K110012 · Meridian Bioscience, Inc. · OMN · Feb 24, 2011 · Microbiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K110012
Device Name
ILLUMIGENE C. DIFFICILE, AND ILLUMIPRO-10
Applicant
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Product Code
OMN · Microbiology
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.2660
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
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K110012 · Feb 24, 2011
ILLUMIGENE C. DIFFICILE, AND ILLUMIPRO-10
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Clinical patient stool samples from hospital, reference, and state laboratories
Clinical performance evaluation of the illumigene C. difficile assay compared to cytotoxic bacterial culture across pediatric and adult patient populations.
Clinical evaluation of illumigene C. difficile assay; Prospective clinical evaluation of patient samples; Study Period: 2010
Pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD); Sample Size: 890 total samples (697 patients >= 2 years; 193 patients < 2 years); Number of Sites: Multiple independent clinical test sites in the Midwestern and Southern United States
Cytotoxic bacterial culture
Sensitivity and Specificity
Indications for Use
The illumigene C. difficile DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile in human stool specimens from pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). The illumigene C. difficile assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect the pathogenicity locus (PaLoc) of toxigenic Clostridium difficile PaLoc is a gene segment present in all known toxigenic C. difficile strains. The C. difficile PaLoc codes for both the Toxin A gene (tcdA) and the Toxin B gene (tcdB), has conserved border regions, and is found at the same site on the C. difficile genome for all toxigenic strains. The illumigene C. difficile assay detects the Paloc by targeting a partial DNA fragment on the Toxin A gene. The tcdA target region was selected as an intact region remaining in all known A+B+ and A-B+ toxinotypes. illumigene C. difficile is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for point-of-care use.
Device Story
System comprises illumigene C. difficile DNA Amplification Test Kit, External Control Kit, and illumipro-10 Automated Isothermal Amplification and Detection System. Input: human stool specimens. Process: heat extraction of target DNA in extraction tube; loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) in test device. Detection: illumipro-10 monitors light transmission changes caused by Magnesium pyrophosphate precipitation during amplification. Output: qualitative positive/negative result. Used in hospital, reference, or state laboratories by trained personnel. Results aid clinicians in diagnosing CDAD; facilitates rapid identification of toxigenic C. difficile strains.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical trials conducted in 2010 compared illumigene C. difficile to cytotoxic bacterial culture. Study 1 (n=697, age ≥2 years): 95.2% sensitivity, 95.3% specificity. Study 2 (n=193, age <2 years): 93.3% sensitivity, 96.3% specificity. No performance differences observed based on age, gender, or geography.
Indicated for pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). Used for direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile in human stool specimens.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A microorganism differentiation and identification device is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of one or more components, such as differential culture media, biochemical reagents, and paper discs or paper strips impregnated with test reagents, that are usually contained in individual compartments and used to differentiate and identify selected microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease.
Predicate Devices
illumigene® Molecular Diagnostic Test System (illumigene C. difficile DNA Amplification Assay, illumipro-10) (K100818)
Reference Devices
Cytotoxic bacterial culture
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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| Image: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. logo | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
| 510(k) number: | K110012 | Date of preparation: | December 31, 2010 |
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| Submitter: | Meridian Bioscience, Inc. | | |
| Submitter's address: | 3471 River Hills Drive | | |
| | Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 | | |
| Contact: | Michelle Smith | | |
| Contact number: | (513) 271-3700 | | |
| Device name: | illumigene® C. difficile | | |
| Common name: | C. difficile DNA Amplification Assay | | |
| Classification name: | C. difficile Nucleic Acids | | |
| | OMN, CFR Section 866.2660 | | |
| Predicate device: | K100818: illumigene® Molecular Diagnostic Test System (illumigene C. difficile DNA Amplification Assay, illumipro-10) | | |
| | Model 280050, 610172 | | |
| Reference comparator: | Cytotoxic bacterial culture | | |
FEB 2 4 2011# Description of the device:
The illumigene Molecular Diagnostic Test System is comprised of the illumigene C. difficile DNA Amplification Test Kit, the illumigene C. difficile External Control Kit and the illumipro-10 Automated Isothermal Amplification and Detection System. The illumigene C. difficile DNA amplification assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal amolification (LAMP) technology to detect the presence of toxigenic C. difficile in patients suspected of having C. difficile associated disease (CDAD). Each illumigene C. difficile assay is completed using an illumigene Sample Preparation Apparatus. Illumigene Reaction Buffer, illumigene C. difficile Test Device, Sample Collection Brush, and illumigene Extraction Tube. Samples are prepared using the Sample Collection Brush and the illumigene Sample Collection Apparatus, target DNA is heat extracted in the Extraction Tube and DNA amplification occurs in the illumigene C. difficile Test Device.
The illumipro-10 heats each illumigene C. difficile Test Device containing prepared samples, facilitation of target DNA. When toxigenic C. difficile is present in the patient specific sequence is amplified and Magnesium pyrophosphate is formed. Magnesium pyrophosphate in the reaction mixture. The illumipro-10 detects the change in light transmission mixture created by the precipitating Magnesium pyrophosphate. Sample results are reported as Positive based on the detected change in transmission.
The illumigene C. difficile External Control Kit consists of a Positive Control Reagent. External Control reagents are provided to aid the user in detection of reagent deterioration, adverse environmental or test conditions, or variance in operator performance that may lead to test errors. The illumigene C. difficile External Control Kit is required for routine Quality Control.
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| Image: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. logo | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
# Intended Use:
The illumigene C. difficile DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile in human stool specimens from pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD).
The illumigene C. difficile assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect the pathogenicity locus (PaLoc) of toxigenic Clostridium difficile Paloc is a gene segment present in all known toxigenic C. difficile strains. The C. difficile Paloc codes for both the Toxin A gene (tcdA) and the Toxin B gene (tcdB), has conserved border regions, and is found at the same site on the C. difficile genome for all toxigenic strains. The illumigene C. difficile assay detects the Paloc by targeting a partial DNA fragment on the Toxin A gene. The tcdA target region was selected as an intact region remaining in all known A+B+ and A-B+ toxinotypes.
illumigene C. difficile is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for point-of-care use.
| Characteristic | illumigene™ C. difficile, Revised | illumigene™ C. difficile, K100818 |
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| Test Format | No Change | DNA Amplification Assay |
| Intended Use | | |
| DNA Amplification Technology | No Change | Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) |
| Target Sequences Detected | No Change | Partial DNA fragment on the Toxin A gene of the<br>pathogenicity locus (PaLoc) found in all known<br>strains for toxigenic C. difficile. |
| Qualitative/Quantitative | No Change | Qualitative |
| Screening, Diagnostic or<br>Identification Test | No Change | Diagnostic |
| Specimen Types | | |
| Unformed Human Stool | No Change | Yes |
| Human Stool in Cary-Blair-based<br>Media | No Change | Yes |
| Reagents/Components | illumigene Sample Preparation Apparatus<br>illumigene Reaction Buffer<br>illumigene C. difficile Assay Device<br>illumigene Heat Treatment Tubes<br>Sample Collection Brushes | illumigene Sample Preparation Apparatus<br>illumigene Reaction Buffer<br>illumigene C. difficile Assay Device<br>illumigene Extraction Tubes<br>Sample Collection Brushes |
| Extraction | Not Applicable.<br>Sample preparation by heat treatment. DNA<br>Extraction and purification not required. | Manual |
| Amplification | No Change | Self-contained and automated |
# Comparison to predicated device:
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| Specimen | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| Description | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| Identification | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| Date | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
# Comparison to predicated device:
| Characteristic | illumigene™ C. difficile, Revised | illumigene™ C. difficile |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Detection | No Change | Self-contained and automated |
| Testing Time | No Change | Approximately 60 minutes |
| Calibration | No Change | Not required |
| Controls | | |
| Inhibition, Assay | No Change | Provided<br><i>illumigene</i> Sample Preparation Apparatus:<br><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i><br><i>illumigene C. difficile</i> Assay Device: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> LAMP Primers<br>Adjunct Reagents<br><i>illlumigene C. difficile</i> External Control Kit<br>Catalog 279920 |
| External | No Change | <i>illlumigene C. difficile</i> External Control Kit<br>Catalog 279920 |
| Extraction | Not Applicable.<br>Sample preparation, including heat treatment monitored by external thermometer and interval timer. Equipment is user supplied. | User Supplied |
| Equipment | | |
| Instrumentation | No Change | <i>illumipro-10™</i> Automated Isothermal Amplification and Detection System |
| | Micropipette 50 µL, 200 µL | Micropipette 50 µL, 200 µL |
| | Dry-bath with 12mm Heat Block, 95 C | Dry-bath with 12mm Heat Block, 95 C |
| | Interval Timer | Interval Timer |
| General Laboratory Equipment | Vortex Mixer | Vortex Mixer |
| | Digital Thermometer with Max/Min<br>Temperature Memory | |
| Reading Method | No Change | Visible Light Transmission |
| Results | | |
| C. difficile Toxinotypes Tested | No Change | 0 (A+/B+)<br>III (A+/B+)<br>V (A+/B+)<br>VIII (A-/B+)<br>X (A-/B+)<br>XII (A+/B+)<br>IX/XXIII (A+/B+)<br>INVALID<br>POSITIVE<br>NEGATIVE |
| Results Interpretation | No Change | |
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| Meridian<br>Bioscience, Inc. | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile | |
| Identification: | Attachment 002 | |
| Date: | December 31, 2010 | |
# Performance Comparison, Non-clinical Tests: Interference Testing (Reference K100818)
Selected drugs and other non-microbial substances that might be present in stool samples from heathly persons or patients suspected of having C. difficile associated disease were added to a natural negative and a contrived positive sample. The natural negative and contrived positive samples were prepared from donor samples and were confirmed negative by cytotoxic bacterial culture. The contrived positive sample was prepared by spiking a confirmed negative sample with toxinogenic C. difficile strain VPI 10463 to 18 CFU/test, slightly above the 16 CFU assay limit of detection for this organism. Potentially interfering substances were added at final concentrations of 5% V/V or greater. Dilution Controls for each sample were prepared by adding a phosphatebuffered saline solution in place of the potentially interfering substance. Each sample was tested in triplicate.
The following substances, at the specified saturated solvent/diluents concentrations, do not interfere with illumigene C. difficile test results in the final concentrations listed: Barium sulfate (5 mg/ml), fecal fat (equivalent to 2.65 mg palmitic acids per mL), hemoglobin (as methemoglobin) (3.2 mg/mL), Imodium AD® (0.00667 mg/mL), Kaopectate® (0.87 mg/mL), Metronidazole (12.5 mg/ml, mucin (3.33 mg/mL), Pepto-Bismol® (0.87 mg/mL), Prilosec® (0.5 mg/mL), Tagamet® (0.5 mg/mL), TUMS® (0.5 mg/mL), Vancomycin (12.5 mg/mL), white blood cells (5%V/V), whole blood (5% V/V).
# Cross-reactivity Study (Reference K100818)
Potentially cross-reactive microorganisms that might be present in stool samples from healthy suspected of having C. difficile associated disease were added to a natural negative and a contrived positive sample. The natural negative and contrived positive samples were prepared from donor samples and were confirmed negative by cytore. The contrived positive sample was prepared by spiking a confirmed negative sample with toxinogenic C. difficile strain VPI 10463 to 18 CFU/test, slightly above the 16 CFU assay limit of detection for this organism. Potentially cross-reactive microorganisms were added at concentrations of 1.2 x 10 / ml (bacteria and fungi) or 1 x 10 / 9 / ml (viruses). Dilution Controls for each sample were prepared by adding a phosphate-buffered saline solution in place of the potentially cross-reactive microorganisms. Each sample was tested in triplicate.
The following microorganisms, at the indicated concentrations, do not interfere with illumigene C. difficile test results:
Aeromonas hydrophila, Bacteroides fragilis, Campylobacter fetus, Campylobacter jejuni, Candida albicans, Citrobacter frendii, Clostridium perfringens, Enterobacter cloace, Enterococcus faeadis, Escherichia coli, Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Escherichia hermannii, Helicobacter pylori, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Lactococcus lactis, Listeria monocytogenes, Peptostreptococus anaerobius, Plesiomonas shigelloides, Proteus vulganoso, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Salmonella Groups B-E, Serratia marcescens, Shigella boydi, Shigella flexneri, Shigella sonnei, Staphylococus aureus, Staphylococus epidermidis, Yersinia enterocolitica, Adenovirus Types 40 and 41, Coxsackievirus, Echovirus, Rotavirus.
#### Performance Comparison, Clinical Tests:
Clinical trials for the illumigene C. difficile assay, including the illumipro-10 Automated Isothermal amplification and detection system, were conducted in 2010. Performance characteristics of the illumigene C. difficile assay were determined by comparison to cytotoxic bacterial culture in two separate studies: (1) Patients 2 years of age and above and (2) Patients less than 2 years of age.
(1) Patients 2 years of age and above: Independent clinical test sites located in the Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States and the manufacturer evaluated a total of 697 qualified patient samples were collected from 274 (39.3%) males and 419 (60.1%) females. In the case of 4 (0.6%) of the patients, sex was not known. The age groups of patients range from 2 years of age to 96 years. No differences in test performance were observed based on patient age, gender or geographical location. Overall Sensitivity was determined to be 95.2% (95% Cl: 89.2% - 97.9%). Overall Specificity was determined to be 95.3% (95% Cr: 93.2% -96.7%). Subsequent tables show overall assay performance by clinical site and patient age.
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| | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
#### Table 1. Performance data (Patients 2 years of age and above)
| Cytotoxic bacterial<br>culture | illumigene C. difficile | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------|----------|--------------|-------|
| | Positive | Negative | Invalid*** | Total |
| Positive | 99 | 5** | 4 | 108 |
| Negative | 27* | 546 | 16 | 589 |
| Total | 126 | 551 | 20 | 697 |
| | | | 95% CI | |
| Sensitivity | 99/104 | 95.2% | 89.2 - 97.9% | |
| Specificity | 546/573 | 95.3% | 93.2 - 96.7% | |
| Correlation | 645/677 | 95.3% | 93.4 - 96.6% | |
| Invalid Rate | 20/697 | 2.9% | | N/A |
15/27 false positive results were positive by another FDA cleared molecular assay. Of the remaining 12 false positive by a FDA cleared assay for the detection of GDH.
* * 2/5 false negative results were negative by another FDA cleared molecular assay,
*** Invalid results were obtained for 20/697 (2.9%) samples tested. Eleven (1.6%) of the invalids observed were categorized as Assay Invalids, indicative of improper sample preparation, reagent failure, instrument failure. One of the eleven specimens remained invalid after repeat testing from the original sample.
| Site | Positive Samples | | | Negative Samples | | |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|
| | illumigene/<br>Cytotoxic<br>bacterial<br>culture | Sensitivity % | 95% CI | illumigene/<br>Cytotoxic<br>bacterial<br>culture | Specificity % | 95% CI |
| Total | 99/104 | 95.2% | 89.2 – 97.9% | 546/573 | 95.3% | 93.2 – 96.7% |
| Site 1 | 4/5 | 80.0% | 37.6 – 96.4% | 58/60 | 97.6% | 88.6 – 99.1% |
| Site 2 | 12/12 | 100% | 75.7 – 100% | 62/67 | 92.5% | 83.7 – 96.8% |
| Site 3 | 20/20 | 100% | 83.9 – 100% | 87/92 | 94.6% | 87.9 – 97.7% |
| Site 4 | 8/8 | 100% | 67.6 – 100% | 36/39 | 92.3% | 79.7 – 97.3% |
| Site 5 | 55/59 | 93.2% | 83.8 – 97.3% | 303/315 | 96.2% | 93.5 – 97.8% |
(2) Patients less than 2 years of age: Independent clinical test sites located in the Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States and the manufacturer evaluated a total of 193 qualified patient samples were collected from 103 (53.4%) males and 90 (46.6%) females. The age groups of patients tested ranged from 0 months. No differences in test performance were observed based on patient age, gender or geographical location. Overall Sensitivity was determined to be 93.3% (95% Cl. 78.7 -98.2%). Overall Specificity was determined to be 96.3% (95% Cl: 92.2% - 98.3%). Subsequent tables show overall assay performance as well as performance by clinical site and patient age.
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| Image: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. logo | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
#### Table 3. Performance data (Patients less than 2 years of age)
| Cytotoxic bacterial<br>culture | illumigene C. difficile | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------|----------|--------------|-------|
| | Positive | Negative | Invalid*** | Total |
| Positive | 28 | 2** | 1 | 31 |
| Negative | 6* | 156 | 0 | 162 |
| Total | 34 | 158 | 1 | 193 |
| | | | 95% CI | |
| Sensitivity | 28/30 | 93.3% | 78.7 - 98.2% | |
| Specificity | 156/162 | 96.3% | 92.2 - 98.3% | |
| Correlation | 184/192 | 95.8% | 92.0 - 97.9% | |
| Invalid Rate | 1/193 | 0.5% | N/A | |
* 3/6 false positive results were positive by another assay. Of the remaining 3 false positive results, all were positive by a FDA cleared assay for the detection of GDH.
** 1/2 false negative results were negative by another FDA cleared molecular assay.
- *** Invalid results were obtained for 1/193 (0.5%) samples tested. The invalid observed was an Assy Invalid, indicative of improper sample preparation, reagent failure, instrument failure. The specimen remained invalid after repeat testing from the original sample,
#### Table 4. Performance characteristics by site (Patients less than 2 years of age)
| Positive Samples | | | Negative Samples | | | |
|------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|
| Site | illumigene /<br>Cytotoxic<br>bacterial<br>culture | Sensitivity % | 95% CI | illumigene /<br>Cytotoxic<br>bacterial<br>culture | Specificity % | 95% CI |
| Total | 28/30 | 93.3% | 78.7 - 98.2% | 156/162 | 96.3% | 92.2 - 98.3% |
| Site 1 | 8/8 | 100% | 67.6 - 100% | 48/49 | 98.0% | 89.3 - 99.6% |
| Site 2 | 20/22 | 90.9% | 72.2 - 97.5% | 105/109 | 96.3% | 90.9 - 98.6% |
| Site 4 | 0/0 | N/A | N/A | 2/3 | 66.7% | 20.8 - 93.9% |
| Site 5 | 0/0 | N/A | N/A | 1/1 | 100% | 20.7 - 100% |
#### Table 5. Overall results by patient age
| | Positive Samples | | | Negative Samples | | |
|------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|--------------|
| Patient age | illumigene /<br>Toxigenic<br>culture | Sensitivity % | 95% CI | illumigene /<br>Toxigenic<br>culture | Specificity % | 95% CI |
| < 2 years | 28/30 | 93.3% | 78.7 - 98.2% | 156/162 | 96.3% | 92.2 - 98.3% |
| ≥ 2 to 12 years | 10/11 | 90.9% | 62.3 - 98.4% | 75/79 | 94.9% | 87.7 - 98.0% |
| > 12 to 21 years | 5/5 | 100% | 56.6 - 100% | 53/56 | 94.6% | 85.4 - 98.2% |
| > 21 years | 83/87 | 95.4% | 88.8 - 98.2% | 417/437 | 95.4% | 93.0 - 97.0% |
| Age Unknown | 1/1 | 100% | 20.7 - 100% | 1/1 | 100% | 20.7 - 100% |
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| Image: Meridian Bioscience, Inc. logo | Special 510(k) Application illumigene C. difficile, Performance Characteristic Extension | |
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| | Description: | 510(k) Summary illumigene C. difficile |
| | Identification: | Attachment 002 |
| | Date: | December 31, 2010 |
# Analytical Sensitivity (Reference K100818)
The analytical sensitivity of this assay for C. difficile was based on 20 replicates for each measurand and with a stated probability (e.g., 95% or 19/20 positive replicates) of obtaining positive responses at the following levels of the measurands:
| Strain ID | Toxinotype | Phenotype | LoD/Test |
|-----------|------------|-----------|-------------|
| VPI 10463 | 0 | A+/B+ | 4 CFU/test |
| 2007431 | III (NAP1) | A+/B+ | 32 CFU/test |
| CF1 | VIII | A-/B+ | 64 CFU/test |
| 2006240 | V (NAP7) | A+/B+ | 32 CFU/test |
| B18 | III | A+/B+ | 64 CFU/test |
| 2007858 | IX/XXIII | A+/B+ | 32 CFU/test |
| 8864 | X | A-/B+ | 64 CFU/test |
Additional C. difficile stock cultures from different sources were tested and produced positive reactions at 64 CFU/test with illumigene C. difficile. Strains and toxinotypes tested were as follows: Type 0 Strains: 10463, 2005070, 2005257, 2008029, 2008162, 2008341, 2008351, 2009099, B1, G1, J7, K12, Y1; Type III Strains: 2004052, 2004118, 2007431, B17, Bl8; Type V Strains: 2005325, 2006240, 2009018, 2009065, BK6; Type VIII Strains: 43598, 2008016, CF1; Type X Strains: 8864; Type XII Strains: 2007435; Type IX/XIII Strains: 2007858; Unknown Strains: 2009132, 2009277.
### Reproducibility (Reference K100818)
Blind coded panels of 10 samples were supplied to three independent laboratories for precision studies. Samples were randomly sorted within each panel to mask sample included contrived samples manufactured at the assay limit of detection (n = 3) and just below the limit of blank (i.e., high negative sample, n = 3). The panels also included uncharacterized positive (n = 2) and negative (n = 2) samples. Testing was performed by different operators at each site on the same day (intra-assay variability) for five days (inter-assay variability). Three lots of illumigene C difficile were used in this study. The results are given in the table below:
| | Site 1<br>Percent agreement | | Site 2<br>Percent agreement | | Site 3<br>Percent agreement | | Total<br>Percent agreement | |
|---------------|-----------------------------|------|-----------------------------|------|-----------------------------|------|----------------------------|------|
| Sample Type | | | | | | | | |
| Negative | 20/20 | 100% | 20/20 | 100% | 19/19**** | 100% | 59/59 | 100% |
| High Negative | 25/30 | 83% | 29/30 | 97% | 28/30 | 93% | 82/90 | 91% |
| Low Positive | 30/30 | 100% | 30/30 | 100% | 30/30 | 100% | 90/90 | 100% |
| Positive | 20/20 | 100% | 20/20 | 100% | 20/20 | 100% | 60/60 | 100% |
**** 1 specimen generated an instrument invalid test result.
# Conclusions
The illumigene C. difficile assay used in conjuntion with the illumipro-10 can be used to detect toxigenic C. difficile in human stool samples from pediatric and adult patients. The test is diagnostic for toxigenic C. difficile infection.
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Meridian Bioscience, Inc. c/o Ms. Michelle L. Smith Director Quality Systems 3471 River Hills Drive Cincinnati, OH 54244
FEB 2 4 2011
Re: K110012
Trade/Device Name: illumigene™ C. difficile DNA Amplification Assay Regulation Number: 21 CFR § 866.2660 Regulation Name: Microorganism differentiation and identification device Regulatory Class: Class I Product Codes: OMN Dated: December 31, 2010 Received: January 3, 2011
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# Indication(s) for Use Form
# 510(k) Number (if known): K-1 0 D I Z
Device Name: illumigene Molecular Diagnostic Test System (illumigene® C. difficile DNA Amplification Assay, illumipro-10™)
# Indications for Use:
The illumigene C. difficile DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile in human stool specimens from pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD).
The illumigene C. difficile assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect the pathogenicity locus (PaLoc) of toxigenic Clostridium difficile PaLoc is a gene segment present in all known toxigenic C. difficile strains. The C. difficile PaLoc codes for both the Toxin A gene (tcdA) and the Toxin B gene (tcdB), has conserved border regions, and is found at the same site on the C. difficile genome for all toxigenic strains. The illumigene C. difficile assay detects the Paloc by targeting a partial DNA fragment on the Toxin A gene. The tcdA target region was selected as an intact region remaining in all known A+B+ and A-B+ toxinotypes.
illumigene C. difficile is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for point-of-care use.
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) AND/OR
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510(k) K110012
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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.