The sponsor used 85 clinical unaltered samples to perform a method comparison study, evaluating the agreement of the device's qualitative and semi-quantitative results against a confirmatory method (GC/MS or LC/MS).
100.0% agreement with positive samples, 95.2% agreement with negative samples
Indications for Use
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay is intended for the qualitative determination of dmethamphetanine in neat human oral fluid, collected into the LZI Oral Fluid Collector, at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL. The assay is designed for prescription use with a number of automated clinical chemistry analyzers. The assay provides only a preliminary analytical result. A more specific altemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS or LC/MS) is the preferred confimatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary test result is positive. The semi-quantitative mode is for purposes of ( 1 ) enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as GCMS and LCMS or (2) permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures. The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Calibrators are for use as calibrators in the qualitative calibration of the LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL. The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Controls are for use as assayed quality control materials to monitor the LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL.
Device Story
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay for use on automated clinical chemistry analyzers. It utilizes a competitive binding principle: d-methamphetamine in the oral fluid sample competes with methamphetamine-labeled glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) for a fixed amount of anti-methamphetamine antibody. When drug is absent, the labeled enzyme binds to the antibody, inhibiting enzyme activity. When drug is present, it binds to the antibody, leaving the labeled enzyme free to exhibit maximal activity. The active enzyme converts NAD to NADH, producing an absorbance change measured spectrophotometrically at 340 nm. The device is used by laboratory professionals to screen for methamphetamine presence. Results are preliminary and require confirmation via GC/MS or LC/MS. The system includes reagents, calibrators, and controls, and utilizes a 50 mL polypropylene collection tube.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies performed. Performance validated via bench testing using 85 clinical samples compared against LC/MS confirmation. Qualitative and semi-quantitative modes showed 100% positive agreement and 95.2% negative agreement. Precision evaluated over 22 days (n=88) on Hitachi 717 analyzer. Analytical specificity tested against endogenous/exogenous compounds and structurally related drugs; no significant interference observed.
Indicated for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of d-methamphetamine in neat human oral fluid at a 50 ng/mL cutoff. Intended for prescription use in clinical laboratory settings to provide preliminary analytical results requiring confirmation by GC/MS or LC/MS.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A methamphetamine test system is a device intended to measure methamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulating drug, in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of methamphetamine use or overdose.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A methamphetamine test system is not exempt if it is intended for any use other than employment or insurance testing or is intended for Federal drug testing programs. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9, provided the test system is intended for employment and insurance testing and includes a statement in the labeling that the device is intended solely for use in employment and insurance testing, and does not include devices intended for Federal drug testing programs (*e.g.,* programs run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. military).
Predicate Devices
Lin-Zhi International, Inc. Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay, Calibrators and Controls for Hitachi 717 Systems (k062242)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY ONLY TEMPLATE
A. 510(k) Number:
k131652
B. Purpose for Submission:
Modification of cut-off value of a previously cleared assay
C. Measurand:
Methamphetamine
D. Type of Test:
Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
E. Applicant:
Lin-Zhi International, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Calibrators
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Controls
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR 862.3610, Methamphetamine test system
21 CFR 862.3200, Clinical toxicology calibrator
21 CFR 862.3280, Clinical toxicology control material
2. Classification:
Class II (test system, calibrator)
Class I, reserved (control material)
3. Product code:
LAF, enzyme immunoassay, methamphetamine
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DLJ, calibrators, drug specific
LAS, drug specific control materials
4. Panel:
Toxicology (91)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
See indications for use below.
2. Indication(s) for use:
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay is intended for the qualitative and semi-quantitative determination of d-methamphetamine in neat human oral fluid, collected into the LZI Oral Fluid Collector, at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL. The assay is designed for prescription use with a number of automated clinical chemistry analyzers.
The assay provides only a preliminary analytical result. A more specific alternative chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS or LC/MS) is the preferred confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional judgment should be exercised with any drug of abuse test result, particularly when the preliminary test result is positive.
The semi-quantitative mode is for purposes of (1) enabling laboratories to determine an appropriate dilution of the specimen for confirmation by a confirmatory method such as GCMS and LCMS or (2) permitting laboratories to establish quality control procedures.
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Calibrators are for use as calibrators in the qualitative and semi-quantitative calibration of the LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL.
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Controls are for use as assayed quality control materials to monitor the precision of the LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay at the cutoff value of 50 ng/mL.
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For prescription use only.
4. Special instrument requirements:
The assay is designed for prescription use with a number of clinical chemistry analyzers.
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Performance data was obtained using the Hitachi 717 analyzer.
I. Device Description:
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay is a kit comprised of two reagents, which are bottled separately but sold together within the kit. Reagent 1 contains mouse monoclonal anti-methamphetamine antibody, glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), stabilizers, and sodium azide (0.09%) as a preservative. Reagent 2 contains methamphetamine-labeled glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in buffer with sodium azide (0.09%) as preservative. Oral fluid is collected into the LZI Oral Fluid Collector, which consists of a 50 mL Polypropylene Tube.
The LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay calibrators and controls, sold as individual bottles, are designated for use at the 50 ng/mL cutoffs. Calibrators contain 0, 20, 50, 100, and 140 ng/mL of methamphetamine in human oral fluid with sodium azide (0.09%) as preservative. Controls contain levels of 37.5, and 62.5 ng/mL in the same matrix.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Calibrators
LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Controls
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
k062242
3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use | For use in the detection of methamphetamine in human oral fluid. | Same |
| Methodology | Enzyme immunoassay | Same |
| Matrix | Oral Fluid | Same |
| Analyte | d-methamphetamine | Same |
| Storage | 2-8°C until expiration date | Same |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate |
| Cut-off | 50 ng/mL | 45 ng/mL |
| Calibrators | Five levels (0, 20, 50, 100, 140 ng/mL) | Five levels (0, 15, 30, 45 and 90 ng/mL) |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | New Device | Predicate |
| Controls | Two levels (37.5 and 62.5 ng/mL) | Two levels (15 and 45 ng/mL) |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
EP5-A2: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Clinical Chemistry Devices.
L. Test Principle:
The assay is based on competition between drug in the sample and drug labeled with the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) for a fixed amount of antibody in the reagent. Enzyme activity decreases upon binding to the antibody, and the drug concentration in the sample is measured in terms of enzyme activity. In the absence of drug in the sample, methamphetamine -labeled G6PDH conjugate is bound to antibody, and the enzyme activity is inhibited. On the other hand, when free drug is present in the sample, antibody would bind to free drug and the unbound Methamphetamine -labeled G6PDH exhibits its maximal enzyme activity. Active enzyme converts nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) to NADH, resulting in an absorbance change that can be measured spectrophotometrically at 340 nm.
M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance:
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision of the qualitative and semi-quantitative assays was evaluated on the Hitachi 717 analyzer. A primary stock solution of d- methamphetamine (1000 ng/mL) was spiked into negative synthetic oral fluid matrix to obtain the target concentrations shown below. Samples were tested in replicates of 2, twice a day for 22 days (total n=88). A summary of the results for each cut-off values for qualitative and semi-quantitative modes are shown below:
Qualitative Mode
| | | Total Precision | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample Concentration (ng/mL) | % of Cutoff | Number of Determinations | Immunoassay Result |
| 0 | -100.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 12.5 | -75.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 25 | -50.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 37.5 | -25.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 62.5 | +25.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 75 | +50.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 87.5 | +75.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 100 | +100.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
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Semi-Quantitative Mode
| | | Total Precision | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sample Concentration (ng/mL) | % of Cutoff | Number of Determinations | Immunoassay Result |
| 0 | -100.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 12.5 | -75.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 25 | -50.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 37.5 | -25.0 | 88 | 88 Negative |
| 62.5 | +25.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 75 | +50.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 87.5 | +75.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
| 100 | +100.0 | 88 | 88 Positive |
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity and % recovery across the range was tested by spiking a commercially available methamphetamine standard into negative synthetic oral fluid. The high concentration was diluted to reach the final concentrations (expected values) listed below. Each sample was run in 10 replicates on the Hitachi 717 clinical analyzer in semi-quantitative mode with a calibration curve established with the 5 Oral Fluid Methamphetamine calibrators (0, 25, 50, 100, 140 ng/mL). The average results were compared to the expected results and percent recovery was calculated.
| Expected Value (ng/mL) | Observed Value (ng/mL) | % Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 140 | 138.59 | 99.0 |
| 120 | 116.17 | 96.8 |
| 100 | 97.02 | 97.0% |
| 80 | 75.65 | 94.6% |
| 60 | 57.20 | 95.3% |
| 50 | 49.81 | 99.6% |
| 40 | 37.81 | 94.5% |
| 30 | 37.81 | 96.8% |
| 20 | 19.00 | 95.0% |
| 5 | 4.16 | 83.2% |
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability
The starting material for calibrators and controls is a commercially available methamphetamine stock solution of 1000 µg/mL of 99% purity. Gravimetric
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preparation was performed using balances calibrated with NIST traceable weights.
## Value Assignment
A secondary stock solution of 10 µg/mL (made from the commercially available standard noted above) was spiked into the synthetic negative oral fluid to the desired concentration for calibrators and controls. The resulting concentrations were confirmed by GC/MS.
## Stability
Real time studies have been conducted over 17 months for calibrators and controls stored at 2-8 °C. Samples stored at 2-8 °C over 17 months were compared to samples measured on Day 1. Protocols and acceptance criteria in the 510(k) were reviewed and found to be acceptable. Data in the 510(k) support the sponsor’s claimed 17 months expiration dating for open vial and 18 months for closed vial stability at 2 °C to 8 °C.
## Shipping/Recovery Study
A shipping study was performed to demonstrate the recovery of drug from oral fluid when collected in the LZI Oral Fluid Collector collection tube (provided for confirmation testing) by testing expected transport conditions. Conditions simulating transport to 3 different destinations with varied weather conditions (-20 °C, 2-8°C, room temperature and 30°C) were performed. Four sets of pooled negative oral fluid samples (25 mL each) were spiked with d-methamphetamine to 50%, 75%, 125% and 150% of the cutoff concentration. These samples served as pre-shipping controls for analyte recovery (Day 1). The samples at each concentration were then pipetted (4.5 mL) into individual LZI Oral Fluid Collectors and kept at one of the 4 storage temperatures over 3 days. After 72 hours, all 16 samples were brought to room temperature and tested with LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay. A total of 20 samples were evaluated, consisting of 16 post-shipping and 4 pre-shipping controls. The samples consisting of 4 concentrations stored at 4 temperature conditions on the 4th day when compared to samples (Day 1), showed recoveries ranging from 90.2% to 108.1% for all cut-off concentrations tested. Percent recoveries (based on GCMS measurements) under various shipping conditions are shown in the table below:
| Target d-methamphetamine Concentration (ng/mL) | % of Cutoff Concentration | Shipping Condition | % Recovery compared to Pre-ship |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | -50 | Pre-Ship (Control) | 100 |
| | | Frozen (-20°C) | 91.5% |
| | | Cold | 90.0% |
| | | Room Temp. | 90.2% |
| | | 30°C | 94.1% |
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| 37.5 | -25 | Pre-Ship (Control) | 100 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Frozen (-20°C) | 93.7% |
| | | Cold | 90.9% |
| | | Room Temp. | 91.1% |
| | | 30°C | 101.1% |
| 62.5 | 25 | Pre-Ship (Control) | 100 |
| | | Frozen (-20°C) | 108.1% |
| | | Cold | 95.4% |
| | | Room Temp. | 95.9% |
| | | 30°C | 94.3% |
| 75 | 50 | Pre-Ship (Control) | 100 |
| | | Frozen (-20°C) | 100.4% |
| | | Cold | 106.5% |
| | | Room Temp. | 101.4% |
| | | 30°C | 96.9% |
**Sample Storage and Stability:**
Real time and accelerated stability studies have been conducted for sample storage for various conditions (frozen, room temperature, refrigerated and 30 °C). Real time stability studies are ongoing. Protocols and acceptance criteria were described and found to be acceptable. The manufacturer claims that d-methamphetamine (MAMP) saliva samples may be stored in the LZI Oral Fluid Collectors (polypropylene collection tubes) up to two weeks when stored at 2-8 °C, or up to 24 months when stored at -20 °C.
**d. Detection limit:**
Not applicable.
**e. Analytical specificity:**
The potential effect of endogenous and exogenous interferents was tested by spiking the interferents into negative oral fluid to the desired concentrations (shown below). A portion of the oral fluid containing the interferents was then spiked with a concentration of 37.5 ng/mL d-methamphetamine (-25% cut-off) or 62.5% ng/mL d-methamphetamine (+25% cut-off). No interference was observed. The substances
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tested and concentrations are shown below:
Endogenous Compounds
| Interfering Substance | Spiked Concentration (mg/mL) |
| --- | --- |
| Ascorbic Acid | 15 |
| Bilirubin | 0.05 |
| Cholesterol | 0.45 |
| Cotinine | 0.01 |
| γ-globulin | 0.8 |
| Hemoglobin | 0.6 |
| HSA | 5 |
| Nicotine | 0.03 |
| Sodium Chloride | 18 |
| pH 3 | n/a |
| pH 4 | n/a |
| pH 5 | n/a |
| pH 6 | n/a |
| pH 7 | n/a |
| pH 8 | n/a |
| pH 9 | n/a |
| pH 10 | n/a |
Exogenous Compounds
| Interfering Substance | Concentration of Compound (% V/V) |
| --- | --- |
| Alcohol (Ethanol) | 5 |
| Coffee | 2 |
| Cough Syrup | 5 |
| Cranberry Juice | 5 |
| Sugar | 50 mg/mL |
| Milk | 5 |
| Mouthwash | 1 |
| Orange Juice | 5 |
| Soft Drink (Coke) | 5 |
| Tea | 5 |
| Toothpaste | 2 |
| Water | 5 |
Cross-reactivity of structurally related drugs was tested by spiking various concentrations of each substance into drug free oral fluid and evaluated against the assay's calibrated dose-response curve. The concentrations shown in the table below for each compound were approximately equivalent in assay reactivity to the 50 ng/mL methamphetamine cut-off. The % cross-reactivity results are shown below:
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| Compound | Concentration (ng/mL) of compound yielding result equivalent to 50 ng/mL d-methamphetamine | % Cross-reactivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| d- Methamphetamine | 50 | 97.80 |
| l- Methamphetamine | 600 | 6.68 |
| d-Amphetamine | 3,000 | 1.19 |
| l-Amphetamine | 12,000 | 0.28 |
| Atomoxetine | 200,000 | 0.01 |
| Benzphetamine | 150,000 | 0.03 |
| 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMMA) | 75,000 | 0.05 |
| l-Ephedrine | 20,000 | 0.21 |
| Fenfluramine | 400 | 10.85 |
| 3-Hydroxy-Tyramine | 200,000 | 0.02 |
| Isoxsuprine | 200,000 | 0.01 |
| Mephentermine | 50,000 | 0.07 |
| para- Methoxyamphetamine (PMA) | 5,000 | 0.69 |
| Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) | 10,000 | 0.31 |
| Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA) | 1,250 | 2.74 |
| Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) | 120 | 36.33 |
| Phendimetrazine | 25,000 | 0.14 |
| Phenethylamine | 6,000 | 0.61 |
| Phenmetrazine | 4,000 | 0.77 |
| Phentermine | 100,000 | 0.03 |
| phenylephrine | 30,000 | 0.12 |
| d,l- Phenylpropanolamine | 125,000 | 0.01 |
| d-Pseudoephedrine | 15,000 | 0.29 |
| l-Pseudoephedrine | 100,00 | 0.03 |
| Tranylcypromine | 10,000 | 0.33 |
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Structurally unrelated drugs were evaluated by spiking the primary stock solutions into negative oral fluid to the concentrations listed below. A secondary stock solution of d-methamphetamine was spiked into the oral fluid containing the interferent to a concentration of 37.5 ng/mL d- methamphetamine (-25% cut-off) or 62.5% ng/mL d- methamphetamine (+25% cut-off). No positive or negative interference was observed from the compounds at the concentrations shown below.
| Compound | Target Concentration (ng/mL) |
| --- | --- |
| Acetaminophen | 60,000 |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | 60,000 |
| Amobarbital | 60,000 |
| Benzoylecgonine | 60,000 |
| Bromopheniramine | 50,000 |
| Bupropion | 15,000 |
| Buspiron | 20,000 |
| Caffeine | 60,000 |
| Chlorpheniramine | 20,000 |
| Chlorpromazine | 20,000 |
| Codeine | 50,000 |
| Dextromethorphan | 60,000 |
| Doxepine | 7,500 |
| Meperidine | 60,000 |
| Methadone | 50,000 |
| Methapyrilene | 15,000 |
| Methaqualone | 15,000 |
| Morphine | 50,000 |
| Oxazepam | 50,000 |
| Phencyclidine | 50,000 |
| Phenobarbital | 50,000 |
| Phenothiazine | 50,000 |
| Procainamide | 3,000 |
| Promethazine | 20,000 |
| Propoxyphene | 60,000 |
| Propranolol | 60,000 |
| Ranitidine | 600 |
| Scopolamine | 30,000 |
| Secobarbital | 60,000 |
| Sertraline | 15,000 |
| Thioridazine | 30,000 |
| Trazodone | 10,000 |
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| Trifluoperazine | 20,000 |
| --- | --- |
| Trifluopromazine | 20,000 |
| Valproic Acid | 60,000 |
f. Assay cut-off:
Characterization of how the device performs analytically around the claimed cut-off concentration appears in the precision/reproducibility section above.
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Eighty-five unaltered clinical samples (42 negative and 43 positive) collected in the LZI Oral Fluid Collector were tested using the LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay on the Hitachi 717 automated clinical analyzers and confirmed with LC/MS for d- methamphetamine concentration. Results obtained in the qualitative mode and semi-quantitative modes are summarized below:
Qualitative
| 50 ng/mL Cut-off | Negative | < 50% of the cut-off | Near cut-off (between 50% below the cut-off and the cut-off) | Near cut-off positive (concentration between 50% above the cut-off and the cut-off) | > 50% above the cut-off | % Agreement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 0 | 0 | 2* | 4 | 39 | 100% |
| Negative | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 95.2% |
Semi-Quantitative
| 50 ng/mL Cut-off | Negative | < 50% of the cut-off | Near cut-off (between 50% below the cut-off and the cut-off) | Near cut-off positive (concentration between 50% above the cut-off and the cut-off) | > 50% above the cut-off | % Agreement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Positive | 0 | 0 | 2* | 4 | 39 | 100% |
| Negative | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 95.2% |
*The discordant samples contained 30.1 ng/mL and 49 ng/mL by the mass spectrometry method and 54.2 and 54.7 ng/mL by LZI Oral Fluid Methamphetamine Enzyme Immunoassay on the Hitachi 717. These samples
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b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable.
3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
b. Clinical specificity:
Not applicable.
c. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable.
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable.
5. Expected values/Reference range:
Not applicable.
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
O. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.