K021423 · Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. · KHE · Jun 17, 2002 · Hematology
Device Facts
Record ID
K021423
Device Name
INSTANT-VIEW FECAL OCCULT BLOOD RAPID TEST
Applicant
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc.
Product Code
KHE · Hematology
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 864.6550
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
This Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Ravid Test is an immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection of Fecal Occult Blood by laboratories or physicians offices. It is useful to determining gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding found in a number of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, e.g., diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer. This test is recommended for use in 1) routine physical examinations. when hospital patients are first admitted, 2) hospital monitoring for bleeding in patients. 3) screening for colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal bleeding from any source.
Device Story
Immunochemical rapid test for qualitative detection of human hemoglobin in stool samples; detects GI bleeding associated with disorders like diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer. Used in laboratories and physician offices; operated by clinical staff. Input: stool extraction samples. Principle: immunochemical detection of human hemoglobin; avoids dietary peroxidase interference common in guaiac-based tests. Output: visual qualitative result. Clinical utility: aids in screening for colorectal cancer and monitoring GI bleeding; enables rapid assessment without dietary restrictions. Benefits: high accuracy; no false positives from dietary peroxidases, animal blood, or ascorbic acid; improved sensitivity over traditional guaiac methods.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Sensitivity study (n=40) established a 50 ng/ml detection limit. Specificity testing confirmed no cross-reactivity with animal hemoglobins (beef, chicken, fish, horse, goat, pig, rabbit, sheep) or dietary substances (broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, horseradish, parsnip, red radish, turnip, iron, Vitamin C). Reproducibility study (n=100) across three physician office labs and one reference lab showed 97.7% to 99% agreement with expected results; overall accuracy 98%. Stability testing confirmed specimen viability up to 8 days at 35°C, 6 months at 4°C, and 2 years at -20°C.
Technological Characteristics
Immunochemical lateral flow assay. Detects human hemoglobin at 50 ng/ml cutoff. Does not require dietary restrictions. Requires removal of toilet bowl cleaners/deodorizers prior to collection. Standalone diagnostic test.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualitative detection of fecal occult blood in patients undergoing routine physical exams, hospital admission, or monitoring for GI bleeding. Useful for identifying GI disorders including diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer. No specific age or gender contraindications stated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An occult blood test is a device used to detect occult blood in urine or feces. (Occult blood is blood present in such small quantities that it can be detected only by chemical tests of suspected material, or by microscopic or spectroscopic examination.)
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A control intended for use with an occult blood test is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 864.9.
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Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test
# Description of the device
I. Product Name: Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test
### II. Manufacturer:
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. 12330 Stowe Drive Poway. CA 92064 (858) 513-3888 Telephone: Fax: (858) 513-8388 Email: info@alfascientific.com
### III. Common Name of the Device: Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Test
### IV. Trade Name of the Device: Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test
### V. Establishment Registration Number: 2060833.
### VI. Classification of the Device:
The Test Device is classified as Class II (21 CFR 864.6550).
### VII. Intended Use:
This Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Ravid Test is an immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection of Fecal Occult Blood by laboratories or physicians offices. It is useful to determining gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding found in a number of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, e.g., diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer.
This test is recommended for use in 1) routine physical examinations. when hospital patients are first admitted, 2) hospital monitoring for bleeding in patients. 3) screening for colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal bleeding from any source.
#### VIII. Predicate Product:
Hemoccult® test by Beckman Coulter, Inc., 510K# K880499.
#### IX. Performance Summary:
The Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test is more accurate than the predicate device Hemoccult®. The performance of Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test was verified by sensitivity, specificity, cross reactivity, interference, reproducibility and accuracy studies. Please refer the attached "Summary".
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# Device specifications
## I. BACKGROUND
The American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute guidelines for early detection of colorectal cancer recommend an occult blood stool test annually every 3-5 years after age 50 years. There are three types of tests for FOB testing are commercially available: 1) Guaiac Dye: 2) Immunochemical: and 3) Hemoporphyrin. The Guaiac test is widely available, but lack of high accuracy. The Hemoporphyin test is not affected by dietary peroxidases, but false-positive results can occur in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding disorders. This Immunochemical FOB test has great advantage than the Guaiac and Hemoporphyrin method. It is highly accurate, and the results are not interfered by dietary peroxidases, animal blood and ascorbic acid.
### II. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
#### 1. Sensitivity and prozone effect study
The Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test is able to detect the human Hemoglobin (hHb) at the level close to or higher than 50μg hHb/g feces (50ng/ml extraction buffer) and no interference from prozone effect was observed when the human hHb level reached up to 2000ng hHb/ml, which is equivalent to 2mg hHb/g feces.
A sensitivity study was conducted in-house to evaluate the minimum concentration of the human hemoglobin that has a high probability of being detected with this devise.
Forty stool extraction samples were spiked with human hemoglobin at five levels of concentrations, 0. 37.5, 50. 62.5, and 2000ng/ml, in an evenly distributed number. 8 of each level. The samples were blind labeled and tested with three lots of Instant-View™Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test. Results were compared with one lot of predicate device, the Hemoccult® Test.
Results indicated that the Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test has a sensitivity of 50 ng/ml. and 100% agreed with predicate device.
#### 2. Specificity study
#### Cross reactivity
The Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test was examined in vitro by adding hemoglobin (Hb) of beef, chicken, fish, horse, goat, pig, rabbit, and sheep to the human feces and applied to the test to determine the cross-reactivity of the test with the hemoglobin from other spices. The samples were added with and without diluted hHb at 50 ug hHb/g feces. Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test gave negative test results when tested with the Hb of other spices and positive in all cases when hHb was present. Whereas the Hemoccult® test consistently gave false-positive results when tested with all hemoglobin of other spices.
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#### Abbreviated 510(k)
#### Interference of dietary substances .
Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test does not require the patient to follow any special dietary restrictions. Aqueous extracts of raw broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, horseradish, Parsnip, red radish and turnin were added to the Test device to determine if vegetable extracts cross react with the test. Test device was also tested with 20 mg/ml solution of horseradish peroxidases. The extracts were added with and without diluted hHb at 50 ug hHb/g feces (50ng/ml extraction buffer). Instant-View™ FOB Rapid Test gave negative results when tested with all of the extracts, and positive results when hHb was present. The Hemoccult® Test, a Guaiac FOB Test, consistently gave false-positive results to all the cases with or without human Hb. A dietary iron and Vitamin C supplement were added with and without diluted human Hb at 50 µg hHb/g feces (50ng/ml extraction buffer) to the test device. No interference was observed with the performance of the Instant-View™ FOB Rapist test.
#### Interference bv toilet water .
#### Additives:
No false positive test results were observed with toilet bowl deodorizers/fresheners or cleaners The effects of the toilet bowl deodorizers/fresheners or cleaners on the sensitivity of the test studied. are varying. Some decreased the sensitivity of the test by over three-fold, while others have no effect. Based on the results of these studies it is concluded that toilet bowl deodorizers/fresheners should be removed from the toilet bowl prior to collecting samples for the proposed test.
#### Contaminants:
Study on the contaminated toilet bowl with residual human blood indicated that the human blood left in the toilet bowl may induce false positive results, if the concentration of human blood is equal to or higher than 50ng/ml. Therefore, instructions were given that flush the toilet before use.
The specimen is suggested to be collected from the toilet paper or caught in a clean cup to avoid contacting toilet water.
## 3. Reproducibility and repeatability studies
One hundred (100) human hemoglobin free stool extraction specimens collected in house and divided into 5 groups in an evenly distributed number, 20 in each. The 5 groups of extraction samples were spiked with human hemoglobin for five different concentrations, respectively, 0, 37.5ng hHb/ml (25% lower than cut off), 50ng hHb/ml (cut off level), 62.5ng hHb/ml (25% higher than cut off), and 2000ng hHb/ml (equal to 2000ug hHb/g feces). Those specimens were tested with Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Test at three (3) Physician Office Laboratories (POL) and a Reference Laboratory. All specimens were blind labeled.
The results obtained from three POL sites by persons with diverse education background and work experiences agreed 97.7 % (average) with the expected results. The results obtained from the Reference laboratory agreed 99% with the expected results. Overall, the accuracy of the Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test is 98%.
#### Specimen Collection and Handling 4.
Fresh human hemoglobin free stool extraction specimens, total 120 specimens, were collected in house and divided into 5 groups in an evenly distributed number, 72 in each group. Those 5 groups of
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extraction samples were spiked with human hemoglobin for five different concentrations. respectively, 0, 37.5ng hHb/ml (25% lower than cut off), 50ng hHb/ml (cut off level), 62.5ng hHb/ml (25% higher than cut off), and 2000ng hHb/ml (equal to 2000ug hHb/g feces).
The specimens in each group were further divided into three groups, A, B, and C, 8 specimens of each concentration in each group.
Specimens of Group A were stored at temperature 95°F (35°C) and tested at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 days post preparation. Specimens of Group B were stored at 39.2°F (4 °C) and tested at 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. 6. 7 and 8 months post preparation. Specimens of Group C were stored at -40F (-20°C) and tested at 6, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, and 26 months post preparation. The samples were blind labeled and tested with three lots of Instant-View ™ FOB Rapid Test. Every test result was read by two independent readers.
Results observed indicated that specimens collected may be stored up to 8 days at temperature 95°F (35°C); 6months at 39.2°F (4 °C), and at least 2 years at -4°F (-20°C).
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Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850
## JUN 1 7 2002
Naishu Wang, M.D., Ph.D. President Alpha Scientific Designs, Inc. 12330 Stowe Drive Poway, CA 92064
Re: k021423
Trade/Device Name: Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 864.6550 Regulation Name: Occult Blood Test Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KHE Dated: April 30, 2002 Received: May 3, 2002
Dear Dr. Wang:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807): labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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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 1 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 International and Consumer 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 Sutman
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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# 510 (K) NUMBER (IF KNOWN) : KO214 23
#### DEVICE NAME : Instant-View™ Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
This Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Rapid Test is an immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection of Fecal Occult Blood by laboratories or physicians offices. It is useful to determining gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding found in a number of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, e.g., diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer.
This test is recommended for use in 1) routine physical examinations, when hospital patients are first admitted, 2) hospital monitoring for bleeding in patients, 3) screening for colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal bleeding from any source.
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