The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin in the dilution range of 0.03-64 ug/mL
Applicant
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Product Code
JWY · Microbiology
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 866.1640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
PCCP
Indications for Use
The Sensititre MIC and Breakpoint Susceptibility system is an in vitro diagnostic product for clinical susceptibility testing of non-fastidious Gram negative isolates, comprising of Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other non-Enterobacteriaceae and of non fastidious Gram positive isolates, comprising of Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and beta-haemolytic streptococci other than S. pneumoniae.
Device Story
The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System is an in vitro diagnostic device for determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of daptomycin (0.03-64 µg/mL) against non-fastidious Gram-positive bacteria. The system utilizes 96-well microtiter plates pre-dosed with antimicrobial agents. After inoculation with a bacterial suspension using the Sensititre AIM Autoinoculator, plates are incubated for 18-24 hours. Bacterial growth is detected via fluorescence technology, where surface enzymes cleave a fluorogenic substrate to produce a fluorescent signal proportional to growth. Results are read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead automated reader or the Vizion digital viewing device. The system provides quantitative MIC results, which clinicians use to determine the susceptibility of the organism to daptomycin, aiding in the selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy. The device is intended for use in clinical laboratory settings.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing of the antimicrobial susceptibility test system performance.
Technological Characteristics
In vitro diagnostic system for antimicrobial susceptibility testing using microbroth dilution. Dilution range for daptomycin: 0.03-64 µg/mL. Designed for non-fastidious gram-positive isolates. System operates as a standardized laboratory test platform.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical susceptibility testing of non-fastidious gram-positive isolates, specifically Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible and resistant) and Enterococcus faecium (including vancomycin-resistant) and Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An antimicrobial susceptibility test powder is a device that consists of an antimicrobial drug powder packaged in vials in specified amounts and intended for use in clinical laboratories for determining in vitro susceptibility of bacterial pathogens to these therapeutic agents. Test results are used to determine the antimicrobial agent of choice in the treatment of bacterial diseases.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
ASSAY ONLY
## I Background Information:
A 510(k) Number
K242657
B Applicant
Thermo Fisher Scientific
C Proprietary and Established Names
The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin in the dilution range of 0.03-64 µg/mL
D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JWY | Class II | 21 CFR 866.1640 - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Powder | MI - Microbiology |
| LTT | Class II | 21 CFR 866.1640 - Antimicrobial susceptibility test powder | MI - Microbiology |
| LRG | Class II | 21 CFR 866.1640 - Antimicrobial susceptibility test powder | MI - Microbiology |
## II Submission/Device Overview:
### A Purpose for Submission:
To obtain substantial equivalence determination for The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin in the dilution range of 0.03-64 µg/mL with updated FDA-recognized breakpoints for Enterococcus spp. (other than E. faecium) as well as expand claims to include E. faecium.
Breakpoints for S. aureus (also indicated for use with this device) remain unchanged from the original K033522 clearance, but new performance data was provided with contemporary and stock isolates.
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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B Measurand:
Daptomycin in the dilution range 0.03 to 64 µg/mL
C Type of Test:
Quantitative antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) growth-based detection
III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
A Intended Use(s):
The Sensititre MIC and Breakpoint Susceptibility system is an in vitro diagnostic product for clinical susceptibility testing of non-fastidious Gram negative isolates, comprising of Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other non-Enterobacteriaceae and of non fastidious Gram positive isolates, comprising of Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., and beta-haemolytic streptococci other than S. pneumoniae.
B Indication(s) for Use:
The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System is an in vitro diagnostic product for clinical susceptibility testing of non-fastidious isolates.
This 510(k) is for daptomycin in the dilution range of 0.03-64 µg/mL for testing non-fastidious gram-positive isolates on The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System.
Daptomycin has been shown to be active both clinically and in vitro against the following organisms according to the FDA drug label:
Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only)
Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant isolates)
Daptomycin has been shown to be active in vitro only against the following organisms according to the FDA drug label:
Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-resistant isolates)
Enterococcus faecium (including vancomycin-resistant isolates)
C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
The following limitation was applied to daptomycin testing in the device labeling:
Studies of the following drugs were performed with the AIM Autoinoculator and read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion. The use of an alternative inoculation system or alternative read methods has not been evaluated.
Due to the insufficient number of resistant E. faecalis isolates evaluated, the following limitation was applied to daptomycin testing in the device labeling:
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The ability of the Sensititre system to detect resistance or non-susceptibility to antimicrobics as shown below is unknown because an insufficient number of resistant or non-susceptible strains were available at the time of comparative testing. If such a strain is observed, it should be submitted to a reference laboratory.
## D Special Instrument Requirements:
- Sensititre AIM for device inoculation
- Sensititre Vizion digital viewing device
- Sensititre ARIS HiQ/OptiRead automated plate reader
## IV Device/System Characteristics:
### A Device Description:
The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility Plate System is an antimicrobial susceptibility test. Each plate is dosed with antimicrobial agents at appropriate dilutions. It is a micro-version of the classic broth dilution method and can provide both qualitative and quantitative susceptibility results. After inoculation, plates are sealed with an adhesive seal, incubated at 34-36°C for 18-24 hours and examined for bacterial growth.
### B Principle of Operation:
The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC Susceptibility plates are multi-well plastic microtiter plates that contain doubled dilutions of antibacterial agents. Each plate includes antimicrobial agents at appropriate dilutions. Results can be read using the digital viewing device (Vizion) or by use of an automated plate reader (ARIS HiQ/OptiRead).
The Sensititre Vizion digital viewing device allows the panel image to be displayed on a touch screen directly from a video camera and allows the user to visually determine MIC results. The Sensititre OptiRead utilizes fluorescence technology to read the microbroth dilution plates after 18 to 24 hours incubation. The technology involves the detection of bacterial growth by monitoring the activity of specific surface enzymes produced by the test organism. Growth is determined by generating a fluorescent product from a fluorogenic substrate. The non-fluorescent substrate is prepared by conjugating a fluorescent compound to the specific enzyme substrates with a bond which prevents fluorescence. The enzymatic action of the bacterial surface enzymes on the bound non-fluorescent substrate cleaves the bond releasing fluorescence. The amount of fluorescence detected is directly related to the activity of bacterial growth. The MIC is determined by observing the lowest dilution of antimicrobial agent that inhibits growth of the organism. The non-fluorescent (fluorogenic) substrate can be added to the inoculum broth which is dispensed into the test plate at the same time as the test organism, or the plates can be prepared with the substrate already added to each micro-well.
Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC plates can either be read automatically on an ARIS HiQ/OptiRead using fluorescence or by visual reading of growth on the Vizion digital viewing device.
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V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s):
The Sensititre 18-24 Hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Lefamulin in the dilution range of 0.008-16 µg/mL
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K192729
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | Device: K242657 | Predicate: K192729 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin in the dilution range of 0.03-64 µg/mL | The Sensititre 18-24 Hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Lefamulin in the dilution range of 0.008-16 µg/mL |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Intended Use | The Sensititre 18-24 Hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System is an in vitro diagnostic product for clinical susceptibility testing of non-fastidious bacterial isolates. | Same |
| Test Panel | Each 96 well plate is precision dosed with selected antimicrobial agents and substrate for the fluorescent reads, then dried. The bacterial suspension in the appropriate broth is used to rehydrate the plate. | Same |
| Incubation | 18-24 hours | Same |
| Read Method | Results can be read using fluorescence with the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead or by visual reading of growth with the Vizion | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Antibiotic and Dilution Range | Daptomycin 0.03-64 µg/mL | Lefamulin 0.008-16 µg/mL |
| Test Organisms | Staphylococcus aureus Enterococcus faecalis Enterococcus faecium | Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates) |
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VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
CLSI M07, "Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria That Grow Aerobically; Approved Standard - Eleventh Edition", (January 2018)
CLSI M100, "Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; 33rd Edition", (March 2023)
Guidance for Industry and FDA: Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test (AST) Systems, August 28, 2009
VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
A Analytical Performance:
1. Precision/Reproducibility:
A reproducibility study of The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin was performed at three sites using a panel of twelve (12) gram-positive isolates from indicated species (4 Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), 4 Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 1 Enterococcus faecium (VSE), 1 Enterococcus faecium (VRE), 1 Enterococcus faecalis (VSE) and 1 Enterococcus faecalis (VRE). In addition, three isolates were tested from Staphylococcus species that do not have FDA-recognized STIC breakpoints and are not intended for testing with the device. All isolates were tested in triplicate over three days with each read method (i.e., automatically with the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and visually with the Vizion). The Sensititre AIM Autoinoculator was used for Sensititre plate inoculation. The mode MIC value was determined, and the reproducibility of the 12 isolates was calculated based on MIC values falling within $\pm 1$ doubling dilution of the mode MIC value. The reproducibility studies for both the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion read methods demonstrated acceptable performance of $\geq 95\%$.
2. Linearity:
Not applicable.
3. Analytical Specificity/Interference:
Not applicable.
4. Assay Reportable Range:
Not applicable.
5. Traceability, Stability, Expected Values (Controls, Calibrators, or Methods):
The CLSI-recommended quality control (QC) strains S. aureus ATCC 29213 and E. faecalis ATCC 29212 were tested at three sites. The QC strains were tested a minimum of 20 times
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per site and read automatically with the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and visually with the Vizion. The QC strains were also tested with the reference method. The results demonstrate that The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin produced quality control results within the recommended range >95% of the time (Table 1).
Table 1. Quality Control Results for S. aureus and E. faecalis with Daptomycin with the Reference Method, ARIS HiQ/OptiRead, and Vizion
| QC Organism | Expected Range (μg/mL) | Concentration (μg/mL) | Reference | ARIS HiQ/OptiRead | Vizion |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S. aureus ATCC 29213 | 0.12-1 μg/mL | ≤0.06 | | | |
| | | 0.12 | | | |
| | | 0.25 | 32 | 95 | 93 |
| | | 0.5 | 43 | 5 | 5 |
| | | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| | | ≥2 | | | |
| E. faecalis ATCC 29212 | 1-4 μg/mL | ≤0.5 | | 1 | |
| | | 1 | 6 | 55 | 47 |
| | | 2 | 40 | 37 | 52 |
| | | 4 | 35 | 7 | 2 |
| | | ≥8 | 1 | | |
Inoculum Density: Inoculum density checks were performed for all QC, reproducibility, challenge, and clinical isolates tested.
Purity Checks: Purity checks were performed for all QC, reproducibility, challenge, and clinical isolates tested. Only results from pure cultures were reported.
Growth Failure: There was one growth failure for S. aureus.
ARIS HiQ/OptiRead Invalid (No fluorescence): There was one invalid for E. faecalis and ten invalids for E. faecium.
To address the high invalid rate for E. faecium, the following general caution statement was included in the device labeling:
The Autoread method is designed such that an auto read result is considered invalid when an isolate fails to produce adequate fluorescence in the positive control at the time of reading. If this occurs, it is recommended that the user manually confirm all results using a visual method. Prior to reporting any results, ensure that adequate growth is present in all control wells. If growth is not present in one or more control wells, the sample should be repeated.
6. Detection Limit:
Not applicable.
7. Assay Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
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# B Comparison Studies:
1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:
Testing of The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin was performed at three external sites. Results were compared to those obtained with the CLSI broth microdilution reference method. Sensititre panels were inoculated using only the AIM Autoinoculator and results were read automatically by the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and visually by the Vizion. Reference panels were inoculated according to recommendations in the CLSI M07 document and results were read manually using a mirrored reader.
No inoculation system other than the AIM Autoinoculator and no read method other than ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion was used in the comparative study. To address the inoculation method and read method limitation, the following limitation was applied to daptomycin testing in the device labeling:
Studies of the following drugs were performed with the AIM Autoinoculator and read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion. The use of an alternative inoculation system or alternative read methods has not been evaluated.
The testing conditions for the reference method consisted of the following:
- Media: per CLSI M07 guidelines for Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp.
- Inoculum: Inoculated per CLSI M07 guidelines
- Incubation: 34-36°C in a non-CO₂ incubator for 18 to 24 hours
Inoculation and incubation procedure for Staphylococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp.
- Media: cation-adjusted Mueller-Hinton broth with TES buffer (CAMHBT)
- Inoculum: A suspension approximating a 0.5 McFarland standard was prepared in 5 mL sterile water. Ten (10) μL of the standardized suspension was transferred to 11 mL CAMHBT. Susceptibility plates were inoculated with 50 μL of the final organism suspension using the Sensititre AIM Autoinoculator.
- Incubation: 34-36°C in a non-CO₂ incubator for 18 to 24 hours
A total of 437 clinical isolates comprised of S. aureus (334 isolates), E. faecalis (66 isolates) and E. faecium (37 isolates) as well as 125 challenge isolates comprised of S. aureus (100 isolates), E. faecalis (19 isolates) and E. faecium (6 isolates) were evaluated and the results are provided in Table 2. For S. aureus read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead, the combined clinical and challenge results (434 isolates) were acceptable at 96.3% and 99.3% for EA and CA, respectively. There were no potential major errors and three potential very major errors (3/9 = 33%). These are potential errors since no other category is defined other than "susceptible only". Due to the lack of an intermediate interpretive criteria (Daptomycin has only a "susceptible" category for S. aureus), further analysis of the errors is performed, and adjustments are made by considering the MIC values where the errors occurred. Two of the three potential very major errors had an MIC value that was in essential agreement with the reference MIC value; therefore, the adjusted potential very major error rate is 11.1% (1/9). Since it is a potential very major error due to lack of interpretive category other than
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susceptible, and the daptomycin breakpoints for S. aureus have not changed since the original K033522 clearance, the performance was considered acceptable.
For E. faecalis read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead, the combined clinical and challenge results (85 isolates) demonstrated an EA of 94.1% and CA of 88.2%. There were ten minor errors and no major or very major errors. A CA of <90% was considered acceptable since all of the categorical errors were minor, and the EA of evaluable results was good. Due to the insufficient number of resistant E. faecalis isolates evaluated, the following limitation was applied to daptomycin testing in the device labeling:
The ability of the Sensititre system to detect resistance or non-susceptibility to antimicrobics as shown below is unknown because an insufficient number of resistant or non-susceptible strains were available at the time of comparative testing. If such a strain is observed, it should be submitted to a reference laboratory.
For E. faecium read using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead, the combined clinical and challenge results (43 isolates) were acceptable at 97.7% and 93.0% for EA and CA, respectively. There were no major errors and three very major errors (3/3 = 100%). Since this represents a unique case where there is no defined susceptible interpretive category (S), the susceptible-dose dependent (SDD) category is treated as an S for performance analysis. Due to the lack of an intermediate interpretive category, further analysis of the errors was performed, and adjustments were made by considering the MIC values of the errors compared to the reference MIC value. All three of the very major errors had an MIC value that was in essential agreement with the reference MIC value. Therefore, the adjusted very major error rate is 0% (0/3), which is acceptable.
Table 2. Daptomycin Performance of S. aureus, E. faecalis and E. faecium Read by ARIS HiQ/OptiRead
| | Tot | EA N | EA % | Eval Tot | Eval EA N | Eval EA % | CA Tot | CA % | No. R/NS | No. S/SDD | min | maj | vmj |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S. aureus [≤ 1 (S)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 334 | 318 | 95.2 | 333 | 317 | 95.2 | 331 | 99.1 | 5 | 329 | NA | 0 | 3 |
| Challenge | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 4 | 96 | NA | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 434 | 418 | 96.3 | 433 | 417 | 96.3 | 431 | 99.3 | 9 | 425 | NA | 0 | 3 |
| E. faecalis [≤ 2 (S), 4 (I), ≥8 (R)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 66 | 62 | 93.9 | 66 | 62 | 93.9 | 56 | 84.9 | 0 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Challenge | 19 | 18 | 94.7 | 19 | 18 | 94.7 | 19 | 100 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 85 | 80 | 94.1 | 85 | 80 | 94.1 | 75 | 88.2 | 0 | 71 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| E. faecium [≤ 4 (SDD), ≥8 (R)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 37 | 36 | 97.3 | 37 | 36 | 97.3 | 34 | 91.9 | 3 | 34 | NA | 0 | 3 |
| Challenge | 6 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 100 | 0 | 6 | NA | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 42 | 97.7 | 43 | 42 | 97.7 | 40 | 93.0 | 3 | 40 | NA | 0 | 3 |
NA - Not applicable
EA - Essential Agreement
CA - Categorical Agreement
S - Susceptible
NS - Non-susceptible
Maj - Major Discrepancies
SDD - Susceptible-dose dependent
EVAL - Evaluable MICs
R - Resistant
min - Minor Discrepancies
vmj - Very Major Discrepancies
Essential agreement (EA) occurs when the result of the reference method and that of the Sensititre panel are within plus or minus one serial two-fold dilution of the antibiotic. Evaluable results are those that are on scale for both the reference method and the Sensititre panel or those in which an off-scale result is at least two doubling dilutions from
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the on-scale result. Category agreement (CA) occurs when the interpretation of the result of the reference method agrees exactly with the interpretation of the Sensititre panel.
A total of 448 clinical isolates comprised of S. aureus (334 isolates), E. faecalis (67 isolates) and E. faecium (47 isolates) as well as 125 challenge isolates comprised of S. aureus (100 isolates), E. faecalis (19 isolates) and E. faecium (6 isolates) were evaluated and the results are provided in Table 3. For S. aureus read using the digital viewing device (Vizion), the combined clinical and challenge results (434 isolates) were acceptable at 96.5% and 99.5% for EA and CA, respectively. There were no potential major errors and two potential very major errors (2/9 = 22.2%). These are potential errors since no other category is defined other than "susceptible only". Due to the lack of an intermediate interpretive criteria (Daptomycin has only a "susceptible" category for S. aureus), further analysis of the errors is performed, and adjustments are made by considering the MIC values where the errors occurred. One of the two potential very major errors had an MIC value that was in essential agreement with the reference MIC value; therefore, the adjusted potential very major error rate is 11.1% (1/9). Since it is a potential very major error due to lack of interpretive category other than susceptible, and the daptomycin breakpoints for S. aureus have not changed since the original K033522 clearance, the performance was considered acceptable.
For E. faecalis read using the digital viewing device (Vizion), the combined clinical and challenge results (86 isolates) demonstrated an EA of 96.5% and CA of 87.2%. There were 11 minor errors and no major or very major errors. A CA of <90% was considered acceptable since all of the categorical errors were minor, and the EA of evaluable results was good. For E. faecium read using the digital viewing device (Vizion), the combined clinical and challenge results (53 isolates) were acceptable at 100% and 90.6% for EA and CA, respectively. There were three major errors (3/50 = 6%) and two very major errors (2/3 = 66.7%). As noted above, since this represents a unique case where there is no susceptible interpretive category (S), the susceptible-dose dependent (SDD) category is treated as an S for performance analysis. Due to the lack of an intermediate interpretive criterion, further analysis of the errors was performed, and adjustments were made by considering the MIC values of the errors compared to the reference MIC value. The two very major errors and three major errors had an MIC value that was in essential agreement with the reference MIC value. Therefore, the adjusted major error rate is 0% (0/50) and adjusted very major error rate is 0% (0/3), which is acceptable.
Table 3. Daptomycin Performance of S. aureus, E. faecalis and E. faecium Read by Vizion
| | Tot | EA N | EA % | Eval Tot | Eval EA N | Eval EA % | CA Tot | CA % | No. R/NS | No. S/SDD | min | maj | vmj |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S. aureus [≤ 1 (S)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 334 | 319 | 95.5 | 334 | 319 | 95.5 | 332 | 99.4 | 5 | 329 | NA | 0 | 2 |
| Challenge | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 4 | 96 | NA | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 434 | 419 | 96.5 | 434 | 419 | 96.5 | 432 | 99.5 | 9 | 425 | NA | 0 | 2 |
| E. faecalis [≤ 2 (S), 4 (I), ≥8 (R)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 67 | 64 | 95.5 | 67 | 64 | 95.5 | 56 | 83.6 | 0 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Challenge | 19 | 19 | 100 | 19 | 19 | 100 | 19 | 100 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 86 | 83 | 96.5 | 86 | 83 | 96.5 | 75 | 87.2 | 0 | 72 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| E. faecium [≤ 4 (SDD), ≥8 (R)] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical | 47 | 47 | 100 | 47 | 47 | 100 | 42 | 89.4 | 3 | 44 | NA | 3 | 2 |
| Challenge | 6 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 100 | 0 | 6 | NA | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 53 | 100 | 53 | 53 | 100 | 48 | 90.6 | 3 | 50 | NA | 3 | 2 |
NA - Not applicable
EA - Essential Agreement
SDD - Susceptible-dose dependent
EVAL - Evaluable MICs
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CA – Categorical Agreement
S – Susceptible
NS – Non-susceptible
Maj – Major Discrepancies
R – Resistant
min – Minor Discrepancies
vmj – Very Major Discrepancies
Essential agreement (EA) occurs when the result of the reference method and that of the Sensititre panel are within plus or minus one serial two-fold dilution of the antibiotic. Evaluable results are those that are on scale for both the reference method and the Sensititre panel or those in which an off-scale result is at least two doubling dilutions from the on-scale result. Category agreement (CA) occurs when the interpretation of the result of the reference method agrees exactly with the interpretation of the Sensititre panel.
## MIC Trending
A trending analysis was conducted using the combined data (clinical and challenge) obtained for both the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and the Vizion for *S. aureus*, *E. faecalis* and *E. faecium*. This trending calculation takes into account MIC values that are determined to be one or more doubling dilutions lower or higher than the reference method irrespective of whether the device MIC values are on-scale or not. Results that are not clearly at least one dilution lower at least one dilution higher or in exact agreement with the CLSI reference method are not considered in the trending analysis.
Species for which the difference between the percentage of isolates with higher vs. lower readings was > 30% and for which the confidence interval was determined to be statistically significant were considered to show evidence of trending. Trending that shows higher or lower MIC values compared to the reference is addressed in the labeling.
Evaluation of results for *S. aureus*, *E. faecalis*, and *E. faecium* with daptomycin using the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion are summarized in Table 4. A trend toward lower MIC values was observed for *S. aureus*, *E. faecalis*, and *E. faecium* using ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and lower MIC values was observed for *S. aureus* and *E. faecalis* using Vizion when compared to the CLSI broth microdilution reference method.
To address the MIC trending, the sponsor includes the following footnotes in the performance table in the device labeling:
For ARIS HiQ/OptiRead:
Daptomycin MIC values tended to be in exact agreement or at least one doubling dilution lower when testing *S. aureus*, *E. faecalis*, and *E. faecium* with the ARIS HiQ/OptiRead compared to the CLSI broth microdilution reference method.
For Vizion:
Daptomycin MIC values tended to be in exact agreement or at least one doubling dilution lower when testing *S. aureus* and *E. faecalis* with the Vizion compared to the CLSI broth microdilution reference method.
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Table 4. Daptomycin Trending Analysis for S. aureus, E. faecalis and E. faecium with ARIS HiQ/OptiRead and Vizion
| Read Method | Organism | Total Evaluable for Trending | ≥ 1 Dilution Lower No. (%) | Exact No. (%) | ≥ 1 Dilution Higher No. (%) | Percent Difference (95% CI) | Trending Noted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ARIS HiQ/OptiRead | S. aureus | 434 | 215 (49.5) | 194 (44.7) | 25 (5.8) | -44% (-49% to -38%) | Yes, low |
| | E. faecalis | 85 | 46 (54.1) | 36 (42.4) | 3 (3.5) | -51% (-61% to -38%) | Yes, low |
| | E. faecium | 43 | 21 (48.8) | 20 (46.5) | 2 (4.7) | -44% (-59% to -26%) | Yes, low |
| Vizion | S. aureus | 434 | 205 (47.2) | 197 (45.4) | 32 (7.4) | -40% (-45% to -34%) | Yes, low |
| | E. faecalis | 86 | 37 (43.0) | 44 (51.1) | 5 (5.8) | -37% (-48% to -25%) | Yes, low |
| | E. faecium | 53 | 18 (34.0) | 28 (52.8) | 7 (13.2) | -21% (-36% to -5%) | No |
Testing/Reporting MICs for Non-indicated Species.
For this review, the interpretive criteria are applied to the organisms/organism groups according to the FDA STIC website. As required under 511A(2)(2)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the following statement is included in the Warnings and Precautions section of the device labeling to address testing and reporting of non-indicated species:
The safety and efficacy of antimicrobial drugs, for which antimicrobial susceptibility is tested by this AST device, may or may not have been established in adequate and well controlled clinical trials for treating clinical infections due to microorganisms outside of those found in the indications and usage in the drug label. The clinical significance of susceptibility information in those instances is unknown. The approved labeling for specific antimicrobial drugs provides the uses for which the antimicrobial drug is approved.
2. Matrix Comparison:
Not applicable.
C Clinical Studies:
1. Clinical Sensitivity:
Not applicable.
2. Clinical Specificity:
Not applicable.
3. Other Clinical Supportive Data (When 1. and 2. Are Not Applicable):
Not applicable.
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# D Clinical Cut-Off:
Not applicable.
# E Expected Values/Reference Range:
Table 5. FDA-Recognized Interpretive Criteria for Daptomycin
| Organisms | | Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (μg/mL)a | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Susceptible | SDDb | Intermediate | Resistant |
| Enterococcus faecium | - | ≤4 | - | ≥8 |
| Enterococcus spp. other than E. faecium | ≤2 | - | 4 | ≥8 |
| Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant isolates) | ≤1 | - | - | - |
a According to the FDA STIC Webpage
b Susceptible-dose dependent
# VIII Proposed Labeling:
The labeling supports the finding of substantial equivalence for this device.
# IX Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
To support the implementation of changes to FDA-recognized susceptibility test interpretive criteria (i.e., breakpoints), this submission incorporated by reference a breakpoint change protocol that was reviewed and accepted by FDA in submission K231994 cleared on August 25, 2023. This referenced protocol addresses future revisions to device labeling in response to breakpoint changes that are recognized on the FDA STIC webpage
(https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/DevelopmentResources/ucm410971.htm). The referenced protocol outlined the specific procedures and acceptance criteria that Thermo Fisher Scientific intends to use to evaluate The Sensititre 18-24 hour MIC or Breakpoint Susceptibility System with Daptomycin when revised breakpoints for daptomycin are published on the FDA STIC webpage. The breakpoint change protocol included with the submission indicated that if specific criteria are met, Thermo Fisher Scientific will update the daptomycin device label to include (1) the new breakpoints, (2) an updated performance section after re-evaluation of data in this premarket notification with the new breakpoints, and (3) any new limitations as determined by their evaluation.
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