← Product Code [JTO](/submissions/MI/subpart-c%E2%80%94microbiology-devices/JTO) · K050352 # IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTIC VAGINITIS TEST KIT (K050352) _Ameritek Research, LLC · JTO · Sep 1, 2005 · Microbiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CH/subpart-c%E2%80%94microbiology-devices/JTO/K050352 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Ameritek Research, LLC - **Product Code:** [JTO](/submissions/MI/subpart-c%E2%80%94microbiology-devices/JTO.md) - **Decision Date:** Sep 1, 2005 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 866.2660 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** Microbiology ## Intended Use FemLab is a biochemical assay intended for use as a screening test for nitrites, blood, protein, leukocytes and proline-iminopeptidase in vaginal fluid samples. It is indicated for use as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of vaginitis or urethritis and should be used in conjunction with laboratory tests such as Gram stain, microscopic examination, culture and KOH test. The FemLab Vaginitis Test Kit is for professional and laboratory use only. ## Device Story FemLab Vaginitis Test Kit is a hand-held, professional-use diagnostic cassette; features seven sample application zones on a plastic platform. Input: vaginal fluid collected via three-step swab procedure; two samples applied directly to test zones; third sample diluted in buffer. Principle: chemical/biological indicators undergo color change upon contact with specific analytes (pH, proline-iminopeptidase, nitrite, blood, protein, leukocyte). Output: visual color change on test zones indicating positive/negative results. Used in laboratory/clinical settings by professionals to aid in presumptive diagnosis of vaginitis or urethritis; results used alongside Gram stain, culture, and microscopic examination to inform clinical decision-making. ## Clinical Evidence Multi-center study of 300 post-pubertal women. Comparison against traditional laboratory methods (pH, proline-iminopeptidase, wet mount, culture). Results: 18 true positives, 266 true negatives, 9 false positives, 7 false negatives. Overall agreement: 94.6%. ## Technological Characteristics Hand-held plastic cassette with seven test zones. Employs chemical/biological colorimetric indicators. Qualitative detection of vaginal pH (≥4.7), proline-iminopeptidase (≥20 pm/m), nitrite (≥0.06 mg/dL), blood (≥0.015 mg/dL), protein (≥1.5 mg/dL), and leukocyte (≥5 cells/h). Uses filter membrane technology. Manual operation; no electronic components or software. ## Regulatory Identification A microorganism differentiation and identification device is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of one or more components, such as differential culture media, biochemical reagents, and paper discs or paper strips impregnated with test reagents, that are usually contained in individual compartments and used to differentiate and identify selected microorganisms. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease. ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850 Ameritek Research LLC c/o Bradford Webb consultant 15205 3rd Dr. SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 ATTN: Kud Chaiang Yee SEP 0 1 2005 k050352 Re: K050552 Trade/Device Name: FemLab® Vaginitis Test Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 864.6550 Regulation Name: Occult blood test Regulatory Class: Class II Regulatory Class: D, LNW, JMT, JIR, LJX, JTO Dated: June 16 2005 Received: June 16 2005 Dear Dr Yee: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device We have reviewed your Section 310(x) premaince is substantially equivalent (for the indications referenced above and have determined the devices devices devices were make referenced above and nave determined the devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed in added Device Amendments. for use stated in the enclosure) to tegally manced teches dedical Device Americal Device America, or to commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment with the provision of th commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the ellacinent and of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been reclassified in accordance while become approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval on assessions of the Act. The and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approvate of the general controls of the Act. The Act. The Act. The Act. The You may, therefore, market the device, subject of the general or annual registration, listing of general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for anainst misbr general controls provisions of the Act mende requirements to the many of the many of the adulteration. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), a If your device is classified (see and controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations a it may be subject to such additional comicis. Existing inghts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. I can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (11) 77 ) may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. 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Benson, M.A. Acting Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number k050352 Device Name: FemLab® Vaginitis Test Kit Indications For Use: FemLab is a biochemical assay intended for use as a screening test for nitrites, blood, protein, r childo is a broline-iminopepidase in vaginal fluid samples, and also to measure vaginal fluid pH. It is indicated for use as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of vaginitis or urethritis thing pri. "It is medicalled for about with other laboratory tests such as Gram stain, microscopic alla should be used in conjanetion Trail TemLab Vaginitis Test Kit is for professional and laboratory use only. 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