TREPONEMA PALLIDUM TREPONEMAL TEST REAGENTS; QUALITY CONTROL MATERIALS
K112343 · Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. · LIP · Jan 20, 2012 · Microbiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K112343
Device Name
TREPONEMA PALLIDUM TREPONEMAL TEST REAGENTS; QUALITY CONTROL MATERIALS
Applicant
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
LIP · Microbiology
Decision Date
Jan 20, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3830
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay is an in-vitro diagnostics immunoassay for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum or plasma (EDTA. lithium or sodium heparinized, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur® and ADVIA Centaur® XP systems as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis. The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay is not intended for blood and tissue donor screening. ADVIA® Centaur Syphilis Quality Control Materials are for in-vitro diagnostics use to monitor the performance of the Syphilis assay on the ADVIA Centaur® systems. The performance of the SYPH quality control material has not been established with any other Syphilis assay.
Device Story
Fully automated, antigen sandwich immunoassay using chemiluminometric technology. Input: human serum or plasma samples. Process: sample mixed with acridinium-ester-labeled T. pallidum recombinant antigens; biotinylated T. pallidum recombinant antigens on streptavidin-coated magnetic latex particles capture antigen-antibody complexes. System detects relative light units (RLUs) proportional to antibody concentration. Output: qualitative result (reactive, nonreactive, equivocal) based on Index Value. Used in clinical laboratories; operated by trained personnel. Results assist clinicians in syphilis diagnosis. Benefits: automated, high-throughput screening for T. pallidum antibodies.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study across three sites compared ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay to predicate device using 2,108 samples. Overall negative percent agreement: 99.4% (98.8-99.7% CI); positive percent agreement: 97.9% (96.6-98.8% CI). In expected positive population (n=561), positive percent agreement was 99.4% (98.4-99.9% CI). Additional testing included cross-reactivity (265 specimens) and interference studies showing no significant impact from endogenous substances up to tested levels.
Technological Characteristics
Fully automated chemiluminometric immunoassay. Reagents: acridinium-ester-labeled T. pallidum recombinant antigens (TpN17, TpN15) and biotinylated T. pallidum recombinant antigens on streptavidin-coated magnetic latex particles. System: ADVIA Centaur/Centaur XP. Qualitative measurement via RLU detection. Liquid-stable reagents, calibrators, and controls.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative detection of Treponema pallidum antibodies in human serum or plasma (EDTA, lithium/sodium heparin, citrate) to aid syphilis diagnosis. Not for blood/tissue donor screening. Used on ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP systems.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Treponema pallidum treponemal test reagents are devices that consist of the antigens, antisera and all control reagents (standardized reagents with which test results are compared) which are derived from treponemal sources and that are used in the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS), the Treponema pallidum immobilization test (T.P.I.), and other treponemal tests used to identify antibodies to Treponema pallidum directly from infecting treponemal organisms in serum. The identification aids in the diagnosis of syphilis caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Treponema and provides epidemiological information on syphilis.
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
K112343
B. Purpose for Submission:
To obtain a substantial equivalence determination for the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis Assay
C. Measurand:
Due to an administrative error, the reference to IgG was erroneously included and is now removed.
Antibodies to Treponema pallidum (T. pallidum)
D. Type of Test:
Direct sandwich chemiluminometric immunoassay
E. Applicant:
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR § 866.3830, Treponema pallidum treponemal test reagents
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
LIP – Enzyme linked immunoabsorption assay, Treponema pallidum
4. Panel:
Microbiology (83)
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use:
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay is an in-vitro diagnostics immunoassay for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum or plasma (EDTA, lithium or sodium heparinized, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur® and ADVIA Centaur® XP systems as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay is not intended for blood and tissue donor screening.
ADVIA® Centaur Syphilis Quality Control Materials are for in-vitro diagnostic use to monitor the performance of the Syphilis assay on the ADVIA Centaur® systems.
The performance of the SYPH quality control material has not been established with any other Syphilis assay.
2. Indications for use:
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis (SYPH) assay is an in-vitro diagnostics immunoassay for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human serum or plasma (EDTA, lithium or sodium heparinized, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur® and ADVIA Centaur® XP systems as an aid in the diagnosis of syphilis.
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay is not intended for blood and tissue donor screening.
ADVIA® Centaur Syphilis Quality Control Materials are for in-vitro diagnostic use to monitor the performance of the Syphilis assay on the ADVIA Centaur® systems.
The performance of the SYPH quality control material has not been established with any other Syphilis assay.
3. Special conditions for use statement:
For prescription use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
The ADVIA Centaur and the ADVIA Centaur XP systems
I. Device Description:
The ADVIA Centaur syphilis assay is a fully automated, antigen sandwich assay, using direct chemiluminometric technology. The syphilis kit contains the following:
- 1 ReadyPack® primary reagent pack containing ADVIA Centaur Syphilis Solid Phase Reagent (20 mL);
- 1 Ancillary pack containing ADVIA Centaur Syphilis Ancillary Reagent (10mL)
- ADVIA Centaur Syphilis Master Curve card
- 2 vials of Syphilis Low Calibrator (2 mL fill volume)
- 2 vials of Syphilis High Calibrator (2 mL fill volume)
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- ADVIA Centaur Syphilis Calibrator Assigned Value cards
In addition Syphilis quality control materials (2 vials of negative control and 2 vials of positive control with $7\mathrm{mL}$ fill volume each) are provided separately.
# J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name: Immulite 2000 Syphilis Screen
2. Predicate 510(k) number: K091361
3. Comparison with predicate:
Due to an administrative error, the reference to IgG for device similarities was erroneously included and is now removed.
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use | Intended for the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pallidum | Same |
| Assay type | Direct sandwich immunoassay based on chemiluminescent technology | Enzyme labeled, one step chemiluminescent immunoassay |
| Cut-offs | < 0.9 Non-reactive ≥ 0.9 to < 1.1 Equivocal ≥ 1.1 Reactive | Same |
| Sample volume | 100 μL | Same |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Sample type | Serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma, citrate plasma | Serum, heparinized plasma only |
| Instrument used | ADVIA Centaur | Immulite 2000 |
| Capture/Detection Antigen/Antibody | Recombinant antigens TpN17 and TpN15 as biotin conjugates and recombinant antigens TpN17 and TpN15 as acridinium ester conjugates | Beads coated with purified recombinant antigen TpN17 are linked to enzyme conjugated purified recombinant TpN17 antigen in the reagent |
| Calibrators | 2 calibrators - liquid in human plasma with a 2ml. fill volume | 1 calibrator – lyophilized in human serum with a 4 ml fill volume |
| Controls | 2 liquid controls in human plasma with a 7ml fill volume | 2 lyophilized controls in human serum with a 6 ml fill volume |
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K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced:
CLSI EP05-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline.
CLSI GP-10A, Assessment of the Clinical Accuracy of Laboratory Tests using ROC Plots
CLSI EP 12-A2, User Protocol for Evaluation of Qualitative Test
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff – Assayed and Unassayed Quality Control Material, June 7, 2007.
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm
079179.htm
L. Test Principle:
The ADVIA Centaur syphilis assay is a fully automated, antigen sandwich assay, using direct chemiluminometric technology. The ancillary pack reagent containing acridinium-ester-labeled T. pallidum recombinant antigens is added to the sample. These T. pallidum antigens complex with the antibodies in the sample. The solid phase containing biotinylated T. pallidum recombinant antigens preformed to streptavidin-coated magnetic latex particles is then added to the sample. These particles capture the T. pallidum antigen-antibody complexes. Antibody-antigen complexes will form if Syphilis antibodies are present in the sample. A direct relationship exists between the level of antibodies to T. pallidum present in the patient sample and the amount of relative light units (RLUs) detected by the system. A result of reactive, nonreactive, or equivocal is determined according to the Index Value established with the calibrators.
M. Performance Characteristics:
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision estimates were computed according to CLSI document EP05-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline. Within run and total imprecision were evaluated by testing 5 serum based samples (serum sample pools), 3 plasma based samples (2 controls. low and high. and one additional plasma pool) and 2 calibrators (low and high). The elevated levels were spiked with syphilis antigen to achieve appropriate concentrations. The samples were assayed in duplicate over the course of 20 days, two runs per day, for a total of 40 runs and 80 replicates.
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| Pool | # Repl. | Mean (Index) | Within Run | | Between Run | | Between Day | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV |
| Calibrator High (plasma) (high positive) | 80 | 8.16 | 0.14 | 1.67 | 0.06 | 0.78 | 0.26 | 3.20 | 0.30 | 3.69 |
| Calibrator Low (plasma) (high negative) | 80 | 0.68 | 0.01 | 1.81 | 0.01 | 0.83 | 0.02 | 2.65 | 0.02 | 3.32 |
| Control Negative (plasma) (low negative) | 80 | 0.11 | 0.00 | NA | 0.00 | NA | 0.00 | NA | 0.01 | NA |
| Control Positive (plasma) (moderate positive) | 80 | 3.84 | 0.06 | 1.50 | 0.04 | 0.99 | 0.12 | 3.22 | 0.14 | 3.69 |
| Plasma sample (moderate positive) | 80 | 1.99 | 0.03 | 1.44 | 0.02 | 1.05 | 0.06 | 2.93 | 0.07 | 3.43 |
| Serum sample 1 (low negative) | 80 | 0.19 | 0.00 | NA | 0.00 | NA | 0.00 | NA | 0.01 | NA |
| Serum sample 2 (high negative) | 80 | 0.80 | 0.01 | 1.16 | 0.01 | 0.86 | 0.02 | 2.86 | 0.03 | 3.20 |
| Serum sample 3 (low positive) | 80 | 1.28 | 0.02 | 1.31 | 0.01 | 0.93 | 0.04 | 2.79 | 0.04 | 3.22 |
| Serum sample 4 (high positive) | 80 | 6.96 | 0.10 | 1.45 | 0.07 | 0.95 | 0.25 | 3.63 | 0.28 | 4.02 |
| Serum sample 5 (high positive) | 80 | 21.45 | 0.41 | 1.93 | 0.28 | 1.29 | 0.75 | 3.50 | 0.90 | 4.20 |
The reproducibility study was conducted using two different reagent lots at three external sites. The protocol was run over 10 days, 2 runs per day, and 4 replicates per run for the sample pools, and 8 replicates per run for the negative and positive control materials. Reproducibility data was pooled across 3 sites.
| Pool | # Repl. | Mean | Within Run | | Between Run | | Between Day | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV | SD | CV |
| Negative Control (plasma) (low negative) | 480 | 0.11 | 0.004 | NA | 0.002 | NA | 0.01 | NA | 0.01 | NA |
| Serum Pool 1 (low negative) | 240 | 0.18 | 0.006 | NA | 0.002 | NA | 0.01 | NA | 0.01 | NA |
| Serum Pool 2 (high negative) | 240 | 0.75 | 0.01 | 1.3 | 0.01 | 1.4 | 0.01 | 1.3 | 0.02 | 2.3 |
| Serum Pool 3 (low positive) | 240 | 1.20 | 0.02 | 1.5 | 0.02 | 1.4 | 0.01 | 1.2 | 0.03 | 2.4 |
| Serum Pool 4 (high positive) | 240 | 6.67 | 0.10 | 1.5 | 0.11 | 1.6 | 0.08 | 1.2 | 0.17 | 2.5 |
| Serum Pool 5 (high positive) | 240 | 20.42 | 0.29 | 1.4 | 0.31 | 1.5 | 0.31 | 1.5 | 0.53 | 2.6 |
| Positive Control (plasma) (moderate positive) | 480 | 3.56 | 0.06 | 1.6 | 0.04 | 1.2 | 0.05 | 1.4 | 0.09 | 2.5 |
# b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Not Applicable
# c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Reagent on-board stability studies were conducted. All data passed acceptance criteria. The on-board stability claim is for 60 days and calibration frequency for 21 days. Open-vial stability studies were also conducted for calibrators and controls. All lots tested met acceptance criteria. The open-vial claim for calibrators and for controls is 90 days at $2 - 8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . Studies were also conducted to show that calibrators and controls can be kept on board the ADVIA Centaur system up to 24 hrs at room temperature.
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Calibrators are prepared by spiking samples positive for *T. pallidum* into phosphate buffer containing BSA and preservatives to target concentrations of 0.65 and 8.0
The Negative Control is human negative plasma with a target index of <0.3. The positive control is prepared by spiking samples positive for *T. pallidum* into negative plasma to a target index of 4.0
*d. Detection limit:*
Samples with an Index Value < 0.90 are considered nonreactive for syphilis *T. pallidum* antibodies.
Samples with an Index Value ≥ 0.90 and < 1.10 are considered equivocal.
Samples with an Index Value ≥ 1.10 are considered reactive for syphilis *T. pallidum* antibodies.
*e. Analytical specificity:*
**Cross reactivity**
**Special Populations**
A total of 211 cord blood samples, samples from pregnant women (1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester), samples from hospitalized patients, pediatric samples and transplant samples were tested using the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay and the predicate device (predicate device). Each sample was tested in singlicate using one lot of reagent on one system. Predicate device and Centaur Syphilis results were determined reactive, non-reactive or indeterminate/equivocal according to the respective result interpretation.
| | | Number of Reactive results | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical Category | Total Number Tested | Centaur Syphilis | Predicate device |
| Cord Blood | 18 | 1* | 1 |
| 1st Trimester | 24 | 1* | 1 |
| 2nd Trimester | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Trimester | 25 | 1* | 1 |
| Pediatric | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Hospitalized | 51 | 2* | 2 |
| Transplant Patients | | | |
| Heart | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidney | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Liver | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Lung | 9 | 0 | 0 |
* - positive on predicate device as well
A total of 265 specimens from 20 groups of potential cross-reactant disease states were assayed using the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay and the predicate device. These samples had a known activity to the potential cross reactant in each group of specimens which was determined by FDA-cleared methods and provided by the respective vendor. Each sample was tested in singlicate using
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one lot of reagent. The predicate device and Centaur Syphilis results were determined reactive, non-reactive or indeterminate/equivocal according to the respective result interpretation method.
| | | Number of Reactive results | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical Category | Total Number Tested | Centaur Syphilis | Predicate device |
| Lyme Disease | 10 | 1* | 1 |
| Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Rheumatoid Factor | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| HAMA | 10 | 2* | 2 |
| Hepatitis A Infection (HAV) total | 20 | 10* | 10 |
| Hepatitis A Infection (HAV) IgM | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hepatitis B Infection (HBV) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hepatitis C Infection (HCV) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) IgG | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) IgG | 10 | 5* | 5 |
| Rubella IgG | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubella IgM | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Toxoplasma IgG | 10 | 1* | 1 |
| Toxoplasma IgM | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) IgG | 10 | 2* | 2 |
| Lupus (SLE) | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug users | 20 | 3* | 3 |
| Myeloma patients | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Flu Vaccine recipients | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyper-IgG | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyper-IgM | 10 | 0 | 0 |
* - positive on predicate device as well.
* - all samples that demonstrated a positive result (with the exception of two HAV-positive samples) were also confirmed positive for syphilis by other tests (TPPA or RRP), indicating reactivity to (T. Pallidum antibodies) rather than cross reactivity.
## Interference
Interference by endogenous substances was evaluated in the ADVIA Centaur syphilis assay. Serum pools were prepared at three levels (negative, low positive and high positive for $T$ pallidum). Each pool was spiked with an interferent to the levels indicated in the table below. There was no indication of interference up to the levels claimed. For positive samples all results demonstrated $\leq 10\%$ change in index value, with the exception of gamma globulin at concentrations above $30~\mathrm{mg / dl}$ .
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| Interferent | Tested concentration (up to) |
| --- | --- |
| Hemoglobin | 500 mg/dL |
| Conjugated Bilirubin | 40 mg/dL |
| Unconjugated Bilirubin | 40 mg/dL |
| Intralipid | 1000 mg/dL |
| Cholesterol, Total | 400 mg/dL |
| Gamma Globulin | 60 mg/dL (claim set at 30 mg/dL) |
| Protein, Total (HSA) | 11 g/dL |
| Biotin | 500 ng/mL |
f. Assay cut-off:
The ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay report results as reactive, non-reactive or equivocal based on Index Values. Index values are calculated based on a two point assay calibration curve. The cut-off value was established by evaluating negative and positive samples on the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay. The analysis showed a clear separation of negative and positive results using a cutoff index of 1. After establishment of the cut-off, an equivocal range of +/- 10% was set bracketing the cut-off value to encourage additional testing for index values that are close to the cut-off. The placement of the assay's cut-off and product performance were validated during clinical trials using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.
A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to compare the diagnostic area under the curve of the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay to the IMMULITE 2000 assay. For validation of the cut off, the populations used for the analysis were the 806 apparently healthy subjects (negative diagnosis) and the 285 medically diagnosed subjects. The results show that the area under the curve is nearly identical for the two assays, and that the difference observed is not statistically significant (p = 0.5282). Results obtained using a cut-off of 1.0 in the ROC analyses demonstrated positive and negative percentage agreement is 97.9% and 99.4% respectively, meeting acceptance criteria.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
The performance of the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay was evaluated at 3 clinical sites in geographically diverse locations. Percent agreement was determined by comparing the performance of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay to a commercially available syphilis assay. A total of 2108 samples were tested. These samples were from 474 apparently healthy subjects (including pediatrics), 285 medically-diagnosed syphilis samples, 124 samples reactive by previous laboratory testing (treponemal and non-
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treponemal methods), 370 samples sent for routine syphilis testing, 339 samples from pregnant subjects (with or without reactive treponemal result), and 516 HIV-positive samples (with or without a reactive treponemal result). These samples were tested on the ADVIA Centaur system, split between 2 different test lots, and compared to a commercially available syphilis assay.
Percent Agreement: Total Study Population
The negative percent agreement of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay compared to the predicate device was 99.4% (1382/1391) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 98.8 to 99.7%.
The positive percent agreement of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay compared to the predicate device was 97.9% (700/715) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 96.6 to 98.8%
| Predicate Device | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ADVIA Centaur System | Reactive | Indeterminate | Nonreactive | Total |
| Reactive | 700 | 1 | 6 | 707 |
| Equivocal | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Nonreactive | 14 | 1 | 1382 | 1397 |
| Total | 715 | 2 | 1391 | 2108 |
Percent Agreement: Apparently Healthy Population
A population of 806 apparently healthy subjects was tested using the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay and a commercially available syphilis assay. The performance of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay is shown in the following table:
| Apparently Healthy Subjects | Reactive | Equivocal | Nonreactive | Total | Negative Percent Agreement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pregnant | 1 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 330 (99.7%) | 332^{a} | 99.7% (329/330) |
| Pediatric | 1 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (98.7%) | 75 | 98.6% (73/74) |
| Other^{b} | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) | 396 (99.2%) | 399 | 98.2% (389/396) |
| Total | 5 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | 801 (99.4%) | 806 | 98.8% (791/801) |
a One sample for the predicate device was indeterminate and was excluded.
b Other refers to samples from apparently healthy adults who are not pregnant.
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Percent Agreement: Expected Positive Population
Samples from patient populations expected to test positive for syphilis were tested on the ADVIA Centaur and on a commercially available syphilis assay. These samples were from subjects found reactive by previous laboratory testing, and subjects who had been medically diagnosed with syphilis.
The positive percent agreement of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay to the comparator assay was 99.4% (535/538) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 98.4 to 99.9%. Percent negative agreement was 100% with a 95% CI of 85.2 to 100%
| Expected Positive Subjects | Reactive | Equivocal | Nonreactive | Total | Positive Percent Agreement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TPPA-Reactive | 271 (98.2%) | 1 (0.4%) | 4 (1.4%) | 276 | 99.6% (271/272) |
| Medically Diagnosed | 264 (92.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (7.4%) | 285 | 99.2% (264/266) |
| Total | 535 (95.4%) | 1 (0.2%) | 25 (4.5%) | 561 | 99.4% (535/538) |
Percent Agreement: Intended Use Population
Samples from patient populations expected to receive routine testing for syphilis (samples sent for routine testing and HIV-positive samples) were tested on the ADVIA Centaur and on a commercially available syphilis assay.
The negative percent agreement of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay compared to the comparator assay was 98.4% (568/577) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 97.1 to 99.3%.
The positive percent agreement of the ADVIA Centaur SYPH assay compared to the comparator assay was 98.2% (160/163) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 94.7 to 99.6%.
| Comparator Assay | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ADVIA Centaur System | Reactive | Indeterminate | Nonreactive | Total |
| Reactive | 160 | 1 | 6 | 167 |
| Equivocal | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Nonreactive | 3 | 0 | 568 | 571 |
| Total | 163 | 1 | 577 | 741 |
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b. Matrix comparison:
A matrix study was performed to evaluate a variety of specimen tube types for compatibility with the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay. Serum glass was used as the control tube to which the following tubes were compared: Serum plastic (SST), K₂ EDTA plastic, lithium and sodium heparin plastic, sodium citrate plastic and ACD glass. Results showed that the negative samples stayed negative across all tube types. For positive samples, no bias was observed in all the other tube types except the ACD tube type. There was a slight increase in index value with negative samples in the ACD tube type so this tube type is not recommended for use with the assay.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not Applicable (See Item 2a above)
b. Clinical specificity:
Not Applicable (See Item 2a above)
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not Applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
A total of 806 apparently healthy male and female subjects [including pregnant (332), pediatric (75), and adult/not pregnant (399)] were tested using the ADVIA Centaur Syphilis assay. Of these samples, 5 (0.6%) were reactive, 0 (0.0%) were equivocal, and 801 (99.4%) were nonreactive.
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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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.