← Product Code [GTZ](/submissions/MI/subpart-d%E2%80%94serological-reagents/GTZ) · K012521 # BINAX NOW STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE TEST (K012521) _Binax, Inc. · GTZ · Nov 30, 2001 · Microbiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/MI/subpart-d%E2%80%94serological-reagents/GTZ/K012521 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Binax, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GTZ](/submissions/MI/subpart-d%E2%80%94serological-reagents/GTZ.md) - **Decision Date:** Nov 30, 2001 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 866.3740 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** Microbiology ## Indications for Use The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic detection of assay for the (ICT) Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) antigen in the urine of patients with pneumonia and in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of patients with meningitis. It is intended, in conjunction with culture and other methods, to aid in the presumptive diagnosis of both pneumococcal pneumonia and pneumococcal meningitis. ## Device Story Immunochromatographic membrane assay; detects pneumococcal soluble antigen in human urine and CSF. Device consists of hinged, book-shaped test card containing a test strip with rabbit anti-S. pneumoniae antibody (sample line) and control antibody (control line) adsorbed onto nitrocellulose membrane. Sample collected via swab; inserted into device; buffer reagent added. Device closed to initiate flow. Antigen binds to antibody-conjugated particles; complexes captured by immobilized antibodies on membrane. Visual result interpretation within 15 minutes. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Provides rapid presumptive diagnosis to supplement culture methods; facilitates timely clinical decision-making for patients with suspected pneumonia or meningitis. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data presented for the urine application (previously cleared under K991762). Performance for CSF application was evaluated using freshly collected CSF specimens. ## Technological Characteristics Immunochromatographic membrane assay. Components: nitrocellulose membrane, rabbit anti-S. pneumoniae antibody, colloidal gold conjugate, fibrous support pad. Form factor: hinged, book-shaped test card. Visual readout. No electronic components or software. ## Regulatory Identification Streptococcus spp. serological reagents are devices that consist of antigens and antisera (excluding streptococcal exoenzyme reagents made from enzymes secreted by streptococci) used in serological tests to identify Streptococcus spp. from cultured isolates derived from clinical specimens. The identification aids in the diagnosis of diseases caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Streptococcus and provides epidemiological information on these diseases. Pathogenic streptococci are associated with infections, such as sore throat, impetigo (an infection characterized by small pustules on the skin), urinary tract infections, rheumatic fever, and kidney disease. ## Predicate Devices - Wellcogen Bacterial Antigen Kit ([K854852](/device/K854852.md)) ## Reference Devices - Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test ([K991762](/device/K991762.md)) ## 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. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ Binax, Inc. Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test 510(k) Notification ### NOV 3 0 2001 #### 510 (k) Summary This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92. The assigned 510(k) number is: KOla5a) Binax, Inc. Submitter: 217 Read Street Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 772-3988 (Office) (207) 871-5751 (FAX) - Pamela S. Angell Contact Person: pangell@binax.com (email) Binax NOW® Streptococcus pneumoniae Test Trade Name: Strep pneumo ICT, Binax NOW® Strep pneumo Common Name: test Streptococcus spp. serological reagents (per Classification Name: 21 CFR 8660.3740) - Wellcogen Bacterial Antigen Kit, 510(k) Predicate Device: number K854852 - The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test Device Description: is an immunochromatographic membrane assay used to detect pneumococcal soluble antigen in human urine and CSF. Rabbit anti-S. pneumoniae antibody, the Sample Line, is membrane. nictrocellulose adsorbed onto Control antibody is adsorbed onto the same membrane as a second stripe. Both rabbit pneumoniae anti-S. and and anti-species antibodies are conjugated to visualizing are dried onto an inert particles that The resulting conjugate fibrous support. pad and striped membrane are combined to construct the test strip. This test strip and a well to hold the swab specimen are mounted on opposite sides of a hinged, booktest device (U.S. patent No . shaped To perform the test (2 U.S. 91/214051). patents pending), a swab is dipped into the specimen, removed, and then inserted into test device. Reagent A, a buffer the solution, is added from a dropper bottle. device is then closed, bringing the The sample into contact with the test strip. {1}------------------------------------------------ ### 510 (k) SUMARY (Continued) Pneumococcal antigen present in the sample reacts to bind anti-S. pneumoniae conjugate The resulting antigen-conjugate antibody. complexes are captured by immobilized anti-S. pneumoniae antibody, forming the Sample Immobilized control antibody captures Line. anti-species conjugate, forming the Control Line. There are no transferring steps, the is contained, and results are sample available within 15 minutes. The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic detection of assay for the (ICT) Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) antigen in the urine of patients with pneumonia and in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of patients with meningitis. It is intended, in conjunction with culture and other methods, to aid in the presumptive diagnosis of both pneumococcal pneumonia and pneumococcal meningitis. Both the Binax NOW® Streptococcus pneumoniae and the Wellcogen Bacterial Antigen Tests Characteristics: are simple rapid tests with a visual result interpretation. Both use a solid phase coated with polyclonal antibody to detect S. pneumoniae in human urine and CSF samples. However, the predicate device is a latex agglutination test employing antibody coated polystyrene beads that agglutinate in the presence of sufficient homologous antigen. The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test is an immunochromatographic assay utilizing a colloidal gold conjugate and an antibody striped membrane to capture and visualize antigen. The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test Performance Summary: is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Wellcogen Bacterial Antigen Test of ટ . detection (K854852), for the pneumoniae antigen in urine and CSF. The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test has diqanosis already been cleared for of pneumonia using a urine specimen (510(k) number K991762). No new data for the urine application is presented here. This ### Intended Use: # Technological {2}------------------------------------------------ ## 510(k) SUMARY (Continued) application focusses on performance of the Binax Now Streptococcus pneumoniae Test in Dinax Now Berspissis of meningitis. The cor for cho oraginance of the CSF was performance - oing freshly - collected CSF CSF to specimens. Refer PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. Signed J. Georges Nitis Ph.D Date 7/3/01 J. Georges Nitis Ph.D., MBA Director, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs {3}------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 2098 Gaither Road Rockville MD 20850 Ms. Pamela Angell Manager of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Program Planning and Implementation Binax, Inc. 217 Read Street Portland, ME 04103 NOV 3 0 2001 k012521 Re: Trade/Device Name: Binax Now® Streptococcus pneumoniae Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.3740 Regulation Name: Streptococcus spp. Serological reagents Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: GTY Dated: October 31, 2001 Received: November 8, 2001 Dear Ms. Angell: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for are based of to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to conninered pror to rite) 2017-11-11 accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, iferere, maxis of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean r toase of actived that I be mination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dr Has Intatutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any I oderal the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set Of It Fart 607), accessing (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed nothication. The I Dri inding of baction for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFF Part 801 and 1 If you desire specific acrice for your astic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at additionally 607.10 for in This diagnestions on the promotion and advertising of your device, (201) 594-4568. Traditionally, 201 - 4639. Also, please note the regulation prease condor the office or Compe to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small mionifacturers International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or Manufacturers International and '5020'ss' "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, Steven Butman Steven I. Gutman, M.D., M.B.A. Director Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5}------------------------------------------------ Binax, Inc. Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test 510(k) Notification ## INDICATIONS FOR USE ENCLOSURE | 510 (k) Number (if known) : | | |-----------------------------|--| |-----------------------------|--| KO12.5a1 Device Name: Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test ### Indications For Use: The Binax NOW Streptococcus pneumoniae Test is an in vitro Ine Billax Now Strepeocouds pholmassay for the detection of rapia induscographiae (S. pneumoniae) antigen in the urine of Streptococcus pheamoniae (or phoameral spinal fluid (CSF) patients with pheamonia and ... It is intended, in conjunction of patients with methingreib. with culture and other methods, to aid in the presumptive with Curture and Occasi pneumococcal pneumonia and pneumococcal meninqitis. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) (Division Sign-Off) Division of Clinical Laboratory Devices 510(k) Number. 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