STC METHAMPHETAMINE INTERCEPT MICRO-PLATE EIA, MODEL 1104I
K993208 · OraSure Technologies, Inc. · LAF · Apr 3, 2000 · Clinical Toxicology
Device Facts
Record ID
K993208
Device Name
STC METHAMPHETAMINE INTERCEPT MICRO-PLATE EIA, MODEL 1104I
Applicant
OraSure Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
LAF · Clinical Toxicology
Decision Date
Apr 3, 2000
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 862.3610
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA is intended for use by clinical laboratories in the qualitative determination of methamphetamine in oral fluid collected with the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Device Story
The STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA is a competitive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) used to detect methamphetamine in oral fluid. Oral fluid is collected using the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device, which utilizes a treated absorbent pad to stimulate mucosal transudate flow. In the laboratory, the specimen is added to an EIA well coated with rabbit anti-methamphetamine polyclonal antibody, along with an enzyme-labeled methamphetamine hapten. The drug in the specimen competes with the enzyme-labeled hapten for antibody binding sites. After washing, a substrate (TMB) is added, producing color. Absorbance at 450 nm is measured; color intensity is inversely proportional to the methamphetamine concentration. Results are used by clinicians to screen for methamphetamine presence. The device provides a qualitative result to assist in identifying potential drug use, aiding clinical decision-making regarding patient management or diagnostic follow-up.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evaluation included 80 matching oral fluid and urine specimens from known or suspected drug abusers, plus 6 random oral fluid samples. All positive samples and 20 negative samples were confirmed via GC/MS. Comparison of STC Oral Fluid EIA to Oral Fluid GC/MS showed 98% agreement (24 positive, 25 negative, 1 mismatch). Comparison to urine EIA showed 94% agreement. Analytical sensitivity (LOD) was 8.0 ng/mL. Precision studies showed intra-assay %CV of 6.2-7.8% and inter-assay %CV of 7.5-8.4%.
Technological Characteristics
Solid-phase competitive enzyme immunoassay. Components: Rabbit anti-methamphetamine polyclonal antibody immobilized on polystyrene plates; horseradish peroxidase-labeled methamphetamine hapten; TMB substrate; 2N sulfuric acid stop reagent. Sensing principle: Competitive binding followed by colorimetric absorbance measurement at 450 nm. Form factor: Micro-plate. Connectivity: None (standalone laboratory assay).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the qualitative detection of methamphetamine in oral fluid specimens collected from individuals using the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device. Intended for use in clinical laboratory settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A methamphetamine test system is a device intended to measure methamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulating drug, in serum, plasma, and urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of methamphetamine use or overdose.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A methamphetamine test system is not exempt if it is intended for any use other than employment or insurance testing or is intended for Federal drug testing programs. The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 862.9, provided the test system is intended for employment and insurance testing and includes a statement in the labeling that the device is intended solely for use in employment and insurance testing, and does not include devices intended for Federal drug testing programs (*e.g.,* programs run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. military).
Predicate Devices
Roche Diagnostic Systems, Abuscreen ONLINE® kit for amphetamines (urine) (K933052)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# PREMARKET NOTIFICATION 510(k) SUMMARY (As Required By 21 CFR 807.92)
#### 807.92 (a):
| 1. | Submitter's Name: | STC Technologies, Inc. |
|----|-------------------|----------------------------------------|
| | Address: | 1745 Eaton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018 |
| | Telephone Number: | (610) 882-1820 |
| | Contact Person: | R. Sam Niedbala, Ph.D., BCFE |
| | Date Prepared: | 02/10/00 |
- 2. Device Name: Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA Proprietary Name: Methamphetamine Intercept™ System Usual Name: Enzyme Immunoassay, Amphetamines Classification Name:
- Device to Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed. 3. Roche Diagnostic Systems, Abuscreen ONLINE® kit for amphetamines (urine); K933052
- Description of Device: 4.
### Principle of the Assay
The STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA is a competitive micro-plate immunoassay for the detection of methamphetamine in oral fluid collected with the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device. Specimen or standard is added to an EIA well in combination with an enzyme-labeled hapten derivative. In an EIA well containing an oral fluid specimen positive for methamphetamine, there is a competition between the drug and the enzyme-labeled hapten to bind the antibody fixed onto the EIA wells are then washed, substrate is added, and color is produced. The absorbance measured for each well at 450 mm is inversely proportional to the amount of methamphetamine present in the specimen or calibrator/control. Because currently there are no SAMHSA assigned cutoffs for methamphetamine testing using oral fluid, STC recommends a cutoff of 40 ng/mL when testing oral fluid collected with the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device. This cutoff is within the limit of detection by the STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA.
Anti-Methamphetamine Coated Plate -- Rabbit anti-methamphetamine polyclonal antibody immobilized on a polystyrene plate supplied in dry form.
Methamphetamine Enzyme Conjugate -- Horseradish peroxidase labeled with a
methamphetamine hapten diluted in a protein matrix of bovine serum with protein stabilizers.
Substrate Reagent -- One bottle containing 3,3', 5,5' tetramethylbenzidine.
Stopping Reagent -- Each bottle contains 2 N sulfuric acid.
Oral Fluid Negative Calibrator -- Oral Fluid Diluent negative for methamphetamine.
Oral Fluid Negative Control - Oral Fluid Diluent containing 20 ng/mL (v/v) methamphetamine.
Oral Fluid Cutoff Calibrator -- Oral Fluid Diluent containing 40 ng/mL (v/v) methainphetamine.
Oral Fluid Positive Control - Oral Fluid Diluent containing 80 ng/mL (v/v) methamphetamine.
# Principle of the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device
Saliva is a complex mixture of parotid, submandibular, sublingual and minor salivary gland secretions mixed with mucin, bacteria, leukocytes, sloughed epithelial cells and gingival crevicular fluid. The fact that methamphetamine is present in oral fluid following human use is well documented.
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The Intercent™ DOA Oral Fluid Collection Device was developed for the purpose of collecting oral fluid for diagnostic testing. The collection device consists of a treated absorbent cotton fiber pad affixed to a nylon stick (Collection Pad) and a preservative solution in a plastic container (Specimen Vial). The Collection Pad is impregnated with a mixture of common salts and gelatin which creates a hypertonic environment and an increased osmotic pressure wherever it contacts oral mucosal cells. The pad is placed in contact with the gingival mucosa (between the lower gum and cheek) which enhances the flow of mucosal transudate across the mucosal surfaces onto the absorptive cotton fibers of the pad. Following the collection period, the Collection Pad is placed into a vial containing a preservative solution which serves to inhibit the growth of oral micro-organisms recovered on the Collection Pad. The vial is sealed with a plastic cap and transported to a laboratory for processing and testing. Following processing, a fluid containing a mixture of saliva components and the preservative solution is recovered which is suitable for testing for the presence of methamphetamine in the Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA manufactured by STC Technologies, Bethlehem, PA. Refer to the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device product insert for specific instructions on the proper collection, handling, and adequacy of oral fluid samples.
- Intended Use Statement: રે.
The STC Methamphetamine Intercept" MICRO-PLATE EIA is intended for use by clinical laboratories in the qualitative determination of methamphetamine in oral fluid collected with the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
- 6. Summary of Technological Characteristics:
The STC Methamphetamine Intercopt™ MICRO-PLATE EIA is based on the principle of solid phase competitive enzyme immunoassay . This application is for the STC Methamphetamine EIA as a screening tool for the detection of methamphetamine using specimens collected with the Intercept™ DOA Oral Specimen Collection Device manufactured by Epitope, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon.
#### 807.92 (b):
- Non Clinical Data: .
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Analytical Sensitivity/Limit Of Detection - The Limit of Detection (LOD) was defined from the signal-to-noise ratio at the zero-drug concentration as the mean zero absorbance (An) minus the noise times three (LOD = An - 3SD). The LOD was determined by obtaining the average absorbance value for 80 readings of Oral Fluid Diluent and calculating the standard deviation (SD) and 3SD of the absorbance. The absorbance value minus 3SD was then extrapolated from the curve and represents the sensitivity of the assay. The LOD was calculated to be 8.0 ng/mL.
Precision - The precision of the STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA was assessed by testing Oral Fluid Diluent containing 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 ng/mL methamphetamine. The intra-assay precision was determined by analyzing each level 16 times per run for 4 runs. Inter-assay precision was determined by analyzing 2 samples at each level twice per day for 20 days. The results of this testing are described in the following table:
| METHAMPHETAMINE<br>(ng/mL) | MEAN<br>(O.D.) | MEAN<br>(%CV) | INTER-ASSAY<br>(n=4/Bay, 20 days) |
|----------------------------|----------------|---------------|-----------------------------------|
| 0 | 2.056 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| 20 | 0.978 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| 40 | 0.710 | 6.2 | 7.9 |
| 60 | 0.554 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| 80 | 0.480 | 6.4 | 8.4 |
Analytical Specificity/Cross-Reactivity - The analytical specificity of an immunoassay is defined as the cross-reactivity of substances in the assay which are structurally related to the target compound. The percent cross-reactivity of a compound in the STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-
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PLATE EIA is defined as the apparent methamphetamine concentration divided by the spiked concentration times 100.
The cross-reactivities of structurally related compounds were calculated at several spiked concentrations in Oral Fluid Diluent. The following table indicates the apparent concentration of methamphetamine for each substance at a concentration which cross-reacted in the assay. Note: D-Methamphetamine was used as the kit standard and, therefore, will exhibit 100% cross-reactivity.
| β-Phenethylamine | 10,000 | 7.995 | 0.080 |
|---------------------|--------|--------|---------|
| Diphenhydramine | 10,000 | 6.503 | 0.065 |
| D-Amphetamine | 5,000 | 32.160 | 0.643 |
| Fenfluramine | 100 | 25.917 | 25.917 |
| Isoxsuprine | 10,000 | 5.994 | 0.060 |
| 1-Ephedrine | 2,500 | 19.292 | 0.772 |
| 1-Methamphetamine | 1,000 | 2.839 | 0.284 |
| 1-Phenylalanine | 10,000 | 5.343 | 0.053 |
| MDA | 5,000 | 33.817 | 0.676 |
| MDMA | 12.5 | 36.059 | 288.471 |
| Mephentermine | 2,500 | 31.361 | 1.254 |
| Phentermine | 10,000 | 15.935 | 0.159 |
| Phenylephrine | 10,000 | 13.299 | 0.133 |
| Phenylpropanolamine | 10,000 | 9.790 | 0.098 |
| Procaine | 10,000 | 9.917 | 0.099 |
| Pseudoephedrine | 5,000 | 28.748 | 0.575 |
* out of range: not detectable
The user should be aware that the determination of methamphetamine equivalents for each compound is only to calculate the % cross-reactivity of these compounds in the assay. For many of these compounds, the absorbance readings obtained were below the limit of detection of 8.0 ng/mL for the assay. As a result, the % cross-reactivities for these compounds at the levels tested are considered estimates only.
The following compounds were spiked into Oral Fluid Control Matrix at a target concentration of 10,000 ug/mL and tested for cross-reactivity. None were found to produce a signal less than or equal to that of the Oral Fluid Cutoff Calibrator.
| Acetylsalicylic Acid | Cocaethylene | Ibuprofen | Nordiazepam |
|----------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------|
| Alprazolam | Cocaine | Imipramine | Penicillin |
| Amobarbital | Codeine | Lidocaine | Pentobarbital |
| Ampicillin | Cotinine | Medazepam | Phencyclidine |
| Benzoylecgonine | Dextromethorphan | Meperidine | Phenobarbital |
| Butabarbital | Diacetylmorphine | Methadone | Procainamide |
| Butalbital | Fenoprofen | Metoprolol | Quinidine |
| Caffeine | Gemfibrozil | Morphine | Temazepam |
| Chlordiazepoxide | Gentisic Acid | Nalorphine | Theophylline |
| Chlorpromazine | Glipizide | Naproxen | Δ9-THC |
| Clonazepam | Hydrocodone | Niacinamide | Zomepirac |
| Clorazepate | Hydromorphone | Norchlordiazepoxide | |
It is possible that other substances and/or factors not listed above may interfere with the test and cause false results, e.g., technical or procedural errors.
#### 2. Clinical Data:
A total of 80 matching oral fluid and urine specimens were collected from known or suspected drug abusers. An additional six (6) random oral fluid samples were screened and confirmed for the presence of methamphetamine. All oral fluid specimens were tested using the STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA. All samples that tested positive and 20 samples
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that tested negative by EIA were confirmed by GC/MS. All urine samples were screened using a commercial immunoassay kit for amphetamines. Positive samples were confirmed using GC/MS.
For oral fluid testing, a 40 ng/mL cutoff was used for EIA and GC/MS. For urine testing, the cutoffs were 1,000 ng/mL and 500 ng/mL respectively, for the initial screen and GC/MS confirmation based on SAMHSA guidelines.(1) The % agreement of the STC EIA results to the urine EIA and GC/MS results are shown below:
Image /page/3/Figure/2 description: The image shows two tables comparing STC Oral Fluid EIA results with Urine Assay and Oral Fluid GC/MS results. In the first table, with Urine Assay, the agreement is 94%, with values of 20 and 54 for matching positive and negative results, respectively, and 3 and 2 for mismatched results. The second table compares STC Oral Fluid EIA with Oral Fluid GC/MS, showing a 98% agreement, with 24 and 25 for matching positive and negative results, respectively, and 0 and 1 for mismatched results.
#### 3. Conclusions:
A comparison of the performance data for the new device vs. the predicate device is given below:
#### 1. Limit of Detection
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| STC Methamphetamine MICRO-PLATE EIA | 8.0 ng/mL |
| Roche Abuscreen ONLINE® | < 30 ng/mL |
## 2. Precision
| Test | Intra-Assay %CV Range | Inter-Assay %CV Range |
|-------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| STC Methamphetamine MICRO-PLATE EIA | 6.2 - 7.8 | 7.5 - 8.4 |
| Roche Abuscreen ONLINE® | 3 - 6 | 4 - 7 |
#### 3. Sample pH Effect
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| I STC Methamphetamine MICRO-PLATE EIA | False positives at pH ≤ 6.0 |
| Roche Abuscreen ONLINE®<br>Concession of Concell College of Children Company of Concession, A Location A Lasteroped of<br>Company of the country of the country of the country of | Not Tested |
### 4. Effect of Common Materials
| Assay | Adulterants Which Affect Assay |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STC Methamphetamine MICRO-PLATE EIA | Orange Juice (pH effect)<br>Cough Syrup (Pseudoephedrine)<br>Antiseptic (pH effect) |
| Roche Abuscreen ONLINE® | Not Tested |
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# 5. Cross-Reactivity
| % Cross Reactivity | | |
|--------------------------|------------|------------|
| Compound | Oral Fluid | Urine |
| β-Phenethylamine | 0.080 | 2 |
| 3-Hydroxytyramine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| d,l-Ephedrine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| d,l-Methamphetamine | Not Tested | 0.2 |
| d-Ephedrine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| d-Methamphetamine | 100 | 0.5 |
| d-Phenylpropanolamine | Not Tested | 0.2 |
| d-Pseudoephedrine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| Diphenhydramine | 0.065 | Not Tested |
| dl-Amphetamine | Not Tested | 51 |
| Fenfluramine | 25.917 | Not Tested |
| Isoxsuprine | 0.060 | Not Tested |
| l-Amphetamine | Not Tested | 2 |
| l-Ephedrine | 0.772 | <0.2 |
| l-Methamphetamine | 0.284 | 0.2 |
| l-Norpseudoephedrine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| l-Phenylalanine | 0.053 | Not Tested |
| l-Phenylpropanolamine | Not Tested | 1 |
| l-Pseudoephedrine | Not Tested | <0.2 |
| MDA | 0.676 | 32 |
| MDMA | 288.471 | 0.2 |
| Mephentermine | 1.254 | <0.2 |
| p-Hydroxyamphetamine | Not Tested | 14 |
| p-Hydroxymethamphetamine | Not Tested | 0.3 |
| Phendimetrazine | Not Tested | <0.1 |
| Phentermine | 0.159 | <0.1 |
| Phenylephrine | 0.133 | Not Tested |
| Phenylpropanolamine | 0.098 | 0.7 |
| Procaine | 0.099 | Not Tested |
| Propylhexidine | Not Tested | 0.5 |
| Pseudoephedrine | 0.575 | Not Tested |
| Tyramine | Not Tested | 0.3 |
# 6. References
- (1) "Urine Testing for Drugs of Abuse", National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Research Monograph 73, 1986.
RS- Nellik
R. Sam Niedbala, Ph.D., BCFE Chief Science Officer
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 3 2000
R. Sam Niedbala, Ph.D., BCFE Executive Vice President STC Technologies, Inc. 1745 Eaton Avenue Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018-1799
Re: K993208
Trade Name: STC Methamphetamine-Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LAF Dated: February 11, 2000 Received: February 16, 2000
Dear Dr. Niedbala:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4588. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Steven Autman
Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE 16993208 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA
Indications For Use: The STC Methamphetamine Intercept™ MICRO-PLATE EIA is intended for use in the qualitative determination of methamphetamine in oral fluid collected with the Intercept™ Drugs of Abuse (DOA) Oral Specimen Collection Device. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Jal Cooper
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices
510(k) Number K993208
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# Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR
Over-The-Counter Use ___________
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