MODIFICATION TO D3 ULTRA DFA RESPIRATORY VIRUS SCREENING & ID KIT
Device Facts
| Record ID | K092300 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | MODIFICATION TO D3 ULTRA DFA RESPIRATORY VIRUS SCREENING & ID KIT |
| Applicant | Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. |
| Product Code | GNW · Microbiology |
| Decision Date | Aug 28, 2009 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.3330 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Indications for Use
The Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc. D3 Ultra DFA (direct fluorescent antibody) RESPIRATORY VIRUS SCREENING & ID KIT is intended for the qualitative detection and identification of the Influenza A. Influenza B. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Adenovirus, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2 and Parainfluenza 3 virus in respiratory specimens, by either direct detection or cell culture method, by immunofluorescence using fluoresceinated monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). It is recommended that specimens found to be negative after examination of the direct specimen result be confirmed by cell culture. Negative results do not preclude respiratory virus infection and should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment or other management decisions. Performance characteristics for influenza A were established when influenza A/H3 and A/H1 were the predominant influenza A viruses in circulation. When other influenza A viruses are emerging, performance characteristics may vary. If infection with a novel influenza A virus is suspected based on current clinical . and epidemiological screening criteria recommended by public health authorities, specimens should be collected with appropriate infection control precautions for novel virulent influenza viruses and sent to state or local health departments for testing. Viral culture should not be attempted in these cases unless a BSL3+ facility is available to receive and culture specimens.
Device Story
The D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening & ID Kit is an in vitro diagnostic assay used in clinical laboratories to detect and identify seven common respiratory viruses. The device utilizes a panel of fluorescein-labeled murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) that bind to specific viral antigens in respiratory specimens (e.g., nasopharyngeal aspirates, washes). The procedure involves fixing clinical specimens or cell culture monolayers onto glass slides with acetone, followed by incubation with the DFA reagents. If viral antigens are present, they are visualized as apple-green fluorescence under a fluorescence microscope, while uninfected cells are counter-stained red with Evan's Blue. The kit includes a screening reagent for initial detection and individual virus-specific reagents for identification. Results assist healthcare providers in confirming viral etiology, which informs clinical management and antibiotic stewardship. The device is intended for professional use by trained laboratory personnel.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance was established through prospective and retrospective studies comparing the subject device to the predicate. Studies evaluated 849 specimens across three sites. For fresh specimens (n=326), positive percent agreement (PPA) was 95.5% and negative percent agreement (NPA) was 98.3%. Frozen specimens and clinical isolates showed 100% agreement. No clinical data for 2009 H1N1 clinical specimens was established.
Technological Characteristics
The device consists of fluorescein-labeled murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) in aqueous solution with Evan's Blue counter-stain and 0.1% sodium azide preservative. It utilizes direct immunofluorescence (DFA) for antigen detection. The system requires a fluorescence microscope (FITC filter: 490nm excitation, 520nm emission). Components include screening and specific reagents, antigen control slides, wash solution, and mounting fluid. The assay is manual and requires acetone fixation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for respiratory virus screening and identification.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Influenza virus serological reagents are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in serological tests to identify antibodies to influenza in serum. The identification aids in the diagnosis of influenza (flu) and provides epidemiological information on influenza. Influenza is an acute respiratory tract disease, which is often epidemic.
Predicate Devices
- D³ Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening & ID Kit (K061101)
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