QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2; QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V; QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B
Applicant
QIAGEN GmbH
Product Code
PCH · Microbiology
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.3990
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple viruses, bacteria, and parasites directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following viruses, bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes), and parasites are identified with the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2: Adenovirus F40/F41 Astrovirus Norovirus GI/GII Rotavirus A Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. coli and C. upsaliensis) Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC) Salmonella Plesiomonas shigelloides Yersinia enterocolitica Cryptosporidium Cyclospora cayetanensis Entamoeba histolytica Giardia lamblia* *Also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia duodenalis Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease. Negative QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria and one virus directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following virus and bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V: Norovirus Campylobacter Shigella Shiga-like toxin E. coli (STEC) Salmonella Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease. Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B: Campylobacter Shigella Shiga-like toxin Escherichia coli (STEC) Salmonella Yersinia enterocolitica Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease. Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.
Device Story
Multiplexed nucleic acid test for gastrointestinal pathogens; uses QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 or QIAstat-Dx Rise instruments. Input: preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab). Process: automated sample pre-treatment, cell lysis, nucleic acid purification, and multiplex real-time RT-PCR within self-contained cartridges. Output: qualitative detection/identification of specific pathogens displayed on instrument screen. Used in clinical laboratory settings by trained personnel. Results aid diagnosis of GI illness; clinicians use output alongside clinical/epidemiological data to guide patient management. Benefits: rapid, automated identification of causative agents, reducing time to diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Reproducibility study conducted at three sites with 90 replicates per analyte level demonstrated acceptable performance. Instrument equivalency study compared performance on QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise, confirming equivalent hit rates and Ct means for all targets. Carry-over study on QIAstat-Dx Rise showed no cross-contamination.
Technological Characteristics
Multiplexed nucleic acid test; silica membrane-based nucleic acid extraction; real-time RT-PCR amplification; fluorescence-based detection. Self-contained cartridges with pre-loaded reagents; pneumatic microfluidics for sample/fluid transfer. QIAstat-Dx Rise platform supports up to 8 analytical modules and 18 cartridges.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals with signs/symptoms of gastrointestinal infection to aid in diagnosis of specific viral, bacterial, and parasitic agents. Requires concomitant culture for bacterial typing. Not for ruling out co-infections or non-infectious causes of gastroenteritis.
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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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT
## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K254032
B Applicant
QIAGEN GmbH
C Proprietary and Established Names
QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2
QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V
QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B
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:
The purpose of this submission is to modify the previously cleared (K252329) QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B to add the QIAstat-Dx Rise instrument.
### B Measurand:
Targeted nucleic acid sequences of the following gastrointestinal microorganisms:
- Adenovirus F40/F41
- Astrovirus
- Norovirus GI/GII
- Rotavirus A
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- Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. coli and C. upsaliensis)
- Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)
- Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
- Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2* (including specific identification of E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC)
- Salmonella
- Plesiomonas shigelloides
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia lamblia
## C Type of Test:
A multiplex nucleic acid-based test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx system for the qualitative in vitro detection and identification of multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites in preserved stool samples collected from individuals suspected of gastrointestinal infection.
## III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
### A Intended Use(s):
See Indications for Use below.
### B Indication(s) for Use:
#### QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2:
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple viruses, bacteria, and parasites directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following viruses, bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes), and parasites are identified with the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2:
- Adenovirus F40/F41
- Astrovirus
- Norovirus GI/GII
- Rotavirus A
- Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. coli and C. upsaliensis)
- Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC)
- Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st
- Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC)
- Salmonella
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- Plesiomonas shigelloides
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia lamblia*
*Also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia duodenalis
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.
## QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V:
The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria and one virus directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following virus and bacteria (including several diarrheagenic *E. coli*/Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V:
- Norovirus
- Campylobacter
- Shigella
- Shiga-like toxin *E. coli* (STEC)
- Salmonella
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.
## QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B:
The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection
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and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B:
- Campylobacter
- Shigella
- Shiga-like toxin Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Salmonella
- Yersinia enterocolitica
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.
## C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
For in vitro diagnostic Use Only
## D Special Instrument Requirements:
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B are part of the QIAstat-Dx system and work only with QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 or QIAstat-Dx Rise.
## IV Device/System Characteristics:
### A Device Description:
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panels were originally cleared under K220062 (The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2), K243813 (The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B&V), and K250324 (The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B).
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 assay is performed on the QIAstat-Dx Analyze 2.0 or QIAstat-Dx Rise. The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 cartridge is a single-use cartridge that includes all reagents needed for nucleic acid extraction, nucleic acid amplification, and detection of bacteria, viruses or parasites associated with gastrointestinal infection. Testing requires a 200 μL specimen volume and minimal hands-on time, and the results are available in approximately 80 minutes. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B panels are identical to the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 device except only select analytes are reported as described in the intended use
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statements for these devices above. Validation data obtained in the original clearance for the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 was also relied upon to support the alternative versions of the panel.
## B Principle of Operation:
The principle of operation remains unchanged from the original clearances (K220062, K243813, and K250324). Refer to the original published decision summaries for specific details on the principle of operation of each QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 device.
## C Instrument Description Information:
1. Instrument Name:
QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 with software version 1.6 or higher
QIAstat-Dx Rise with software version 2.4 or higher
2. Specimen Identification:
Each instrument is a fully automated instrument that is bi-directionally interfaced and accepts orders from the LIS system. While test orders can be manually programmed through the attached instrument computer, an LIS-generated barcode can also be scanned to initiate testing.
3. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
Preserved stool samples in Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab.
4. Calibration:
Each instrument is provided factory-calibrated and does not require user calibration
5. Quality Control:
Please refer to the Quality Control information previously reviewed and presented in K220062 FDA Decision Summary.
## V Substantial Equivalence Information:
### A Predicate Device Name(s):
QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B
### B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K252329
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# C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K254032 | K252329 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 | QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple viruses, bacteria, and parasites directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following viruses, bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella pathotypes), and parasites are identified with the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2: • Adenovirus F40/F41 • Astrovirus • Norovirus GI/GII • Rotavirus A • Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. coli and C. upsaliensis) • Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) • Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC) • Salmonella • Plesiomonas shigelloides • Yersinia enterocolitica • Cryptosporidium | The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple viruses, bacteria, and parasites directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following viruses, bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella pathotypes), and parasites are identified with the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2: • Adenovirus F40/F41 • Astrovirus • Norovirus GI/GII • Rotavirus A • Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. coli and C. upsaliensis) • Shigella/Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) • Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of E. coli O157 serogroup within STEC) • Salmonella • Plesiomonas shigelloides • Yersinia enterocolitica • Cryptosporidium |
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| | • Cyclospora cayetanensis
• Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardia lamblia*
*Also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia duodenalis
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as | • Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardia lamblia*
*Also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia duodenalis
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specimen Type | Same | Preserved stool in Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab transport media |
| Amplification and Detection Technology | Same | PCR |
| Assay Controls | Same | One internal control in each cartridge to control for sample processing that is subjected to all nucleic acid extraction and amplification steps similar to patient samples. Labeling recommends use of negative and positive external controls regularly. Use transport media as the external Negative Control and previously characterized positive samples or negative sample spiked with well characterized target organisms as external positive controls. |
| Nucleic Acid Extraction | Same | Extraction of nucleic acids using |
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| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K254032 | K252329 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V | QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria and one virus directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following virus and bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V:
• Norovirus
• Campylobacter
• Shigella
• Shiga-like toxin E. coli (STEC)
• Salmonella
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, | The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria and one virus directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following virus and bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V:
• Norovirus
• Campylobacter
• Shigella
• Shiga-like toxin E. coli (STEC)
• Salmonella
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, |
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| | conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease. Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. | laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease. Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specimen Type | Same | Preserved stool in Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab transport media |
| Amplification and Detection Technology | Same | PCR |
| Assay Controls | Same | One internal control in each cartridge to control for sample processing that is subjected to all nucleic acid extraction and amplification steps similar to patient samples. Labeling recommends use of negative and positive external controls regularly. Use transport media as the external Negative Control and previously characterized positive samples or negative sample spiked with well characterized target organisms as external positive controls. |
| Nucleic Acid Extraction | Same | Extraction of nucleic acids using silica membrane |
| Technology | Same | Detection of amplified targets uses an increase in fluorescence due to specific probe binding to generate the assay results |
| Operational | Same | The sample is loaded straight into the cartridge |
| Assay Targets | Same | Detects five (5) targets |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Amplification and Detection Instrument System | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0, and QIAstat-Dx Rise | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 |
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| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K254032 | K252329 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B | QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 and QIAstat-Dx Rise for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B:
• Campylobacter
• Shigella
• Shiga-like toxin Escherichia coli (STEC)
• Salmonella
• Yersinia enterocolitica
Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are | The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0. for the simultaneous in vitro qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria directly from preserved stool samples (Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab) obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria (including several diarrheagenic E. coli/ Shigella pathotypes) are identified with the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B:
• Campylobacter
• Shigella
• Shiga-like toxin Escherichia coli (STEC)
• Salmonella
• Yersinia enterocolitica Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. The QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness, in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule-out co-infection with organisms not detected by the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B. The organisms detected may not be the sole or definitive cause of the disease.
Negative QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative |
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| | not detected by this assay test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease | colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specimen Type | Same | Preserved stool in Para-Pak C&S or FecalSwab transport media |
| Amplification and Detection Technology | Same | PCR |
| Assay Controls | Same | One internal control in each cartridge to control for sample processing that is subjected to all nucleic acid extraction and amplification steps similar to patient samples. Labeling recommends use of negative and positive external controls regularly. Use transport media as the external Negative Control and previously characterized positive samples or negative sample spiked with well characterized target organisms as external positive controls. |
| Nucleic Acid Extraction | Same | Extraction of nucleic acids using silica membrane |
| Technology | Same | Detection of amplified targets uses an increase in fluorescence due to specific probe binding to generate the assay results |
| Operational | Same | The sample is loaded straight into the cartridge |
| Assay Targets | Same | Detects five (5) targets |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Amplification and Detection Instrument System | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0, and QIAstat-Dx Rise | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 |
VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
Standards:
- ISO 14971 Medical Devices – Application of risk management to medical devices, Third edition, 2019-12
- IEC 62304 Medical Device Software – Software life cycle processes. Edition 1.1, 2015-06; Consolidated version
- IEC 81001-5-1 Health software and health IT systems effectiveness and security – Part 5-1 Security – Activities in the product life cycle. Edition 1.0, 2021-12.
- IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests. Edition 4.1, 2020-09 Consolidated version.
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- IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements [Including: Corrigendum 1 (2019)] - Note: This standard is recognized with relevant US national differences applied see reference #1 in Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publication section. Edition 3.1 2017-01, Consolidated version.
- IEC 62366-1 Medical Devices – Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices. Edition 1.1, 2020-06, Consolidated version.
Special controls:
- Class II special controls as per 21 CFR 866.3990 - Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assay
VII Performance Characteristics
A Analytical Performance:
1. Precision/Reproducibility:
A reproducibility study for the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 and the automated loading in the QIAstat-Dx Rise system was conducted at three sites, with three reagent lots and three operators per site. The study included a panel of representative analytes at moderate positive, low positive, and negative concentration (Table 1) generated in negative clinical stool matrix (pooled negative stool in Para-Pack C&S transport medium). At each site, operators tested each sample in duplicates with one run per day for five non-consecutive days to generate a total of 90 replicates per analyte level.
Table 1. Sample composition of mixes used in the Reproducibility study.
| Reaction Chamber | Pathogen | Low positive concentration (1x LoD) | Moderate positive concentration (3x LoD) | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Astrovirus (ZeptoMetrix 0810277CF) | 3.70E+00 | 1.11E+01 | TCID_{50}/mL |
| 3 | Cryptosporidium (Waterborne P102C) | 2.09E+01 | 6.27E+01 | copies/mL |
| 5 | Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st (ZeptoMetrix 0801624) | 7.20E+02 | 2.16E+03 | CFU/mL |
| 6 | Salmonella (ZeptoMetrix 0801437) | 6.13E+02 | 1.84E+03 | CFU/mL |
| 7 | Adenovirus (ZeptoMetrix 0810085CF) | 5.00E-01 | 1.50E+01 | TCID_{50}/mL |
| 8 | Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) (ATCC 43892) | 1.30E+02 | 3.91E+02 | CFU/mL |
For the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B, a reanalysis of raw data generated with the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 study was conducted using the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B Assay Definition Files (ADFs), respectively. The study results are summarized in Tables 2 through 4 below.
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Table 2. Reproducibility study results summary. (Applicable results to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B highlighted in blue).
| Target | Sample Concentration | Site | Fraction | Percent Agreement | Two-sided Exact 95% Confidence interval |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lower | Upper |
| Adenovirus | Low positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Moderate positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Negative | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Astrovirus | Low positive | Site 1 | 28 / 30 | 93.33% | 77.93% | 99.18% |
| Site 2 | 29 / 30 | 96.67% | 82.78% | 99.92% |
| Site 3 | 29 / 30 | 96.67% | 82.78% | 99.92% |
| Overall | 86 / 90 | 95.56% | 89.01% | 98.78% |
| Moderate positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Negative | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Cryptosporidium | Low positive | Site 1 | 29 / 30 | 96.67% | 82.78% | 99.92% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 89 / 90 | 98.89% | 93.96% | 99.97% |
| Moderate positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Negative | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| ETEC | Low positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Moderate positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Negative | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
| Salmonella | Low positive | Site 1 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 2 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Site 3 | 30 / 30 | 100.00% | 88.43% | 100.00% |
| Overall | 90 / 90 | 100.00% | 95.98% | 100.00% |
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Table 3: SD and % CV for each pathogen and concentration across each factor evaluated in the Reproducibility study. (Applicable results to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B highlighted in blue).
| Target | Sample Concentration | Number of Amplified | Number of Non-Amplified | Mean Ct | Within Run (SD, % CV) | Between Day (SD, % CV) | Between Operator (SD, % CV) | Between Lot (SD, % CV) | Between Site (SD, % CV) | Total* (SD, % CV) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| |
| Adenovirus | Low positive | 90 | 0 | 32.47 | (0.5356, 1.65%) | (0.1914, 0.59%) | (0.1183, 0.36%) | (0.1027, 0.32%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5831, 1.80%) |
| Moderate positive | 90 | 0 | 30.70 | (0.5617, 1.83%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0674, 0.22%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1591, 0.52%) | (0.5802, 1.89%) |
| Astrovirus | Low positive | 86 | 4 | 32.99 | (0.5148, 1.56%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1200, 0.36%) | (0.1536, 0.47%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5414, 1.64%) |
| Moderate positive | 90 | 0 | 32.18 | (0.3930, 1.22%) | (0.0948, 0.29%) | (0.0271, 0.08%) | (0.0660, 0.21%) | (0.0903, 0.28%) | (0.4148, 1.29%) |
| Cryptosporidium | Low positive | 89 | 1 | 26.66 | (0.6440, 2.42%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2558, 0.96%) | (0.1170, 0.44%) | (0.6842, 2.57%) |
| Moderate positive | 90 | 0 | 24.54 | (0.5341, 2.18%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1815, 0.74%) | (0.2936, 1.20%) | (0.6046, 2.46%) |
| ETEC | Low positive | 90 | 0 | 32.03 | (0.5778, 1.80%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0695, 0.22%) | (0.2956, 0.92%) | (0.6293, 1.96%) |
| Moderate positive | 90 | 0 | 29.91 | (0.5760, 1.93%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2315, 0.77%) | (0.6066, 2.03%) |
| Salmonella | Low positive | 90 | 0 | 34.25 | (0.5647, 1.65%) | (0.0454, 0.13%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1416, 0.41%) | (0.0227, 0.07%) | (0.5785, 1.69%) |
| Moderate positive | 90 | 0 | 32.80 | (0.4695, 1.43%) | (0.0461, 0.14%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0813, 0.25%) | (0.1254, 0.38%) | (0.4873, 1.49%) |
| EIEC | Low positive | 90 | 0 | 32.59 | (0.6148, 1.89%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2005, 0.62%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.6435, 1.97%) |
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Table 4: SD and %CV for each Site, pathogen and concentration across each factor evaluated in the Reproducibility study. (Applicable results to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B highlighted in blue).
| Site | Target | Sample Concentration | Number of Amplified | Number of Non-Amplified | Mean Ct | Within Run (SD, % CV) | Between Day (SD, % CV) | Between Operator (SD, % CV) | Between Lot (SD, % CV) | Total* (SD, % CV) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Site 1 | Adenovirus | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.50 | (0.7057, 2.17%) | (0.3406, 1.05%) | (0.2103, 0.65%) | (0.3464, 1.07%) | (0.8461, 2.60%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.65 | (0.6086, 1.99%) | (0.0871, 0.28%) | (0.2601, 0.85%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.6506, 2.12%) |
| Astrovirus | Low positive | 28 | 2 | 32.98 | (0.4174, 1.27%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2809, 0.85%) | (0.2260, 0.69%) | (0.5233, 1.59%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.24 | (0.3699, 1.15%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1267, 0.39%) | (0.3846, 1.19%) |
| Cryptosporidium | Low positive | 29 | 1 | 26.73 | (0.6447, 2.41%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2478, 0.93%) | (0.6763, 2.53%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 24.77 | (0.3730, 1.51%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0680, 0.27%) | (0.3772, 1.52%) |
| ETEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.22 | (0.6723, 2.09%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0617, 0.19%) | (0.2951, 0.92%) | (0.7165, 2.22%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 29.98 | (0.3768, 1.26%) | (0.1237, 0.41%) | (0.0737, 0.25%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.3980, 1.33%) |
| Salmonella | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 34.35 | (0.6234, 1.81%) | (0.2306, 0.67%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2853, 0.83%) | (0.6991, 2.04%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.83 | (0.3613, 1.10%) | (0.1229, 0.37%) | (0.0529, 0.16%) | (0.1236, 0.38%) | (0.3941, 1.20%) |
| EIEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.72 | (0.7947, 2.43%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.3223, 0.98%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.8386, 2.56%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.58 | (0.4671, 1.53%) | (0.1820, 0.60%) | (0.1195, 0.39%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5054, 1.65%) |
| IC | n/a | 90 | 0 | 32.65 | (0.9226, 2.83%) | (0.5657, 1.73%) | (0.1920, 0.59%) | (0.7258, 2.22%) | (1.2336, 3.78%) |
| Site 2 | Adenovirus | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.37 | (0.3103, 0.96%) | (0.2028, 0.63%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0708, 0.22%) | (0.3657, 1.13%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.54 | (0.2109, 0.69%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2109, 0.69%) |
| Astrovirus | Low positive | 29 | 1 | 32.99 | (0.5680, 1.72%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5680, 1.72%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.04 | (0.2791, 0.87%) | (0.1900, 0.59%) | (0.1423, 0.44%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.3489, 1.09%) |
| Cryptosporidium | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 26.78 | (0.7090, 2.65%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2518, 0.94%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.7392, 2.76%) |
| Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 24.66 | (0.5563, 2.26%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2443, 0.99%) | (0.5922, 2.40%) |
| ETEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 31.67 | (0.5035, 1.59%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0937, 0.30%) | (0.1531, 0.48%) | (0.5261, 1.66%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 29.62 | (0.2979, 1.01%) | (0.1728, 0.58%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1384, 0.47%) | (0.3559, 1.20%) |
* TOTAL means total variability observed across the study
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| Site | Target | Sample Concentration | Number of Amplified | Number of Non-Amplified | Mean Ct | Within Run (SD, % CV) | Between Day (SD, % CV) | Between Operator (SD, % CV) | Between Lot (SD, % CV) | Total* (SD, % CV) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Salmonella | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 34.14 | (0.5250, 1.54%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5250, 1.54%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.64 | (0.3750, 1.15%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0935, 0.29%) | (0.3829, 1.17%) |
| | EIEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.44 | (0.5040, 1.55%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1483, 0.46%) | (0.1321, 0.41%) | (0.5321, 1.64%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.37 | (0.3450, 1.14%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.1238, 0.41%) | (0.3600, 1.19%) |
| | IC | n/a | 90 | 0 | 32.17 | (0.7732, 2.40%) | (0.4737, 1.47%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5215, 1.62%) | (0.9816, 3.05%) |
| Site 3 | Adenovirus | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.52 | (0.4240, 1.30%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0325, 0.10%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.4248, 1.31%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.91 | (0.6986, 2.26%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.6986, 2.26%) |
| | Astrovirus | Low positive | 29 | 1 | 33.02 | (0.5487, 1.66%) | (0.0371, 0.11%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.5497, 1.66%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.26 | (0.4704, 1.46%) | (0.0798, 0.25%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.4760, 1.48%) |
| | Cryptosporidium | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 26.47 | (0.5460, 2.06%) | (0.2356, 0.89%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2104, 0.80%) | (0.6120, 2.31%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 24.19 | (0.6292, 2.60%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.2250, 0.93%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.6564, 2.71%) |
| | ETEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.20 | (0.4705, 1.46%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.4705, 1.46%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.12 | (0.8429, 2.80%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.8429, 2.80%) |
| | Salmonella | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 34.27 | (0.4878, 1.42%) | (0.0309, 0.09%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.4886, 1.43%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 32.94 | (0.6151, 1.87%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.6151, 1.87%) |
| | EIEC | Low positive | 30 | 0 | 32.62 | (0.4577, 1.40%) | (0.1714, 0.53%) | (0.0808, 0.25%) | (0.0718, 0.22%) | (0.4921, 1.51%) |
| | | Moderate positive | 30 | 0 | 30.78 | (0.7394, 2.40%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.0000, 0.00%) | (0.7394, 2.40%) |
| | IC | n/a | 90 | 0 | 32.46 | (1.1075, 3.41%) | (0.4657, 1.43%) | (0.1043, 0.32%) | (0.6334, 1.95%) | (1.2971, 4.00%) |
* TOTAL means total variability observed across the study
All negative, moderate positive, and low positive samples for all analytes exhibited acceptable performance. There were no significant differences observed within run, between lots, between days, between operators, or between sites (Tables 3 – 4). Overall, Ct variability was low, and the study demonstrates assay variability within an acceptable range.
2. Linearity:
Not applicable, the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B are qualitative devices.
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3. Analytical Specificity/Interference:
No new Analytical Specificity/Interference data were reviewed in this 510(k). The only modification to the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B in this 510(k) submission is the addition of the QIAstat-Dx Rise instrument. Refer to FDA decision Summary K220062 for Analytical Specificity/Interference study results for these devices.
4. Detection Limit and Assay Reportable Range:
a. Detection Limit
A limit of detection (LoD) study was performed to support clearance of the original QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 (K220062). Additional testing to demonstrate sample type equivalency for the FecalSwab sample type was also performed. For additional information, please refer to the original published decision summary of K220062.
b. Assay Reportable Range
Not applicable, the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B are qualitative devices.
5. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
a. Controls No changes were made to assay controls. Please refer to the Quality Control information previously reviewed and presented in K220062 FDA Decision Summary.
b. In-Use Sample Stability
The in-use stability study conducted using the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 under the QIAstat-Dx Rise condition demonstrate that the cartridge performance is not impacted when removing the cartridge from its primary package and loading with a sample re-suspended with either of the two tested transport media (Para-Pak C&S and FecalSwab) after 30 minutes, followed by a wait time up to 45 minutes at room temperature and a subsequent period of 145 minutes at 30°C in the QIAstat-Dx Rise cartridge tray before running the cartridge. Additionally, the QIAstat-Dx Rise automatically detects if a cartridge has been placed into the instrument for longer than 145 minutes and will reject cartridges exceeding the maximum on-board stability time.
The generated raw data was reanalyzed with the ADFs corresponding to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B, demonstrating the same In-use stability claims as the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2.
6. Assay Cut-Off:
The QIAstat Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 includes defined Ct value cutoffs for each assay target. For additional information regarding the assay cut-offs refer to the published decision summary for the QIAstat Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 (K220062).
7. Carry-Over:
a. QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0
The QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 and the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0 use the same analytical module and workflow and belong to the same instrument family. The carry-over of
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QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 was evaluated in K220062. Please refer to the published K220062 decision summary for additional information.
b. QIAstat-Dx Rise Analyzer
An additional carry-over study was conducted to evaluate the potential for cross-contamination between two consecutive runs when using the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 on the QIAstat-Dx Rise during automatic handling of cartridges by the robotic arm and during cartridge storage in the sampler input drawer of the QIAstat-Dx Rise analyzer.
A positive panel consisting of high concentration of representative pathogens (Norovirus GI/GII, Cryptosporidium, Yersinia enterocolitica, Salmonella, Adenovirus F40/F41, and Shigella flexneri) were prepared in clinical stool matrix in Para-Pak C&S transport medium. High titers were defined as $\geq 10^{5}$ TCID50/mL for viral targets, $\geq 10^{6}$ CFU/mL for bacterial targets, and $10^{5}$ cells/mL for parasitic targets. The positive panel was tested 20 times between runs of negative (no analyte cartridge) for a total of 8 runs and 16 cartridges per run. A total of 128 cartridges were run during the study (108 negative and 20 positive). All valid runs generated the expected results, and no unexpected signals were observed. Therefore, no carry-over between cartridges was observed.
The reanalysis of the results using the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel2 Mini B&V and the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel2 Mini B Assay Definition Files showed equivalent results to all the results obtained for the targets detected by both panels.
B Comparison Studies:
1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
Not applicable.
2. Matrix Comparison:
Refer to transport media equivalency data previously reviewed and presented in K220062 Decision Summary.
C Clinical Studies:
1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Refer to clinical study data previously reviewed and presented in K220062 and K252329 FDA decision summaries.
2. Clinical Specificity:
Refer to clinical study data previously reviewed and presented in K220062 and K252329 FDA decision summaries.
3. Clinical Cut-Off
Not Applicable.
4. Other Clinical Supportive Data (When 1. and 2. Are Not Applicable):
Not Applicable.
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# D Expected Values/Reference Range:
Please refer to the Expected Values data previously reviewed and presented in K220062 and K252329 FDA decision summaries.
# E Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data:
# 1. Instrument Equivalency Study
A study was performed to assess whether the performance of the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, and the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B at Low Analyte Concentrations (LAC) are equivalent in the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer and the QIAstat-Dx Rise. This study was initially performed for all targets included in the QIAstat-Sc Gastrointestinal panel 2. The results of this study were reanalyzed for the targets in scope of the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V, and the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B by using the panel-specific ADFs.
The performance of each analyte detected on the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 at LAC levels was evaluated on the QIAstat-Dx Rise and QIAstat-Dx Analyzer by testing analytical samples made from high titer stocks diluted to limited concentrations into negative clinical stool matrix (pooled negative stools in Para-Pak transport medium). The composition of the respective sample mixes and dilutions from the stock tested is described in Table 5.
Table 5: Mixes generated and tested in the instrument equivalency study
| Mix | Pathogen | Strain information | Supplier Catalog ID | Concentration in 1xMix |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Giardia lamblia | WB (Bethesda) | ATCC 30957 | 7.90E+01 cells/mL |
| | Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) | Escherichia coli O111:NM (EPEC) | ZeptoMetrix 0801747 | 1.65E+03 cfu/mL |
| | Yersinia enterocolitica | Z036 | ZeptoMetrix 0801734 | 7.24E+02 cfu/mL |
| | Salmonella | Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium Z005 | ZeptoMetrix 0801437 | 6.13E+02 cfu/mL |
| | Adenovirus F40/F41 | Adenovirus Type 41 (Tak) | ZeptoMetrix 0810085CF | 5.01E-02 TCID50/mL |
| 2 | Norovirus GI/GII | GII.4 (recombinant) | ZeptoMetrix 0810087CF | 1.41E-01 TCID50/mL |
| | Entamoeba histolytica | HM-1:IMSS (Mexico City 1967) | ATCC 30459 | 6.95E-02 cells/mL |
| | Campylobacter spp. | Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni RM3193 | ATCC BAA-1234 | 1.10E+02 cfu/mL |
| | Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 | Serotype O157:H7 | CECT 4783 | 3.93E+04 copies/mL |
| 3 | Cryptosporidium | Cryptosporidium parvum - Iowa isolate | Waterborne P102C | 6.25E+02 oocysts/mL |
| | Plesiomonas shigelloides | Bader | ATCC 14029 | 8.50E+00 cfu/mL |
| | Rotavirus A | 69M | ZeptoMetrix 0810280CF | 1.32E+01 TCID50/mL |
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| 4 | Astrovirus | ERE IID 2371 (type 8) | ZeptoMetrix 0810277CF | 1.17E+01 TCID50/mL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Cyclospora cayetanensis | - | Lacny LAC2827 (clinical sample) | 1.37E+02 copies/mL |
| | Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st | ETEC; ST+, LT+ | ZeptoMetrix 0801624 | 7.20E+02 cfu/mL |
| | Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)/Shigella | Escherichia coli CDC EDL 1282, O29:NM | ATCC 43892 | 4.13E+01 cfu/mL |
| 5 | Astrovirus | ERE IID 2371 (type 8) | ZeptoMetrix 0810277CF | 3.70+00 TCID50/mL |
| | Campylobacter spp. | Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni RM3193 | ATCC BAA-1234 | 1.10E+04 cfu/mL |
| | Plesiomonas shigelloides | Bader | ATCC 14029 | 2.69E+01 cfu/mL |
| 6 | Adenovirus F40/F41 | Adenovirus Type 41 (Tak) | ZeptoMetrix 0810085CF | 1.58E+00 TCID50/mL |
| 7 | Plesiomonas shigelloides | Bader | ATCC 14029 | 8.50E+00 TCID50/mL |
Samples prepared with a combination of the analytes were tested at serial dilutions on the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer until the LAC was found for all targets. The LAC was defined as the lowest concentration where the target was detected $\geq 95\%$ of the time, running 20 replicates. Then, the high negative concentration on the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer was also tested for each target (defined as the highest concentration where the target was detected $< 95\%$ of the time). Once these two concentrations were determined for each target on the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer, the same concentrations were tested on the QIAstat-Dx Rise to demonstrate the equivalency of the assay in both platforms. Results are summarized in Table 6.
The study demonstrate equivalence between the QIAstat-Dx Rise and QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 when using QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2, QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B&V and the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel Mini 2 B.
Table 6: Instrument Equivalency Study Results for the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 (Applicable results to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V and QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B highlighted in blue, applicable results only to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B&V are highlighted in purple and applicable results only to the QIAstat-Dx GI Panel 2 Mini B are highlighted in dark blue).
| Target | Concentration | QIAstat-Dx Analyzer | | QIAstat-Dx Rise | | Conclusion |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Hit rate | Ct mean | Hit rate | Ct mean | |
| Campylobacter spp. | 3476.0 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 32.7 | 20/20 | 34.7 | Equivalent |
| | 1098.4 CFU/mL | 6/20 | 37.1 | 3/20 | 36.8 | |
| Plesiomonas shigelloides* | 8.5 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 33.2 | 20/20 | 33.4 | Equivalent |
| | 2.7 CFU/mL | 17/20 | 34.2 | 18/20 | 34.5 | |
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| Salmonella | 1940.0 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 33.4 | n/a | n/a | Equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 613.0 CFU/mL | 18/20 | 33.8 | 19/20 | 33.8 | |
| | 193.7 CFU/mL | n/a | n/a | 12/20 | 34.4 | |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | 2290.0 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 34.7 | n/a | n/a | Equivalent |
| | 723.6 CFU/mL | 18/20 | 35.2 | 20/20 | 35.5 | |
| | 228.7 CFU/mL | n/a | n/a | 14/20 | 36.0 | |
| Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)/Shigella | 130.5 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 34.4 | 20/20 | 34.4 | Equivalent |
| | 41.2 CFU/mL | 17/20 | 36.0 | 17/20 | 36.5 | |
| Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) | 1652.7 CFU/mL | 19/20 | 34.8 | 20/20 | 35.0 | Equivalent |
| | 522.3 CFU/mL | 12/20 | 35.8 | 15/20 | 35.8 | |
| Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st | 720.5 CFU/mL | 20/20 | 33.1 | 20/20 | 33.2 | Equivalent |
| | 227.7 CFU/mL | 18/20 | 34.3 | 17/20 | 34.1 | |
| E. coli O157 | 39333 copies/mL | 19/20 | 35.4 | 20/20 | 35.8 | Equivalent |
| | 12429 copies/mL | 6/15 | 36.8 | 12/20 | 35.9 | |
| Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 | 39333 copies/mL | 20/20 | 35.4 | 20/20 | 34.5 | Equivalent |
| | 12429 copies/mL | 13/15 | 36.6 | 18/20 | 35.1 | |
| Cryptosporidium spp. | 661 copies/mL | n/a | n/a | 20/20 | 32.2 | Equivalent |
| | 209 copies/mL | 20/20 | 34.5 | 18/20 | 33.6 | |
| | 66 copies/mL | 5/10 | 34.4 | n/a | n/a | |
| Cyclospora cayetanensis | 137 copies/mL | 20/20 | 34.0 | 20/20 | 34.5 | Equivalent |
| | 43 copies/mL | 18/20 | 35.1 | 16/20 | 35.0 | |
| Entamoeba histolytica | 0.07 cells/mL | 20/20 | 34.0 | n/a | n/a | Equivalent |
| | 0.02 cells/mL | 12/15 | 34.8 | 19/20 | 35.3 | |
| | 0.007 cells/mL | n/a | n/a | 3/7 | 36.0 | |
| Giardia lamblia | 790.0 cells/mL | n/a | n/a | 20/20 | 32.4 | Equivalent |
| | 250.0 cells/mL | 19/20 | 32.5 | 15/20 | 32.6 | |
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| | 79.0 cells/Ml | 14/20 | 32.3 | n/a | n/a | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adenovirus F40/F41 | 1.6 TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 30.0 | n/a | n/a | Equivalent |
| | 0.5 TCID50/mL | 17/20 | 35.1 | 19/20 | 34.9 | |
| | 0.2 TCID50/mL | n/a | n/a | 17/20 | 36.5 | |
| Astrovirus | 3.7 TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 29.9 | 20/20 | 30.0 | Equivalent |
| | 1.2 TCID50/mL | 16/20 | 30.6 | 18/20 | 30.9 | |
| Norovirus GI/GII | 1.1 TCID50/mL | 19/20 | 31.6 | 20/20 | 32.1 | Equivalent |
| | 0.3 TCID50/mL | 10/15 | 32.3 | 15/20 | 32.2 | |
| Rotavirus A | 138.0 TCID50/mL | 20/20 | 37.3 | 20/20 | 36.8 | Equivalent |
| | 43.6 TCID50/mL | 6/10 | 37.4 | 9/16 | 37.0 | |
* Plesiomonas shigelloides did not initially show equivalency at LAC between the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0 and the QIAstat-Dx Rise. Testing was repeated with an additional set of 20 replicates per instrument, and equivalency between instruments was observed.
2. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Software and Cybersecurity
No changes to EMC were made to the instrument in this 510(k) submission.
Software and cybersecurity documentation was reviewed and found to be acceptable.
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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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.