The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Trichomonas vaginalis to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis using the TIGRIS DTS System. The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic or asymptomatic women: clinician-collected endocervical swabs, clinician-collected vaginal swabs, female urine specimens, and specimens collected in PreservCyt solution.
Device Story
The Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) assay is a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) performed on the automated TIGRIS DTS System. The device processes patient-collected first-catch urine or clinician-collected vaginal/endocervical swabs and PreservCyt liquid Pap specimens. The assay utilizes target capture with magnetic particles to isolate rRNA, followed by Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA) for detection. The TIGRIS DTS System measures chemiluminescent signals as Relative Light Units (RLU). The system software automatically interprets RLU values to provide qualitative results (negative, positive, or invalid). The device is used in clinical settings to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis. Healthcare providers use the results to guide clinical management of patients. The automated process reduces manual handling, improving laboratory efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective multicenter clinical trial (n=1025) across 9 US sites. Performance compared to patient-infected status (culture/wet mount). Sensitivity ranged from 95.2% (urine) to 100% (swabs/PreservCyt). Specificity ranged from 98.9% (urine) to 99.6% (PreservCyt). PPV and NPV were high across all matrices. Performance was consistent in both symptomatic and asymptomatic populations.
Technological Characteristics
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) using target capture, Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA). Employs magnetic particles for target isolation. Detection via chemiluminescent labels measured as Relative Light Units (RLU). Automated on TIGRIS DTS System. Software-based interpretation of RLU thresholds. Complies with CLSI guidelines EP5-A2 and EP15-A2 for precision.
Indications for Use
Indicated for symptomatic or asymptomatic women to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis via detection of T. vaginalis rRNA in clinician-collected endocervical swabs, clinician-collected vaginal swabs, female urine, and PreservCyt solution specimens.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid assay is a device that consists of primers, probes, enzymes, and controls for the amplification and detection of trichomonas nucleic acids in endocervical swabs, vaginal swabs, and female urine specimens, from women symptomatic for vaginitis, cervicitis, or urethritis and/or to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis in asymptomatic women. The detection of trichomonas nucleic acids, in conjunction with other laboratory tests, aids in the clinical laboratory diagnosis of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls are set forth in FDA's guideline document entitled: “Class II Special Controls Guideline: Nucleic Acid Amplification Assays for the Detection of*Trichomonas vaginalis;* Guideline for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.” See § 866.1(e) for information on obtaining this document.
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## 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ASSAY AND INSTRUMENT COMBINATION TEMPLATE
## A. 510(k) Number:
K102911
#### B. Purpose for Submission:
Evaluation of automatic Class III designation for the Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis (ATV) assay
### C. Measurand:
Ribosomal RNA from T. vaginalis
# D. Type of Test:
Nucleic acid amplification test
### E. Applicant:
Gen Probe Inc.
## F. Proprietary and Established Names:
Aptima Trichomonas vaginalis assay
# G. Regulatory Information:
- 1. Regulation section:
- 21 CFR 866.3860
- 2. Classification:
Class II
- 3. Product code:
OUY - Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid amplification test system
- 4. Panel:
- 83 Microbiology
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## H. Intended Use:
- 1. Intended use:
The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Trichomonas vaginalis to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis using the TIGRIS DTS System.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic or asymptomatic women: clinician-collected endocervical swabs, clinician-collected vaginal swabs, female urine specimens, and specimens collected in PreservCyt solution.
- 2. Indications for use:
The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay is an in vitro qualitative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for the detection of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) from Trichomonas vaginalis to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis using the TIGRIS DTS System.
The assay may be used to test the following specimens from symptomatic or asymptomatic women: clinician-collected endocervical swabs, clinician-collected vaginal swabs, female urine specimens, and specimens collected in PreservCyt solution.
- 3. Special conditions for use statement:
For prescription use
- 4. Special instrument requirements:
The automated TIGRIS DTS System
# I. Device Description:
The ATV assay is a nucleic acid amplification test intended for the in vitro qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA from T. vaginalis in patient-collected first catch urine and clinician collected vaginal swabs, endocervical swab and ThinPrep Pap Test specimens collected in Cytyc Preservcyt solution. The assay may be used to test specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals to aid in the diagnosis of trichomoniasis using the TIGRIS DTS System automated analyzer.
There are 4 kits (1 master and 3 ancillary) that are required to perform the ATV assay on the TIGRIS DTS System. The Master Kit contains 9 reagents and 2 controls and is made up of 3 boxes. Box 1 - the Refrigerated box contains ATV amplification reagent, ATV enzyme reagent, ATV probe reagent and ATV Target Capture reagent-B. Box 2 - the Room Temperature box contains ATV amplification reconstitution solution, ATV enzyme reconstitution reagent, ATV probe reconstitution reagent, ATV selection reagent and ATV target capture reagent. Box 3-the Controls kit box contains ATV positive and negative controls. The three ancillary kits consist of the APTIMA Assay Fluids kit, the APTIMA Auto Detect Reagents kit and APTIMA System Fluids Preservative kit. In addition to the reagents provided in the kit, the assay utilizes four specimen collection kits - the APTIMA unisex swab specimen collection kit for endocervical and male urethral swab specimens, APTIMA
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vaginal swab specimen collection kit, APTIMA urine specimen collection kit for male and female urine specimens and the APTIMA specimen transfer kit.
### J. Substantial Equivalence Information:
- 1. Predicate device name: In Pouch Trichomonas vaginalis
- 2. Predicate 510(k) number: K896296
- 3. Comparison with predicate:
| Similarities | | |
|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended Use | NAAT test for detection of<br><i>T. vaginalis</i> ribosomal RNA<br>(rRNA) | Accurate system for early<br>microscopic identification<br>and culture confirmation of<br><i>T. vaginalis</i> from female<br>and male urogenital sites |
| Differences | | |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Specimen types | Urine, vaginal swab,<br>endocervical swab, Thin<br>Prep in PreservCyt solution | Vaginal swab ,seminal<br>fluid, urine |
| Assay type | Target capture, transcription<br>mediated amplification<br>assay | Culture media |
| Detection | Direct microscopic<br>observation, then<br>inoculation for culture | Hybridization protection<br>assay, providing relative<br>light units (RLUs) |
# K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
EP5-A2, 2004: Evaluation of Precision Performance of Quantitative Measurement Methods, CLSI Approved Guideline
EP 15-A2, 2006: User Verification of Performance For Precision and Trueness, CLSI approved Guideline
Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s; Guidance for Industry and Staff, Aug.2005
General Principles of Software Validation; final guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Jan. 2002
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Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software contained in Medical Devices, May 2005
# L. Test Principle:
The Aptima TV assay involves 3 main steps which take place in a single tube: target capture (TC), target amplification by Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and detection of the amplification products (amplicon) by Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA). Specimens to be tested are collected and transferred into their respective specimen transport tubes. The transport solutions in the specimen transport tubes release the rRNA targets and protect them from degradation. When the TV assay is performed, the target rRNA is isolated from the specimen by use of capture oligomers via target capture that utilizes magnetic particles. When target capture is complete, the TV rRNA is amplified via TMA. Detection of the amplicon is achieved by HPA using single stranded nucleic acid probes with chemiluminescent labels that are complimentary to the amplicon. During the detection step, light emitted from the labeled RNA: DNA hybrids is measured as photon signals in a luminometer and are reported as Relative Light Units (RLU).
### M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
- 1. Analytical performance:
- a. Precision/Reproducibility:
Reproducibility was evaluated at 3 external US labs using the TIGRIS DTS System. Six operators, 2 at each site, performed reproducibility testing using 3 reagent kit lots. At each site, testing was performed over 6 days. Each site performed 2 runs per day. Each run contained 3 replicates of an 8 member reproducibility panel. The panels consisted of Trichomonas vaginalis negative and positive specimens prepared in either a urine or PreservCyt solution. For each sample matrix, there was a high negative, moderate positive, high positive and negative sample. Results are shown in the chart below.
| | | | | | | Between Sites | | | Between Operators | | | Between Lots | | | Between Worklists | | | Within Worklists | | | Total | |
|---|----|--------|-------|--------|--------|---------------|------|------|-------------------|-------|------|--------------|------|-------|-------------------|-------|------|------------------|--|--|-------|--|
| | | | Conc | Target | | Mean | | CV | | CV | | CV | | CV | | CV | | CV | | | | |
| | PM | Matrix | Level | Conc¹ | N | RLU | SD | (%) | SD | (%) | SD | (%) | SD | (%) | SD | (%) | SD | (%) | | | | |
| A | P | Neg | N/A | 106 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 56.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 21.3 | 0.8 | 42.5 | 1.5 | 74.1 | | | | | |
| B | P | HNeg | 0.01 | 106 | 58.3 | 17.2 | 29.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11.1 | 19.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 22.2 | 38.0 | 30.2 | 51.7 | | | | | |
| C | P | MPos | 0.1 | 108 | 367.0 | 32.8 | 8.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 57.5 | 15.7 | 51.0 | 13.9 | 140.6 | 38.3 | 163.6 | 44.6 | | | | | |
| D | P | HPos | 1 | 107 | 1110.4 | 53.9 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 109.6 | 9.9 | 60.9 | 5.5 | 77.1 | 6.9 | 156.8 | 14.1 | | | | | |
| E | U | Neg | N/A | 108 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 45.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 62.4 | 1.7 | 77.3 | | | | | |
| F | U | HNeg | 0.006 | 107 | 60.2 | 11.2 | 18.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 15.9 | 9.8 | 16.2 | 12.0 | 19.9 | 21.4 | 35.6 | | | | | |
| G | U | MPos | 0.1 | 107 | 781.6 | 53.2 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 66.6 | 8.5 | 56.0 | 7.2 | 83.7 | 10.7 | 131.9 | 16.9 | | | | | |
| H | U | HPos | 1 | 108 | 1122.8 | 49.5 | 4.4 | 15.0 | 1.3 | 119.3 | 10.6 | 109.2 | 9.7 | 106.9 | 9.5 | 200.7 | 17.9 | | | | | |
Reproducibility Study: Signal Variability of the ATV Assay by Panel Member, Including Samples With Discordant Test Results
Conc=concentration, HNeg=high positive, MPos=moderate positive, Neg=negative, P=PreservCyt, PM=panel member, U=Urine
1 Concentration units = trichomonads/mL
Note: The RLU value reported by the software is the total measured RLU divided by 1000 with the decimal point truncated. Variability from some factors may be numerically negative. This can occur if the variability due to those factors is very small. In these cases, SD and CV are shown as 0.
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### b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
The ATV Assay is designed for and validated on the TIGRIS DTS System. The assay test results are automatically interpreted by the TIGRIS DTS System APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Software. A test result may be negative, positive or invalid as determined by the total RLU in the detection step. A test result may be invalid due to RLU values outside the normal expected ranges. Initial invalid results should be retested.
| Test Interpretation | Total RLU (x 1000) |
|---------------------|--------------------|
| Negative | 0* to <100 |
| Positive | 100 to <2400 |
| Invalid | 0* or >/= 2400 |
*If the RLU measured on the TIGRIS DTS System in between 0 and 999, a result of "O" is reported in the "Total RLU (000s)" column in the run report. Measured RLU values less than 690 are reported as invalid. RLU values between 690 and 999 are reported as valid.
- Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): C.
Data to support the recommended shipping and storage conditions for the vaginal swab, PreservCyt liquid Pap and urine specimens were generated with negative clinical specimens spiked with T. vaginalis to a final concentration of 250 TV/mL. Greater than 95% positivity was observed in all matrices (vaginal swab, PreservCyt liquid Pap, and urine) at all times and temperatures tested confirming the validity of the claimed maximum storage times and temperatures.
Quality Control Results and Acceptability
The APTIMA Negative Control for Trichomonas and APTIMA Positive Control for Trichomonas act as controls for the target capture, amplification and detection steps of the assay. The Positive Control contains non-infectious Trichomonas vaginalis trichomonads rRNA.
| Control | Total RLU (x1000) | Trichomonas<br>vaginalis Result |
|------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------|
| Negative Control | 0* and <20 | Negative |
| Positive Control | >/=500 and < 2400 | Positive |
The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Controls must produce the following test results:
*If the RLU measured on the TIGRIS DTS System in between 0 and 999, a result of "O" is reported in the "Total RLU (000s)" column in the run report. Measured RLU values less than 690 are reported as invalid. RLU values between 690 and 999 are reported as valid.
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#### d. Detection limit:
Panel samples containing 0.1 TV/mL in urine specimen matrix, PreservCyt liquid Pap specimen matrix, and vaginal swab matrix (90 replicates per matrix) were prepared with two strains of T. vaginalis (one Metronidazole-susceptible strain and one Metronidazoleresistant strain). Testing showed 100% positivity in all specimen matrices and in both T. vaginalis strains.
#### Analytical specificity: e.
Analytical specificity of the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay was evaluated by testing various microorganisms, including common flora of the female genitourinary tract, opportunistic organisms, and closely related organisms. Testing was conducted in vaginal swab, PreservCyt liquid Pap, and urine matrices with 25 replicates of each isolate per matrix. The list of organisms and the concentrations tested are provided in Table 7. No cross-reactivity or significant effect on APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay specificity was observed with any of the organisms tested.
The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay was also evaluated by testing the same organisms (Table 7) in vaginal swab, PreservCyt liquid Pap, and urine matrices spiked with T. vaginalis lysate to a final concentration of 2.5 TV/mL (25 replicates of each isolate per matrix). The APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay was not significantly affected by the presence of the microorganisms tested, except in the presence of Trichomonas tenax and Pentatrichomonas hominis (where lower signal outputs were observed). T. tenax is a commensal of the oral cavity and Pentatrichomonas hominis is a commensal of the large intestine.
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| Microorganism | Concentration Tested | | |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|-----------------------|
| | STM | PreservCyt | Urine |
| Acinetobacter lwoffi | 4.6x107 CFU/mL | 4.6x107 CFU/mL | 2.3x107 CFU/mL |
| Actinomyces israelii | 2.1x108 CFU/mL | 2.1x108 CFU/mL | 1.1x108 CFU/mL |
| Atopobium vaginae | 6.2x106 CFU/mL | 6.2x106 CFU/mL | 6.2x106 CFU/mL |
| Bacteroides fragilis | 6.4x108 CFU/mL | 6.4x108 CFU/mL | 3.2x108 CFU/mL |
| Bifidobacterium adolescentis | 7.2x107 CFU/mL | 7.2x107 CFU/mL | 3.6x107 CFU/mL |
| Campylobacter jejuni | 7.2x107 CFU/mL | 7.2x107 CFU/mL | 3.6x107 CFU/mL |
| Candida albicans | 1.2x108 CFU/mL | 1.2x108 CFU/mL | 5.9x107 CFU/mL |
| Candida glabrata | 1.3x108 CFU/mL | 1.4x108 CFU/mL | 6.4x107 CFU/mL |
| Candida parapsilosis | 9.2x107 CFU/mL | 9.2x107 CFU/mL | 4.6x107 CFU/mL |
| Candida tropicalis | 1.8x107 CFU/mL | 1.8x107 CFU/mL | 9.1x106 CFU/mL |
| Chlamydia trachomatis | 2.0x104 TCID<br>50/mL | 2.0x104 TCID 50/mL | 2.0x104 TCID<br>50/mL |
| Clostridium difficile | 2.6x107 CFU/mL | 2.6x107 CFU/mL | 1.3x107 CFU/mL |
| Clostridium perfringens | 1.9x108 CFU/mL | 1.9x108 CFU/mL | 9.4x107 CFU/mL |
| Corynebacterium genitalium | 2.8x107 CFU/mL | 2.8x107 CFU/mL | 1.4x107 CFU/mL |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 5.8x107 CFU/mL | 5.8x107 CFU/mL | 2.9x107 CFU/mL |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1.5x109 CFU/mL | 1.5x109 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 9.2x107 CFU/mL | 9.2x107 CFU/mL | 9.2x107 CFU/mL |
| Escherichia coli | 2.2x108 CFU/mL | 2.2x108 CFU/mL | 2.2x108 CFU/mL |
| Fusobacterium nucleatum | 1.3x108 CFU/mL | 1.3x108 CFU/mL | 6.4x107 CFU/mL |
| Gardnerella vaginalis | 8.2x106 CFU/mL | 8.2x106 CFU/mL | 4.1x106 CFU/mL |
| Haemophilus ducreyi | 2.1x109 CFU/mL | 2.1x109 CFU/mL | 3.1x109 CFU/mL |
| Herpes simplex virus I | 2.0x105 TCID<br>50/mL | 2.0x105 TCID 50/mL | 2.0x105 TCID<br>50/mL |
| Herpes simplex virus II | 2.0x105 TCID<br>50/mL | 2.0x105 TCID 50/mL | 2.0x105 TCID<br>50/mL |
| HIV-1 | 3.0x107 copies/mL | 3.0x107 copies/mL | 3.0x107 copies/mL |
| HPV 16 (SiHa) | 1.0x105 cell/mL | 1.0x105 cells/mL | 1.0x105 cells/mL |
| Klebsiella oxytoca | 9.6x108 CFU/mL | 9.6x108 CFU/mL | 4.8x108 CFU/mL |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 5.2x107 CFU/mL |
| Lactobacillus jensenii | 1.6x109 CFU/mL | 1.6x109 CFU/mL | 8.2x108 CFU/mL |
| Lactobacillus vaginalis | 4.6x108 CFU/mL | 4.6x108 CFU/mL | 2.3x108 CFU/mL |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 2.1x109 CFU/mL | 2.1x109 CFU/mL | 1.0x109 CFU/mL |
| Mobiluncus curtisii | 4.1x107 CFU/mL | 4.1x107 CFU/mL | 4.1x107 CFU/mL |
| Mycoplasma hominis | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | 2.7x108 CFU/mL | 2.7x108 CFU/mL | 1.4x108 CFU/mL |
| Pentatrichomonas hominis | 2.2x106 CFU/mL | 2.2x106 CFU/mL | 1.3x106 CFU/mL |
| Peptostreptococcus anaerobius | 2.2x108 CFU/mL | 2.2x108 CFU/mL | 1.1x108 CFU/mL |
| Prevotella bivia | 5.2x108 CFU/mL | 5.2x108 CFU/mL | 2.6x108 CFU/mL |
| Propionibacterium acnes | 1.6x108 CFU/mL | 1.6x108 CFU/mL | 1.6x108 CFU/mL |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1.2x109 CFU/mL | 1.2x109 CFU/mL | 6.0x108 CFU/mL |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1.5x108 CFU/mL | 1.5x108 CFU/mL | 1.5x108 CFU/mL |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2.8x108 CFU/mL | 2.8x108 CFU/mL | 2.8x108 CFU/mL |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 3.0x108 CFU/mL | 3.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.5x108 CFU/mL |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 8.9x107 CFU/mL |
| Streptococcus agalactiae | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL | 1.0x108 CFU/mL |
| Trichomonas tenax | 2.7x105 CFU/mL | 2.7x105 CFU/mL | 1.3x105 CFU/mL |
| Ureaplasma urealyticum | 1.6x108 CFU/mL | 1.4x108 CFU/mL | 1.3x108 CFU/mL |
# Table 7: Microorganisms Tested in the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay
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#### Interference Studies
The following substances (at a concentration of 1% vol/vol or wt/vol) were individually spiked into vaginal swab, PreservCyt liquid Pap, and urine matrices and tested in the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay: over-the-counter personal lubricants, spermicides, deodorant sprays/powders, anti-fungal/anti-itch medications, intravaginal hormones, porcine gastric mucus, glacial acetic acid, vinegar, and seminal fluid. Whole blood was tested at 10% vol/vol and KOVA-Trol I High Abnormal w/ Urobilinogen Urinalysis Control was substituted for urine to test for high levels of protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, nitrite, and urobilinogen. No interference was observed with any of the tested substances in the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay with the exception of porcine gastric mucus, which exhibited lower signal output when present at a final concentration of 1% (V/V or W/V).
#### f. Assay cut-off:
The ATV Assay is designed for and validated on the TIGRIS DTS System. The assay test results are automatically interpreted by the TIGRIS DTS System APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Software. A test result may be negative, positive or invalid as determined by the total RLU in the detection step. A test result may be invalid due to RLU values outside the normal expected ranges. Initial invalid results should be retested.
| Test Interpretation | Total RLU (x 1000) |
|---------------------|--------------------|
| Negative | 0* to <100 |
| Positive | 100 to <2400 |
| Invalid | 0* or >/= 2400 |
*If the RLU measured on the TIGRIS DTS System in between 0 and 999, a result of "0" is reported in the "Total RLU (000s)" column in the run report. Measured RLU values less than 690 are reported as invalid. RLU values between 690 and 999 are reported as valid.
- 2. Comparison studies:
- a. Method comparison with predicate device:
See 3 (a) below
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#### b. Matrix comparison:
N/A
#### 3. Clinical studies:
- a. Clinical Sensitivity:
A pivotal prospective multicenter clinical trial was conducted with 1025 symptomatic and asymptomatic women enrolled from 9 US clinical sites, including obstetric and gynecology, family planning and STD clinics. Up to 6 specimens were collected from each subject (1 first catch urine, 3 vaginal swabs, 1 endocervical swab and 1 PreservCyt solution liquid Pap specimen). All specimens were clinician-collected except urine specimens. 2 of the vaginal swab specimens were tested with a commercially available culture system and wet mount microscopic exam to establish infected status. The remaining 4 specimens were tested with the ATV assay at 3 external labs. Performance characteristics of the ATV assay were determined by comparing results to a patient infected status algorithm. Each subject was designated as infected or non-infected based on vaginal swab specimen results tested by culture and/or wet mount microscopic exam. At least one positive reference result established an infected patient status. Both reference tests were required to be negative to establish a non-infected patient status. Of the evaluable specimens, a total of 738 urines, 877 vaginal swabs, 922 endocervical swabs and 813 PreservCyt solution liquid Pap specimens were tested with the assay. There were 3 urines, 2 vaginal and 2 endocervical swabs with final invalid results due to hardware errors or specimen issues. Results below show the sensitivity, specificity, positive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay and the prevalence of T. vaginalis (based on the infected status) in each specimen type. Performance was similar across specimen types.
| Specimen<br>Type | N | TP | FP | TN | FN | Prev<br>% | Sensitivity%<br>(95% CI) | Specificity%<br>(95%CI) | PPV%<br>(95%CI) | NPV%<br>(95%CI) |
|----------------------------------------|-----|-----|----|-----|----|-----------|--------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| Urine | 735 | 80 | 7 | 644 | 4 | 11.4 | 95.2 (88.4-<br>98.1) | 98.9 (97.8-<br>99.5) | 92.0 (1-<br>96.4) | 99.4(98.5-<br>99.8) |
| Clinician<br>collected<br>vaginal swab | 875 | 111 | 8 | 756 | 0 | 12.7 | 100 (96.7-<br>100) | 99.0(97.9-<br>99.5) | 93.3(87.6-<br>97.0) | 100(99.5-<br>100) |
| Endocervical<br>swab | 920 | 114 | 5 | 801 | 0 | 12.4 | 100 (96.7-<br>100) | 99.4(98.6-<br>99.7) | 95.8(90.7-<br>98.6) | 100(99.6-<br>100) |
Performance characteristics of the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay
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| PreservCyt | 813 | 93 | 3 | 717 | 0 | 11.4 | 100 (96.0-<br>100) | 99.6 (98.8-<br>99.9) | 96.9(91.4-<br>99.3) | 100(99.5-<br>100) |
|------------|-----|----|---|-----|---|------|--------------------|----------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
|------------|-----|----|---|-----|---|------|--------------------|----------------------|---------------------|-------------------|
The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay and the prevalence of T. vaginalis (based on the infected status) in each specimen type were also evaluated by symptom status. Subjects were classified as symptomatic if symptoms were reported by the subject. Subjects were classified as asymptomatic if the subject did not report symptoms. For each specimen type, performance was similar in symptomatic and asymptomatic women. Prevalence was higher in symptomatic women.
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| Specimen<br>Type | Symptom<br>Status | n | TP | FP | TN | FN | Prev % | Sensitivity %<br>(95% CI)¹ | Specificity %<br>(95% CI)¹ | PPV %<br>(95% CI)² | NPV %<br>(95% CI)² |
|------------------|-------------------|-----|----|----|-----|----|--------|----------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| Urine | Asymptomatic | 324 | 21 | 3 | 299 | 1 | 6.8 | 95.5<br>(78.2-99.2) | 99.0<br>(97.1-99.7) | 87.5<br>(71.4-96.9) | 99.7<br>(98.4-100) |
| | Symptomatic | 411 | 59 | 4 | 345 | 3 | 15.1 | 95.2<br>(86.7-98.3) | 98.9<br>(97.1-99.6) | 93.7<br>(85.7-98.1) | 99.1<br>(97.7-99.8) |
| CVS | Asymptomatic | 345 | 24 | 4 | 317 | 0 | 7.0 | 100<br>(86.2-100) | 98.8<br>(96.8-99.5) | 85.7<br>(70.3-95.6) | 100<br>(98.9-100) |
| | Symptomatic | 530 | 87 | 4 | 439 | 0 | 16.4 | 100<br>(95.8-100) | 99.1<br>(97.7-99.6) | 95.6<br>(89.5-98.8) | 100<br>(99.2-100) |
| ES | Asymptomatic | 372 | 26 | 1 | 345 | 0 | 7.0 | 100<br>(87.1-100) | 99.7<br>(98.4-99.9) | 96.3<br>(82.4-99.9) | 100<br>(99.0-100) |
| | Symptomatic | 548 | 88 | 4 | 456 | 0 | 16.1 | 100<br>(95.8-100) | 99.1<br>(97.8-99.7) | 95.7<br>(89.6-98.8) | 100<br>(99.2-100) |
| PCyt | Asymptomatic | 353 | 23 | 0 | 330 | 0 | 6.5 | 100<br>(85.7-100) | 100<br>(98.8-100) | 100<br>(86.2-NC) | 100<br>(99.0-100) |
| | Symptomatic | 460 | 70 | 3 | 387 | 0 | 15.2 | 100<br>(94.8-100) | 99.2<br>(97.8-99.7) | 95.9<br>(88.9-99.1) | 100<br>(99.1-100) |
Table 3: Performance Characteristics of the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay by Symptom Status
CI = confidence interval, CVS = clinician-collected vaginal swab, ES = endocervical swab, FN = false negative, FP = false positive, NC = not calculable, PCyt = PreservCyt Solution liquid Pap, Prev = prevalence, TN = true negative, TP = true positive.
4Score confidence interval.
2PPV 95% confidence interval computed from the exact 95% confidence interval for the positive likelihood ratio, NPV 95% confidence interval computed from the exact 95% confidence interval from the negative likelihood ratio. Some confidence limits could not be calculated due to undefined results in the formulas.
- Clinical specificity: b.
See 3(a) above
- Other clinical supportive data (when a. and b. are not applicable): C.
N/A
- 4. Clinical cut-off:
N/A
- 5. Expected values/Reference range:
The prevalence of T. vaginalis in different populations depends on patient risk factors such as age, lifestyle, the presence or absence of symptoms, and the sensitivity of the test in detecting the infection. A summary of the prevalence of T. vaginalis, by specimen type, as determined by the APTIMA Trichomonas vaginalis Assay in the clinical trial is described below.
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The positivity rate for the Aptima TV assay by specimen type, collection site and overall was 11.8% (87/735) for urines, 11.8% (96/813) for PreservCyt solution Pap specimens, 12.9% (119/920) for endocervical swab specimens and 13.6% (119/875) for vaginal swab specimens.
### N. Instrument Name:
The TIGRIS DTS System
### O. System Descriptions:
- 1. Modes of Operation:
The TIGRIS DTS System is an integrated hardware and software system that fully automates all steps of nucleic acid testing necessary to perform Gen-Probe assays. The system automates the following steps: sample processing/ target capture, amplification, detection and results processing. The 2 main components of the system are the computer work station and the analyzer. The assay software in the computer work station directs the analyzer modules to perform each sequential assay step. The analyzer holds all of the fluids, reagents and consumables needed to perform the assay.
- 2. Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant's Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types:
Yes _X _________ or No _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- 3. Specimen Identification:
See Section L, Test Principle. A complete description is included in theTIGRIS DTS System Operator's Manual for system procedural information
- 4. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
See #3 above
- 5. Calibration:
N/A
- 6. Quality Control:
See #3 above
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# P. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data Not Covered In The "Performance Characteristics" Section above:
N/A
# Q. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
# R. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports reclassification into Class II
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.