | 102.1 | 3.9 |
| 18.9 | 18.9 | 101.5 | 4.6 |
| 37.3 | 37.8 | 100.2 | 5.9 |
| 74.6 | 75.1 | 100.4 | 5.7 |
| 148.8 | 153.9 | 103.3 | 6.2 |
| 200.0 | 197.7 | 98.9 | 1.6 |
| 250.0 | 255.6 | 102.2 | 1.7 |
| 275.0 | 287.8 | 104.7 | 0.7 |
| 294.8 | 339.1 | 115.0 | 6.3 |
| The linear regression is y=0.9215x +4.0878 (R² = 0.993) | | | |
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Calibrators and controls for Opiates, Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, Methadone and Ethyl Alcohol are traceable to Cerilliant Reference Standards.
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The high concentration calibrators for the drugs-of abuse and Ethyl Alcohol are gravimetrically diluted using synthetic urine to various concentrations and confirmed by Gas Chromatography (GC/MS).
Stability: Real time accelerated stability studies have been conducted. Protocols and acceptance criteria were described and found to be acceptable. The stability is listed below:
iMDXPrep MMT-I Reagent and Calibration plate stability is 3 months at 2-8° C
iMDXPrep Control stability is 3 months at 2-8° C
d. Detection limit:
The detection limit was determined according to protocol recommendations in CLSI EP-17A in one run on a single day. The claimed lower limit was estimated to be 7.8 ng/mL for Methadone assay, 12.6 ng/mL for Benzodiazepine assay, 23.7 ng/mL for Cocaine Metabolite assay, 14.1 ng/mL for Opiate assay and 0.6 mg/dL for Ethanol assay.
e. Analytical specificity:
Various potentially interfering substances were evaluated to determine whether they interfere with assay results. Test compounds were spiked into the drug-free calibrator to various concentrations and evaluated against the cutoff calibrator. The quantity of a compound that produces a value equivalent to the cutoff is listed below:
Opiates
| Compound | Quantity equivalent to 300 ng/mL | Approx. % Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morphine | 300 | 100% |
| Codeine | 150 | 200% |
| Dihydrocodeine | 400 | 75% |
| Hydrocodone | 300 | 100% |
| Hydromorphone | 600 | 50% |
| Levorphanol | 600 | 50% |
| Morphine-3-glucuronide (in morphine equiv.) | 625 | 48% |
| Morphine-6-glucuronide | 550 | 54.5% |
| Norcodeine | 7000 | 4.3% |
| Oxycodone | 2000 | 15% |
| Oxymorphone | 6000 | 5% |
| Thebaine | 400 | 75% |
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Cocaine
| Compound | Quantity equivalent to 300 ng/mL | Approx. % Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benzoylecgonine | 300 | 100% |
| Cocaine | 30000 | 1% |
| Norcocaine | 60000 | 0.5% |
| Ecgonine | 163000 | <0.2% |
| Ecgonine, Methyl Ester | 350000 | <0.1% |
Benzodiazepine
| Compound | Quantity equivalent to 300 ng/mL | Approx. % Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oxazepam | 300 | 100% |
| Alprazolam | 100 | 300% |
| Bromazepam | 5000 | 6% |
| Chlordiazepoxide | 125 | 240% |
| Clobazam | 1300 | 23.1% |
| Clonazepam | 125 | 240% |
| Diazepam | 200 | 150% |
| Flunitrazepam | 70 | 428.6% |
| Flurazepam | 135 | 222.2% |
| Lormetazepam | 75 | 400% |
| Lorazepam | 165 | 181.8% |
| Medazepam | 70 | 428.6% |
| Nitrazepam | 220 | 136.4% |
| Norfludiazepam | 25 | 1200% |
| Prazepam | 105 | 285.7% |
| Temazepam | 115 | 260.9% |
| Triazolam | 105 | 285.7% |
| Oxazepam-glucuronide | >10000 | <3% |
| Lorazepam-glucuronide | >10000 | <3% |
| Temazepam-glucuronide | >10000 | <3% |
Methadone
| Compound | Quantity equivalent to 100 ng/mL | Approx. % Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDDP | 100 | 100% |
| EMDP | 200000 | 0.05% |
| (-) alpha-Methadol | 10000 | 1% |
| Methadone | 40000 | 0.25% |
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Ethanol
| Compound | Concentration (mg/dL) | % cross reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acetaldehyde | 2000 | 0 |
| Acetone | 2000 | 0 |
| n-Butanol | 2000 | 1.5 |
| Ethylene glycol | 2000 | 0 |
| Isopropanol | 2000 | 0 |
| Methanol | 2000 | 0 |
| n-Propanol | 2000 | 11 |
Unrelated compounds were found not to cross-react when tested at various concentrations. The exact concentrations are stated in the package insert including the maximum concentration of compound tested that remained negative.
The following endogenous substances for the following assays Opiates, Cocaine, Benzodiazepine and Methadone were tested and showed at <10% to have no interference: gross hemolysis (800 mg/dL hemoglobin) and icterus (30 mg/dL bilirubin). The following endogenous substances were tested and found to have no interference for the Ethanol assay: gross hemolysis (800 mg/dL hemoglobin), icterus (30 mg/dL bilirubin) and lipemia (1000 mg/dL triglycerides).
The evaluation of urine sample pH on the assay performance was conducted using a drug-free negative urine sample with a pH of 6.4. The sample was aliquoted into two additional samples; one aliquot was adjusted to a pH of 4.0 and the other aliquot was adjusted to a pH of 9.0. All three urine samples were then spiked with the following analytes to their cutoff concentrations; EDDP 100 ng/mL, BZG 300 ng/mL, OPI 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL and Ethanol 8 mM and each sample was tested six times. Expected results were obtained for all levels of pH tested.
The evaluation of urine sample specific gravity on the assays performance was conducted using six urine samples with specific gravities of 1.003, 1.005, 1.020, 1.025 and 1.030. Each sample was spiked with the following analytes to their cutoff concentrations; EDDP 100 ng/mL, BZG 300 ng/mL, OPI 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL and Ethanol and each sample was tested in duplicate. Expected results were obtained for all levels of specific gravity tested.
f. Assay cut-off:
Characterization of how the device performs analytically around the claimed cutoff concentration appears in the precision section above.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
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One hundred and twenty urine samples ranging from 0.5 to 230.3 mg/dL were tested with both a commercially available assay and the iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent Plate Ethanol Assay on the iMDxPrep system. The samples were not pre-screened and the sample concentrations tested were distributed over the analytical measurement range. The correlation is as follows:
| Slope | | Intercept | | R² |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Value | 95% CI | Value | 95% CI | |
| 0.972 | 0.955 to 0.989 | -0.365 | -0.776 to 0.046 | 0.991 |
Performance for the iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent Plate – Opiates, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine and Methadone was evaluated at three Point-of-Care sites and with a total of seven operators. Operators ran from 90 to 120 unaltered clinical samples obtained from NOVX systems. The iMDxPrep System test results were compared to the GC/MS results. Operators were provided instructions from Quick Reference Guide and Package insert.
Opiates
| iMDxPrep MMT-1 Reagent Plate Opiate Assay | Low Negative by GC/MS (less than -50%) or negative by Predicate | Near Cutoff Negative (between -50% and cutoff) | Near Cutoff Positive (between cutoff and +50%) | High Positive (greater than +50%) | Percent Agreement with GC/MS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 0 | 1* | 8 | 37 | 92% |
| Negative | 31 | 12 | 4* | 0 | 97.7% |
*Among the five discordant results, all (OPI-6, OPI-44, OPI-45, OPI-48, and OPI-51) have GC/MS morphine concentrations falling close to the cutoff concentration of 300 ng/mL. See table below:
| Patient ID# | iMDx Concentration | GC/MS Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OPI-6 | 430 | 228 ng/mL Morphine |
| OPI-44 | 296 | 443 ng/mL Morphine |
| OPI-45 | 276 | 411 ng/mL Morphine |
| OPI-48 | 232 | 397 ng/mL Morphine |
| OPI-51 | 288 | 399 ng/mL Morphine |
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Cocaine (Benzoylecgonine)
| iMDxPrep
MMT-1
Reagent
Plate BZG
Assay | Low Negative by GC/MS (less than -50%) or negative by Predicate | Near Cutoff Negative
(between -50% and cutoff) | Near Cutoff Positive
(between cutoff and +50%) | High Positive (greater than +50%) | Percent Agreement with GC/MS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 0 | 4* | 11 | 33 | 100% |
| Negative | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 91.3% |
*Among the four discordant results, all (BZG-2, BZG-3, BZG-4 and BZG-19) have GC/MS BZG concentrations falling close to the cutoff concentration of 300 ng/mL. See table below:
| Patient ID# | iMDx Concentration | GC/MS – BZG Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BZG-2 | 377 | 254 |
| BZG-3 | 526 | 198 |
| BZG-4 | 407 | 200 |
| BZG-19 | 387 | 286 |
Benzodiazepines
| iMDxPrep
MMT-1
Reagent
Plate BZO
Assay | Low Negative by GC/MS (less than -50%) or negative by Predicate | Near Cutoff Negative
(between -50% and cutoff) | Near Cutoff Positive
(between cutoff and +50%) | High Positive (greater than +50%) | Percent Agreement with GC/MS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 3* | 2* | 8 | 57 | 92.9% |
| Negative | 35 | 10 | 1* | 4* | 90.0% |
*Among the ten discordant results, three (BZO-22, BZO-44 and BZO-60) have GC/MS BZO concentrations falling close to the cutoff concentration of 300 ng/mL. The other seven are largely attributable to the BZO assays cross reactivity with parent or metabolites compounds as listed in the Analytical Specificity and Interference section. See the table below:
| Patient ID# | iMDx Concentration | GC/MS – Benzodiazepines Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BZO-10 | 538 | 171 ng/mL Oxazepam |
| BZO-11 | 592 | 52 ng/mL Oxazepam |
| BZO-22 | 61 | 300 ng/mL Alprazolam |
| BZO-34 | 537 | 76 ng/mL Oxazepam, |
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| | | 72 ng/mL Nordiazepam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BZO-38 | 553 | Non detected |
| BZO-39 | 70 | 876 ng/mL Clonazepam |
| BZO-40 | 85 | 800 ng/mL Clonazepam |
| BZO-41 | 27 | 610 ng/mL Clonazepam |
| BZO-44 | 219 | 326 ng/mL Clonazepam |
| BZO-60 | 271 | 692 ng/mL Oxazepam |
EDDP
| iMDxPrep
MMT-1
Reagent
Plate EDDP
Assay | Low Negative by
GC/MS (less
than -50%) or
negative by
Predicate | Near Cutoff
Negative
(between -50%
and cutoff) | Near Cutoff
Positive
(between cutoff
and +50%) | High Positive
(greater than
+50%) | Percent
Agreement
with GC/MS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 0 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 93.3% |
| Negative | 12 | 33 | 3* | 0 | 100% |
*Among the three discordant results, all (EDDP-47, EDDP-48 and EDDP-50) have GC/MS EDDP concentrations falling close to the cutoff concentration of 100 ng/mL. See table below:
| Patient ID# | iMDx Concentration | GC/MS – EDDP Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDDP-47 | 96 | 124 |
| EDDP-48 | 92 | 123 |
| EDDP-50 | 87 | 148 |
b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable. This device is only for use with urine sample.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable
b. Clinical specificity:
Not Applicable
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable
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4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
Not applicable.
N. Instrument Name:
iMDx™ System
O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
Batch mode up to 14 samples can be run at one time.
2. Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant’s Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X or No ☐
3. Specimen Identification:
A barcode is placed on the sample and read by the analyzer
4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Urine Samples should be collected so that testing may be performed within the same day. If testing can not be performed the same day as collection samples can be refrigerated. Refrigerated samples should be brought to room temperature prior to testing.
5. Calibration:
The analyzer requires calibration on a weekly basis. The analyzer will notify the operator that a calibration is due and will not run patient samples until the calibration is completed. A ready to use calibration plate, reagent plate and reaction plate are used to perform the calibration. The ready to use plates are for single use only.
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6. Quality Control:
The iMDxPrep control provides a mixture of analytes at concentrations near the cutoff of each assay. The sponsor recommends the Quality Control be run with each batch patient testing.
P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
Q. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
R. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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