BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel, BD MAX Instrument

K181427 · Becton, Dickinson and Company · PCH · Nov 29, 2018 · Microbiology

Device Facts

Record IDK181427
Device NameBD MAX Enteric Viral Panel, BD MAX Instrument
ApplicantBecton, Dickinson and Company
Product CodePCH · Microbiology
Decision DateNov 29, 2018
DecisionSESE
Submission TypeTraditional
Regulation21 CFR 866.3990
Device ClassClass 2
AttributesReal-World Evidence, Pediatric

Real-World Evidence

SubmissionDeviceSponsorRWD SourcesRWE Use SummaryKey Tags
K181427 · Nov 29, 2018BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel, BD MAX InstrumentBecton, Dickinson and CompanyArchived (retrospective) clinical stool specimensRetrospective clinical specimens were used to supplement the prospective clinical study to support the number of positive specimens for all five viral targets due to their low prevalence.Retrospective study; Archived specimens; Clinical performance

Clinical Evidence

Study DesignPopulationComparatorKey Endpoints
Retrospective clinical study; Study Period: November 2011 to March 2017Patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis, enteritis, or colitis; Sample Size: 366Not applicable for this studyClinical sensitivity and specificity compared to a composite reference method

Indications for Use

The BD MAX™ Enteric Viral Panel performed on the BD MAX System, is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of enteric viral pathogens. The BD MAX™ Enteric Viral Panel detects nucleic acids from Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and Human Astrovirus (hAstro). Testing is performed on unpreserved soft to diarrheal or Cary-Blair preserved stool specimens from symptomatic patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis or colitis. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of relevant gene target DNA/RNA. The test utilizes fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. This test is intended for use, in conjunction with clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and epidemiological information, as an aid in the differential diagnosis of Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and Astrovirus infections. Results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this test, and may not be the sole of patient illness. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease.

Device Story

The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel is an automated in vitro diagnostic test performed on the BD MAX System. It processes unpreserved or Cary-Blair preserved stool specimens from symptomatic patients. The system automates sample preparation, including target lysis, DNA/RNA extraction, and concentration. It utilizes real-time PCR for amplification and fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for detection. The system interprets results automatically as Positive, Negative, or Unresolved. It is used in clinical laboratories to aid in the differential diagnosis of enteric viral infections. Healthcare providers use the results in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological data to guide patient management. The device benefits patients by providing rapid, automated identification of viral pathogens, facilitating appropriate clinical decision-making.

Clinical Evidence

Multi-site clinical study of 2,148 compliant specimens (1,146 Cary-Blair, 1,002 unpreserved). Compared against a reference method of alternate PCRs and bi-directional sequencing. Prospective and retrospective samples evaluated. PPA/NPA results: Norovirus (PPA 90.7-100%, NPA 99.1-100%), Rotavirus (PPA 100%, NPA 97.9-99.9%), Adenovirus (PPA 80-100%, NPA 99.9-100%), Sapovirus (PPA 66.7-100%, NPA 97.5-100%), and Astrovirus (PPA 90.9-100%, NPA 97.8-99.9%).

Technological Characteristics

Automated real-time PCR assay. Materials: disposable microfluidic cartridges, master mixes, unitized reagent strips, extraction reagents, sample buffer tubes. Sensing: fluorogenic hydrolysis (TaqMan) probes. Energy: electrical (BD MAX System). Connectivity: standalone instrument. Software: automated interpretation of amplification curves (Ct.Score, Cycle End Point).

Indications for Use

Indicated for symptomatic patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis, enteritis, or colitis. Used for qualitative detection and differentiation of Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and Astrovirus in unpreserved soft/diarrheal or Cary-Blair preserved stool. Not evaluated for immunocompromised individuals, asymptomatic patients, or those who received Rotavirus A vaccine.

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).

Predicate Devices

Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0} # 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY ### A. 510(k) Number: K181427 ### B. Purpose for Submission: Clearance of the Enteric Viral Panel assay on the BD MAX System ### C. Measurand: Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Sapovirus, and Astrovirus. ### D. Type of Test: Qualitative real-time polymerase chain reaction ### E. Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company ### F. Proprietary and Established Names: BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel ### G. Regulatory Information: #### 1. Regulation section: 21 CFR 866.3990 - Gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid based assay #### 2. Classification: Class II #### 3. Product code: PCH, OOI #### 4. Panel: 1 {1} Microbiology (83) # H. Intended Use: # 1. Intended use(s): The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel performed on the BD MAX System, is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of enteric viral pathogens. The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel detects nucleic acids from Norovirus GI & GII Rotavirus A Adenovirus F40/41 - Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V) Human Astrovirus (hAstro) Testing is performed on unpreserved soft to diarrheal or Cary-Blair preserved stool specimens from symptomatic patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis, enteritis or colitis. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of relevant gene target DNA/RNA. The test utilizes fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. This test is intended for use, in conjunction with clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and epidemiological information, as an aid in the differential diagnosis of Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and Astrovirus infections. Results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this test, and may not be the sole or definitive cause of patient illness. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. # 2. Indication(s) for use: Same as intended use. # 3. Special conditions for use statement(s): For prescription use only. # Limitations: This product should only be used with the BD MAX System. - The Sample Buffer Tube has not been designed to support organism viability. If culture is necessary it must be performed from the original specimen. 2 {2} - The performance of this test has not been evaluated for immunocompromised individuals or for patients without symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay performance has not been evaluated in individuals who have received the Rotavirus A vaccine, which is known to react with this assay. - Adenovirus Type 1 associated with infections in humans was shown to have the potential to cross-react with BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel. Additional limitations are noted in the device labeling. #### 4. Special instrument requirements: For use with the BD MAX System. #### I. Device Description: The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel performed on the BD MAX System, is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of enteric viral pathogens. The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel detects nucleic acids from - Norovirus GI & GII - Rotavirus A - Adenovirus F40/41 - Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V) - Human Astrovirus (hAstro) Testing is performed on unpreserved soft to diarrheal or Cary-Blair preserved stool specimens from symptomatic patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis, enteritis or colitis. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of relevant gene target DNA/RNA. The test utilizes fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. The BD MAX System and the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel is run with the instrument, associated hardware and accessories, disposable microfluidic cartridges, master mixes, unitized reagent strips, extraction reagents, and sample buffer tubes. The instrument automates sample preparation including target lysis, DNA/RNA extraction and concentration, reagent rehydration, and target nucleic acid amplification and detection using real-time PCR. The assay includes a Sample Processing Control (SPC) that is present in the Extraction Tube. The SPC monitors DNA/RNA extraction steps, thermal cycling steps, reagent integrity and the presence of inhibitory substances. The BD MAX System software automatically interprets test results. A test result may be called as POS (Positive), NEG (Negative), or UNR (Unresolved) for each of the assay's targets, based on the amplification status of the target and of the Sample Processing Control. IND (Indeterminate) or INC (Incomplete) results are due to BD MAX System failure. 3 {3} # Materials provided in each BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Kit: Each kit contains sufficient reagents to test 24 samples (443985): - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Master Mix (D6) - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Master Mix (D5) - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Unitized Reagent Strips - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Extraction Tube (D4) - BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Ssample Buffer Tube - BD MAX Disposable Inoculation Loops - Septum Caps # Materials required but not provided: - BD MAX PCR Cartridges - VWR Multi-Tube Vortexer or equivalent - Vortex Genie 2 or equivalent - Nalgene Cryogenic Vial Holder - Rack compatible with a multi-tube vortex mixer (e.g., Cryogenic Vial Holder or equivalent) - Lab coat and disposable gloves, powderless - Stopwatch or timer - For “Unpreserved” stool specimen type: - Dry, clean containers for collection of liquid or soft stool specimens. - For preserved stool specimen type: - Cary-Blair transport media (15 mL). # Interpretation of Results Targets amplified by both mastermixes D6 and D5 are detected with hydrolysis probes (TaqMan probes) labelled at one end with a fluorescent reporter dye and at the other end with a quencher moiety. Six separate probes labelled with different reporter dyes are used to detect, in four different BD MAX System optical channels, the amplicons generated by their respective primers for MM D6 Enteric Viral Panel targets (Astrovirus, Sapovirus, and a sample processing control) and eight probes for MM D5 Enteric Viral Panel targets (Adenovirus, Norovirus, Rotavirus, and a sample processing control). The BD MAX System monitors several amplification curve metrics including: the fluorescence height at the end of the amplification curve (EP fluorescence), the location and value of the curve’s first derivative, the location and value of the curve’s second derivative, the threshold cycle value with an additional quality control applied to prevent false positives due to signal drift (Ct.Score), and measurements of system noise along the PCR amplification curve. Curve metrics are transformed into results via comparison of the metrics to cutoffs and the use of logic statements. Specifically, cutoffs are applied to the Ct.Score and EP values to determine amplification status with other metrics serving as quality controls. Results are available on the “Results” tab in the “Results” window on the BD MAX System monitor. The BD MAX System software automatically interprets test results. Results are 4 {4} reported for each of the analytes and for the Sample Processing Control. A test result may be called as NEG (negative), POS (positive) or UNR (unresolved) based on the amplification status of the target and of the Sample Processing Control. IND (Indeterminate) or INC (Incomplete) results are due to BD MAX System failure and require sample repeat testing. A sample can be re-tested directly from the already prepared Sample Buffer Tube or following the preparation of a new Sample Buffer Tube inoculation. In the case of a partial UNR, where one or more targets have a POS result and all other targets have a UNR result, the targets with a UNR result will not be called NEG. This will be reported on a per Master Mix basis. Erroneous results may occur from improper specimen collection, handling, storage, technical error, specimen mix-up or because the number of organisms in the specimen is below the analytical sensitivity of the test. The Sample Processing Control has been added to the test to aid in the identification of samples that contain inhibitors to PCR amplification and as a control for reagent integrity and of the assay system as a whole. The Sample Processing Control does not indicate if nucleic acid has been lost due to inadequate collection, transport or storage of samples, or whether viral capsids have been adequately lysed. #### **J. Substantial Equivalence Information:** 1. Predicate device name(s): BioFire FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel 2. Predicate 510(k) number(s): K143005 3. Comparison with predicate: 5 {5} | Similarities | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Item | Device: BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel (K181427) | Predicate: FilmArray Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (K143005) | | Intended Use | The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel performed on the BD MAX System, is an automated in vitro diagnostic test for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of enteric viral pathogens. The BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel detects nucleic acids from • Norovirus GI & GII • Rotavirus A • Adenovirus F40/41 • Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V) • Human Astrovirus (hAstro) Testing is performed on unpreserved soft to diarrheal or Cary-Blair preserved stool specimens from symptomatic patients with suspected acute gastroenteritis, enteritis or colitis. The test is performed directly on the specimen, utilizing real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the amplification of relevant gene target DNA/RNA. The test utilizes fluorogenic gene-specific hybridization probes for the detection of the amplified DNA. This test is intended for use, in conjunction with clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and epidemiological information, as an aid in the differential diagnosis of Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and Astrovirus infections. Results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other patient management decisions. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with other organisms that are not detected by this test, and may not be the sole or definitive cause of patient illness. Negative results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. | The FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems. The FilmArray GI Panel is capable of the simultaneous detection and identification of nucleic acids from multiple bacteria, viruses, and parasites directly from stool samples in Cary-Blair transport media obtained from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The following bacteria (including several diarrheagenic *E. coli/Shigella* pathotypes), parasites, and viruses are identified using the FilmArray GI Panel: • *Campylobacter* (*C. jejuni/C. coli/C. upsaliensis*) • *Clostridium difficile* (*C. difficile*) toxin A/B • *Plesiomonas shigelloides* • *Salmonella* • *Vibrio* (*V. parahaemolyticus/V. vulnificus/V. cholerae*), including specific identification of *Vibrio cholerae* • *Yersinia enterocolitica* • Enteroaggregative *Escherichia coli* (EAEC) • Enteropathogenic *Escherichia coli* (EPEC) • Enterotoxigenic *Escherichia coli* (ETEC) lt/st • Shiga-like toxin-producing *Escherichia coli* (STEC) stx1/stx2 (including specific identification of the *E. coli* O157 serogroup within STEC) • *Shigella*/Enteroinvasive *Escherichia coli* (EIEC) • *Cryptosporidium* • *Cyclospora cayetanensis* • *Entamoeba histolytica* • *Giardia lamblia* (also known as *G. intestinalis* and *G. duodenalis*) • Adenovirus F 40/41 • Astrovirus • Norovirus GI/GII • Rotavirus A • Sapovirus (Genogroups I, II, IV, and V) The FilmArray GI Panel is indicated as an aid in the diagnosis of specific agents of gastrointestinal illness and results are meant to | 6 {6} | | | be used in conjunction with other clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological data. Positive results do not rule out co-infection with organisms not included in the FilmArray GI Panel. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of the disease. Concomitant culture is necessary for organism recovery and further typing of bacterial agents. This device is not intended to monitor or guide treatment for *C. difficile* infection. Due to the small number of positive specimens collected for certain organisms during the prospective clinical study, performance characteristics for *E. coli* O157, *Plesiomonas shigelloides*, *Yersinia enterocolitica*, Astrovirus, and Rotavirus A were established primarily with retrospective clinical specimens. Performance characteristics for *Entamoeba histolytica*, and *Vibrio* (*V. parahaemolyticus*, *V. vulnificus*, and *Vibrio cholerae*) were established primarily using contrived clinical specimens. Negative FilmArray GI Panel results in the setting of clinical illness compatible with gastroenteritis may be due to infection by pathogens that are not detected by this test or non-infectious causes such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease. A gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay also aids in the detection and identification of acute gastroenteritis in the context of outbreaks. | | --- | --- | --- | | Assay Format | Amplification: Real-time PCR | Same | | Organisms Detected | Norovirus GI & GII Rotavirus A Adenovirus F40/41 Saposvirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V) Human Astrovirus (hAstro) | Same | | Assay Results | Qualitative | Same | | Analyte | DNA/RNA | Same | | Extraction | Automated by instrument | Same | | User Complexity | Moderate | Same | 7 {7} | Differences | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Item | Device: BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel (K181427) | Predicate: FilmArray Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (K143005) | | Assay Format | Detection: Fluorigenic target-specific oligo hybridization (TaqMan) | Detection: non-target-specific double stranded DNA fluorescent dye (LC Green Plus) | | Assay Format | Single Real-time PCR reaction | Two-stage PCR amplification | | Organisms Detected | See similarities above | Additional bacterial/parasitic analytes as listed in intended use statement above | | Specimen Type | Cary-Blair preserved stool and unpreserved soft to diarrheal stool | Cary-Blair preserved stool only | | Norovirus Target(s) | Junction RdRp and VP1 capsid gene | ORF1/2 junction | | Adenovirus Target(s) | Hexon gene | Hexon Gene | | Astrovirus Target(s) | RdRp gene | ORF1b | | Rotavirus Target(s) | Non-coding sequence after non-structural protein 3 gene | VP1 and VP6 | | Sapovirus Target(s) | RdRp gene and Vp1 gene | ORF1 (RdRp) | | Assay Controls | Sample Processing Control | Two controls in each pouch for sample processing and both stages of PCR and melt analysis | | Time to result | Approximately 3 hours | Approximately 1 hour | | Reagent Storage | 2-25°C | 15-25°C | #### K. Standard/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable): Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Infectious Diseases; Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) – Third Edition, MM03 User Protocol for Evaluation of Qualitative Test Performance; Approved Guideline, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) – Second Edition, EP12 Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Gastrointestinal Microorganism Multiplex Nucleic Acid-Based Assays for Detection and Identification of Microorganisms and Toxin Genes from Human Stool Specimens (November 2, 2015) #### L. Test Principle: Stool specimens are collected from subjects and transported to the laboratory unpreserved in a clean container or preserved in Cary-Blair transport media. A loop is inserted to the depth of the loop into the specimen and expressed via swirling motion into a BD MAX Sample Buffer Tube included in the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel kit. The Sample Buffer Tube is closed with a septum cap, vortexed and transferred to the BD MAX System. Once the work list is generated and the specimen is loaded on the BD MAX instrument, along with a BD 8 {8} MAX Enteric Viral Panel Unitized Reagent Strip and PCR Cartridge, the run is started and no further operator intervention is required. The BD MAX System automates specimen preparation, including target organism lysis, DNA/RNA extraction and concentration, reagent rehydration, target nucleic acid sequence amplification and detection using real-time PCR. The interpretation of the signal is performed automatically by the BD MAX System. The assay also includes a Sample Processing Control that is provided in the Extraction Tube and subjected to extraction, concentration and amplification steps. The Sample Processing Control monitors for the presence of potential inhibitory substances as well as system or reagent failures. Following enzymatic viral lysis at an elevated temperature, the released nucleic acids are captured by magnetic affinity beads. The beads, with the bound nucleic acids, are washed and the nucleic acids are eluted. Eluted DNA/RNA is neutralized and transferred to the Master Mix tubes to rehydrate the PCR reagents. After rehydration, the BD MAX System dispenses a fixed volume of PCR-ready solution into the BD MAX PCR Cartridge. Microvalves in the BD MAX PCR Cartridge are sealed by the system to prevent evaporation and amplicon contamination prior to the initiation of reverse transcriptase PCR to convert RNA to cDNA and subsequent real time PCR. The amplified DNA targets are detected using hydrolysis (TaqMan) probes labeled at one end with a fluorescent reporter dye (fluorophore) and at the other end with a quencher moiety. Probes labeled with different fluorophores are used to detect the amplicons of the viral targets (Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Adenovirus F40/41, Sapovirus (genogroups I, II, IV, V), and hAstro) and the Sample Processing Control amplicons in four different optical channels of the BD MAX System. When the probes are in their native state, the fluorescence of the fluorophore is quenched due to its proximity to the quencher. However, in the presence of target DNA, the probes hybridize to their complementary sequences and are hydrolyzed by the 5'–3' exonuclease activity of the DNA polymerase as it synthesizes the nascent strand along the cDNA template. As a result, the fluorophores are separated from the quencher molecules and fluorescence is emitted. The BD MAX System monitors these signals at each cycle and interprets the data at the end of the program to report the final results. # M. Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable): # 1. Analytical performance: # a. Precision/Reproducibility: The reproducibility panel utilized in all of the precision/reproducibility studies consisted of 18 individual members. Three members of the panel contained no analytes. Each of the 15 remaining panel members consisted of one viral pathogen at low positive levels (2x LoD) and one viral pathogen at moderate positive levels (3x LoD) with all other viral targets absent. In total, each individual viral target of the Enteric Viral Panel was represented with 3 low positive (LP), 3 moderate positive (MP) and 12 true negative (TN) samples. However, the combination of each analyte 9 {9} per panel member is fixed. For example, the moderate positive Rotavirus specimens always contain low positive Norovirus. And the moderate positive Sapovirus samples always contain low positive Rotavirus. Proposed acceptance criteria included ≥95% agreement with expected results for all low positive specimens and 100% agreement with expected results for all moderate positive and true negative specimens. All study results met the acceptance criteria for all targets and all categories. For the Site-to-Site Reproducibility study, a single lot of reagents was tested over the course of 5 days at three sites. Two users each completed a single run of 18 panel members each day for a total of 30 runs. **Table 1: Qualitative Site-to-Site Reproducibility Results** | Target | Category | X LoD | Agreement with Expected Results (95% CI) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Site | | | Overall | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | | | Norovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Rotavirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 93.3% (77.9-99.2%) | 100% (88.4-100) | 97.8% (92.2-99.7) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Adenovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Sapovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 90.0% (73.5-97.9%) | 100% (88.4-100) | 96.7% (90.6-99.3) | | Astrovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (97.0-100%) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 96.7% (82.8-99.9%) | 100% (88.4-100) | 98.9% (94.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | 10 {10} A quantitative analysis of site-to-site variance on the numerical outputs used by the BD MAX for sample classification (Ct.Score and Cycle EP) was also performed. Table 2: Quantitative Site-to-Site Reproducibility Results | Target | Metric | Sample | N | Mean (ct) | Within Run | | Between Run Within Day | | Between Day Within Site | | Between Site | | Total | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | | Norovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | | MP | 90 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 4553 | 1215 | 27 | 368 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1270 | 28 | | | | MP | 90 | 4129 | 1760 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 4 | 1769 | 43 | | Rotavirus | Ct.Score | LP | 88 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 88 | 738 | 238 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 37 | 360 | 49 | | | | MP | 90 | 925 | 243 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 32 | 382 | 41 | | Adenovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 1067 | 470 | 44 | 136 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 26 | 565 | 53 | | | | MP | 90 | 1097 | 411 | 38 | 146 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 22 | 498 | 46 | | Sapovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | | | | MP | 87 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 754 | 232 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 26 | 305 | 40 | | | | MP | 87 | 963 | 271 | 28 | 44 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 152 | 16 | 315 | 33 | | Astrovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 89 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 89 | 3166 | 1110 | 35 | 71 | 2 | 343 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1164 | 37 | | | | MP | 90 | 4786 | 1071 | 22 | 460 | 10 | 359 | 8 | 341 | 7 | 1266 | 27 | | SPC MM D6 | Ct.Score | TN | 90 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 90 | 8582 | 927 | 11 | 537 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 448 | 5 | 161 | 14 | | SPC MM D5 | Ct.Score | TN | 90 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 90 | 7668 | 1510 | 20 | 1010 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 707 | 9 | 1949 | 25 | To evaluate lot-to-lot reproducibility, three lots of reagents were tested over five days at a single site. Two operators performed two runs per day for a total of 30 runs. Results from five days of the precision study were used as the final lot for analysis of lot-to-lot reproducibility. All lot-to-lot study results met the acceptance criteria for all targets and all categories. The cycle end point fluorescence values typically have high standard deviations but also high absolute magnitudes (700-5,000) compared to the cut-off threshold for these values to make a positive call (70-200). A high degree of the observed variance is due to higher value outliers among a pool of relatively consistent datapoints that do not approach the threshold cutoff for these analytes. 11 {11} Table 3: Qualitative Lot-to-Lot Reproducibility Results | Target | Category | X LoD | Agreement with Expected Results (95% CI) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Lot | | | Overall | | | | | IUO3 | IUO4 | IUO5 | | | Norovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Rotavirus | TN | 0 | 99.2% (95.4-99.9) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 99.7% (98.4-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 93.3% (77.9-99.2%) | 100% (88.4-100) | 97.8% (92.2-99.7) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Adenovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Sapovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 96.7% (83.3-99.4) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 98.9% (94.0-99.8) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | Astrovirus | TN | 0 | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (97.0-100) | 100% (99.0-100) | | | LP | 2 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | | | MP | 3 | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (88.4-100) | 100% (96.0-100) | Table 4: Quantitative Lot-to-Lot Reproducibility Results | Target | Metric | Sample | N | Mean | Within Run | | Between Run Within Day | | Between Day Within Site | | Between Site | | Total | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | | Norovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | | MP | 90 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 4946 | 1188 | 24 | 1606 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 705 | 14 | 2118 | 43 | | | | MP | 90 | 4949 | 856 | 17 | 1702 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1208 | 24 | 2256 | 46 | 12 {12} | Target | Metric | Sample | N | Mean | Within Run | | Between Run Within Day | | Between Day Within Site | | Between Site | | Total | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | | Rotavirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 1117 | 231 | 21 | 25 | 2 | 44 | 4 | 124 | 11 | 276 | 24 | | | | MP | 90 | 1346 | 165 | 12 | 104 | 8 | 59 | 4 | 85 | 6 | 221 | 16 | | Adenovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 1191 | 360 | 30 | 515 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 28 | 710 | 60 | | | | MP | 90 | 1171 | 292 | 25 | 629 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 23 | 744 | 64 | | Sapovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 89 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | | MP | 90 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 89 | 1184 | 291 | 25 | 175 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 15 | 383 | 32 | | | | MP | 90 | 1311 | 382 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 11 | 406 | 31 | | Astrovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 90 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | | MP | 90 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 90 | 3278 | 575 | 18 | 579 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 14 | 932 | 28 | | | | MP | 90 | 4724 | 543 | 12 | 558 | 12 | 105 | 2 | 512 | 11 | 938 | 20 | | SPC MM D6 | Ct.Score | TN | 90 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 90 | 8994 | 651 | 7 | 667 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 3 | 967 | 11 | | SPC MM D5 | Ct.Score | TN | 90 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 90 | 8740 | 834 | 10 | 1198 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 565 | 7 | 1565 | 18 | The precision study utilized only 12 of the 18 original reproducibility panel members. A single lot of reagents were tested over 12 days at a single site with two users completing a single run on each day of the study. The composition of the panel included true negative (TN), low positive (LP), and moderate positive (MP) reactivities for each analyte. A total of 24 runs were performed. Table 5: Qualitative Precision Results | Category | Agreement with Expected Results | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Norovirus | Rotavirus | Adenovirus | Sapovirus | Astrovirus | | TN | 100%(98-100) | 99.5%(97.1-99.9) | 100%(98.0-100) | 100%(98.0-100) | 100%(98.0-100) | | LP | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | | MP | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | 100%(92.6-100) | Again, quantitative analysis was performed on numerical PCR metrics from the precision study (Table 6) and while the Cycle EP values do sometimes exhibit high variance, especially in low positive panel members, this is usually due to the presence of higher value outliers. No values are near the cutoff threshold for each analyte. 13 {13} The largest Ct.Score variability observed during the quantitative Precision study segment (among TN, LP and MP) was obtained for the Adenovirus target, which obtained a 2.1% overall variability for the LP and MP. Overall variability values for Ct.Score obtained for the other targets ranged between 0.9% and 1.8%. In Cycle EP, variability for the LP and MP ranged from 15.5% to 64.7%. Table 6: Quantitative Precision Results | Target | Metric | Sample | N | Mean | Within Run | | Between Run Within Day | | Between Day | | Total | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | SD | %CV | | Norovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 48 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | | MP | 48 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 48 | 4416 | 911 | 21 | 1857 | 42 | 200 | 5 | 2078 | 47 | | | | MP | 48 | 4727 | 803 | 17 | 1470 | 31 | 1051 | 22 | 1978 | 42 | | Rotavirus | Ct.Score | LP | 48 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 48 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 48 | 1050 | 242 | 23 | 97 | 9 | 80 | 8 | 273 | 26 | | | | MP | 48 | 1269 | 158 | 12 | 132 | 10 | 84 | 7 | 222 | 18 | | Adenovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 48 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 48 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 48 | 1171 | 315 | 27 | 510 | 44 | 165 | 14 | 622 | 53 | | | | MP | 48 | 1119 | 335 | 30 | 641 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 724 | 65 | | Sapovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 48 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | | | MP | 48 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 48 | 1205 | 170 | 14 | 199 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 262 | 22 | | | | MP | 48 | 1333 | 266 | 20 | 85 | 6 | 126 | 9 | 306 | 23 | | Astrovirus | Ct.Score | LP | 48 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | | | MP | 48 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | LP | 48 | 3579 | 901 | 25 | 406 | 11 | 311 | 9 | 1036 | 29 | | | | MP | 48 | 5716 | 670 | 13 | 413 | 8 | 152 | 3 | 802 | 16 | | SPC MM D6 | Ct.Score | TN | 48 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 48 | 8666 | 754 | 9 | 853 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1138 | 13 | | SPC MM D5 | Ct.Score | TN | 48 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Cycle End Point | TN | 48 | 8421 | 1336 | 16 | 1261 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1837 | 22 | b. Linearity/assay reportable range: Not applicable. c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): 14 {14} # Specimen Stability: According to the package insert, specimens can be stored for up to 120 hours (5 days) at 2-8°C or for up to 48 hours at 2-25°C before testing. Similarly, prepared SBTs can be stored at 2-8°C for a maximum of 120 hours (5 days) OR at 2-25°C for a maximum of 48 hours. Studies to support this stability claim for both Cary-Blair preserved and unpreserved stool specimens followed the below scheme (Tables 7 & 8): Table 7: Sample Stability Testing Scheme - Round 1 | Test Point | Neat | | SBT | | Minimum Total Hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Storage Condition 1 | | Storage Condition 2 | | | | 1 (Baseline) | N/A | | | | 0 | | 2 | 25°C | 48 hrs | N/A | | 48 | | 3 | | | 25°C | 24 hrs | 72 | | 4 | | | 2-8°C | 120 hrs | 168 | | 5 | 2-8°C | 120 hrs | N/A | | 120 | | 6 | | | 25°C | 24 hrs | 144 | | 7 | | | 2-8°C | 120 hrs | 240 | Table 8: Sample Stability Testing Scheme - Round 2 | Test Point | Neat | | SBT | | Minimum Total Hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Storage Condition 1 | | Storage Condition 2 | | | | 1 (Baseline) | N/A | | | | 0 | | 2 | 25°C | 48 hrs | 25°C | 48 hrs | 96 | | 3 | 2-8°C | 120 hrs | 25°C | 48 hrs | 168 | A minimum of twenty valid replicates for positives and four valid replicates for negatives were required for each condition tested. Baseline testing was required to yield 100% (20/20) positive replicates and 100% (4/4) negative replicates. Each subsequent test point was required to yield ≥ 95% (19/20) positive replicates and 100% (4/4) negative replicates. Additionally, a trend of the quantitative PCR curve metrics for each channel over time was modeled using simple linear regression analysis. The stability break point at which the specimen was no longer considered stable was reached when the one-sided 95% lower confidence interval of the linear regression crossed the acceptable drift limit (“ADL”) in any channel. The ADL was determined for each target at baseline, which was derived from the mean Ct.Score endpoint thresholds. Data from the specimen stability study supports claims in the package insert, with no observed change in sample status (Table 9 and Table 10) or significant loss of cycle EP. One run of test point 4 for unpreserved stool samples included several samples with unexpected negative results. The run was repeated to exclude sample stability issues and this data is presented in Table 10. Regression lines of quantitative PCR parameters were plotted with the 95% confidence interval and the 15 {15} slope of the regression analysis determined for each sample and condition. In no instance did the lower 95% confidence bound intersect the lower specification (EP min) within the duration of the study period. Table 9: Cary-Blair Preserved Stool Sample Stability | Test Point | Neat | | SBT | | Min. Total Hrs | Positive Results | | | | | Negative Results | UNR/ IND/ INC Results | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Storage Condition 1 | | Storage Condition 2 | | | AdV F41 | AdV Type 4 | NoV GII | RoV Va70 | SaV GI | | | | 1 | Baseline | | | | 0 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 2 | 25°C | 48 h | N/A | | 48 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 3 | | | 25°C | 24 h | 72 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 19/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 1^{a} | Baseline | | | | 0 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 4/4 | 5 | | 1^{b} | Baseline | | | | 0 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 0 | | 4 | 25°C | 48 h | 2-8°C | 120h | 168 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 4/4 | 5 | | 4^{c} | | | | | | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | N/A | 0 | | 5 | 2-8°C | 120 | N/A | | 120 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 6 | | | 25°C | 24 h | 144 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 19/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 7 | | | 2-8°C | 120 h | 240 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 19/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | $^{a}$Baseline repeated due to instrument malfunction $^{b}$Sample retested to obtain valid result $^{c}$Sample repeated due to IND result Table 10: Unpreserved Stool Sample Stability | Test Point | Neat | | SBT | | Min. Total Hrs | Positive Results | | | | | Negative Results | UNR/ IND/ INC Results | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Storage Condition 1 | | Storage Condition 2 | | | AdV F41 | AdV Type 4 | NoV GII | RoV Va70 | SaV GI | | | | 1 | Baseline | | | | 0 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 2^{a} | 25°C | 48 h | N/A | | 48 | 38/40 | 40/40 | 38/40 | 38/40 | 40/40 | 8/8 | 0 | | 3 | | | 25°C | 24 h | 72 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 4^{b} | 25°C | 48 h | 2-8°C | 120h | 168 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 4^{b} | | | | | | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 2/2 | 0 | | 5 | 2-8°C | 120 | N/A | | 120 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 6 | | | 25°C | 24 h | 144 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 4/4 | 0 | | 7 | | | 2-8°C | 120 h | 240 | 20/20 | 19/20 | 20/20 | 20/20 | 19/20 | 4/4 | 0 | $^{a}$Instrument/reagent error caused repeat testing $^{b}$Retest to ensure original results were due to instrument error A fresh vs. frozen study was performed to demonstrate no difference in assay performance upon repeated freeze-thaw cycles and validate the use of frozen retrospective samples in the clinical studies. A total of 60 replicates for each analyte present at 1.99x LoD (N = 30), 4x LoD (N = 15), and 10x LoD (N = 15) were analyzed at baseline and after 1, 2, or 3 freeze-thaw cycles. All data agreed with the expected results (Table 11) and the data demonstrated no significant drift in Ct cycle values. 16 {16} Table 11: Freeze-Thaw Study | Condition | | Proportion Positive (%)^{a} | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Matrix | Freeze-Thaw Cycles | Norovirus GII | Rotavirus Va70 | Adenovirus F41 | Astrovirus Type 4 | Sapovirus GI | | Unpreserved | 0 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 1 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 2 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 3 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | Preserved | 0 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 1 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 2 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | | | 3 | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | 60/60 (100) | $^{a}$Proportion positive rates were calculated based on sample number after exclusion of IND/UNR results ### Internal Control Effectiveness The sample processing control is designed to flag the user to potentially disruptive errors in either sample extraction and nucleic acid purification or inhibition of the PCR reaction. Samples that are reactive in the absence of a positive SPC control signal will still be called positive; however, negative samples will be labeled unresolved and necessitate repeat testing. To validate proper performance of the SPC control, the sponsor performed 20 runs of the assay under normal conditions (control), improper extraction (I), and absence of a mastermix tube (II). These conditions were evaluated for each mastermix in the assay. All test runs agreed with expected results except for one improper extraction sample that actually exhibited unexpected SPC amplification (Table 12). 17 {17} Table 12: SPC Effectiveness Testing | Condition | # Tested | Expected Result | Results | | | | | % Agreement | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | IND | INC | UNR | POS | NEG | | | Control | 20 | Negative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 100% | | I MM D6 | 20 | Unresolved | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 95% | | I MM D5 | 20 | Unresolved | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100% | | II MM D6 | 20 | Indeterminate | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | | II MM D5 | 20 | Indeterminate | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100% | # d. Detection limit: Individual sample buffer tubes were spiked with the viral pathogens detected by the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay in the presence of either unpreserved or Cary-Blair preserved stool matrix. A putative LoD was determined by testing 4 replicates across a range of 5 analyte levels using 3 lots of assay reagents. Further confirmation of LoD was determined by additional testing of 20 replicates near the putative LoD levels to achieve 95% detection. The final LoD determination for each analyte in either Unpreserved and Cary-Blair preserved stool matrix is displayed in Table 13 and Table 14, respectively. Table 13: BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel LoD Results in Unpreserved Stool Matrix | Organism | Strain | LoD (cp/mL) | Positivity | 95% Confidence Interval | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Adenovirus | F40 | 6.89E+04 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | F41 | 8.16E+04 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Astrovirus | Type 4 | 1.75E+07 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | | Type 8 | 5.23E+06 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Rotavirus | WA | 6.46E+03 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | Va70 | 1.16E+04 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Norovirus | GI | 6.28E+06 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | GII | 2.49E+05 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | Sapovirus | GI | 6.51E+07 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | GII | 1.94E+06 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | 18 {18} **Table 14: BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel LoD Results in Preserved Stool Matrix** | Organism | Strain | LoD (cp/mL) | Positivity | 95% Confidence Interval | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Adenovirus | F40 | 2.75E+05 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | | F41 | 1.22E+05 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Astrovirus | Type 4 | 3.49E+07 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | | Type 8 | 2.09E+07 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | Rotavirus | WA | 1.29E+04 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | Va70 | 5.82E+03 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Norovirus | GI | 4.71E+06 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | | | GII | 2.49E+05 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | Sapovirus | GI | 6.51E+07 | 100% (20/20) | 83.9% - 100% | | | GII | 1.94E+06 | 95% (19/20) | 76.4% - 99.1% | # *e. Analytical specificity:* # Cross reactivity: Other off-panel phylogenetically related microorganisms that may be present in human stool were evaluated for potential Enteric Viral Panel reactivity. Specifically, 94 bacteria, ten viruses, and eight parasites were tested in three replicates using three reagent lots and twelve BD MAX instruments (**Table 15**). The concentrations of bacteria/parasites were confirmed by colony/cell count while parasites were enumerated by the respective suppliers. Viruses were quantitated by their respective vendor(s) and the concentrations were documented in the Certificates of Analysis. Samples that exhibited initial reactivity or had INC or UNR results were subsequently retested (**Table 16** and **Table 17**). Adenovirus Type 1 was the only pathogen to exhibit cross-reactivity, being consistently detected by the Enteric Viral Panel adenovirus test and thus included as a cross-reactant in the package insert. This reactivity disappeared at a tenfold lower dilution of virus. Cross-reactivity with organisms other than those listed in the table below has not been evaluated. **Table 15: Testing of Potentially Cross-Reactive Organisms** | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Test Result (Positive/Total) | Initial Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *Abiotrophia defectiva* | 1.1E+08 | ATCC 49176 | 0/3 | All NEG | | *Acinetobacter baumannii* | 2.0E+08 | ATCC 19606 | 0/3 | All NEG | | *Acinetobacter iwoffii* | 2.0E+08 | ATCC 15309 | 0/3 | All NEG | | *Aeromonas caviae* | 1.7E+08 | ATCC 15468 | 0/0^{b} | 3 INC | | *Aeromonas hydrophila* | 1.7E+08 | ATCC 7966 | 0/3 | All NEG | | *Aeromonas schubertii* | 1.7E+08 | ATCC 43700 | 0/3 | All NEG | | *Aeromonas sobria* | 1.7E+08 | ATCC BAA-237 | 0/3 | All NEG | 19 {19} | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Test Result (Positive/Total) | Initial Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Aeromonas veronii | 1.7E+08 | ATCC 35623 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Alcaligenes faecalis subsp. faecalis | 3.4E+08 | ATCC 15554 | 1/3^{b} | 1 NoV POS 2 NEG | | Anaerococcus tetradius | 1.2E+08 | ATCC 35098 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Arcobacter butzleri | 2.0E+08 | ATCC 49616 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Bacillus cereus | 8.2E+07 | ATCC 13472 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Bacteroides caccae | 6.8E+08 | ATCC 43185 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Bacteroides stercoris | 6.8E+08 | ATCC 43183 | 0/2^{b} | 2 NEG 1 UNR | | Bifidobacterium adolescentis | 9.2E+08 | ATCC 15703 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Bifidobacterium bifidum | 9.2E+08 | ATCC 29521 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Campylobacter coli | 1.0 McF^{a} | ATCC 43134 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Campylobacter jejuni | 6.4E+07 | NH 411 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Candida albicans | 1.8E+07 | ATCC 24433 | 0/2^{b} | 2 NEG 1 INC | | Cedecea davisae | 2.4E+08 | ATCC 33431 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Citrobacter freundii | 2.4E+08 | ATCC 8090 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Citrobacter koseri | 2.4E+08 | ATCC 27028 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Chlamydia trachomatis serovar D | 6.84E+08 EBs/mL^{a} | RD013117-01 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Clostridium difficile | 6.1E+06 | ATCC 43598 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Clostridium histolyticum | 6.1E+06 | ATCC 19401 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Clostridium perfringens | 6.1E+06 | ATCC 13124 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Clostridium sordellii | 6.1E+06 | ATCC 9714 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Clostridium tetani | 6.1E+06 | ATCC 19406 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Collinsella aerofaciens | 2.2E+08 | ATCC 33031 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Corynebacterium genitalium | 2.8E+08 | ATCC 33031 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Desulfovibrio piger | 7.5E+07 | ATCC 29098 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Edwardsiella tarda | 3.3E+08 | ATCC 15947 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Eggerthella lenta | 4.7E+08 | CCRI-9926 | 0/2^{b} | 2 NEG 1 UNR | | Enterobacter cloacae | 2.6E+08 | ATCC 35030 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Enterococcus faecalis | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 29212 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Enterococcus faecium | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 700221 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Escherichia coli | 4.4E+08 | ENF 10513 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Escherichia coli O157: H7 EHEC | 4.1E+08 | ATCC 43889 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Escherichia coli ETEC H10405 O78:H11 (Lt/St) | 1.6E+08 | ATCC 35401 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Escherichia fergusonii | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 35469 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Escherichia hermannii | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 33650 | 1/3 | 1 NoV POS 2 NEG | | Escherichia vulneris | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 33821 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Fusobacterium varium | 3.4E+08 | ATCC 8501 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Gardnerella vaginalis | 2.1E+08 | ATCC 14019 | 0/2^{b} | 2 NEG 1 INC | | Gemella morbillorum | 1.3E+08 | ATCC 27824 | 0/3 | All NEG | 20 {20} | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Test Result (Positive/Total) | Initial Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hafnia alvei | 3.5E+08 | ATCC 13337 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Helicobacter pylori | 2.4E+08 | ATCC 43504 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Klebsiella aerogenes | 2.6E+08 | ATCC 13048 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Klebsiella oxytoca | 1.8E+08 | ATCC 33496 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1.8E+08 | ATCC 700603 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Lactobacillus acidophilus | 9.2E+07 | ATCC 4356 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Lactococcus lactis | 1.9E+08 | ATCC 11454 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Leminorella grimontii | 6.5E+08 | ATCC 33999 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Listeria monocytogenes | 6.3E+08 | ATCC 15313 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Megamonas hypermegale | 2.5E+07 | ATCC 25560 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Megasphaerara elsdenii | 3.5E+07 | ATCC 25940 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Morganella morganii | 2.8E+08 | ATCC 25830 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Parabacteroides merdae | 5.5E+08 | ATCC 43184 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus | 2.7E+08 | ATCC 14963 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Peptostreptococcus anaerobius | 2.1E+08 | ATCC 27337 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae | 1.1E+08 | ATCC 33539 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Plesiomonas shigelloides | 1.6E+08 | ATCC 14029 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Porphyromonas asaccharolytica | 3.4E+07 | ATCC 25260 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Prevotella melaninogenica | 1.2E+09 | ATCC 25845 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Proteus mirabilis | 4.8E+08 | ATCC 25933 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Proteus vulgaris | 4.8E+08 | ENF 12392 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Providencia alcalifaciens | 3.1E+08 | ATCC 9886 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Ruminococcus bromii | 2.1E+08 | ATCC 27255 | \( 1/2^b \) | 1 hAstV POS1 NEG1 INC | | Saccharomyces cerevisiae | 2.6E+07 | ATCC 76527 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Salmonella bongori | 2.3E+08 | ATCC 43975 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Salmonella enterica subsp. arizonae | 2.3E+08 | 7379 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar enteriditis | 2.3E+08 | ATCC 13076 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Salmonella typhimurium | 4.0E+08 | ATCC 14028 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Serratia liquefaciens | 1.5E+08 | ATCC 27592 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Serratia marcescens | 1.5E+08 | ATCC 13880 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Shigella boydii | 1.9E+08 | ATCC 9207 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Shigella dysenteriae | 1.9E+08 | 2933 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Shigella flexneri | 1.9E+08 | ATCC 700930 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Shigella sonnei | 1.9E+08 | ENF 7142 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Staphylococcus aureus | 4.0E+08 | ATCC 43300 | 0/3 | All NEG | 21 {21} | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Test Result (Positive/Total) | Initial Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Staphylococcus epidermidis | 4.0E+08 | ATCC 14990 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Stenotrophomonas maltophilia | 7.0E+07 | ATCC 13637 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Streptococcus agalactiae | 4.6E+08 | ATCC 13813 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Streptococcus intermedius | 4.6E+08 | ATCC 27335 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Trabulsiella guamensis | 4.3E+08 | ATCC 49490 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Veillonella parvula | 1.8E+08 | CCUG 59474 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Vibrio cholerae | 3.0E+08 | ATCC 14033 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Vibrio mimicus | 2.2E+08 | ATCC 33653 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Vibrio parahaemolyticus | 2.5E+08 | ATCC 17802 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Vibrio vulnificus | 2.6E+08 | ATCC 27562 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Yersinia bercovieri | 2.8E+08 | ATCC 43970 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Yersinia enterocolitica | 6.0E+07 | CCUG 4588 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica | 4.7E+07 | ATCC 9610 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Yersinia rohdei | 2.8E+08 | ATCC 43380 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Blastocystic hominis | 1.0E+07 | ATCC 50608 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Cryptosporidium hominis | 1.5E+07 | IDI-P-22 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Cryptosporidium parvum | 6.3E+06 | Waterborne P102 (lot 131219) | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Encephalitozoon intestinalis | 2.08E+08 cells/mL | ATCC 50651 | \( 0/2^b \) | 2 NEG1 INC | | Entamoeba histolytica | 6.0E+05 cells/mL | ATCC 30458 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Giardia lamblia | 6.3E+06 | Waterborne P101 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Giardia muris | 5.6E+05 | Waterborne P105 (lot: 130904) | 0/3 | All NEG | | Pentatrichomonas hominis | 8.5E+06 | ATCC 30098 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Adenovirus Type 1 | 1.0E+6.58 TCID50 units/mL | Zeptometrix 0810050CF | \( 3/3^b \) | 3 AdV POS | | Adenovirus Type 18 | 1.0E+7.25 TCID50 units/mL | ATCC VR-19 | \( 1/3^b \) | 1 hAstV POS2 NEG | | Adenovirus Type 3 | 1.0E+5.23 TCID50 units/mL | Zeptometrix 0810062CF | 0/3 | All NEG | | Adenovirus Type 4 | 1.0E+5.86 TCID50 units/mL | Zeptometrix 0810070CF | 0/3 | All NEG | | Adenovirus Type 8 | 1.0E+5.15 TCID50 units/mL | Zeptometrix 0810069CF | 0/3 | All NEG | | Coxsackie A9 | 1.0E+4.5 TCID50 units/ 0.2 mL | ATCC VR-186 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Coxsackie B1 | 1.0E+7.5 TCID50 units/ 0.2 mL | ATCC VR-28 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Echovirus 19 | 1.2E+06 TCID50 units/mL | CCRI-15850 | 0/3 | All NEG | | Enterovirus type 68 | 1.0E+5.3 TCID50 units/ 0.1 mL | ATCC VR-561 | 0/3 | All NEG | 22 {22} | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Test Result (Positive/Total) | Initial Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Herpes Simplex Virus 1 | 1.0E+4.25 TCID50 units/ 0.2 mL | ATCC VR-735 | 0/3 | All NEG | aConcentration in CFU/mL was unavailable for certain panels. Evaluation of the concentration of Campylobacter coli was estimated in McFarland units. Evaluation of the concentration of Chlamydia trachomatis was estimated in elementary bodies per mL. bUNR, INC, POS, results were subject to supplemental testing. Table 16: Retesting of Analytes with Positive Initial Results from the Exclusivity Study | Microorganism | Dilution | Concentration (CFU/mL) | NoV Result | RoV Result | AdV Result | SaV Result | hAstV Result | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Adenovirus Type 1 | 1:10 | 1 x 10^{5.58} TCID_{50}/mL | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 9/20 POS | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:00 | 1 x 10^{4.58} TCID_{50}/mL | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | Adenovirus Type 18 | NA | 1 x 10^{7.25} TCID_{50}/mL | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:10 | 1 x 10^{6.25} TCID_{50}/mL | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | Alcaligenes faecalis subsp. faecalis | NA | 3.4E+08 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:10 | 3.4E+07 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | Collinsella aerofaciens | NA | 2.2E+08 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:10 | 2.2E+07 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | Escherichia hermannii | NA | 2.5E+08 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:10 | 2.5E+07 | 19/19^{a} NEG | 19/19^{a} NEG | 19/19^{a} NEG | 19/19^{a} NEG | 19/19^{a} NEG | | Ruminococcus bromii | NA | 2.1E+08 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | | | 1:10 | 2.1E+07 | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | 20/20 NEG | a1/20 replicates yielded an IND result and was excluded from analysis Table 17: Retesting of Analytes with INC/UNR Results from the Exclusivity Study | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Initial Result | Repeated Test Result (Positive/Total) | Repeated Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Aeromonas caviae | 1.7E+08 | ATCC 15468 | INC | 0/3 | NEG | | Bacteroides stercoris | 6.8E+08 | ATCC 43183 | UNR | 0/1 | NEG | | Candida albicans | 1.8E+07 | ATCC 24433 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Eggerthella lenta | 4.7E+08 | CCRI-9926 | UNR | 0/1 | NEG | | Gardnerella vaginalis | 2.1E+08 | ATCC 14019 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Helicobacter pylori | 2.4E+08 | ATCC 43504 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | 23 {23} | Microorganism | Concentration (CFU/mL) | Collection Number | Initial Result | Repeated Test Result (Positive/Total) | Repeated Result Details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lactobacillus acidophilus | 9.2E+07 | ATCC 4356 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Prevotella melaninogenica | 1.2E+09 | ATCC 25845 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Ruminococcus bromii | 2.1E+08 | ATCC 27255 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Saccharomyces cerevisiae | 2.6E+07 | ATCC 76527 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Blastocystis hominis | 1.0E+07 | ATCC 50608 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Cryptosporidium hominis | 1.5E+07 | IDI-P-22 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Cryptosporidium parvum | 6.3E+06 | Waterborne P102 (lot:131219) | INC | 0/1 | NEG | | Encephalitozoon intestinalis | 2.08E+08 cells/mL | ATCC 50651 | INC | 0/1 | NEG | ## Interference Exogenous and endogenous interfering substances were evaluated for potential interference by spiking into unpreserved stool or Cary-Blair preserved stool matrix containing 2x LoD concentrations of Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Rotavirus, Norovirus, and Sapovirus. A total of 3 replicates were tested and compared to expected results with an acceptance criteria of 100% of spiked samples showing reactivity and 100% of organism-free samples being negative. Hydrocortisone cream at concentrations of 50% v/v was shown to reduce sample reactivity and was labeled as an interferant. However, repeat testing with Hydrocortisone present at 25% v/v demonstrated 100% agreement with expected results (Table 18). The RotaTeq live Rotavirus vaccine was also picked up by the assay, as expected. Potential interference has not been evaluated for substances other than those described in the table below. Interference by substances other than those described in the table below could lead to erroneous results. Table 18: Interfering Substances Study Percent Agreement with Expected Results | Pool/Individual | Substance | Test Concentration | RoV | AdV | hAstV | SaV | NoV | No Org. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Individually Tested | Hydrocortisone Cream | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 67% | 100% | 100% | | | | 25% v/v | - | - | - | 100% | - | - | | | Benzalkonium Chloride | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Enema/Mineral Oil | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Hemorrhoidal gel | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Anti-fungal/itch vaginal; | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 24 {24} | Pool/Individual | Substance | Test Concentration | RoV | AdV | hAstV | SaV | NoV | No Org. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Nystatin | | | | | | | | | | Vagisil | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Polymixin B sulfate, bacitracin zinc, Neomycin Sulfate | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Nonoxynol-9 | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | Individually Tested | Fecal Fats, Triglycerides | 14% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Mucus | 3.5% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Human Whole Blood | 50% v/v | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Suppository | 50% v/v | 100%^{a} | 100%^{a} | 100% | 100% | 100%^{a} | 100% | | | RoV Vaccine (ATCC VR-2195 and VR-2415) | 2-116 x 10^{6} IU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Cary-Blair: Remel | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Cary-Blair: Meridian: Para-Pack Enteric Plus | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Cary-Blair: Meridian Para-Pack C&S | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | Antibiotic Pool | Naproxen sodium | 81 mg/ml | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Ceftriaxone disodium | 16.0 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Erythromycin | 14.0 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Metronidazole | 60.8 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Sulfamethoxazole | 80.0 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Tetracycline hydrochloride | 16.0 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Trimethoprim | 16.0 mg/ml | | | | | | | | Other stool organisms Pool | Enterococcus faecalis | 1 x 10^{6} cells/mL each | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Escigerichia coli | | | | | | | | | | Peptostreptococcus anaerobius | | | | | | | | | | Proteus vulgaris | | | | | | | | | | Salmonella typhimurium | | | | | | | | | OTC Pool | Laxatives (Sennosides) | 47 mg/ml | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | | | Anti-diarrheal (Bismuth subsalicylate) | 8.75 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Anti-diarrheal (Loperamide hydrochloride) | 3.75 mg/ml | | | | | | | | | Antacids (Calcium Carbonate) | 32 mg/ml | | | | | | | $^{a}$One replicate resulted in partial UNR result but repeat testing resolved the issue Mixed infection studies were carried out for each mastermix reaction with one viral pathogen being represented at 2x LoD concentration and the other pathogens in the same mastermix occurring at the 95$^{th}$ percentile concentration observed in the clinical study. The acceptance criteria were 100% reactivity for high concentration analytes and ≥95% reactivity for samples present at 2x LoD concentrations. All test conditions met acceptance criteria (Table 19). Table 19: Mixed Infection Study Results | Test Condition | Organism | Concentration | Replicates | Negatives | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Rotavirus | High | 20 | 0 | | | Adenovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | | Norovirus | 2x LoD | 20 | 1 | 25 {25} | Test Condition | Organism | Concentration | Replicates | Negatives | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | Rotavirus | High | 20 | 0 | | | Adenovirus | 2x LoD | 20 | 0 | | | Norovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | 3 | Rotavirus | 2x LoD | 20 | 0 | | | Adenovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | | Norovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | 4 | Sapovirus | 2x LoD | 20 | 0 | | | Astrovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | 5 | Sapovirus | High | 20 | 0 | | | Astrovirus | 2x LoD | 20 | 0 | ### Cross-contamination (Carry-Over) Study The sponsor analyzed a panel of alternating negative and high positive specimens to demonstrate the absence of significant carry-over effects in the BD MAX instrument during processing. Specifically, twelve high reactivity replicates of both Astrovirus and Adenovirus were tested with negative samples lacking any analyte. Three runs were performed on three instruments for a total of 108 negative and 108 high positive samples. The final analysis determined that 2/108 expected negative samples were reactive demonstrating a false-reactivity rate of 1.85% due to cross-contamination effects. ### Guardrail Family D and Workflow Compatibility Study A Guardrail Family describes the list of assays that can be run together on the BD MAX Instrument within one sample rack. Guardrail Family D follows the basic extraction workflow for an IVD assay established in Guardrail Family A with two major differences: it utilizes a 4-snap Unitized Reagent Strip (URS) and can accommodate assays of either one or two Master Mix tubes. The purpose of this challenge testing was to ensure the Enteric Viral Panel assay can be simultaneously run with other assays utilizing the same Guardrail Family D software parameters. Two BD MAX instruments each ran 18 Enteric Viral Panel tests (9 positive and 9 negative) and 6 guardrail challenge tests. An additional instrument completed a single run of 4 Enteric Viral Panel tests (2 positive and 2 negative) and 2 guardrail challenge tests. In total, 54 samples were analyzed. All data conformed to acceptance guidelines and Enteric Viral Panel results as expected demonstrating no interference from the Guardrail challenge tests. ### Analytical Reactivity/Inclusivity Study Inclusivity testing of the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel included the strains listed in Table 20. Three strains did not confirm at ≥ 95% at 3x LoD. Sapovirus GI clinical strain BA0145AP required titration to 6x LoD before results were ≥ 95%. Sapovirus GI clinical strain BA0141AP and Rotavirus A isolate WISC2 VR-2517 required 26 {26} titration to 20x LoD before results were ≥ 95%. Four strains of Norovirus (GI.3, GII.P16_GII.2, GII.P16_GII.4, GII.Pe_GII.4) were unavailable for wet laboratory testing and were thus evaluated in silico for potential sequence amplification by the Enteric Viral Panel. From gene sequences available in the NCBI database, no significant primer or probe mismatches were identified that would theoretically limit the detection capability of the Enteric Viral Panel for these strains. Table 20: Inclusivity Testing Results | Virus | Isolate ID | Type/Strain | Spike Level (xLoD) | Percent Positive (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Adenovirus | MG10973 | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | MG08756 | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | BA0034AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | BA0042AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | BA0066AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | Adenovirus | BA0313AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | DLS14-07148 | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | DLS14-07137 | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | BA0002AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | | BA0221AP | F40/41 | 3 | 100 | | Astrovirus | Guix HastV-1 | 1 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-2 | 2 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-3 | 3 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-4 | 4 | 3 | 100 | | | ZeptoMetrix | 4 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-5 | 5 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-6 | 6 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-7 | 7 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix HastV-8 | 8 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB488277 | UNKNOWN | 3 | 100 | | Rotavirus | DS-1 VR-2550 | A | 3 | 100 | | | W161 VR-2551 | A | 3 | 100 | | | WISC 2 VR02517 | A | 3 | 33 | | | | | 6 | 67 | | | | | 9 | 33 | | | | | 20 | 100 | | | W179-4.9 | A | 3 | 100 | | | DLS14-07384 | A | 3 | 100 | | Sapovirus | BA0355AP | GI | 3 | 100 | | | NS10653 | GI | 3 | 100 | | | BA0141AP | GI | 3 | 33 | | | | | 6 | 67 | | | | | 9 | 67 | 27 {27} | Virus | Isolate ID | Type/Strain | Spike Level (xLoD) | Percent Positive (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | 20 | 100 | | | BA0130AP | GI | 3 | 100 | | | BA0145AP | GI | 3 | 67 | | | | | 6 | 100 | | | NYB470159 | GII | 3 | 100 | | | BA0260AP | GIV | 3 | 100 | | | MG10206 | GIV | 3 | 100 | | | NYB488186 | GIV | 3 | 100 | | | NYB470205 | GV | 3 | 100 | | Norovirus | Guix M21.2 | GI.4 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix D20171A | GI.6 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix V15 | GII.1 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP262 | GII.1 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB 488093 | GII.2 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB 470206 | GII.3 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP062 | GII.3 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix N23.1 2009 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | (2008) N23.1 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB 470009 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP088 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP178 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP193 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP297 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP300 | GII.4 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB470011 | GII.6 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB 470169 | GII.6 | 3 | 100 | | | UNP082 | GII.6 | 3 | 100 | | | Guix FII.3 | GII.12 | 3 | 100 | | | J95.10 | GII.12 | 3 | 100 | | | NYB 470155 | GII.17 | 3 | 100 | | | MG10737 | Unknown | 3 | 100 | In silico analysis predicted that most strains of all genotypes would be detected, though some variant strains may be detected with reduced sensitivity or may not be detected due to inefficient amplification or exclusion by melt analysis. For Norovirus in silico analysis, three sequences showed more than one mismatch, two GI.3 variants and one GI.7 variant. Some Norovirus sequences showed more than two mismatches, one GII.3 variant, one GII.4 variant, one GII.6 variant and one GII.12 variant. These mutations could affect the detection of these variants. For Rotavirus A in silico analysis, there were five variants that had more than three mismatches. There were ten Rotavirus A sequences that were truncated by four nucleotides. These mutations could affect the detection of these variants. For Sapovirus GI in silico analysis, one GI.2 variant showed more than one mismatch, this mutation could affect the detection 28 {28} of this variant. One Sapovirus GV sequence showed two mismatches, these mutations could affect the detection of this variant. #### f. Assay cut-off: The clinical trial data used in this analysis included testing results collected from 2148 patients (1786 prospective specimens and 362 retrospective specimens) and seven testing sites. There were 1010 Cary-Blair preserved samples and 776 unpreserved samples collected prospectively and 136 Cary-Blair preserved samples and 226 unpreserved samples collected as part of a retrospective study. For each specimen, the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel result and a reference method result were determined. The reference method result is determined from a composite reference method and the validation of the BD MAX cutoffs is performed against the reference method. Table 21: Cutoff Threshold Values for BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel | Cut-off Enteric Viral Panel | RoV | NoV | AdV | AstV | SaV | SPC | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ct.Score threshold | 50 | 100 | 50 | 40 | 32 | 100 | | Ct.Score Min | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | | Ct.Score Max | 40 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 38 | 40 | | EP Min. | 201 | 202 | 70 | 190 | 130 | 100 | | PCR Noise Max. | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | | PCR Noise Min. | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0 | ### 2. Comparison studies: a. Method comparison with predicate device: Not applicable. b. Matrix comparison: Not applicable. ### 3. Clinical studies: a. Clinical Sensitivity: #### Prospective Study Six clinical sites enrolled prospective specimens and performed BD MAX testing. Five were located in the U.S. and one was located in Canada. One additional internal BD site was used as a testing site only. One internal BD site performed reference method testing (alternate PCR and bi-directional sequencing). Sites were selected 29 {29} based on several criteria, such as investigator and site personnel availability, number of specimens eligible, historical prevalence rate for each target, familiarity with reference methods and/or PCR methodologies, and characteristics of their respective served patient populations. All six geographically diverse clinical sites enrolled prospective specimens that were being collected as part of routine patient care. The collection period for Enteric Viral Panel Prospective specimens ranged from November 2015 to April 2017. The study included 1873 Prospective specimens (818 unpreserved and 1055 Cary-Blair preserved). These specimens were tested within the stability period established for the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel Assay and reference method. ## Retrospective Study Due to the low prevalence of the assay targets, archived (retrospective) specimens collected from November 2011 to March 2017 were utilized to support the number of positive specimens for all five targets. Retrospective specimens were collected from the USA, Canada, and Uganda. The retrospective specimens were obtained from various sources, including the participating clinical centers and commercial sources. A total of 366 retrospective specimens were enrolled in the study (230 unpreserved and 136 Cary-Blair preserved). Historical results were used as the first portion of the composite reference method for the retrospective specimens. ### Reference Method (RM) The sponsor employed a composite reference method consisting of two validated alternate PCRs followed by bi-directional sequencing analysis for one of the primer sets. Confirmatory PCR primers were designed to target different regions of gene sequence than those targeted by the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay. Importantly, while all prospective samples tested on the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay were evaluated fresh, they were frozen before being tested by the reference method. Only specimens with positive or negative RM results and positive, negative, UNR or IND MAX results were analyzed for each virus, which resulted in 1881 results for Norovirus, 1909 results for Rotavirus, 1871 results for Adenovirus, 1827 results for Sapovirus and 1847 results for Astrovirus. The primary reason for specimen exclusion was the lack of data for the RM, but other reasons included specimens that were too old, duplicate specimens that were collected from the same patient, and samples that were enrolled before IRB renewal. The sponsor submitted results from extensive testing of analytical LoD determination and inclusivity testing for the reference PCR methods that utilized analytes prepared from stock viral culture as well as characterized clinical stool specimens. The LoD was determined for each of the 21 reference method assays. Testing was then performed on ten representative assays, covering all five viral targets, in twenty sample replicates at 1x LoD to validate viral DNA/RNA extraction from stool 30 {30} samples, RT-PCR amplification and subsequent sequencing of viral genomic targets. Samples with amplification above the cutoff values were called positive; any concentration below these values was deemed negative. Non-sequencing master mixes usually used cutoffs for YmaxEP conditions. Sequencing master mix positives were based on melt temperature. However, the mixes were required to be sequenced prior to calling a positive result. To demonstrate analytical reactivity (inclusivity) for the reference method 61 strains were tested by the non-sequencing PCR, with 41 confirmed ≥95% positive at 3x LoD. Seven more were confirmed at 30x LoD, five more were confirmed at 300x LoD, and four more required titration to 3000x LoD. The four isolates not detected were: ID Sapovirus NYB 470159, Guix NoV GI.7 10.31750, NoV MG10737, and Guix NoV GII.12 FII.3. The sequencing PCR method detected 39/60 tested strains at 3x LoD. The remaining samples were then titrated up to 30x LoD where seven more samples were confirmed. Nine samples confirmed at 300x LoD, and finally two were confirmed at 3000x LoD. The remaining three samples were not detected. The three strains not detected were: Astrovirus Guix HAstV-7, Sapovirus BA0141AP, and Sapovirus NYB 470159. ## Acceptance Criteria Performance of ≥90% positive agreement of a NAAT test and NAAT reference method was considered acceptable for Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus and Astrovirus compared to current clinical practice. The acceptable performance of Sapovirus was adjusted by the sponsor to a point estimate of ≥80% on the rationale that the infection has a reduced severity compared to the other assay targets. ## Study Demographics The clinical study analyzed a total of 1146 Cary-Blair Preserved stool samples and 1002 Unpreserved stool samples across in-patient, out-patient, emergency, and long-term care facility patient groups. The sponsor provided the following demographic breakdown for the samples from the combined Retrospective and Prospective clinical studies. 31 {31} **Table 22: Combined Prospective and Retrospective Study Demographics** | Age Group | Cary-Blair Preserved | Unpreserved | Combined | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 0-1 month | 4 | 0 | 4 | | 1 month – 2 y/o | 188 | 112 | 300 | | 2-12 y/o | 228 | 153 | 381 | | 13-18 y/o | 117 | 66 | 183 | | 19-21 y/o | 20 | 21 | 41 | | >21 y/o | 568 | 640 | 1208 | | Unknown | 21 | 10 | 31 | | Total | 1146 | 1002 | 2148 | # Norovirus Detection Among prospectively collected fresh specimens, the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay achieved a PPA of 92.5% (95% CI: 84.6-96.5%) for Cary-Blair preserved stool samples and a PPA of 90.7% (95% CI: 78.4-96.3%) for unpreserved stool samples. **Table 23: Norovirus Clinical Performance Stratified by Fresh/Frozen Sample Status** | Specimen Type | Specimen Origin | BD MAX | RM | | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | P | N | | | Cary-Blair Preserved | Prospective (fresh) | P | 74 | 7 | 81 | | | | N | 6 | 835 | 841 | | | | Total | 80 | 842 | 922 | | **PPA (95% CI): 92.5% (84.6-96.5%)** | | | | | | | **NPA (95% CI): 99.2% (98.3-99.6%)** | | | | | | | Cary-Blair Preserved | Retrospective (frozen) | P | 6 | 1 | 7 | | | | N | 0 | 105 | 105 | | | | Total | 6 | 106 | 112 | | **PPA (95% CI): 100% (61-100%)** | | | | | | | **NPA (95% CI): 99.1% (94.8-99.9%)** | | | | | | | Unpreserved | Prospective (fresh) | P | 39 | 3 | 42 | | | | N | 4 | 694 | 698 | | | | Total | 43 | 697 | 740 | | **PPA (95% CI): 90.7% (78.4-96.3%)** | | | | | | | **NPA (95% CI): 99.6% (98.7-99.9%)** | | | | | | | Unpreserved | Retrospective (frozen) | P | 35 | 0 | 35 | | | | N | 2 | 58 | 60 | | | | Total | 37 | 58 | 95 | | **PPA (95% CI): 94.6% (82.3-98.5%)** | | | | | | | **NPA (95% CI): 100% (93.8-100%)** | | | | | | 32 {32} Table 24: Norovirus Clinical Performance Stratified by Stool Type Only | Specimen Type | BD MAX | RM | | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | P | N | | | Cary-Blair Preserved | P | 80 | 8 | 88 | | | N | 6 | 940 | 946 | | | Total | 86 | 948 | 1034 | | PPA (95% CI): 93% (85.6-96.8%) | | | | | | NPA (95% CI): 99.2% (98.3-99.6%) | | | | | | Unpreserved | P | 74 | 3 | 77 | | | N | 6 | 752 | 758 | | | Total | 80 | 755 | 835 | | PPA (95% CI): 92.5% (84.6-96.5%) | | | | | | NPA (95% CI): 99.6% (98.8-99.9%) | | | | | Historical data for 2 of BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel false negative samples indicate positive FilmArray GI Panel status. Another 6 Enteric Viral Panel false negative Cary-Blair preserved samples tested by FilmArray GI panel were negative. One other false negative sample displayed an alert code for LLS Failure. Seven false positive preserved samples available for discrepant resolution were also positive by FilmArray GI panel. ### Rotavirus Detection Among prospectively collected fresh specimens, the BD MAX Enteric Viral Panel assay achieved a PPA of 100% (95% CI: 89-100%) for Cary-Blair preserved stool samples and a PPA of 100% (95% CI: 74.1-100%) for unpreserved stool samples. Table 25: Rotavirus Clinical Performance Stratified by Fresh/Frozen Sample Status | Specimen Type | Specimen Origin | BD MAX | RM | | Total | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | P | N | | | Cary-Blair Preserved | Prospective (fresh) | P | 31 | 7 | 38 | | | | N | 0 | 888 | 888 | | |…
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