Avantik VTM

K233449 · Hanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic) · JSM · Jul 15, 2024 · Microbiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K233449
• Device Name: Avantik VTM
• Applicant: Hanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic)
• Product Code: JSM · Microbiology
• Decision Date: Jul 15, 2024
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 866.2390
• Device Class: Class 1

Indications for Use

The Avantik VTM is intended for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens containing respiratory viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory. The collection system is a culture-based media that is intended to be used with standard laboratory examination, culture or with other assays that utilize stable recoverable infectious viral particles.

Device Story

Avantik VTM is a non-propagating transport medium device for collecting and transporting upper respiratory clinical specimens. The device consists of a conical polypropylene vial containing 3 mL of culture medium (HBSS, BSA, L-cysteine, Gelatin, Sucrose, L-glutamic acid, HEPES, Vancomycin, Amphotericin B, Colistin, Phenol Red) and a high-density polyethylene screw-on cap. Used by trained healthcare professionals in clinical settings. After swab collection, the specimen is placed in the vial; the medium maintains viral particle integrity and inhibits competing microbial growth. Samples are transported at 2-25°C and processed within 48 hours. The conical vial design facilitates viral particle recovery after agitation. Healthcare providers use the recovered viral particles for standard laboratory culture or downstream assays. The device benefits patients by preserving the viability of infectious viral particles during transit, ensuring accurate diagnostic testing.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Bench testing only. Viral recovery studies performed using Influenza A (H3N2), RSV, and Human coronavirus (hCoV) NL63 in negative clinical matrix. Samples stored at 4°C and 22°C for 48 hours showed acceptable infectivity recovery compared to baseline. Cytotoxicity assessed via MTT assay confirmed medium is non-toxic to mammalian host cells. Shelf-life and shipping stability (ASTM D4169) confirmed 12-month stability at 2-25°C.

Technological Characteristics

Conical polypropylene vial with high-density polyethylene screw-on cap; 3 ml liquid medium containing Hank's balanced salt solution, BSA, L-cysteine, Gelatin, Sucrose, L-glutamic acid, HEPES, Vancomycin, Amphotericin B, Colistin, and Phenol Red. pH 7.3 ± 0.5. Shelf life 12 months. Storage 2-25°C. Single-use. Non-propagating transport medium.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens containing respiratory viruses from the collection site to the testing laboratory for use by healthcare professionals.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A transport culture medium is a device that consists of a semisolid, usually non-nutrient, medium that maintains the viability of suspected pathogens contained in patient specimens while in transit from the specimen collection area to the laboratory. The device aids in the diagnosis of disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms and also provides epidemiological information on these diseases.

Predicate Devices

• MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System (K212743)

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

K233449

B Applicant

Hanchang Medic Co., Ltd. (Han Chang Medic)

C Proprietary and Established Names

Avantik VTM

D Regulatory Information

| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JSM | Class I, reserved | 21 CFR 866.2390 - Transport Culture Medium | MI - Microbiology |

## II Submission/Device Overview:

A Purpose for Submission:

To obtain substantial equivalence determination for Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM for the collection, transport and storage of viral specimens for laboratory culture and downstream testing.

B Measurand:

Not applicable.

C Type of Test:

Non-propagating Transport Device with culture medium.

## III Intended Use/Indications for Use:

A Intended Use(s):

Food and Drug Administration

10903 New Hampshire Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

www.fda.gov

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See Indications for Use below.

## B Indication(s) for Use:

The Avantik VTM is intended for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens containing respiratory viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory. The collection system is a culture-based media that is intended to be used with standard laboratory examination, culture or with other assays that utilize stable recoverable infectious viral particles.

## C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):

Rx - For Prescription Use Only

The Avantik VTM is indicated for the collection and transport of respiratory viruses. The performance of the Avantik VTM has not been established with non-respiratory or other viruses or microorganisms.

The Avantik VTM is only intended for use with upper respiratory clinical specimens and has not been evaluated with other human specimens.

The Avantik VTM has not be validated to stabilize frozen specimens.

## D Special Instrument Requirements:

Not applicable.

## IV Device/System Characteristics:

### A Device Description:

The Avantik VTM is a Non-Propagating Transport Medium Device for the secure collection and transportation of biological samples for diagnosing viral infections. The device includes a conical polypropylene vial filled with 3 mL of culture medium, secured with a high-density polyethylene screw-on cap. The device is provided in boxes of 50 tubes.

The device can be stored at 2 to 25°C for up to 12 months. Upon collection of a swab sample and transfer into the Avantik VTM, the specimen can be transported at 2 to 25°C and should be processed within 48 hours. It is recommended to refrigerate the samples between 2 and 8°C or store them on wet ice to maintain a temperature of 2 to 8°C during transit since performance studies indicated better virus recovery at lower temperatures. Avantik VTM is only for use by Trained Healthcare Professionals.

### B Principle of Operation:

The Avantik VTM kit consists of liquid medium and a conical polypropylene vial with screw-on cap to hold the medium securely that are a standard configuration for VTM tubes. The conical shape allows for the easy recovery of the viral particles after the specimen is collected and the medium is agitated to release the viral particles. The liquid medium consists of a mixture of Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS), Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA), L-cysteine, Gelatin, Sucrose, L-glutamic acid, HEPES, Vancomycin, Amphotericin B, Colistin, and Phenol Red. These ingredients help to maintain the integrity and recovery of infectious viral particles and inhibit growth of competing bacteria and fungi.

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V Substantial Equivalence Information:

A Predicate Device Name(s):
MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System

B Predicate 510(k) Number(s):
K212743

C Comparison with Predicate(s):

| Device & Predicate Device(s): | Device: K233449 | Predicate: K212743 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM | MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System |
| General Device Characteristic Similarities | | |
| Product Code and Classification | JSM, Class I | Same |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The Avantik VTM is intended for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens containing respiratory viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory. The collection system is a culture-based media that is intended to be used with standard laboratory examination, culture or with other assays that utilize stable recoverable infectious viral particles. | MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System is intended for the collection and transport of upper respiratory clinical specimens, containing respiratory viruses, from the collection site to the testing laboratory. MedSchenker Smart Transport Medium (STM15-A/STM20-A/STM30-A/SCS30-A) System is a culture-based medium that can be processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for the recovery of infectious viral particles. |
| Media Formulation | • Amphotericin B
• Bovine Serum Albumin
• Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution
• Vancomycin
• Colistin
• Gelatin
• HEPES
• L-cysteine
• L-glutamic acid
• Phenol Red
• Sucrose | Same |
| Tube | Plastic, conical bottom | Same |

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| Storage Temperature | 2 - 25°C (refrigerated and room temperature) | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf-Life | 12 months | Same |
| pH | 7.3 ± 0.5 | Same |
| Single Use | Yes | Same |
| Sterile | No | Same |
| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| Validated Viruses | Influenza A (H1N1)
RSV
Human Coronavirus | Influenza A (H1N1)
Type 5 Adenovirus
Herpes Simplex 1
Herpes Simplex 2
Varicella-Zoster Virus |
| Swab | None | Nylon tip with break point |
| Product Configuration | Medium Tubes only | Medium Tubes; Kit option with Medium Tubes and Swab |
| Sample Stability | 48 hours | 72 hours for HSV-1, HSV-2, and Adenovirus
24 hours for IFA and VZV |

VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:

1. ASTM D4169-16 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
2. CLSI M40-A2:2014 Quality Control of Microbiological Transport Systems; Approved Standard – Second Edition

VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):

A Analytical Performance:

1. Precision/Reproducibility:
Not applicable.

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):

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Shelf-Life. The shelf-life of the Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM was established using real-time stability studies. Stability was assessed in an initial study using randomly selected samples from three consecutive lots and tested at various timepoints. Selected lots were evaluated at each timepoint as described in the table below to determine whether lots remained stable. Additional testing was conducted on three different lots stored at ambient temperature, and additional timepoints were obtained in triplicate. For these additional timepoints, contamination checks were additionally performed by plating the VTM onto solid media and incubating at $37^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ for 48 hours. All samples from all lots at all timepoints gave passing results for all acceptance criteria. The data support a stability claim of 12 months when stored at 2 to $25^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ .

Transport. Shipping stability of the Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM was demonstrated using a simulated transport study. Select cases from three lots were subjected to simulated distribution testing per "ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems" to evaluate whether the product maintains acceptable stability under known, stressed shipping conditions. Cases were shipped to the US and subjected to distribution methods before being shipped back to Korea for evaluation. Samples were evaluated according to the methods described in Table 1. All samples from all lots at all timepoints met all the specifications based on the predefined acceptance criteria.

Table 1. Acceptance Criteria for Stability Studies

| Criterion | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Visual growth check | Specification: No growth/turbidity visible Method: Inspect the VTM tubes for growth. The medium should be clear, with no turbidity, and no signs of growth. |
| Visual color check | Specification: Medium is red-orange, transparent Method: Inspect the VTM tubes for clarity and color. The color of the VTM is a transparent red-orange. Alternatively, the technician can compare the color to a pH verified lot produced within a month from the manufacturing date. |
| Vial leak check | Specification: No visible signs of leakage Method: Inspect the lid area for signs of leakage. The technician can challenge the lid with the medium (e.g., by turning upside down) and inspect for leakage. |
| Vial/Cap integrity check | Specification: No visible abnormalities of tube and cap Method: Inspect tubes for abnormalities like cracks and deformities. |
| Post-incubation visual contamination check | Specification: No growth/turbidity visible, medium transparent orange-red color following incubation. Method 1: Incubate the tubes at 37°C for 24 hours. Post-incubation, the medium should be clear, with no turbidity and no signs of growth. Growth may appear as an unexpected foreign object in the medium. Method 2*: One hundred (100 μL) is transferred onto blood agar culture plates, spread across the agar surface, and transferred to a 37°C incubator for 48 hours. After incubation period, the plates were |

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| Criterion | Description |
| --- | --- |
| | checked for evidence of microbial growth. |
| VTM tube volume check (weight) | Specification: Weight of finished product shall fall within 8.9g ± 5% (± 0.445g)
Method: The finished product shall be weighed on a scale. The equipment ID/Management Code, and results shall be documented. |
| pH check (destructive) | Specification: pH shall fall within 7.3 ± 0.5 at 25°C
Method: The finished product shall undergo verification of pH using a pH monitor. The pH monitor shall be operated according to its IFU/Instruction Manual. The equipment ID and results shall be documented. |

*Method 2 was used for testing of additional lots in the real-time stability studies.

## 6. Detection Limit:

The performance of the Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM was evaluated in culture-based viral recovery studies to determine virus viability at different storage times and temperatures. Testing was performed in accordance with the general guidelines of “CLSI M40-A2 Quality Control of Microbiological Transport Systems; Approved Standard - Second Edition”.

Sample Preparation. Strains of Influenza A (H3N2) virus, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) VR-26, and Human coronavirus (hCoV) NL63 were used for media validation. Viral stocks were prepared at 1.4 to 4.2 × 10⁶ TCID₅₀/mL such that when virus preparations were inoculated into the VTM, they would ideally achieve ~40 to 50% infection when seeded into host cell monolayers for the viral quantification assay; the dilution strategy for each viral strain was previously determined in a pilot study. Samples were prepared in negative clinical matrix (NCM) composed of commercial nasal fluid diluted 1:1 in physiological saline.

Viral Recovery. Viability was assessed by using three non-consecutive lots selected to represent fresh, middle, and expired representative samples. Lots were stored at ambient room temperature (20 to 30°C) with the humidity ranging from 30 to 60% RH prior to use. A total of 162 samples were used with testing performed in triplicate for each lot, virus, and test condition (3 replicates × 3 lots × 3 strains × 2 temperatures × 3 timepoints). Samples were prepared in 1:1 dilutions of virus stock and NCM (1:1 dilutions of nasal fluid:saline). One hundred (100) μL of each sample was dispensed into an empty 1.5 mL tube, and a swab is used to collect the sample and transfer it into the individual VTM tubes. Samples were stored at controlled temperatures of 4 and 22°C for 0 and 48 hours. To demonstrate recovery, aliquots of each tube mixture were transferred to host cell culture plates, and a viral quantification assay was performed in which virus infectivity was measured by immunofluorescence to assess viral preservation compared to baseline. Study results are shown as normalized percentages of reduction in virus infectivity relative to Time 0 in the Table 2 below. The Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM demonstrated acceptable recovery of influenza A, RSV, and hCoV at refrigerated or room temperature up to 48 hours.

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Table 2. Percent Reduction in Virus Infectivity After 48 Hours

| Samples | Temperature | Percent reduction in virus infectivity relative to 0h | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Influenza A | RSV | hCoV |
| Lot 1 | 4°C | 21.97 ± 3.64 | 59.26 ± 5.90 | -23.55 ± 7.85 |
| Lot 2 | 4°C | 9.52 ± 6.79 | 55.24 ± 3.13 | 1.50 ± 5.21 |
| Lot 3 | 4°C | 7.06 ± 1.14 | 65.27 ± 4.02 | -18.26 ± 3.99 |
| Lot 1 | 22°C | -9.89 ± 5.86 | 76.18 ± 3.50 | 4.84 ± 3.25 |
| Lot 2 | 22°C | 6.13 ± 2.04 | 75.85 ± 2.85 | 21.06 ± 1.55 |
| Lot 3 | 22°C | 11.70 ± 3.15 | 70.16 ± 1.22 | -1.92 ± 3.86 |

Cytotoxicity Assessment. The cytotoxicity profile of the Han Chang Medic Avantik VTM was also assessed to ensure that the volume of VTM added during the viral quantification assay does not demonstrate any cytopathic effects on the assay cells. Assay cell cultures were incubated with VTM, and cytotoxicity was measured using an MTT assay, which is a colorimetric assay for assessing cell metabolic activity. The results demonstrate that the medium is non-toxic to mammalian host cells.

7. Assay Cut-Off:

Not applicable.

B Comparison Studies:

1. Method Comparison with Predicate Device:

Not applicable.

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:
Not applicable.

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.

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