BD VERITOR(TM) SYSTEM FOR RAPID DETECTION OF FLU A+B
K121797 · Becton, Dickinson and Company · PSZ · Sep 7, 2012 · Microbiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K121797
Device Name
BD VERITOR(TM) SYSTEM FOR RAPID DETECTION OF FLU A+B
Applicant
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Product Code
PSZ · Microbiology
Decision Date
Sep 7, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3328
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate and swab samples in transport media from symptomatic patients. The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single device. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test is presumptive and it is recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture or an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens. Performance characteristics for influenza A and B nasopharyngeal (NP) wash/aspirates were established during January through March of 2011 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled "Update: Influenza Activity-United States, 2010-2011 Season, and Composition of the 2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine." Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses. Performance characteristics for influenza A and B NP swabs in transport media were established during February through April of 2012 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled "Update: Influenza Activity-United States, 2011-2012 Season, and Composition of the 2012-2013 Influenza Vaccine." Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses. If infection with a novel influenza virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to the state or local health department for testing. Virus culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.
Device Story
The BD Veritor System is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for detecting influenza A and B viral antigens. Respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate or swab in transport media) are processed and applied to a test strip where viral antigens bind to antibody-conjugated detector particles. The resulting complex migrates to a reaction area and is captured by an antibody line. A portable electronic BD Veritor System Reader uses reflectance-based measurement to evaluate line signal intensities on the strip. The reader applies specific algorithms to determine the presence or absence of target analytes and displays results on an LCD screen. The device is intended for professional use to aid in the diagnosis of influenza infections. By providing objective, automated interpretation of test strip signals, the system reduces subjectivity compared to visual interpretation, assisting clinicians in timely patient management decisions.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance was established in multi-center studies (U.S. and Japan) using 292 prospective NP swab samples in transport media. The device was compared to an FDA-cleared PCR molecular assay. Combined results showed a Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) of 81.3% and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) of 97.4% for Influenza A; PPA of 85.6% and NPA of 99.0% for Influenza B. Reproducibility was evaluated at three sites using 30 simulated samples, demonstrating consistent performance across sites.
Technological Characteristics
Immunochromatographic assay using colloidal-gold particles. Requires BD Veritor System Reader for reflectance-based measurement. Features five spatially-distinct zones: Flu A test, Flu B test, positive control, negative control, and background zone. Active negative control feature subtracts non-specific signal. Battery-powered, benchtop reader.
Indications for Use
Indicated for symptomatic patients requiring qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate and swab samples in transport media.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An influenza virus antigen detection test system is a device intended for the qualitative detection of influenza viral antigens directly from clinical specimens in patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. The test aids in the diagnosis of influenza infection and provides epidemiological information on influenza. Due to the propensity of the virus to mutate, new strains emerge over time which may potentially affect the performance of these devices. Because influenza is highly contagious and may lead to an acute respiratory tract infection causing severe illness and even death, the accuracy of these devices has serious public health implications.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The device's sensitivity and specificity performance characteristics or positive percent agreement and negative percent agreement, for each specimen type claimed in the intended use of the device, must meet one of the following two minimum clinical performance criteria:
(i) For devices evaluated as compared to an FDA-cleared nucleic acid based-test or other currently appropriate and FDA accepted comparator method other than correctly performed viral culture method:
(A) The positive percent agreement estimate for the device when testing for influenza A and influenza B must be at the point estimate of at least 80 percent with a lower bound of the 95 percent confidence interval that is greater than or equal to 70 percent.
(B) The negative percent agreement estimate for the device when testing for influenza A and influenza B must be at the point estimate of at least 95 percent with a lower bound of the 95 percent confidence interval that is greater than or equal to 90 percent.
(ii) For devices evaluated as compared to correctly performed viral culture method as the comparator method:
(A) The sensitivity estimate for the device when testing for influenza A must be at the point estimate of at least 90 percent with a lower bound of the 95 percent confidence interval that is greater than or equal to 80 percent. The sensitivity estimate for the device when testing for influenza B must be at the point estimate of at least 80 percent with a lower bound of the 95 percent confidence interval that is greater than or equal to 70 percent.
(B) The specificity estimate for the device when testing for influenza A and influenza B must be at the point estimate of at least 95 percent with a lower bound of the 95 percent confidence interval that is greater than or equal to 90 percent.
(2) When performing testing to demonstrate the device meets the requirements in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, a currently appropriate and FDA accepted comparator method must be used to establish assay performance in clinical studies.
(3) Annual analytical reactivity testing of the device must be performed with contemporary influenza strains. This annual analytical reactivity testing must meet the following criteria:
(i) The appropriate strains to be tested will be identified by FDA in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and sourced from CDC or an FDA-designated source. If the annual strains are not available from CDC, FDA will identify an alternative source for obtaining the requisite strains.
(ii) The testing must be conducted according to a standardized protocol considered and determined by FDA to be acceptable and appropriate.
(iii) By July 31 of each calendar year, the results of the last 3 years of annual analytical reactivity testing must be included as part of the device's labeling. If a device has not been on the market long enough for 3 years of annual analytical reactivity testing to have been conducted since the device received marketing authorization from FDA, then the results of every annual analytical reactivity testing since the device received marketing authorization from FDA must be included. The results must be presented as part of the device's labeling in a tabular format, which includes the detailed information for each virus tested as described in the certificate of authentication, either by:
(A) Placing the results directly in the device's § 809.10(b) of this chapter compliant labeling that physically accompanies the device in a separate section of the labeling where the analytical reactivity testing data can be found; or
(B) In the device's label or in other labeling that physically accompanies the device, prominently providing a hyperlink to the manufacturer's public Web site where the analytical reactivity testing data can be found. The manufacturer's home page, as well as the primary part of the manufacturer's Web site that discusses the device, must provide a prominently placed hyperlink to the Web page containing this information and must allow unrestricted viewing access.
(4) If one of the actions listed at section 564(b)(1)(A)-(D) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act occurs with respect to an influenza viral strain, or if the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) determines, under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act, that a disease or disorder presents a public health emergency, or that a public health emergency otherwise exists, with respect to an influenza viral strain:
(i) Within 30 days from the date that FDA notifies manufacturers that characterized viral samples are available for test evaluation, the manufacturer must have testing performed on the device with those viral samples in accordance with a standardized protocol considered and determined by FDA to be acceptable and appropriate. The procedure and location of testing may depend on the nature of the emerging virus.
(ii) Within 60 days from the date that FDA notifies manufacturers that characterized viral samples are available for test evaluation and continuing until 3 years from that date, the results of the influenza emergency analytical reactivity testing, including the detailed information for the virus tested as described in the certificate of authentication, must be included as part of the device's labeling in a tabular format, either by:
(A) Placing the results directly in the device's § 809.10(b) of this chapter compliant labeling that physically accompanies the device in a separate section of the labeling where analytical reactivity testing data can be found, but separate from the annual analytical reactivity testing results; or
(B) In a section of the device's label or in other labeling that physically accompanies the device, prominently providing a hyperlink to the manufacturer's public Web site where the analytical reactivity testing data can be found. The manufacturer's home page, as well as the primary part of the manufacturer's Web site that discusses the device, must provide a prominently placed hyperlink to the Web page containing this information and must allow unrestricted viewing access.
Predicate Devices
Quidel QuickVue Influenza A+B (k053146)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
A. 510(k) Number:
k121797
B. Purpose for Submission:
To add a new sample type to the already cleared device K120049
C. Measurand:
Influenza A and B nucleoprotein antigens in nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate and swab samples in transport media
D. Type of Test:
Qualitative immunochromatogenic assay
E. Applicant:
Becton Dickinson and Company
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR § 866.3330, Influenza Serological Reagents
2. Classification:
Class I
3. Product code:
GNX, Antigens, including CF controls, Influenza A, B, and C
4. Panel:
Microbiology (83)
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H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate and swab samples in transport media from symptomatic patients. The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single device. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test is presumptive and it is recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture or an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens.
Performance characteristics for influenza A and B nasopharyngeal (NP) wash/aspirates were established during January through March of 2011 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled "Update: Influenza Activity—United States, 2010-2011 Season, and Composition of the 2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine." Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses.
Performance characteristics for influenza A and B NP swabs in transport media were established during February through April of 2012 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled "Update: Influenza Activity—United States, 2011-2012 Season, and Composition of the 2012-2013 Influenza Vaccine." Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses.
If infection with a novel influenza virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to the state or local health department for testing. Virus culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
The device is for prescription use only
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4. Special instrument requirements:
Requires the use of the BD Veritor System Reader
I. Device Description:
The BD Flu A+B test is a chromatographic assay to qualitatively detect influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens in samples processed from respiratory specimens (NP wash/aspirates and NP swab samples in transport media). The patient specimen is mixed in a prefilled unitized tube containing mucolytic agents that function to break down mucus in a patient specimen thereby exposing viral antigens. The processed specimen is added to the test device where influenza A or influenza B viral antigens bind to anti-influenza antibodies conjugated to detector particles on the A+B test strip. The antigen-conjugate complex migrates across the test strip to the reaction area and is captured by an antibody line on the membrane. Results are interpreted by the BD Veritor™ System Reader, a portable electronic device which uses a reflectance-based measurement method to evaluate the line signal intensities on the assay test strip, and applies specific algorithms to determine the presence or absence of any target analyte(s). A liquid crystal display (LCD) on the instrument communicates the results to the operator.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
Quidel QuickVue Influenza A+B
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k053146
3. Comparison with predicate:
The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B was compared to the Quidel QuickVue Influenza A+B test (k053146).
| Product Feature | BD Veritor™ System for Flu A+B | QuidelQuickVue Influenza A+B (k053146) |
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| Intended Use | The BD Veritor™ System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens from nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate and swab samples in transport media from symptomatic patients. The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B is a differentiated test, such that influenza A viral antigens can be distinguished from influenza B viral antigens from a single processed sample using a single device. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections. A negative test is presumptive and it is recommended that these results be confirmed by viral culture or an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay. Negative test results do not preclude influenza viral infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens. | The QuickVue® Influenza A+B test allows for the rapid, qualitative detection of influenza type A and type B antigens directly from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate, and nasal wash specimens. The test is intended for use as an aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of acute influenza type A and type B viral infections. The test is not intended to detect influenza C antigens. Negative results should be confirmed by cell culture; they do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other management decisions. The test is intended for professional and laboratory use. |
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| | Performance characteristics for influenza A and B nasopharyngeal (NP) wash/aspirates were established during January through March of 2011 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled “Update: Influenza Activity—United States, 2010-2011 Season, and Composition of the 2011-2012 Influenza Vaccine.” Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses. | |
| | Performance characteristics for influenza A and B NP swabs in transport media were established during February through April of 2012 when influenza viruses A/2009 H1N1, A/H3N2, B/Victoria lineage, and B/Yamagata lineage were the predominant influenza viruses in circulation according to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC entitled “Update: Influenza Activity—United States, 2011-2012 Season, and Composition of the 2012-2013 | |
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| | 2012-2013 Influenza Vaccine.” Performance characteristics may vary against other emerging influenza viruses.
If infection with a novel influenza virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to the state or local health department for testing. Virus culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens. | |
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| Specimen Types | Nasopharyngeal wash/aspirates and nasopharyngeal swabs in transport media | Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, nasal wash/aspirate |
| Assay Technology | Immunochromatographic | Immunochromatographic |
| Detection Format | An opto-electronic reader determines the line intensity at each of the spatially-defined test and control line positions, interprets the results using the scoring algorithm, and reports a positive, negative, or invalid result on the LCD screen based on pre-set thresholds. | Visual determination of presence or absence of pink-to-red Test Line and the appearance of a blue Procedural Control Line on the test strip indicate the presence of influenza A and/or B antigen. |
| Qualitative | Yes | Yes |
| Total Assay Time | Approximately 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Control format | • Kit Flu A+/B− dry swab procedural control
• Kit Flu B+/A− dry swab procedural control
• Internal positive control
• Internal negative control | • Kit Flu A+ control swab
• Kit Flu B+ control swab
• Kit Negative control swab
• Internal control lines |
| Detection of Flu A and B viruses | Differentiated influenza A and influenza B | Differentiated influenza A and influenza B |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Reference (if applicable):
Not Applicable
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L. Test Principle:
The BD Flu A+B test is a chromatographic assay to qualitatively detect influenza A and B viral antigens (nucleoproteins) in NP wash/aspirates specimens and NP swabs in transport media. The patient specimen is mixed in a prefilled unitized tube containing RV Reagent C and added to the test device. RV Reagent C contains mucolytic agents that function to break down mucus in a patient specimen thereby exposing viral antigens and enhancing detection in the assay device. Processed specimens are expressed through a filter tip into a single sample well on the BD Flu A+B test device.
The processed specimen flows through the test device where influenza A or influenza B viral antigens bind to anti-influenza antibodies conjugated to detector particles on the A+B test strip. The antigen-conjugate complex migrates across the test strip to the reaction area and is captured by an antibody line on the membrane. The assay utilizes a proprietary enhanced colloidal-gold particle at the test lines as the means for identifying the presence of influenza A or B viral antigens and requires the use of the BD Flu A+B Veritor System Reader.
The BD Flu A+B test devices are designed with five spatially-distinct zones including positive and negative control line positions, separate test line positions for the target analytes, and a background zone. The test lines for the target analytes are labeled on the test device as 'A' for flu A position, and 'B' for flu B position. The onboard positive control ensures the sample has flowed correctly and is indicated on the test device as 'C'. Two of the five distinct zones on the test device are not labeled. These two zones are an onboard negative control line and an assay background zone. The onboard negative control zone addresses non-specific signal generation and is not labeled on the test device. The remaining zone is used to measure the assay background and is also not labeled.
The BD Flu A+B assay incorporates an active negative control feature in each test to identify and compensate for sample-related, nonspecific signal generation. The BD Veritor™ System Reader uses a proprietary algorithm which subtracts nonspecific signal at the negative control line from the signal present at both the Flu A and Flu B test lines. If the resultant test line signal is above a pre-selected assay cutoff, the specimen is scored as positive. If the resultant test line signal is below the cutoff, the specimen is scored as negative. Use of the active negative control feature allows the BD Veritor™ System reader to correctly interpret test results that cannot be scored visually because the human eye is unable to accurately perform the subtraction of the nonspecific signal. The BD Veritor™ System Reader measures the amount of light reflected from various zones along the assay strip. The measurement of the assay background zone is an important factor during test interpretation as the reflectance is compared to that of the control and test zones. A background area that is white to light pink indicates the device has performed correctly. The instrument analyzes the reflectance data to provide the proper interpretation.
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M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
Analytical performance was assessed based on the data submitted with the two previously FDA cleared 510(k)s for BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B in nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs (k112277) and nasopharyngeal wash/aspirate samples (k120049). It is sufficient to assess the analytical performance of the additional specimen type, nasopharyngeal swab samples in transport media, claimed in the current submission. Please refer to decision summaries of k112277 and k120049 for detailed information.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Not Applicable
b. Matrix comparison:
A matrix comparison study was conducted previously to address concerns regarding matrix effects on the assay's performance. Please refer to decision summary of k120049.
3. Clinical studies:
Clinical Performance NP Wash/Aspirates 2010-2011 (k120049):
Performance characteristics for the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test were established using NP wash/aspirate specimens in multi-center clinical studies conducted at two U.S. trial sites and one Hong Kong trial site during the 2010-2011 respiratory season. A total of 1502 prospective specimens (1002 in the U.S and 500 in Hong Kong) were evaluated using the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test and PCR. Five specimens were not evaluable because of data reconciliation issues, an additional 13 were excluded because of insufficient sample volume for reference method testing and 13 samples were excluded as "Result Invalid" (for an invalid rate of 0.9% [13/1484]).
The prospective specimens consisted of NP washes and aspirates from symptomatic patients. 49% of the samples were from females and 51% from males. 56.6% were from patients less than or equal to 5 years of age, 21.9% of the patients tested were in the 6-21 year age group, 5.7% were from 22-59 years of age, and 15.8% were obtained from persons greater than or equal to 60 years (the patient age was not provided for 0.1% of samples). The performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test was compared to an FDA-cleared Influenza A and B molecular assay (PCR).
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Performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B Test Compared to PCR for All NP Wash/Aspirate Specimens – All Sites
| | Reference PCR | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu A | P | N | Total |
| P | 224 | 29 | 253 |
| N | 46 | 1172 | 1218 |
| Total | 270 | 1201 | 1471 |
| Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 83.0% (95% C.I. 78.0%- 87.0%)
NPA: 97.6% (95% C.I. 96.6%- 98.3%) | | | |
| | Reference PCR | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu B | P | N | Total |
| P | 74 | 3 | 77 |
| N | 17 | 1377 | 1394 |
| Total | 91 | 1380 | 1471 |
| Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 81.3% (95% C.I. 72.1%- 88.0%)
NPA: 99.8% (95% C.I. 99.4%- 99.9%) | | | |
An additional 263 frozen retrospective specimens were evaluated with the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test. Twelve samples were excluded because there was insufficient sample volume for reference method testing, one sample was excluded as a PCR “Unresolved” and one sample was excluded as “Result Invalid” (for an invalid rate of 0.4% [1/250]). The retrospective specimens consisted of NP washes and aspirates from symptomatic patients. 44.9% of the samples were from females and 55.1% from males. 87.5% were from patients less than or equal to 5 years of age.
Performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B Test Compared to PCR for Retrospective NP Wash/Aspirate Specimens
| | Reference PCR | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu A | P | N | Total |
| P | 58 | 2 | 60 |
| N | 5 | 184 | 189 |
| Total | 63 | 186 | 249 |
| Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 92.1% (95% C.I. 82.7%- 96.6%)
NPA: 98.9% (95% C.I. 96.2%- 99.7%) | | | |
| | Reference PCR | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu B | P | N | Total |
| P | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| N | 10 | 208 | 218 |
| Total | 39 | 210 | 249 |
| Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 74.0% (95% C.I. 58.9%- 85.4%)
NPA: 99.0% (95% C.I. 96.6%-99.7%) | | | |
# Clinical Performance NP Swab in Transport Media 2011-2012; U.S. and Japan Combined
Performance characteristics for the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test were established using NP swabs in transport media in multicenter studies conducted at six clinical trial sites located in geographically diverse areas within the United States and five clinical sites in Japan using a total of 292 samples.
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# Summary of the Performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B Test Compared to PCR for NP swab in Transport Media-U.S. and Japan Combined
| BD Flu A | Reference PCR | | Total | | BD Flu B | Reference PCR | | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | P | N | | | | P | N | |
| P | 52 | 6 | 58 | | P | 77 | 2 | 79 |
| N | 12 | 222 | 234 | | N | 13 | 200 | 213 |
| Total | 64 | 228 | 292 | | Total | 90 | 202 | 292 |
| Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 81.3% (70.0%, 88.9%)
NPA: 97.4% (94.4%, 98.8%) | | | | | Reference Method: PCR
PPA: 85.6% (76.8%, 91.4%)
NPA: 99.0% (96.5%, 99.7%) | | | |
# Clinical Performance NP Swab in Transport Media 2011-2012; U.S.
Performance characteristics for the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test were established using NP swabs in transport media in multi-center studies conducted at six clinical trial sites located in geographically diverse areas within the United States. A total of 217 prospective specimens were evaluated using the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test and PCR. Two specimens were not evaluable because of data reconciliation issues, one was eliminated because of an invalid control reading and 13 were excluded because the PCR results were unresolved.
The specimens consisted of NP Swab in transport media from symptomatic patients. 55.8% of the samples were from females and 44.2% from males. 16.1% were from patients less than or equal to 5 years of age, 25.3% were from patients 6-21 years of age, 47.5% were from patients 22-59 years of age, and 11.1% were obtained from patients greater than or equal to 60 years of age.
For testing specimens with the BD Veritor Flu A+B test, sites were instructed to follow the procedures outlined in the draft package insert. Briefly, NP swab in 1 mL of transport media was vortexed or thoroughly mixed and 300 μL of the specimen was transferred into the unitized tube containing RV Reagent C using the exact volume disposable pipette. The attached filter tip was snapped in place and three drops of the mixture were added to the sample well of the BD Flu A+B device. After 10 minutes at room temperature the device was inserted into the BD Veritor™ System Reader for interpretation. Visual interpretation of results was not permitted from the device.
The performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test was compared to an FDA-cleared Influenza A and B molecular assay (PCR). Briefly, nucleic acids were extracted from specimens using the indicated extraction system according to the package insert. An internal control (IC) was added to each specimen prior to extraction in order to monitor for inhibitors of PCR present in the extracted samples. Amplification was carried out for 50 cycles using the indicated instrument according to the assay procedure described in the package insert. Interpretation of PCR results for all
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specimens and controls was determined using the device software and according to the protocol outlined in the package insert.
Test results were analyzed based on positive and negative Influenza A or B results with the BD Flu A+B assay. The data were tabulated using reference method (an FDA-cleared Influenza A and B molecular assay) results to categorize the BD Flu A+B test results into the following categories:
1. True Positive: Any BD Flu A+B test result which exhibits a positive result and has a paired reference method positive result shall be deemed a true positive.
2. False Positive: Any BD Flu A+B test result which exhibits a positive result but the paired reference method is negative shall be deemed a false positive.
3. True Negative: Any BD Flu A+B test result which exhibits a negative result for which reference method is negative shall be deemed a true negative.
4. False Negative: Any BD Flu A+B test result that exhibits a negative result but for which the reference method is positive shall be deemed false negative.
Performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B Test Compared to PCR for NP Swab in Transport Media Specimens – U. S.
| Clinical kit: BD Flu A | Reference PCR | | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | P | N | |
| P | 52 | 6 | 58 |
| N | 12 | 131 | 143 |
| Total | 64 | 137 | 201 |
| Reference Method: Reference PCR
PPA: 81.3% (95% CI: 70.0%, 88.9%)
NPA: 95.6% (95% CI: 90.8%, 98.0%) | | | |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu B | Reference PCR | | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | P | N | |
| P | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| N | 2 | 192 | 194 |
| Total | 9 | 192 | 201 |
| Reference Method: Reference PCR
PPA: 77.8% (95% CI: 45.3%, 93.7%)
NPA: 100% (95% CI: 98.0%, 100%) | | | |
# Clinical Performance NP Swab in Transport Media 2011-2012; Japan
Performance characteristics for the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test were established using NP swabs in transport media in multi-center studies conducted at five clinical trial sites in Japan. A total of 93 prospective specimens were evaluated using the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test and PCR. Two specimens were excluded as the results were undetermined with the comparator assay. The specimens consisted of NP Swab in transport media collected from symptomatic patients. 49.5% of the samples were from females and 50.5% from males. 31.2% were from patients less than or equal to 5 years of age, 63.4% were from patients 6-21 years of age, and 5.4% were from patients 22-59 years of age (there were no specimens from patients greater than or equal to 60 years of age). The performance of the BD Veritor
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System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B test was compared to an FDA-cleared Influenza A and B molecular assay (PCR).
## Performance of the BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B Test Compared to PCR for NP Swab in transport media specimens – Japan.
| Clinical kit: BD Flu A | Reference PCR | | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | P | N | |
| P | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N | 0 | 91 | 91 |
| Total | 0 | 91 | 91 |
| Reference Method: Reference PCR
No Data for PPA Calculation
NPA: 100% (95% CI: 95.9%, 100%) | | | |
| Clinical kit: BD Flu B | Reference PCR | | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | P | N | |
| P | 70 | 2 | 72 |
| N | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Total | 81 | 10 | 91 |
| Reference Method: Reference PCR
PPA: 86.4% (95% CI: 77.3%, 92.2%)
NPA: 80.0% (95% CI: 49.0%, 94.3%) | | | |
Invalid rates for the BD Flu A+B clinical assay while running patient specimens were calculated. Invalid rates were calculated as the number of invalid results from the first compliant run divided by the total number of compliant results. The following table reports the invalid rates for five Japan and six U.S. investigational sites. Invalid rate for BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of Flu A+B assay for the U.S. and Japan sites combined was 0.6% (2/308, 0.2%-2.3%).
| Invalid Rates- Japan (J) and U.S. (S) sites | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Investigational Sites | Invalid Rate | 95% CI of Invalid Rate |
| J1 | 0.0% (0/7) | (0.0%, 35.4%) |
| J2 | 0.0% (0/30) | (0.0%, 11.3%) |
| J3 | 0.0% (0/16) | (0.0%, 19.4%) |
| J4 | 0.0% (0/19) | (0.0%, 16.8%) |
| J5 | 0.0% (0/21) | (0.0%, 15.5%) |
| S1 | 1.7% (1/60) | (0.3%, 8.9%) |
| S2 | 0.0% (0/31) | (0.0%, 11.0%) |
| S3 | 0.0% (0/34) | (0.0%, 10.1%) |
| S4 | 0.0% (0/6) | (0.0%, 39.0%) |
| S5 | 1.3% (1/80) | (0.2%, 6.7%) |
| S6 | 0.0% (0/4) | (0.0%, 49.0%) |
| Overall | 0.6% (2/308) | (0.2%, 2.3%) |
4. Clinical cut-off:
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Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
The overall prevalence observed with an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay in the U.S. during the 2010-2011 clinical study was 23.9% for influenza A and 7.5% for influenza B. At the clinical site located in Hong Kong, the prevalence observed with the same FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay was 7.2% for influenza A and 3.4% for influenza B.
The prevalence from the six participating U.S. sites during the 2011-2012 clinical study with an FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay was 31.7% for influenza A and 4.5% for influenza B. At the five clinical sites located in Japan, the prevalence observed with the same FDA-cleared influenza A and B molecular assay was 0% for influenza A and 89% for influenza B.
N. Instrument Name:
BD Veritor System Reader
O. System Descriptions:
1. Modes of Operation:
The Veritor System Reader is a small, battery powered, bench top instrument that is used to read the Veritor lateral flow test cassette. After the extracted patient sample has been added to the test cassette, the test is developed at room temperature for 10 minutes. The cassette is then placed into the reader where it is scanned. The cassette is divided into distinct zones where the analyzer reads the negative background, positive control, and the Influenza A and B specific zones. The reader applies an algorithm to determine the background of the test as well as the specific signal from the A or B test zones. The reader has a finite number of reads and will prompt the end-user as the total number of reads approaches the lifetime of the unit.
2. Software:
The Veritor System Reader is the identical instrument that has been reviewed and cleared with the 510(k) BD influenza A and B assay k112277. FDA has reviewed applicant's instrument Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this instrument and for this analyte. Please refer to decision summary for k112277.
Yes ☐ X ☐ or No ☐
3. Specimen Identification:
Not Applicable
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4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Not Applicable
5. Calibration:
The Veritor Reader is not configurable by the end user and is designed to have a finite lifetime based on number of tests performed or shelf life from date of manufacture. Device calibration is not required, however, a verification device is provided with the reader to monitor the device function.
6. Quality Control:
Each BD Flu A+B test strip is designed with spatially-distinct zones containing a positive and negative internal controls. The positive control zone ensures that the sample has flowed correctly, and the negative control zone serves to monitor non-specific signal generation. The BD Veritor™ System Reader determines the line intensity at each of the spatially-defined control zones and utilizes specific algorithms to determine the presence or absence of any target analyte. The BD Veritor™ System Reader must be used to read the BD Flu A+B test devices, as these devices cannot be interpreted visually by the user.
In addition to the two internal controls, each BD Flu A+B kit contains the following external controls:
1. Control A+/B- is a dry swab control that contains inactivated recombinant influenza A nucleoprotein antigen and is tested in a similar manner as patient specimens and is used as an external control. A positive flu A test result and a negative flu B test result on the reader LCD display confirm that the operator performed the test correctly.
2. Control B+/A- is a dry swab control that contains inactivated recombinant influenza B nucleoprotein antigen and is tested in a similar manner as patient specimens and is used as an external control. A positive flu A test result and a negative flu A test result on the reader LCD display confirm that the operator performed the test correctly.
The BD Flu A+B device is to be read only by the instrument and cannot be read manually. At a minimum, the external dry swab controls should be run as a quality control procedure for each new lot and new shipment received. Controls should be tested in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and the standard Quality Control procedures. If desired, appropriate reagent performance and proper testing technique may also be determined by using specimens qualified as positive or negative for the influenza A or B virus. The user is instructed not to use the BD Flu A+B test results if control A+/B- and control B+/A- do not yield appropriate results.
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P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered in the "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
Not Applicable
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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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.
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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.
