Retrospective clinical study comparing the performance of the KingFisher Flex extraction system to the predicate easyMAG extraction platform using archived clinical specimens.
Clinical Investigational Study (Archived Specimens); Retrospective method comparison study
Individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection; Sample Size: 468 remnant clinical specimens
BioCode GPP using easyMAG extraction platform
Positive Percent Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percent Agreement (NPA)
Indications for Use
The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel: Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli), Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only), Salmonella spp, Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/ V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Yersinia enterocolitica, Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC), Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st, E. coli 0157 serogroup, Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2, Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis), Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis), Adenovirus F 40/41, Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A. The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only.
Device Story
Multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for gastrointestinal pathogens; uses BioCode MDx-3000 system. Input: stool specimens (unpreserved or Cary-Blair). Processing: nucleic acid extraction (via easyMAG, MagNA Pure 96, KingFisher Flex, or KingFisher Apex Dx); PCR amplification; target capture; signal generation; optical detection. Output: qualitative identification of 17 pathogens. Used in clinical laboratories by trained personnel. Results aid diagnosis of gastrointestinal illness; used with other clinical/epidemiological data. Benefits: rapid (under 4 hours) simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical method comparison study using 468 archived (frozen unpreserved/inoculated Cary-Blair) and 54 fresh samples. Compared performance of KingFisher Flex and KingFisher Apex Dx against easyMAG. Results showed high positive and negative percent agreement across all targets. Reproducibility study (30 runs, 3 instruments, 3 operators) confirmed consistent performance. Contrived sample testing (120 samples) supported performance for specific targets.
Technological Characteristics
Multiplex RT-PCR and probe hybridization; fluorescence detection; barcoded magnetic beads (BMB). Automated processing on BioCode MDx-3000. Extraction systems: easyMAG, MagNA Pure 96, KingFisher Flex, KingFisher Apex Dx. Internal calibration. Prescription use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals with signs/symptoms of gastrointestinal infection to detect and identify nucleic acids from bacteria, viruses, and parasites in unpreserved or Cary-Blair preserved stool samples. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic device intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acids extracted from human stool specimens. The device detects specific nucleic acid sequences for organism identification as well as for determining the presence of toxin genes. The detection and identification of a specific gastrointestinal microbial nucleic acid from individuals exhibiting signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection aids in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infection when used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings. A gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are set forth in FDA's guideline document entitled: “Class II Special Controls Guideline: Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assays for Detection and Identification of Microorganisms and Toxin Genes from Human Stool Specimens.” For availability of the guideline document, see § 866.1(e).
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY
## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K242877
B Applicant
Applied BioCode, Inc.
C Proprietary and Established Names
BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)
D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PCH | Class II | 21 CFR 866.3990 - Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay | MI - Microbiology |
## II Submission/Device Overview:
### A Purpose for Submission:
To obtain a substantial equivalence determination for the BioCode GPP for the detection of microbial nucleic acids extracted from human stool specimens for use on the Applied BioCode MDx 3000 instrument, using an alternate sample extraction system, the KingFisher Flex.
### B Measurand:
Target nucleic acid sequences of the following gastrointestinal microorganisms: Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli), Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only), Salmonella spp., Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Yersinia enterocolitica, Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC), Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st, E. coli O157 serogroup, Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2, Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC), Cryptosporidium spp. (C. parvum/C. hominis), Entamoeba histolytica,
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis), Adenovirus F 40/41, Norovirus GI/GII and Rotavirus A.
## C Type of Test:
Qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based test
## III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
### A Intended Use(s):
See Indications for Use below.
### B Indication(s) for Use:
The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel:
- Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli)
- Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only)
- Salmonella spp
- Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC)
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
- E. coli O157 serogroup
- Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2
- Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)
- Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis)
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis)
- Adenovirus F 40/41
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- Norovirus GI/GII
- Rotavirus A
The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only.
Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in this setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for *C. difficile* infection.
Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovirus 40/41, *Campylobacter*, *E. coli* O157, *Shigella*/EIEC, *Yersinia enterocolitica*, and *Giardia lamblia* were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for *Entamoeba histolytica*, *Giardia lamblia*, *Yersinia enterocolitica* and *Vibrio* (*V. parahaemolyticus*, *V. vulnificus*, and *V. cholerae*) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens.
## C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
## D Special Instrument Requirements:
For use on the MDx 3000 instrument
## IV Device/System Characteristics:
### A Device Description:
The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a multiplexed nucleic acid-based test designed to be used with the BioCode MDx 3000 system. The BioCode MDx 3000 is an automated system that integrates PCR amplification, target capture, signal generation and optical detection for multiple gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool specimen, either unpreserved or in Cary Blair. Stool specimens are processed, and nucleic acids extracted with BioMérieux NucliSENS easyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure 96, or Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex. Once the PCR plate is set up and sealed, all other operations are automated on MDx 3000. The BioCode MDx 3000 Gastrointestinal Infection Panel simultaneously tests for 17 pathogens from unpreserved stool specimens or stool collected in Cary-Blair transport medium. Results from the BioCode GPP test are available within less than 4 hours.
### B Principle of Operation:
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The principle of operation of the BioCode MDx 3000 remains unchanged from the initial clearance in K180041. Refer to the published decision summary for additional information. The BioCode MDx-3000 is an automated system that integrates PCR amplification, target capture, signal generation and optical detection for multiple gastrointestinal pathogens from a single stool specimen, either unpreserved or in Cary-Blair. Stool specimens are processed and nucleic acids are extracted with either the BioMérieux NucliSENS easyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure 96, or Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex automated systems. Once the PCR plate is set up and sealed, all other operations are automated on the MDx 3000.
The BioCode MDx 3000 Software controls the operation of the instrument, collects and analyzes data, and automatically generates interpretation for test reports at the end of the run. Fluorescent signals from BMBs with the same barcode are sorted and calculated to generate median fluorescence index (MFI) for each analyte. The presence or absence of a pathogen is determined relative to the validated assay cutoff by MFI. The software also analyzes the results of external and internal controls to validate the run and individual specimen results for reporting.
V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s):
BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP), Biocode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP)
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K190585
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K242877 | K190585 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) | BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or | The BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with the BioCode MDx 3000 Instrument. The BioCode GPP is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites extracted directly from unpreserved stool samples or stool preserved in Cary-Blair transport medium obtained from individuals with signs and/or |
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| | symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel: •Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli) •Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only) •Salmonella spp •Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus •Yersinia enterocolitica •Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) •Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st •E. coli O157 serogroup •Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 •Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) •Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis) •Entamoeba histolytica •Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis) •Adenovirus F 40/41 •Norovirus GI/GII •Rotavirus A The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only. | symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria, parasites, and viruses are identified using the BioCode Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel: •Campylobacter (C. jejuni/C. coli) •Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) toxin A/B (Fresh samples only) •Salmonella spp •Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae), including specific identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus •Yersinia enterocolitica •Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) •Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st •E. coli O157 serogroup •Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 •Shigella/ Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) •Cryptosporidium spp (C. parvum/C. hominis) •Entamoeba histolytica •Giardia lamblia (also known as G. intestinalis and G. duodenalis) •Adenovirus F 40/41 •Norovirus GI/GII •Rotavirus A The BioCode GPP is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. For Prescription Use Only. |
| --- | --- | --- |
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| | Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.
Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovirus 40/41, Campylobacter, E. coli O157, Shigella/EIEC, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Giardia lamblia were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens. | Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the BioCode GPP. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for C. difficile infection.
Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for Adenovirus 40/41, Campylobacter, E. coli O157, Shigella/EIEC, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Giardia lamblia were established additionally with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica and Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument | BioCode MDx 3000 | Same |
| Sample Type | Unpreserved stool and stool in Cary Blair Medium | Same |
| Controls | Externally Sourced - Zeptometrix | Same |
| Methodology | Multiplex RT-PCR and probe hybridization to biotinylated PCR product(s) followed by fluorescence detection and decoding of barcoded magnetic | Same |
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| | beads (BMB) that are coupled to target-specific probes | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calibrators | Internal Calibration | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Sample Extraction | easyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure 96, KingFisher Flex | easyMAG, Roche MagNA Pure 96 |
VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
CLSI EP09c 3rd Edition, Measurement Procedure Comparison and Bias Estimation Using Patient Samples
CLSI EP12-A2, User Protocol for Evaluation of Qualitative Test Performance; Approved Guideline - Second Edition
CLSI EP17-A2, Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline – Second Edition
VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
A Analytical Performance:
1. Precision/Reproducibility:
A reproducibility study was conducted to evaluate variability associated with extraction of samples with the KingFisher Flex system. This study was designed to assess intra-assay (within run), Inter-assay (run-to-run), day-to-day and instrument-to-instrument (operator-to-operator) reproducibility. One lot of reagents was assayed at Applied BioCode on two instruments by three operators. Testing was performed including two runs per day per operator for five days (a total of 30 runs).
Organisms were diluted directly into Cary-Blair, and pools were constructed in Cary Blair media at 15X or 30X LoD. The prepared pools were then diluted 1:10 fold in pre-screened negative stool, frozen over night or longer, extracted in triplicate and assayed in singlicate. The reproducibility panel consisted of 7 contrived samples (sample 7 is a negative control) extracted in triplicate and each assayed in singlet. The samples consisted of combinations of 12 representative targets at 1.5x LoD (Low) and 3x LoD (Medium). Results from the study are shown in Table 1 below.
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Table 1. Reproducibility Study Results with KingFisher Flex
| Organism | Target Probe | Concentration | Expected Results | % Agreement with Expected Result | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | Instrument 1 | Instrument 2 | Instrument 3 | All Instruments/ Operators |
| Salmonella enterica ATCC 14028 | Salm | 3X LoD (6.60E+03 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (3.30E+03 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 29/30 (96.7%) | 30/30 (100%) | 89/90 (98.9%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Clostridium difficile Zeptometrix 0801619 | tcdA | 3X LoD (9.21E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (4.61E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 29/30 (96.7%) | 28/30 (93.3%) | 87/90 (96.7%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Clostridium difficile Zeptometrix 0801619 | tcdB | 3X LoD (9.21E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (4.61E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 29/30 (96.7%) | 30/30 (100%) | 89/90 (98.9%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Giardia lamblia Waterborne Inc. P101 | G.lam | 3X LoD (5.40E+03 cysts/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 29/30 (96.7%) | 30/30 (100%) | 89/90 (98.9%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (2.70E+03 cysts/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Adenovirus 40 Zeptometrix 0810084CF | Adeno | 3X LoD (9.90E-02 TCID50/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 29/30 (96.7%) | 30/30 (100%) | 89/90 (98.9%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (4.95E-02 TCID50/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Shigella sonnei ATCC 29930 | Shig | 3X LoD (1.32E+03 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (6.60E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| ETEC ATCC 35401 | LT | 3X LoD | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
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| Organism | Target Probe | Concentration | Expected Results | % Agreement with Expected Result | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | Instrument 1 | Instrument 2 | Instrument 3 | All Instruments/ Operators |
| | | (1.68E+03 CFU/mL) | | | | | |
| | | 1.5X LoD (8.42E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| ETEC ATCC 35401 | ST1a | 3X LoD (1.68E+03 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (8.42E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| ETEC ATCC 35401 | ST1b | 3X LoD (1.68E+03 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (8.42E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802 | V.para | 3X LoD (3.90E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (1.95E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802 | Vib | 3X LoD (3.90E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (1.95E+01 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 147/150 (98.0%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 447/450 (99.3%) |
| Yersinia enterocolitica ATCC 23715 | Yent | 3X LoD (5.01E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | 1.5X LoD (2.51E+02 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
| | | None | Not Detected | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 150/150 (100%) | 450/450 (100%) |
| STEC ATCC BAA-2217 | Stx2 | 3X LoD (2.25E+04 CFU/mL) | Detected | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 30/30 (100%) | 90/90 (100%) |
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Table 2. KingFisher Flex – Negative Agreement of Results of Reproducibility Panel
| Target | Negative Agreement (True Negative/True Negative+ False Positive) | 95% CI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Salmonella enterica | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Clostridium difficile | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Giardia lamblia | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Adenovirus 40 | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Shigella sonnei | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| ETEC | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| STEC | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Campylobacter coli | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Cryptosporidium parvum | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
| Rotavirus A | 450/450 (100.00) | (99.15, 100.00) |
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# 2. Linearity:
Not applicable because the BioCode GPP is a qualitative assay.
# 3. Analytical Specificity/Interference:
Analytical specificity of the BioCode GPP was evaluated in the original $510(\mathrm{k})$ Premarket Notification (K180041). No additional testing was conducted.
# 4. Assay Reportable Range:
Not applicable because the BioCode GPP is a qualitative assay.
# 5. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
No modifications were made to the BioCode GPP assay or MDx 3000 instrument system. Please refer to the published decision summary for the original $510(\mathrm{k})$ submission for additional information (K180041).
# 6. Detection Limit:
The LoD of BioCode GPP assay was evaluated when the KingFisher Flex instrument was used for nucleic acid extraction. Contrived samples were prepared with the 21 quantified bacteria, virus, or parasite stocks (Table 3) as well as 1 high Norovirus GI-positive and 1 high Norovirus GII-positive clinical specimens. Each stock was serially diluted and extracted to challenge analytical sensitivity of the assay. LoD for each stock was the lowest concentration with $\geq 95\%$ detection of 20 replicates (19 out of 20). LoD were verified for both unpreserved stool and Cary-Blair preserved stool. To minimize the required volume of reagents and negative matrix and operator time, the LoD study was performed using dual analyte spiked samples. Side by side dilutions (initial 10-fold dilution series followed by finer dilutions) of the Norovirus GI and Norovirus GII clinical specimens was performed and assayed to demonstrate the equivalence between the cleared extraction platform EasyMag and KingFisher Flex.
Table 3. Quantitated Stocks for LoD Testing (23 total)
| Species/Strain/Isolate | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Bacteria | |
| E.coli O157:NM CDC 92-3265 | ATCC 700376 |
| Escherichia coli 10C-3114 (STEC) | ATCC BAA-2217 |
| O78:H11 Escherichia coli H10407 (ETEC) | ATCC 35401 |
| O92:H33 Escherichia coli (EAEC) | STEC TW04440 |
| Escherichia coli O29:NM (EIEC) | ATCC 43892 |
| Shigella sonnei | ATCC 29930 |
| Salmonella bongori | SGSC 4900 |
| Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica | ATCC 14028 |
| Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni | ATCC 33292 |
| Campylobacter coli | ATCC 33559 |
| Clostridium difficile (toxinotype 0) | ATCC 9689 |
| Clostridium difficile (toxinotype IIIA+ B+) Nap1 | Zeptometrix 0801619cf |
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Organism stocks were serially diluted in Cary-Blair to 10x final screening concentration and combined with prescreened negative stool or Cary-Blair stool at a 1:10 ratio at the time of extraction. Four (4) replicates of each concentration in unpreserved stool and Cary-Blair stool were extracted on the easyMAG and KingFisher Flex and tested singly with BioCode GPP assay on the BioCode MDx-3000 system to estimate LoD. The LoD was verified by extracting 20 replicates of each sample type with the easyMAG and KingFisher Flex and testing each extracted sample singly for a total of 20 replicates at or near presumptive LoD. Verification testing (20 replicates) was performed with unpreserved stool samples and Cary-Blair samples. Verification testing (20 replicates) was performed with single targets or in combination with other organism(s).
For Norovirus GI and GII targets, high positive clinical specimens were used and side by side dilutions (initial 10-fold dilution series followed by finer dilutions) was performed and assayed. Each dilution was extracted in quadruplicate with the easyMAG and KingFisher Flex and assayed singly. Twenty (20) replicates at the dilution in which all 3 replicates are detected was assayed to confirm the LoD for each of the two systems.
For Norovirus, as shown in Table 6, the LoD of the Norovirus GII in unpreserved stool was equivalent for 3 extraction systems. For Norovirus GI, the KingFisher Flex is 10-fold and 3-fold more sensitive than the easyMAG. For Cary-Blair stool, as shown in Table 7, the LoD of the Norovirus GI was equivalent for the two systems.
Table 4. LoD Study Results Comparing KingFisher Flex and EasyMag Extraction Methods – Unpreserved Stool
| Strain | Source | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Unpreserved Stool LoD | Detection | Unpreserved Stool LoD | Detection |
| Campylobacter coli | ATCC 33559 | 5.60 x 10^{1} CFU/mL | 20/20 | 5.60 x 10^{1} CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Campylobacter jejuni spp. jejuni | ATCC 33292 | 2.33 x 10^{2} CFU/mL | 20/20 | 2.33 x 10^{2} CFU/mL | 20/20 |
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| Strain | Source | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Unpreserved Stool LoD | Detection | Unpreserved Stool LoD | Detection |
| Clostridium difficile(toxinotype 0) | ATCC 9689 | 2.11 x 101CFU/mL | 20/20 | 2.11 x 101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Clostridium difficile(toxinotype III;Nap1) | Zeptometrix 0801619cf | 3.07 x 101CFU/mL | 19/20 | 3.07 x 101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| EnteroaggregativeE. coli O92:H33(EAEC) | STEC TW04440 | 1.40 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.40 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| EnteroinvasiveE. coli O29:NM(EIEC) | ATCC 43892 | 3.60 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 3.60 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| EnterotoxigenicE. coli O78:H11H10407 (ETEC) | ATCC 35401 | 1.87 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 5.61 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Salmonella bongori | SGSC 4900 | 1.40 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 4.67 x 102CFU/mL | 19/20 |
| Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica | ATCC 14028 | 7.33 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 2.20 x 103CFU/mL | 19/20 |
| Shiga-like toxin producingE. coli(STEC) | ATCC BAA-2217 | 2.50 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 7.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| E. coli O157 | ATCC 700376 | 3.30 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 3.30 x 103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Shigella sonnei | ATCC 29930 | 4.40 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 4.40 x 102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Vibrio cholerae | ATCC 25870 | 1.81 x 101CFU/mL | 19/20 | 1.81 x 101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | ATCC 17802 | 4.33 x100CFU/mL | 19/20 | 1.31 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Yersinia enterocolitica* | ATCC 23715 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.67 x102CFU/mL | 19/20 |
| Cryptosporidium parvum | waterborne P102C | 3.10 x103oocysts/mL | 20/20 | 3.10 x103oocysts/mL | 20/20 |
| Entamoeba histolytica HB-301:NIH | BEI NR-176 | 3.10 x10-1cysts/mL | 20/20 | 3.10 x10-1cysts/mL | 20/20 |
| Giardia intestinalis(aka G. lamblia) | waterborne P101 | 6.00 x102cysts/mL | 20/20 | 1.80 x103cysts/mL | 20/20 |
| Adenovirus 40 (dugan) | Zeptometrix 0810084 | 3.33 x10-2TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 3.33 x10-2TCID50/mL | 19/20 |
| Adenovirus 41 (TAK) | Zeptometrix 0810085 | 8.46 x10-1TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 8.46 x10-1TCID50/mL | 20/20 |
| Rotavirus A | Zeptometrix | 2.19 x102TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 2.19 x102TCID50/mL | 19/20 |
| Rotavirus B | Zeptometrix | 1.00 x102TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 1.00 x102TCID50/mL | 19/20 |
| Vibrio cholerae | ATCC 17802 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | ATCC 23715 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
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Table 5. LoD Study Results Comparing KingFisher Flex and EasyMag Extraction Methods - Stool in Cary-Blair
| Strain | Source | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Cary-Blair Stool LoD | Detection | Cary-Blair Stool LoD | Detection |
| Campylobacter coli | ATCC 33559 | 1.87 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.87 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Campylobacter jejuni spp. jejuni | ATCC 33292 | 7.78 x101CFU/mL | 19/20 | 2.33 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Clostridium difficile(toxinotype 0) | ATCC 9689 | 7.04 x100CFU/mL | 20/20 | 2.11 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Clostridium difficile(toxinotype III;Nap1) | Zeptometrix 0801619cf | 3.07 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 | 3.07 x101CFU/mL | 19/20 |
| EnteroaggregativeE. coli O92:H33(EAEC)* | STEC TW04440 | 1.56 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.40 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| EnteroinvasiveE. coli O29:NM(EIEC) | ATCC 43892 | 3.60 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 3.60 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| EnterotoxigenicE. coli O78:H11H10407 (ETEC) | ATCC 35401 | 1.87 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 5.61 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Salmonella bongori | SGSC 4900 | 1.40 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.40 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica | ATCC 14028 | 7.33 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 | 7.33 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Shiga-like toxin producingE. coli(STEC) | ATCC BAA-2217 | 8.33 x102CFU/mL | 19/20 | 2.50 x103CFU/mL | 19/20 |
| E. coli O157 | ATCC 700376 | 1.10 x103CFU/mL | 19/20 | 3.30 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Shigella sonnei | ATCC 29930 | 1.47 x102CFU/mL | 19/20 | 4.40 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Vibrio cholerae | ATCC 25870 | 1.81 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.81 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | ATCC 17802 | 1.30 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 | 1.30 x101CFU/mL | 20/20 |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | ATCC 23715 | 1.50 x103CFU/mL | 20/20 | 5.01 x102CFU/mL | 20/20 |
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| Strain | Source | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Cary-Blair Stool LoD | Detection | Cary-Blair Stool LoD | Detection |
| Cryptosporidium parvum | waterborne P102C | 3.10 x103oocysts/mL | 20/20 | 1.03 x103oocysts/mL | 19/20 |
| Entamoeba histolytica HB-301:NIH | BEI NR-176 | 1.03 x10-1cysts/mL | 20/20 | 1.03 x10-1cysts/mL | 20/20 |
| Giardia intestinalis (aka G. lamblia) | waterborne P101 | 6.00 x102cysts/mL | 20/20 | 1.80 x103cysts/mL | 20/20 |
| Adenovirus 40 (dugan) | Zeptometrix 0810084 | 3.33 x10-2TCID50/mL | 19/20 | 3.33 x10-2TCID50/mL | 20/20 |
| Adenovirus 41 (TAK) | Zeptometrix 0810085 | 8.46 x10-1TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 2.54 x100TCID50/mL | 20/20 |
| Rotavirus A | Zeptometrix 0810041CF | 2.19 x102TCID50/mL | 19/20 | 7.29 x101TCID50/mL | 20/20 |
Table 6. Norovirus LoD Study Results Comparing KingFisher Flex and EasyMag Extraction Methods – Unpreserved Clinical Specimen
| Target | Source | Target Probe | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | Unpreserved Stool Dilution | Detection | Unpreserved Stool Dilution | Detection |
| Norovirus GI | Clinical Sample | NoVG1 | 1:30,000 | 19/20 | 1:3,000 | 20/20 |
| Norovirus GII | Clinical Sample | NoVG2 | 1:30,000 | 20/20 | 1:30,000 | 19/20 |
Table 7. Norovirus LoD Study Results Comparing KingFisher Flex and EasyMag Extraction Methods – Cary-Blair Clinical Specimen
| Target | Source | Target Probe | EasyMag | | KingFisher Flex | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | Cary-Blair Stool Dilution | Detection | Cary-Blair Stool Dilution | Detection |
| Norovirus GI | Clinical Sample ID# XTAG-24-0005574 | NoVG1 | 1:30,000 | 20/20 | 1:30,000 | 20/20 |
| Norovirus GII | Clinical Sample ID#02-0134 | NoVG2 | 1:30,000 | 20/20 | 1:30,000 | 20/20 |
7. Assay Cut-Off:
Assay cut-off remains unchanged from the previously cleared version of the BioCode GPP panel.
B Comparison Studies:
1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
To support the performance of the Biocode GPP when used with the KingFisher Flex extraction system, a total of 468 remnant, de-identified clinical specimens (254 frozen unpreserved stool
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and 214 inoculated Cary-Blair stool) were evaluated with both the KingFisher Flex procedure and previously cleared methods employing the easyMAG extraction platform. These remnant samples were used to support the original $510(\mathrm{k})$ clearance of the BioCode GPP device.
Fifty-four (54) frozen unpreserved samples were used for the C. difficile testing. In addition, a total of 120 samples were contrived at 3x LoD and 6x LoD (15 samples at 3x LoD and 15 samples at 6xLoD for each of three targets) and tested to determine the performance characteristics for Entamoeba histolytica, Yersinia enlerocolitica and Vibrio spp. (V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, and V. cholerae). The demographics of the enrolled subjects in the clinical study are shown in Table 8 below.
For each specimen, the results and the validity were determined per the Interpretation Algorithm of the BioCode GPP. The PPA was calculated as $\mathrm{TP} / (\mathrm{TP} + \mathrm{FN})$ . $\mathrm{TP} =$ true positive or positive by both the EasyMag and the Kingfisher Flex; $\mathrm{FN} =$ false negative or negative by the Kingfisher Flex only. The NPA was calculated as $\mathrm{TN} / (\mathrm{TN} + \mathrm{FP})$ . $\mathrm{TN} =$ true negative or negative by the EasyMag and the KingFisher Flex; $\mathrm{FP} =$ false positive or positive by the KingFisher Flex only.
The PPA and NPA of the results between the KingFisher Flex and the easyMAG for individual targets for each sample type (unpreserved stool or Cary-Blair stool) and for the combined sample types plus binomial two-sided $95\%$ confidence interval were calculated. The overall PPA and NPA of the results between the KingFisher Flex and the easyMAG for all targets combined for each sample type (unpreserved stool or Cary-Blair stool) and for the combined sample types plus binomial two-sided $95\%$ confidence interval were calculated. The agreement for samples with co-infections were calculated separately. After discordant analysis, samples that were still invalid were excluded in the agreement calculations. The percentage of invalid samples was calculated for information only.
Table 8. Demographic Information for Clinical Study Subjects
| Archived Samples | |
| --- | --- |
| Total Specimen Count | 468 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 246/468 (52.6%) |
| Female | 222/468 (47.4%) |
| Age Category | |
| ≤ 5 yrs. | 87/468 (18.6%) |
| 6-21 yrs. | 85/468 (18.2%) |
| 22-59 yrs. | 197/468 (42.1%) |
| 60+yrs | 99/468 (21.1%) |
Table 9. Demographic Information Subjects with Freshly Collected Specimens (unpreserved)
| Fresh Samples | |
| --- | --- |
| Total Specimen Count | 54 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 20/54 (37.04%) |
| Female | 34/54 (62.96%) |
| Age Category | |
| ≤ 5 yrs. | 0/54 (0.00%) |
| 6-21 yrs. | 0/54 (0.00%) |
| 22-59 yrs. | 0/54 (0.00%) |
| 60+yrs | 0/54 (0.00%) |
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Results from testing of clinical samples are summarized in Table 10 below.
Table 10. Summary of Clinical Investigational Study Results (Archived Specimens) Stratified by Sample Type and Storage – Comparison of KingFisher Flex to EasyMAG results
| Target | Specimen Type | (n) | Positive Agreement | | Negative Agreement | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | PPA (%) | 95% CI | NPA (%) | 95% CI |
| Campylobacter spp.a | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 18/18 (100) | 82.4 – 100 | 191/191 (100) | 98.0 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 247 | 25/25 (100) | 86.7 – 100 | 219/222 (98.6) | 96.1 – 99.5 |
| | All Archived | 456 | 43/43 (100) | 91.8 – 100 | 410/413 (99.3) | 97.9 – 99.8 |
| Clostridium difficileb | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 211 | 35/37 (94.6) | 82.3 – 98.5 | 173/174 (99.4) | 96.8 – 99.9 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 247 | 31/33 (93.9) | 80.4 – 98.3 | 213/214 (99.5) | 97.4 – 99.9 |
| | All Archived | 458 | 66/70 (94.3) | 86.2 – 97.8 | 386/388 (99.5) | 98.1 – 99.9 |
| E. coli O157c | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 5/5 (100) | 56.6 – 100 | 204/204 (100) | 98.2 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 8/8 (100) | 67.6 – 100 | 238/238 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 13/13 (100) | 77.2 – 100 | 442/442 (100) | 99.1 – 100 |
| Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)d | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 210 | 30/30 (100) | 88.6 – 100 | 180/180 (100) | 97.9 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 20/22 (90.9) | 77.2 – 97.5 | 224/224 (100) | 98.3 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 456 | 50/52 (96.2) | 87.0 – 98.9 | 404/404 (100) | 99.1 – 100 |
| Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)e | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 14/14 (100) | 78.5 – 100 | 195/195 (100) | 98.1 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 11/11 (100) | 74.1 – 100 | 235/235 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 25/25 (100) | 86.7 – 100 | 430/430 (100) | 99.1 – 100 |
| Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)f | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 12/12 (100) | 75.8 – 100 | 197/197 (100) | 98.1 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 247 | 20/22 (90.9) | 72.2 – 97.5 | 224/225 (99.6) | 97.5 – 99.9 |
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| Target | Specimen Type | (n) | Positive Agreement | | Negative Agreement | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | PPA (%) | 95% CI | NPA (%) | 95% CI |
| | All Archived | 456 | 32/34 (94.1) | 80.9 – 98.4 | 421/422 (99.80) | 98.7 – 100 |
| Salmonella spp.g | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 20/20 (100) | 83.9 – 100 | 188/189 (99.4) | 97.1 – 99.9 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 21/21 (100) | 84.5 – 100 | 224/225 (99.6) | 97.5 – 99.9 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 41/41 (100) | 91.4 – 100 | 412/414 (99.5) | 98.3 – 99.9 |
| Shigella/ EIECh | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 210 | 13/13 (100) | 77.2 – 100 | 196/197 (99.5) | 97.2 – 99.9 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 18/18 (100) | 82.4 – 100 | 228/228 (100) | 98.3 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 456 | 31/31 (100) | 89.0 – 100 | 424/425 (99.8) | 98.7 – 100 |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticusi | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 1/1 (100) | 20.7 – 100 | 208/208 (100) | 98.2 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 1/1 (100) | 20.7 – 100 | 245/245 (100) | 98.5 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 2/2 (100) | 34.2 – 100 | 453/453 (100) | 99.2 – 100 |
| Vibrio spp. (not parahaemolyticusi)j | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | N/A | N/A | 208/209 (99.5) | 97.3 – 99.9 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 1/2 (50%)* | 9.5 – 90.5 | 244/244 (100) | 98.5 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 1/2 (50%) | 9.5 – 90.5 | 452/453 (99.8) | 98.8 – 100 |
| Yersinia enterocoliticak | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 3/3 (100) | 43.9 – 100 | 204/206 (99.0) | 96.5 – 99.7 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 3/3 (100) | 43.9 – 100 | 243/243 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 6/6 (100) | 61.0 – 100 | 447/449 (99.6) | 98.4 – 99.9 |
| Cryptosporidium spp.l | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 9/9 (100) | 70.1 – 100 | 200/200 (100) | 98.1 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 248 | 18/18 (100) | 82.4 – 100 | 230/230 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 457 | 27/27 (100) | 87.5 – 100 | 430/430 (100) | 99.1 – 100 |
| Entamoebahistolyticam | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | N/A | N/A | 209/209 (100) | 98.2 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | N/A | N/A | 246/246 (100) | 98.5 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | N/A | N/A | 455/455 (100) | 99.2 – 100 |
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| Target | Specimen Type | (n) | Positive Agreement | | Negative Agreement | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | PPA (%) | 95% CI | NPA (%) | 95% CI |
| Giardia lamblia^{a} | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 4/4 (100) | 51.0 – 100 | 205/205 (100) | 98.2 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 11/11 (100) | 74.1 – 100 | 235/235 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 15/15 (100) | 79.6 – 100 | 440/440 (100) | 99.1 – 100 |
| Adenovirus 40/41^{e} | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 209 | 5/5 (100) | 56.6 – 100 | 202/204 (99.0) | 96.5 – 99.7 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 7/8 (87.5)* | 52.9 – 97.8 | 238/238 (100) | 98.4 – 100 |
| | All Archived | 455 | 12/13 (92.3) | 66.7 – 98.6 | 440/442 (99.5) | 98.4 – 99.9 |
| Norovirus (GI/GII)^{p} | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 210 | 22/23 (95.7) | 79.0 – 99.2 | 187/187 (100) | 98.0 – 100 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 247 | 19/20 (95.0) | 76.4 – 99.1 | 226/227 (99.6) | 97.5 – 99.9 |
| | All Archived | 457 | 41/43 (95.3) | 84.5 – 98.7 | 413/414 (99.8) | 98.6 – 100 |
| Rotavirus A^{q} | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 210 | 10/10 (100) | 72.2 – 100 | 198/200 (99.0) | 96.4 – 99.7 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 246 | 9/9 (100) | 70.1 – 100 | 229/237 (96.6) | 93.5 – 98.3 |
| | All Archived | 456 | 19/19 (100) | 83.2 – 100 | 427/437 (97.7) | 95.8 – 98.8 |
| Combined Targets | Inoculated Cary-Blair | 3559 | 201/204 (98.5) | 95.8-99.5 | 3345/3355 (99.7) | 99.5-99.8 |
| | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 4188 | 223/232 (96.1) | 92.8 – 97.9 | 3941/3956 (99.6) | 99.4-99.8 |
*Positive agreement <90%.
Thirty-five archived samples with discordant results (between the easyMAG and KingFisher Flex were retested twice with both easyMAG and KingFisher Flex.
$^{a}$ Campylobacter spp. One false positive continued to be positive whereas two false positives became negative by KingFisher Flex upon retesting. Twelve samples were still invalid upon retesting and not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{b}$ Clostridium difficile. Two false positives were still positive upon retesting. Of the four false negatives, three were negative by EasyMag upon retesting whereas one remained positive. Ten samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{c}$ E. coli O157: Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{d}$ EAEC: Of the two false negatives, one was negative by EasyMag and one remained positive upon retesting. Twelve samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{e}$ ETEC: Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{f}$ STEC: Two false negatives were Negative by EasyMag upon retesting. One false positive was negative by KingFisher and positive by EasyMag upon retesting. Twelve samples were still invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{g}$ Salmonella spp. Of the two false positives, one was negative by KingFisher Flex and one remained positive upon retesting. Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{h}$ Shigella/EIEC. The false positive became positive by EasyMag upon retesting. Twelve samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{i}$ Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
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$^{1}$ Vibrio spp. One false positive was negative by KingFisher Flex upon retesting. For the false negative retested, the easyMAG had an invalid result with the 2nd run and a negative result with the 3rd run, whereas the KingFisher Flex had negative results with both runs. Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{k}$ Yersinia enterocolitica: Of the false positives, one was negative by EasyMag upon retesting, and one remained false positive upon retesting. Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{l}$ Cryptosporidium spp: Eleven samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{m}$ Entamoeba histolytica: Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{n}$ Giardia lamblia: Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{o}$ Adenovirus 40/41: The false negative was negative by EasyMag after retesting and the false positive was positive by EasyMag upon retesting, respectively. Thirteen samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{p}$ Norovirus GI/GII: The false positive was negative on the KingFisher Flex upon retesting and the false negative was positive by the KingFisher Flex upon retesting. Eleven samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
$^{q}$ Rotavirus: Of the ten false positives, six were negatives by the KingFisher Flex upon retesting and four remained false positives upon retesting. Twelve samples were invalid, not used in the agreement calculation.
To supplement testing of archived samples, additional testing of contrived specimens were evaluated for select analytes. Results of this additional testing are shown in Table 12 below.
Table 11. Summary of Contrived Specimen Results with the KingFisher Flex
| Target | Specimen Type | (n) | Positive Agreement | | Negative Agreement | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | PPA (%) | 95% CI | NPA (%) | 95% CI |
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 115 | 26/28 (92.9%) | 77.4-98.0% | 86/87 (98.9%) | 93.8-99.8% |
| Vibrio spp. (not parahaemolyticus) | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 115 | 29/30 (96.7%) | 83.3-99.4% | 82/85 (96.5%) | 90.1-98.8% |
| Yersinia enterocolitica a | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 116 | 28/28 (100%) | 87.9-100.0% | 88/88 (100%) | 95.8%-100.0% |
| Entamoeba histolytica b | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 116 | 28/28 (100%) | 87.9-100.0% | 86/88 (97.7%) | 92.1-99.4% |
| All other targets c | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 1491 | N/A | N/A | 1491/1491 (100%) | 99.7-100.0% |
| Combined targets | Unpreserved (Frozen) | 1953 | 111/114 (97.4%) | 92.5 - 99.1% | 1833/1839 (99.7%) | 99.3 - 99.9% |
Note. One hundred twenty contrived samples were tested. Five samples were invalid with the easyMAG on initial testing. When the invalid samples were tested again with PCR, the samples remained invalid.
$^{a}$ Of the five invalids, one of the E. histolytica positives was had a positive assay result for E. histolytica but the RNA internal control was invalid.
$^{b}$ Of the five invalids, one had a positive assay result for Yersinia enterocolitica, but the RNA internal control was invalid.
One of the negative stools being used as matrix for contriving samples exhibited weak positivity for C. difficile and erroneously enrolled as a negative sample. Because the C. difficile was not intended as part of the study, the positive agreement calculation for this target was not included.
2. Matrix Comparison: Not applicable.
C Clinical Studies:
1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
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2. Clinical Specificity:
Not applicable.
3. Other Clinical Supportive Data (When 1. and 2. Are Not Applicable): None
D. Clinical Cut-Off: Not applicable
E. Expected Values/Reference Range:
Refer to the published decision summary for the original clearance in K180041.
VIII. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling supports the finding of substantial equivalence for this device.
IX. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
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.