INFLUENZA A SUBTYPING KIT, CDC HUMAN INFLUENZA VIRUS REAL-TIME RT-PCR DIAGNOSTIC PANEL
K140851 · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · OEP · Apr 25, 2014 · Microbiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140851
Device Name
INFLUENZA A SUBTYPING KIT, CDC HUMAN INFLUENZA VIRUS REAL-TIME RT-PCR DIAGNOSTIC PANEL
Applicant
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Product Code
OEP · Microbiology
Decision Date
Apr 25, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3980
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Influenza A Subtyping Kit contains reagents and controls of the CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel and is intended for use in real-time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) assays on an Applied Biosystems (ABI) 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR instrument in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological information: For determination of the subtype of seasonal human influenza A viruses as seasonal A/H1, A/H3, and/or A/H1pdm09 from viral RNA in upper respiratory tract clinical specimens (including nasopharyngeal swabs [NPS], nasal swabs [NS], throat swabs [TS], nasal aspirates [NA], nasal washes [NW] and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs [NPS/TS]), and lower respiratory tract specimens (including bronchoalveolar lavage [BAL], bronchial wash [BW], tracheal aspirate [TA], sputum, and lung tissue) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection and/or from viral culture. To provide epidemiologic information for surveillance of circulating influenza viruses. Performance characteristics for influenza were established during a season when seasonal influenza viruses A/H1 and A/H3 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation and during a season when the A/H1pdm09 influenza virus was the predominant influenza A virus in circulation. Performance characteristics may vary with other emerging influenza A viruses. Negative results do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Conversely, positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. If infection with a novel influenza A 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 state or local health department for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens. All users, analysts, and any person reporting results from use of this device should be trained to perform and interpret the results from this procedure by a competent instructor prior to use. CDC Influenza Division will limit the distribution of this device to only those users who have successfully completed a training course provided by CDC instructors or designees.
Device Story
In vitro diagnostic kit; utilizes real-time RT-PCR to detect and subtype seasonal human influenza A viruses (A/H1, A/H3, A/H1pdm09). Input: viral RNA extracted from respiratory specimens (swabs, aspirates, washes, sputum, tissue). Operation: reagents/controls used on ABI 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR instrument; detects specific viral genetic markers. Output: qualitative determination of influenza A subtype. Used in clinical/public health laboratories; operated by trained laboratory personnel. Results provide epidemiologic surveillance data and assist clinical decision-making alongside patient symptoms/history. Modification allows flexible ordering of specific panel components to minimize reagent waste.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on the fact that the modification is limited to labeling and packaging configurations for previously cleared reagents. Performance characteristics were established in the predicate device (K132508) during seasons with predominant A/H1, A/H3, and A/H1pdm09 circulation.
Technological Characteristics
Real-time RT-PCR assay; utilizes ABI 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR instrument with SDS software version 1.4. Detects viral RNA. Reagents and controls are identical to those in the predicate device. No changes to fundamental scientific technology.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative subtyping of seasonal human influenza A (A/H1, A/H3, A/H1pdm09) from viral RNA in respiratory specimens (upper/lower) or viral culture in patients with signs/symptoms of respiratory infection. For professional use only; requires specific CDC training.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A respiratory viral panel multiplex nucleic acid assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple viral nucleic acids extracted from human respiratory specimens or viral culture. The detection and identification of a specific viral nucleic acid from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of respiratory infection aids in the diagnosis of respiratory viral infection when used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings. The device is intended for detection and identification of a combination of the following viruses:(1) Influenza A and Influenza B; (2) Influenza A subtype H1 and Influenza A subtype H3; (3) Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype A and Respiratory Syncytial Virus subtype B; (4) Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, and Parainfluenza 3 virus; (5) Human Metapneumovirus; (6) Rhinovirus; and (7) Adenovirus.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are:(1) FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Respiratory Viral Panel Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assay;”
(2) For a device that detects and identifies Human Metapneumovirus, FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Testing for Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Using Nucleic Acid Assays;” and
(3) For a device that detects and differentiates Influenza A subtype H1 and subtype H3, FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Testing for Detection and Differentiation of Influenza A Virus Subtypes Using Multiplex Nucleic Acid Assays.” See § 866.1(e) for the availability of these guidance documents.
Predicate Devices
CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (K132508)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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SPECIAL 510(k): Device Modification
OIR Review Memorandum (Decision Making Document is Attached)
To: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RE: K140851
This 510(k) submission contains information/data on modifications made to the SUBMITTER'S own Class II, Class III or Class I devices requiring 510(k). The following items are present and acceptable:
1. The name and 510(k) number of the SUBMITTER'S previously cleared device.
CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel
510(k): K132508
2. Submitter's statement that the INDICATION/INTENDED USE of the modified device as described in its labeling HAS NOT CHANGED along with the proposed labeling which includes instructions for use, package labeling, and, if available, advertisements or promotional materials (labeling changes are permitted as long as they do not affect the intended use).
3. A description of the device MODIFICATION(S):
The modification presented in this special 510(k) consisted of a revised package insert for the CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel, Influenza A Subtyping Kit. Recently, additional assays have been included in the CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel and cleared by FDA to accommodate the new influenza virus subtypes. The consumption of the various assays within the panel may be different since the prevalence of influenza virus types and subtypes vary from season to season. To address the consequent variation in consumption, CDC plans to provide the users with an option to order different configurations of specific components of the panel (including the Influenza A Subtyping Kit in this special 510(k)) so that their supply of reagents can be managed efficiently, minimizing the waste. The different components of CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel will be accompanied by revised labeling (package inserts) and the current submission is to clear another component, i.e., Influenza A Subtyping.
4. The FUNDAMENTAL SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY of the modified device has not changed.
5. Comparison Information: (similarities and differences)
| | CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-time PCR Diagnostic Panel (K132508) | Influenza A Subtyping Kit (K140851) |
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| Intended Use | The CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Panel is intended for use in Real-time RT-PCR assays on an Applied Biosystems (ABI) 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological information: For qualitative detection of influenza virus type A or B from viral RNA in upper respiratory tract clinical specimens (including nasopharyngeal swabs, | The Influenza A Subtyping Kit contains reagents and controls of the CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel and is intended for use in Real-time RT-PCR assays on an Applied Biosystems (ABI) 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological information: For determination of the subtype of seasonal human influenza A virus as seasonal A/H1, A/H3, and/or A/H1pdm09 from viral RNA in upper respiratory tract |
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| | nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs), and lower respiratory tract specimens (including bronchoalveolar lavages, bronchial washes, tracheal aspirates, sputum, and lung tissue) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection and/or from viral culture; | clinical specimens (including nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs), and lower respiratory tract specimens (including bronchoalveolar lavages, bronchial washes, tracheal aspirates, sputum, and lung tissue) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection and/or from viral culture; |
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| | For determination of the subtype of seasonal human influenza A virus as seasonal A/H1, A/H3, and/or A/H1pdm09 from viral RNA in upper respiratory tract clinical specimens (including nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs), and lower respiratory tract specimens (including bronchoalveolar lavages, bronchial washes, tracheal aspirates, sputum, and lung tissue) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection and/or from viral culture; | To provide To provide epidemiologic information for surveillance of the circulating influenza viruses. |
| | For the determination of the genetic lineage of human influenza B viruses as B/Victoria or B/Yamagata lineage from viral RNA in upper respiratory tract clinical specimens (including NPS, NS, TS, NA, NW, and NPS/TS) from human patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection and/or from viral culture; | Performance characteristics for influenza were established during a season when seasonal influenza viruses A/H1 and A/H3 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation and during a season when the A/H1pdm09 influenza virus was the predominant influenza A virus in circulation. Performance characteristics may vary with other emerging influenza A viruses. |
| | | Negative results do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Conversely, positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. |
| | | If infection with a novel influenza A virus is suspected based on current clinical and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with |
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| | For the presumptive identification of virus in patients who may be infected with influenza A subtype A/H5(Asian Lineage) from viral RNA in human respiratory specimens and viral culture in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological risk factors;
To provide epidemiologic information for surveillance of the circulating influenza viruses.
Performance characteristics for influenza were established during a season when seasonal influenza viruses A/H1 and A/H3 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation and during a season when the A/H1pdm09 influenza virus was the predominant influenza A virus in circulation. Performance characteristics may vary with other emerging influenza A viruses.
Testing with the influenza H5a and H5b primer and probe sets should not be performed unless the patient meets the most current U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) clinical and epidemiological criteria for testing suspect A/H5 specimens. The definitive identification of influenza A/H5 (Asian lineage) either directly from patient specimens or from virus cultures requires additional laboratory testing, along with clinical and epidemiological assessment in consultation with national influenza surveillance experts. | appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to state or local health department for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens |
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| | Negative results do not preclude influenza virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Conversely, positive results do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease.
If infection with a novel influenza A 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 state or local health department for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted unless a BSL 3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens. | |
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| **Specimen Type** | Nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs, bronchoalveolar lavages, bronchial aspirates, bronchial washes, tracheal aspirates, sputum, and lung tissue. Only upper respiratory specimens for influenza B genetic lineage determination | Nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs, bronchoalveolar lavages, bronchial aspirates, bronchial washes, tracheal aspirates, sputum, and lung tissue. |
| **Technology** | Real-time RT-PCR | Same |
| **Required Instrumentation** | Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR instrument with SDS software version 1.4 | Same |
| **Organism Detected** | Universal influenza A viruses (animal and human), Swine-origin influenza A viruses, Influenza B viruses, Influenza A subtypes: seasonal A/H1, A/H3, A/H1pdm09, and A/H5, Influenza B/Yamagata and B/Victoria lineages | Universal influenza A viruses (animal and human), Swine-origin influenza A viruses, Influenza A subtypes: seasonal A/H1, A/H3, A/H1pdm09 |
| **Nucleic Acid** | Yes | Same |
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6. A Design Control Activities Summary which includes:
A “Declaration of Conformity” statement was submitted for the verification activities, and the manufacturing facility. The statement was signed by the Acting Branch Chief of the Virus Surveillance and Diagnostic Branch, CDC, and the Deputy Branch Chief, Division of Scientific Resources, CDC. The statement indicates:
**Verification Activities**
To the best of my knowledge, the verification activities, as required by the risk analysis for the modification, were performed by the designated individual(s) and the results demonstrate the predetermined acceptance criteria were met.
**Manufacturing Facility**
The CDC Division of Scientific Resources manufacturing facility is in conformance with the design control requirements as specified in 21 CFR 820.30 and the records are available for review.
In conclusion, the modified labeling is truthful and accurate. The changes do not affect the performance of the test and it is therefore substantially equivalent to the current cleared test.
7. A Truthful and Accurate Statement, a 510(k) Summary or Statement and the Indications for Use Enclosure.
The labeling for this modified subject device has been reviewed to verify that the indication/intended use for the device is unaffected by the modification. In addition, the submitter’s description of the particular modification(s) and the comparative information between the modified and unmodified devices demonstrate that the fundamental scientific technology has not changed. The submitter has provided the design control information as specified in The New 510(k) Paradigm and on this basis, I recommend the device be determined substantially equivalent to the previously cleared (or their preamendment) device.
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