Retrospective clinical patient samples (serum); Clinical laboratory cohorts (SLE patients, healthy donors, and patients with other autoimmune/infectious diseases)
Retrospective clinical samples were used to establish the reference range (cut-off) and to validate clinical sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Retrospective cohort; Clinical sensitivity; Clinical specificity; Reference range establishment
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Reference range establishment cohort; Retrospective analysis of clinical samples
171 subjects including healthy blood donors, viral hepatitis positive, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and HIV positive samples; Sample Size: 171
Not applicable for this study
Establishment of cut-off and reference interval
Clinical validation cohort; Retrospective clinical performance study
1151 patient samples including SLE patients and various control groups (PAPS, Sjogren's, Celiac, SSc, IIM, MCTD, Crohn's, Graves, Hashimoto, Hepatitis, Syphilis, RA, Vasculitis); Sample Size: 1151
QUANTA Lite dsDNA SC ELISA (predicate device)
Clinical sensitivity and specificity for SLE diagnosis
Indications for Use
QUANTA Flash dsDNA is a chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of IgG anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibodies in human serum. The presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, is an aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA chemiluminescent immunoassay for the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum. Each calibrator establishes a point of reference for the working curve that is used to calculate unit values. QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA chemiluminescent immunoassay for quality control in the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum.
Device Story
The QUANTA Flash dsDNA is a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA) used on the BIO-FLASH automated analyzer. It detects IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum samples. The device uses synthetic dsDNA antigen coated onto paramagnetic beads. Patient serum is prediluted, mixed with beads and assay buffer, and incubated. After washing, isoluminol-conjugated anti-human IgG is added. Upon addition of trigger reagents, the resulting light flash (RLU) is measured. The RLU is proportional to the concentration of anti-dsDNA antibodies. The system uses a lot-specific Master Curve and two calibrators to generate a working curve for quantitation. The device is intended for use in clinical laboratories by trained personnel. Results assist clinicians in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation included 1131 samples (644 SLE, 429 other autoimmune, 58 infectious). Sensitivity for SLE was 49.1% (indeterminate as positive) or 42.7% (indeterminate as negative). Specificity was 87.5% (indeterminate as positive) or 94.4% (indeterminate as negative). Analytical performance included precision (total CV 3.6-8.2%), linearity (9.8–666.9 IU/mL), and interference testing (no interference up to specified levels of bilirubin, hemoglobin, triglycerides, cholesterol, and RF IgM).
Technological Characteristics
Microparticle chemiluminescent immunoassay. Components: synthetic dsDNA-coated paramagnetic beads, isoluminol-conjugated anti-human IgG. Energy source: BIO-FLASH instrument optical system. Connectivity: automated closed system with barcode-based reagent/curve management. Software: automated processing and calculation. Sterilization: not specified. Form factor: reagent cartridge for BIO-FLASH analyzer.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the quantitative determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests. For prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An antinuclear antibody immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the autoimmune antibodies in serum, other body fluids, and tissues that react with cellular nuclear constituents (molecules present in the nucleus of a cell, such as ribonucleic acid, deoxyribonucleic acid, or nuclear proteins). The measurements aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (a multisystem autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack the victim's own tissues), hepatitis (a liver disease), rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome (arthritis with inflammation of the eye, eyelid, and salivary glands), and systemic sclerosis (chronic hardening and shrinking of many body tissues).
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION MEMORANDUM
A. 510(k) Number:
K152013
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Measurand:
Anti-dsDNA antibodies (IgG)
D. Type of Test:
Quantitative chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA)
E. Applicant:
INOVA Diagnostics, Inc.
F. Proprietary and Established Names:
QUANTA Flash® dsDNA
QUANTA Flash® dsDNA Calibrators
QUANTA Flash® dsDNA Controls
G. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR §866.5100 – Antinuclear Antibodies Immunological Test System
21 CFR §862.1150 – Calibrator
21 CFR §862.1660 – Quality Control Material (Assayed and Unassayed)
2. Classification:
Class II – Assay and Calibrators
Class I – Control
3. Product code:
LSW – Anti-DNA Antibody, Antigen and Control
JIT – Calibrator, Secondary
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JJX – Single (Specified) Analyte Controls (Assayed and Unassayed)
4. Panel:
Immunology (82) (Assay)
Clinical Chemistry (75) (Calibrators and Controls)
H. Intended Use:
1. Intended use(s):
QUANTA Flash dsDNA is a chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of IgG anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibodies in human serum. The presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, is an aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA chemiluminescent immunoassay for the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum. Each calibrator establishes a point of reference for the working curve that is used to calculate unit values.
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA chemiluminescent immunoassay for quality control in the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum.
2. Indication(s) for use:
Same as Intended Use
3. Special conditions for use statement(s):
For Prescription Use only
4. Special instrument requirements:
BIO-FLASH® chemiluminescent analyzer (K083518)
I. Device Description:
The QUANTA Flash dsDNA kit includes one QUANTA Flash dsDNA Reagent Cartridge with the following reagents for 50 determinations:
a. dsDNA antigen coated paramagnetic beads in a suspension
b. Assay Buffer
c. Tracer IgG – Isoluminol labeled anti-human IgG antibodies in buffer
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The QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators kit is sold separately and contains:
a. Calibrator 1: Two barcode labeled tubes containing 0.7 mL prediluted, ready to use reagent.
b. Calibrator 2: Two barcode labeled tubes containing 0.7 mL prediluted, ready to use reagent.
The QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls kit is sold separately and contains:
a. Negative Control: Two barcode labeled tubes containing 0.7 mL, ready to use reagent. Negative control contains human antibodies to dsDNA in buffer.
b. Positive Control: Two barcode labeled tubes containing 0.7 mL, ready to use reagent. Positive control contains human antibodies to dsDNA in buffer.
J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate device name(s):
QUANTA Lite® dsDNA SC ELISA
2. Predicate 510(k) number(s):
K993727
2. Comparison with predicate:
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Reagent Kit:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device
QUANTA Flash dsDNA | Predicate
QUANTA Lite dsDNA |
| Intended Use | For quantitative determination of IgG anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibodies in human serum. The presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies, in conjunction with clinical findings and other laboratory tests, is an aid in the diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). | For the in-vitro measurement of specific IgG autoantibodies against double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) present in human serum, as an aid to the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), in conjunction with other clinical findings. |
| Sample Type | Serum | Same |
| Traceability | Traceable to the first international standard preparation for dsDNA (WHO code: Wo/80) | Same |
| Shelf Life | One year at 2–8°C | Same |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QUANTA Flash dsDNA | Predicate QUANTA Lite dsDNA |
| Detection | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| Solid Phase | Paramagnetic microparticles (beads) | 96-well plate |
| Antigen | Synthetic dsDNA | Calf thymus dsDNA |
| Conjugate | Isoluminol conjugated anti-human IgG | Horseradish peroxidase conjugated anti-human IgG |
| Calibration | Lot specific Master Curve and two Calibrators (Sold separately) | Five lot specific calibrators included in the kit |
| Cut-off | Negative: < 27 IU/mL Indeterminate: 27–35 IU/mL Positive: > 35 IU/mL | Negative: < 30 IU/mL Borderline: 30–75 IU/mL Positive: > 75 IU/mL |
| Assay Measuring Range (AMR) | 9.8–666.9 IU/mL | 12.3–1000.0 IU/mL |
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators | Predicate |
| Analyte | Anti-dsDNA antibodies | Same |
| Matrix | Human serum, buffers, stabilizers and preservative | Same |
| Physico-chemical characteristics | Liquid, prediluted, ready to use | Same |
| Shelf Life/Storage | One year at 2–8°C | Same |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators | Predicate |
| Intended Use | For use with QUANTA Flash dsDNA chemiluminescent immunoassay for the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum. Each calibrator establishes a point of reference for the working curve that is used to calculate unit values. | No separate intended use; calibrator is part of the kit. |
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QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls | Predicate |
| Analyte | Anti-dsDNA antibodies | Same |
| Matrix | Human serum, buffer, stabilizer, and preservative | Same |
| Physico-chemical characteristics | Liquid, ready to use | Same |
| Shelf Life/Storage | One year at 2–8°C | Same |
| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device
QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls | Predicate |
| Intended Use | QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls are intended for use with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA reagents for quality control in the determination of IgG anti-dsDNA antibodies in human serum. | No separate intended use; controls are part of the kit. |
| Levels | 2 (low and high) | 2 (negative and positive) |
K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
- EP05-A2, Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods; Approved Guideline, Second Edition.
- EP6-A, Evaluation of Linearity of Quantitative Measurement, Approved Guideline.
- EP07-A2, Interference Testing in Clinical Chemistry, Approved Guideline, Second Edition
- EP09-A3, Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples; Approved Guideline, Third Edition.
- EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline, Second Edition
- C28-A3, Defining, Establishing, and Verifying Reference Intervals in the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline, Third Addition
L. Test Principle:
The QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay is a microparticle chemiluminescent immunoassay designed for use on the BIO-FLASH instrument. The instrument platform is a fully automated closed system with continuous load and random access capabilities that automatically processes the samples, runs the assay and reports the results. It includes liquid
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handling hardware, luminometer and computer with software-user interface. The QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay utilizes a reagent cartridge format, which is compatible with the BIO-FLASH instrument.
Synthetic dsDNA antigen is coated onto paramagnetic beads, which are stored in the reagent cartridge in suspension. When the assay cartridge is ready to be used for the first time, the entire cartridge is inverted several times to thoroughly mix the reagents. The sealed reagent tubes are then pierced with the reagent cartridge lid. The reagent cartridge is then loaded onto the BIO-FLASH instrument. Samples are also loaded onto the instrument in sample racks. A patient serum sample is prediluted by the BIO-FLASH with system rinse in a small disposable plastic cuvette. Small amounts of the diluted patient serum, the beads, and assay buffer are all combined into a second cuvette, and mixed. This cuvette is then incubated at $37^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The beads are magnetized and washed several times. Isoluminol conjugated anti-human IgG antibodies are then added to the cuvette, and again incubated at $37^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The beads are magnetized and washed repeatedly. The isoluminol conjugate is oxidized when Trigger 1 and Trigger 2 are added to the cuvette, and the flash of light produced from this reaction is measured as Relative Light Units (RLU) by the BIO-FLASH optical system. The RLU are proportional to the amount of isoluminol conjugate that is bound to the human IgG, which is in turn proportional to the amount of anti- dsDNA antibodies bound to the corresponding dsDNA on the beads.
For quantitation, the QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay utilizes a predefined lot specific Master Curve that is uploaded onto the instrument through the reagent cartridge barcode. Every new lot number of reagent cartridge must be calibrated before first use, with the QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators. The Master Curve is created during manufacturing by using in-house standards that are traceable to the First International Standard Preparation for dsDNA (WHO code: Wo/80). Based on the results obtained with the two Calibrators included in the Calibrator Set, an instrument specific Working Curve is created, which is used to calculate international units (IU)/mL from the instrument signal (RLU) obtained for each sample.
## M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
1. Analytical performance: All results presented below were within the sponsor's predetermined acceptance criteria for each study.
a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Precision: The precision of the QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay was evaluated on nine serum samples containing various concentrations of dsDNA antibodies. Each sample was run in duplicate, twice a day, for 20 or 21 days with one reagent lot (total of 80 or 84 replicates per sample). Data were analyzed for within run, between run, between day and total precision. The results are summarized in the table below.
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| Sample | N | Mean (IU/mL) | Within-Run | | Between-Run | | Between-Day | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) |
| 1 | 80 | 14.1 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 4.4 |
| 2 | 84 | 27.3 | 1.5 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 7.3 |
| 3 | 80 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 3.6 |
| 4 | 84 | 49.0 | 2.4 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| 5 | 84 | 86.4 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| 6 | 84 | 132.4 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| 7 | 84 | 137.6 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| 8 | 84 | 344.8 | 23.1 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 24.6 | 7.1 |
| 9 | 84 | 402.8 | 27.9 | 6.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.1 | 3.5 | 31.2 | 7.8 |
Site-to-site Reproducibility: A total of five samples were tested at three different locations using one reagent lot. Three samples were run in quadruplicate, twice a day, for 10 days, to generate 80 data points per site per sample, or a total of 240 measurements. Two additional samples were tested in replicates of five, once a day, for five days, to generate 25 data points for each sample at each site, or a total of 75 measurements. Data were analyzed for within run, between run, within site, between site and total precision. The results are summarized in the table below.
| Sample | N | Mean (IU/mL) | Within-Day | | Between-Day | | Between-Sites | | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) | SD | CV (%) |
| 1 | 75 | 13.2 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.6 |
| 2 | 240 | 32.6 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 6.1 | 3.2 | 9.7 |
| 3 | 240 | 52.9 | 2.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 6.1 |
| 4 | 240 | 142.7 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| 5 | 75 | 466.1 | 20.9 | 4.5 | 12.9 | 2.8 | 24.8 | 5.3 | 34.9 | 7.5 |
Lot-to-lot Reproducibility: To evaluate lot-to-lot reproducibility, five samples with anti-dsDNA antibody concentrations at various levels across the measuring range (13.9, 25.7, 33.1, 85.9, and 349.3 IU/mL) were tested. Each sample was tested in replicates of five, one run per day for five days using three difference reagent lots. Mean and %CV for each sample were calculated and %CV values were from 0.7% to 7.5% for all samples.
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity: The analytical measuring range of the assay is defined by the lowest and highest points on the master curve (9.8–666.9 IU/mL). The linearity across this range was evaluated by a study according to CLSI EP6-A. Serially diluted samples with dsDNA concentrations ranging from 5.6 to 716.1 IU/mL were prepared by diluting each of five high positive serum samples with analyte free serum. Each dilution was
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tested in duplicate. The linear regression analysis with only samples within AMR resulted in the following equation:
| Sample | Range (IU/mL) | Slope (95% CI) | Y-intercept (95% CI) | R² | Recovery % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 5.6–56.1 | 0.97 (0.93–1.01) | 1.85 (0.40–3.30) | 0.99 | 98.4–111.4 |
| 2 | 20.0–200.2 | 1.00 (0.98–1.02) | 1.31 (-1.57–4.18) | 1.00 | 98.7–105.1 |
| 3 | 54.9–549.2 | 1.02 (0.98–1.06) | -1.31 (-13.83–11.21) | 0.99 | 97.0–108.9 |
| 4 | 71.6–716.1 | 1.08 (1.02–1.15) | -11.62 (-38.18–14.94) | 0.99 | 90.8–113.0 |
| 5 | 65.1–650.9 | 1.00 (0.97–1.03) | -0.73 (-12.9–11.5) | 1.00 | 96.4–108.7 |
Auto-rerun: To validate the auto-rerun function at a 1:10 dilution, eight high positive specimens with anti-dsDNA antibody concentrations above the assay measuring range (731.8, 737.7, 740.3, 786.1, 946.6, 986.6, 1030.0, and 4353.0 IU/mL) were run with the auto-rerun function enabled on the BIO-FLASH. The same set of samples prepared manually with 1:10 fold dilution was used as reference. The $\%$ recovery values for individual results obtained with the auto-rerun results compared to results obtained with the manual dilution were between $83.5\%$ and $105.9\%$ .
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods):
Traceability: The master curve standards are traceable to the First International Standard Preparation for dsDNA (WHO code: Wo/80). Based upon this standardization, results are reported in International Units (IU)/mL. Calibrator and Control values are directly traceable to in-house Standards that are used to create the Master Curves for the QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay.
Value assignment: The QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators and Controls are manufactured by diluting human serum that contains a high titer of anti-dsDNA antibodies. The target IU/mL is achieved through trial dilutions on small scale. Once a dilution is selected, the Calibrators and Controls are bulked, tested, and adjusted. Upon completion of the manufacturing process, the Calibrators and Controls are tested on at least two instruments, on at least two lots of reagent cartridge, in replicates of 10 to determine final value assignment. The target values and ranges for the Calibrators and Controls are listed below:
| | Target Value (IU/mL) | Target Range (IU/mL) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QUANTA Flash dsDNA Calibrators | | |
| Calibrator 1 | 19 | 17–21 |
| Calibrator 2 | 189 | 169–209 |
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| | Target Value (IU/mL) | Target Range (IU/mL) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QUANTA Flash dsDNA Controls | | |
| Low control | 22 | 19–25 |
| High control | 90 | 81–99 |
## Stability:
**Kit stability (unopened)**: The accelerated stability study was performed using three lots of kits (with three different lots of dsDNA coupled beads), calibrators, and controls. Real-time stability is on-going; the results to date support a claim of 12 months stability for unopened kits, calibrators and controls stored at 2–8°C.
**On-board (In-use) stability**: On-board stability study was performed for calibrators, controls, and reagent cartridge:
i. Calibrators: Calibrators were placed uncapped, onboard the instrument, and calibration was performed five times over 8.5 hours. Controls and a panel of nine characterized patient specimens were run on each calibration curve. Each calibrator is measured in triplicate during calibration.
ii. Controls: Two vials of each control were assayed twice a day for a total of 20 runs. The first run was used to establish baseline value, and then an additional 19 runs were performed. During runs, the Controls were left uncapped, onboard the instrument for 15 minutes per run. When not in use, the controls were capped, and stored at 5°C ± 3°C.
iii. Reagent Cartridge: Three lots of cartridges were tested with four serum specimens (with different reactivity levels) along with the Negative and Positive Controls. The specimens were tested periodically up to 6 days. Percent recoveries were calculated compared to the day zero average values, and linear regression analysis was performed by plotting % recovery against the number of days.
All results met the manufacturer’s acceptance criteria and support the following stability claim:
| Calibrators | 8 hours on-board; up to 4 calibrations. |
| --- | --- |
| Controls | Up to 15 uses with 10 min on-board per use |
| Reagent Cartridge | 60 days on-board |
**Sample stability**: The study was performed with 13 samples, encompassing negative, equivocal and low to high positive samples, tested at 2–8°C, and room temperature (RT). In addition, the samples were tested for the stability after repeated freeze/thaw cycles up to six cycles. The results support sample stability up to 48 hours of storage at RT, up to 10 days of storage at 2–8°C, and up to three freeze/thaw cycles when samples are stored at or below -20°C.
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d. Detection limit:
Limit of Blank (LoB) was determined by assaying four blank samples in three replicates per sample over six days with two reagent lots. A total of 72 data points per lot were generated. LoB for each lot was calculated separately at the 95th percentile. The LoB for two lots was determined to be 519.8 RLU and 432.9 RLU. The claimed LoB value is 520 RLU.
The Limit of Detection (LoD) was determined by assaying five samples with anti-dsDNA antibody concentration between LoB and approximately four times of LoB. Each sample was tested in four replicates over three days on two reagent lots. LoD value was calculated as the $\mathrm{LoB} + 1.645 \times \mathrm{SD}$ of the replicates for the low level samples. The LoD of the QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay for the two lots were determined to be 785.8 and 762.6 RLU. The claimed LoD is 785.8 RLU.
The Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) was determined based on the analysis of total impression of the LoD study with a total error goal of $20\%$ . The LoQ of the QUANTA Flash dsDNA assay for the two lots were determined to be 1525 RLU and 1805 RLU, which are below the value of the lowest QUANTA Flash dsDNA Master Curve standard (2952 RLU/9.8 IU/mL), and therefore below the Analytical Measuring Range of the assay. The claimed LoQ is 1805 RLU.
e. Analytical specificity:
Endogenous Interference: Six serum samples with antibody concentration at 24.3 IU/mL (negative), 30.9 IU/mL (within the indeterminate range), 37.9 IU/mL (near/above high limit of the indeterminate range), 41.5 IU/mL (low positive), 132.3 IU/mL (mid high positive), and 375.6 IU/mL (high positive), were spiked with known quantities of conjugated bilirubin (10, 5.0 or $2.5\mathrm{mg / dL}$ ), hemoglobin (200, 100, or 50 mg/dL), triglycerides/cholesterol (1000/224.3, 500/112.2, or 250/56.1 mg/dL). Each sample was tested in triplicate and the recovery was calculated by comparing to control samples spiked with the same volume of diluents. For rheumatoid factor (RF) interference, six additional samples with concentration at 21.4, 32.0, 40.3, 43.9, 140.3, and 364.0 IU/mL were tested by spiking them with different proportions of a high positive RF IgM serum sample (1894 IU/mL). Each sample was tested triplicate and the recovery was calculated by comparing to control samples spiked with the same proportions of a negative serum. No interference was detected in the samples up to the concentrations listed in the table below:
| Potential Interfering Substances | Maximum Concentration |
| --- | --- |
| Bilirubin (conjugated) | 10 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 200 mg/dL |
| Triglycerides | 1000 mg/dL |
| Cholesterol | 224.3 mg/dL |
| RF IgM | 947.1 IU/mL |
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Analytical cross-reactivity: Cross reactivity of the QUANTA Flash dsDNA was investigated using 12 reference sera from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with one lot of QUANTA Flash dsDNA reagents. The ANA human reference serum #1 (for human antibodies to dsDNA) tested positive (50.7 IU/mL). The reference serum #5 (for human antibodies to Sm) and #7 (for human antibodies to SS-A/Ro) tested negative with the value of 22.7 and 14.8 IU/mL, respectively. The other reference sera in the panel were below 9.8 IU/mL.
f. Assay cut-off:
The QUANTA Flash dsDNA cut-off was determined by testing samples from a reference population of 170 subjects (121 apparently healthy blood donors and 49 other control disease samples). The cut-off was established as 27 IU/mL based on the 95th percentile of the results obtained. The upper limit of the indeterminate range was established as 35 IU/mL based on the 99th percentile of the results. These data were used to set the assay cut-off for QUANTA Flash dsDNA as follows:
| | Negative | Indeterminate | Positive |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| QUANTA Flash dsDNA | < 27 IU/mL | 27–35 IU/mL | > 35 IU/mL |
2. Comparison studies:
a. Method comparison with predicate device:
Samples for method comparison analysis are from the samples used in the clinical validation studies and tested with QUANTA Flash dsDNA and the predicate QUANTA Lite dsDNA. A total of 481 samples within the assay measuring ranges of both assays were included in the method comparison analysis. The sample set includes 369 samples from SLE patients, four samples from drug induced lupus patients, 100 samples from patients with other autoimmune diseases (primary anti-phospholipid syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune myositis, mixed connective tissue disease, Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis), and eight samples from patients with infectious diseases. The results are summarized below:
| | QUANTA Lite SC dsDNA | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Positive | Indeterminate | Negative | Total |
| QUANTA Flash dsDNA | Positive | 183 | 34 | 19 | 236 |
| | Indeterminate | 9 | 28 | 14 | 51 |
| | Negative | 36 | 81 | 77 | 194 |
| | Total | 228 | 143 | 110 | 481 |
Indeterminate considered as positive:
Positive agreement: 68.5% (95% CI: 63.6–73.0%)
Negative agreement: 70.0% (95% CI: 60.9–77.8%)
Overall agreement: 68.8% (95% CI: 64.5–72.8%)
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Indeterminate considered as negative:
Positive agreement: $80.3\%$ (95% CI: 74.6-84.9%)
Negative agreement: $79.1\%$ (95% CI: 73.6-83.6%)
Overall agreement: $79.6\%$ (95% CI: 75.8-83.0%)
b. Matrix comparison:
Not applicable
# 3. Clinical studies:
a. Clinical Sensitivity and Clinical Specificity:
A total of 1131 samples were included in the clinical evaluation for the QUANTA Flash dsDNA. This validation set of samples includes 644 samples from SLE patients, 22 samples from drug induced lupus patients, 429 samples from patients with other autoimmune diseases (primary anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS), Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune myositis, mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Graves' disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis), and 58 samples from patients with infectious disease. Clinical sensitivity and specificity for SLE (with a total of 1109 samples after excluding 22 drug induced SLE samples) are summarized in the following tables:
| | Clinical Diagnosis of SLE | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Positive | Negative | Total |
| QUANTA Flash dsDNA | Positive | 275 | 26 | 301 |
| | Indeterminate | 41 | 32 | 73 |
| | Negative | 328 | 407 | 735 |
| | Total | 644 | 465 | 1109 |
Indeterminate considered as positive:
Sensitivity: $49.1\%$ (95% CI: 45.2-52.9%)
Specificity: $87.5\%$ (95% CI: 84.2-90.2%)
Indeterminate considered as negative:
Sensitivity: $42.7\%$ (95% CI: 38.9-46.6%)
Specificity: $94.4\%$ (95% CI: 91.9-96.3%)
The distribution of the cohort and the dsDNA positivity rate for each clinical subgroup are summarized below:
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| | QUANTA Flash dsDNA | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | N= | No (%) positive | |
| | | Indeterminate as “positive” | Indeterminate as “negative” |
| Target Disease | | | |
| SLE | 644 | 316 (49.1%) | 275 (42.7%) |
| Control Diseases | | | |
| SLE-drug induced | 22 | 2 (9.1%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| Primary APS | 20 | 5 (25.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Sjögren’s syndrome | 50 | 4 (8.0%) | 3 (6.0%) |
| Celiac disease (CD) | 20 | 3 (15.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Systemic sclerosis | 40 | 7 (17.5%) | 3 (7.5%) |
| Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM) | 20 | 2 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| MCTD | 20 | 6 (30.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Crohn's disease | 20 | 1 (5.0%) | 1 (5.0%) |
| Graves’ Disease | 21 | 1 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Hashimoto thyroiditis | 61 | 7 (11.5%) | 3 (4.9%) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 101 | 14 (13.9%) | 8 (7.9%) |
| Vasculitis | 34 | 5 (14.7%) | 1 (2.9%) |
| Infectious disease | 58 | 3 (1.7%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| Total of Controls | 487 | 60 (12.3%) | 28 (5.7%) |
b. Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable):
Not applicable
4. Clinical cut-off:
Not applicable
5. Expected values/Reference range:
The expected value in the normal population is "negative". Anti-dsDNA antibody levels were analyzed in a cohort of 300 apparently healthy blood donors (131 females and 169 males, ages 19 to 68 years, with an average age and median age of 44 years) using the QUANTA Flash dsDNA. The results showed a mean concentration of $11.6\mathrm{IU / mL}$ with the values ranging from $< 9.8$ to $81.9\mathrm{IU / mL}$. Six samples $(2.0\%)$ were tested with value in the indeterminate range $(27 - 35\mathrm{IU / mL})$, and four $(1.3\%)$ of the samples were positive (36.8 to $81.9\mathrm{IU / mL}$).
N. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
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O. 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
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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.
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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.
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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.