Alinity m CMV

P210022 · Abbott Molecular, Inc. · PAB · May 5, 2022 · Microbiology

Device Facts

Record IDP210022
Device NameAlinity m CMV
ApplicantAbbott Molecular, Inc.
Product CodePAB · Microbiology
Decision DateMay 5, 2022
DecisionAPRL
Regulation21 CFR 866.3180
Device ClassClass 2

Intended Use

The Alinity m CMV assay is an in vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for use with the automated Alinity m System to quantitate cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in human EDTA plasma. The Alinity m CMV assay is intended for use as an aid in the management of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Solid Organ Transplant patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The Alinity m CMV assay can be used to assess virological response to anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The results from the Alinity m CMV test must be interpreted within the context of all relevant clinical and laboratory findings. The Alinity m CMV test is not intended as a screening test for the presence of CMV DNA in blood or blood products.

Device Story

The Alinity m CMV is an automated, in vitro, real-time PCR-based molecular diagnostic assay performed on the Alinity m System. It processes human EDTA plasma samples to quantitate CMV DNA. The system automates sample preparation (lysis, nucleic acid capture via magnetic microparticles, wash, elution), PCR assembly, amplification, and real-time fluorescence detection. It uses dual-target primers and probes for sensitive detection. The system calculates CMV DNA concentration using a stored calibration curve generated from two-level calibrators. It is used in clinical laboratories by trained personnel. Results are reported as 'Not Detected', '<LLOQ', quantified values (LLOQ to ULOQ), or '>ULOQ'. The output assists clinicians in managing transplant patients by monitoring viral load and assessing response to antiviral therapy, helping to guide preemptive therapy decisions and reduce risks of CMV disease or drug toxicity.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical study evaluated 292 CMV DNA positive (202 clinical, 90 contrived) and 81 negative EDTA plasma specimens from HSCT and SOT patients. Compared Alinity m CMV to an FDA-approved comparator. Overall percent agreement was 98.9% (95% CI: 96.7%, 99.6%). Sensitivity and specificity were supported by analytical studies including LoD (30 IU/mL), linearity (30 to 100,000,000 IU/mL), and precision (SD ≤0.25 Log IU/mL for 2.70–8.00 Log IU/mL). No cross-reactivity observed with common microorganisms or interfering substances.

Technological Characteristics

Real-time PCR assay; utilizes magnetic microparticle technology for nucleic acid extraction. Reagents include primers/probes for dual CMV genome targets. Formatted as unit-dose lyophilized and liquid reagents. System is a random-access, fully integrated molecular analyzer. Connectivity: Networked/integrated system. Software: Automated data reduction and result calculation via Application Specification File (JSON format).

Indications for Use

Indicated for the quantitation of CMV DNA in human EDTA plasma to aid in the management of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) patients undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy and to assess virological response to therapy.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A quantitative cytomegalovirus (CMV) nucleic acid test for transplant patient management is identified as a device intended for prescription use in the detection of CMV and as an aid in the management of transplant patients to measure CMV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) levels in human plasma and/or whole blood using specified specimen processing, amplification, and detection instrumentation. The test is intended for use as an aid in the management of transplant patients with active CMV infection or at risk for developing CMV infection. The test results are intended to be interpreted by qualified healthcare professionals in conjunction with other relevant clinical and laboratory findings.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include: (i) A prominent statement that the device is not intended for use as a donor screening test for the presence of CMV DNA in blood or blood products. (ii) Limitations, which must be updated to reflect current clinical practice. The limitations must include, but are not limited to, statements that indicate: (A) Test results are to be interpreted by qualified licensed healthcare professionals in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms and other relevant laboratory results; (B) Negative test results do not preclude CMV infection or tissue invasive CMV disease, and that CMV test results must not be the sole basis for patient management decisions. (iii) A detailed explanation of the interpretation of results and acceptance criteria must be provided and include specific warnings regarding the potential for variability in CMV viral load measurement when samples are measured by different devices. Warnings must include the following statement, where applicable: “Due to the potential for variability in CMV viral load measurements across different CMV assays, it is recommended that the same device be used for the quantitation of CMV viral load when managing CMV infection in individual patients.” (iv) A detailed explanation of the principles of operation and procedures for assay performance. (2) Design verification and validation must include the following: (i) Detailed documentation of the device description, including all parts that make up the device, reagents required for use with the CMV assay but not provided, an explanation of the methodology, design of the primer/probe sequences, rationale for the selected gene target, and specifications for amplicon size, guanine-cytosine content, and degree of nucleic acid sequence conservation. The design and nature of all primary, secondary, and tertiary quantitation standards used for calibration must also be described. (ii) A detailed description of the impact of any software, including software applications and hardware-based devices that incorporate software, on the device's function. (iii) Documentation and characterization of all critical reagents ( *e.g.,* determination of the identity, supplier, purity, and stability) and protocols for maintaining product integrity throughout its labeled shelf life.(iv) Stability data for reagents provided with the device and indicated specimen types, in addition to the basis for the stability acceptance criteria at all time points chosen across the spectrum of the device's indicated life cycle, which must include a time point at the end of shelf life. (v) All stability protocols, including acceptance criteria. (vi) Final lot release criteria, along with documentation of an appropriate justification that lots released at the extremes of the specifications will meet the claimed analytical and clinical performance characteristics as well as the stability claims. (vii) Risk analysis and documentation demonstrating how risk control measures are implemented to address device system hazards, such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis and/or Hazard Analysis. This documentation must include a detailed description of a protocol (including all procedures and methods) for the continuous monitoring, identification, and handling of genetic mutations and/or novel CMV stains ( *e.g.,* regular review of published literature and annual in silico analysis of target sequences to detect possible primer or probe mismatches). All results of this protocol, including any findings, must be documented.(viii) Analytical performance testing that includes: (A) Detailed documentation of the following analytical performance studies: Limit of detection, upper and lower limits of quantitation, inclusivity, precision, reproducibility, interference, cross reactivity, carryover, quality control, specimen stability studies, and additional studies as applicable to specimen type and intended use for the device. (B) Identification of the CMV strains selected for use in analytical studies, which must be representative of clinically relevant circulating strains. (C) Inclusivity study results obtained with a variety of CMV genotypes as applicable to the specific assay target and supplemented by in silico analysis. (D) Reproducibility studies that include the testing of three independent production lots. (E) Documentation of calibration to a standardized reference material that FDA has determined is appropriate for the quantification of CMV DNA ( *e.g.,* a recognized consensus standard).(F) Documentation of traceability performed each time a new lot of the standardized reference material to which the device is traceable is released, or when the field transitions to a new standardized reference material. (ix) Clinical performance testing that includes: (A) Detailed documentation of device performance data from either a method comparison study with a comparator that FDA has determined is appropriate, or results from a prospective clinical study demonstrating clinical validity of the device. (B) Data from patient samples, with an acceptable number of the CMV positive samples containing an analyte concentration near the lower limit of quantitation and any clinically relevant decision points. (C) The method comparison study must include predefined maximum acceptable differences between the test and comparator method across all primary outcome measures in the clinical study protocol. (D) The final release test results for each lot used in the clinical study.

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Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0} # SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA (SSED) ## I. GENERAL INFORMATION Device Generic Name: In vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assay for quantitation of Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA. Device Trade Name: Alinity m CMV Device Product Code: PAB Applicants Name and Address: Abbott Molecular Inc. 1300 E. Touhy Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018 Date of Panel Recommendation: None Premarket Approval Application (PMA) Number: P210022 Date of FDA Notice of Approval: 5/05/2022 ## II. INTENDED USE **Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-095):** The Alinity m CMV assay is an in vitro polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for use with the automated Alinity m System to quantitate cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in human EDTA plasma. The Alinity m CMV assay is intended for use as an aid in the management of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Solid Organ Transplant patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The Alinity m CMV assay can be used to assess virological response to anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The results from the Alinity m CMV test must be interpreted within the context of all relevant clinical and laboratory findings. The Alinity m CMV test is not intended as a screening test for the presence of CMV DNA in blood or blood products. **Alinity m CTRL Kit** The Alinity m CMV controls are for validity determination of the quantitative Alinity m CMV assay on the automated Alinity m System. These controls are intended to be used PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {1} with the Alinity m CMV assay; refer to the assay package insert for additional information. ## Alinity m CAL Kit The Alinity m CMV calibrators are for calibration for the Alinity m CMV assay on the automated Alinity m System when used for the quantitative determination of CMV DNA. The calibrators are intended to be used with the Alinity m CMV assay; refer to the assay package insert for additional information. ## III. CONTRAINDICATIONS There are no known contraindications. ## IV. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The warnings and precautions can be found in the Alinity m CMV labeling and Alinity m System Operations Manual. ## V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION Alinity m CMV, List No. 09N46 and Alinity m System, List No. 08N53-002 The Alinity m CMV assay utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify and detect CMV genomic DNA sequences that have been extracted from human plasma. The steps of the Alinity m CMV assay consist of sample preparation, real-time PCR assembly, amplification/detection, result calculation, and reporting. All stages of the Alinity m CMV assay procedure are executed automatically by the Alinity m System. Manual dilutions may be performed for low-volume specimens to meet the minimum volume requirement. The Alinity m System is designed to be a random-access analyzer that can perform the Alinity m CMV assay in parallel with other Alinity m assays on the same instrument. The Alinity m CMV assay consists of 3 separate assay-specific kits: - Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-095) - Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit (List No. 09N46-085) - Alinity m CMV CAL Kit (List No. 09N46-075) CMV DNA from human plasma is extracted automatically on-board the Alinity m System using the Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2, proteinase K, Alinity m Lysis Solution, and Alinity m Diluent Solution. The Alinity m System employs magnetic microparticle technology to facilitate nucleic acid capture, wash and elution. The resulting purified DNA is then combined with the liquid unit-dose Alinity m CMV activation reagent, lyophilized unit-dose Alinity m CMV amplification/detection reagents and transferred by the instrument into a reaction vessel. Alinity m Vapor Barrier Solution is then added to PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 2 of 33 {2} the reaction vessel, which is then transferred to an amplification/detection unit for PCR amplification, and real-time fluorescence detection of CMV. At the beginning of the Alinity m CMV sample preparation process, a lyophilized unit-dose of Internal Control and proteinase K is automatically rehydrated in the amplification tray by the Alinity m System and delivered into each sample preparation reaction. The Internal Control is then processed through the entire sample preparation and real-time PCR procedure along with the specimens, calibrators and controls to demonstrate proper sample processing and assay validity. The Alinity m CMV amplification and detection reagents include primers and probes that amplify and detect dual targets in the CMV genome. Amplification and detection of the two CMV targets ensures sensitive detection of the viral genome even at low levels. A CMV calibration curve is required for the quantitation of CMV DNA concentration. Two levels of calibrators are processed through sample preparation and real-time PCR to generate the calibration curve. The concentration of CMV DNA in specimens and controls is then calculated from the stored calibration curve. Assay controls are tested at or above an established minimum frequency to help ensure that instrument and reagent performance remain satisfactory. During each control event, a negative control, a low-positive control, and a high-positive control are processed through sample preparation and real-time PCR procedures that are identical to those used for specimens. ## Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-095): The Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-095) consists of the following: - Alinity m CMV AMP TRAY 1 (4 trays × 48 tests) Alinity m CMV AMP TRAY 1 contains 48 unit-dose lyophilized amplification reagent wells and 48 unit-dose lyophilized internal control and proteinase K (PK) reagent wells. - Alinity m CMV ACT TRAY 2 (4 trays × 48 tests) - Alinity m CMV ACT TRAY 2 contains 48 unit-dose liquid activation reagent wells. Each Alinity m CMV AMP Kit supports testing of up to 192 samples (patient specimens, assay controls, or calibrators). ## Alinity m CMV CAL Kit (List No. 09N46-075): The Alinity m CMV CAL Kit is composed of the following reagents: - Alinity m CMV CAL A (4 tubes × 1.75 mL) - Alinity m CMV CAL B (4 tubes × 1.75 mL) The Alinity m CMV CAL A and Alinity m CMV CAL B tubes are intended for single-use only. The Alinity m System will process 3 replicates from each calibrator tube. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 3 of 33 {3} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 4 of 33 # Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit (List No. 09N46-085): The Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit is composed of the following reagents: - Alinity m CMV Negative CTRL (12 tubes × 0.75 mL) - Alinity m CMV Low Positive CTRL (12 tubes × 0.75 mL) - Alinity m CMV High Positive CTRL (12 tubes × 0.75 mL) The Alinity m CMV Negative CTRL, Alinity m CMV Low Positive CTRL, and Alinity m CMV High Positive CTRL tubes are intended for single-use only. # Alinity m CMV Application Specification File (List No. 09N46-05A): The application specification file is a data file that contains a set of parameters in a software-industry-standard JSON (Java Script Object Notation) file format. The parameters determine how the software controls the instrument components to execute the selected assay. To run an assay on an Alinity m System, an Application Specification File is required. The Alinity m System software interprets the assay information provided in the specific Application Specification File, along with system information, to control the system hardware and identify the appropriate algorithms for data reduction. # Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 (List No. 09N12-001): The Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 (List No. 09N12-001) consists of 2 reagents: - Alinity m Elution Buffer 2 (4 bottles × 22 mL) - Alinity m Microparticles 2 (4 bottles × 24 mL) The Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 is used in conjunction with Alinity m System Solutions (List No. 09N20) as part of the sample preparation protocol. The Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 is used on the Alinity m System (List No. 08N53-002) to extract and concentrate target molecules from biological samples for subsequent Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplification, and to remove potential inhibitors from the resulting extract. The sample preparation procedure consists of lysis/binding, washes, and elution. The sample preparation is performed within a disposable multi-well Integrated Reaction Unit that is loaded onto an Assay Processing Unit (APU) on the Alinity m System. The Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 is provided in a liquid, multi-dose format and is shared with other Alinity m assays. # Alinity m Specimen Dilution Kit I (List No. 09N50-001): The Alinity m Specimen Dilution Kit I consists of an Alinity m Specimen Diluent Tube (24 tubes × 2.45 mL). The Alinity m Specimen Diluent Tube is a transport tube with a pierceable cap containing Abbott Molecular Transport Buffer. The buffer contains guanidine thiocyanate (GITC) in Tris Buffer. # Alinity m Tubes and Caps (List No. 09N49): - Alinity m LRV Tube (List No. 09N49-001): consists of Low Residual Volume (LRV) Tubes closed with caps (12 capped tubes per kit) {4} - Alinity m Transport Tube Pierceable Capped (List No. 09N49-010): consists of transport tubes closed with pierceable caps (1500 capped transport tubes per case, 10 boxes of 150 capped tubes) - Alinity m Transport Tube (List No. 09N49-011): consists of 1600 transport tubes per kit - Alinity m Pierceable Cap (List No. 09N49-012): consists of 2000 pierceable caps per kit. The pierceable cap can be used to recap a transport tube - Alinity m Aliquot Tube (List No. 09N49-013): consists of 1600 aliquot tubes per kit **Alinity m System Solutions (List No. 09N20):** - Alinity m Lysis Solution (List No. 09N20-001): consists of 1 bottle × 975 mL - Alinity m Diluent Solution (List No. 09N20-003): consists of 4 bottles × 975 mL - Alinity m Vapor Barrier Solution (List No. 09N20-004): consists of 1 bottle × 975 mL **Alinity m System (List No. 08N53-002):** The Alinity m System is a fully integrated and automated molecular diagnostics analyzer which utilizes real-time PCR technology in clinical laboratories. It is an integrated system for performing sample preparation and performing fluorescence-based real-time PCR to provide quantitative and qualitative detection of nucleic acid sequences. It provides sample-to-result uninterrupted processing workflow. The Alinity m System enables continuous and random-access sample processing by using multiple sample processors and PCR thermal cycler/reader modules in parallel. Each individual sample occupies either one sample process lane or PCR Amplification and Detection (Amp-Detect) lane. Parallel lanes are provided to enable 300 tests in approximately 8 hours. Each Alinity m System utilizes four independent Assay Processing Units (APUs) to achieve the throughput and random-access requirements. Each APU consists of one extraction unit and one Amp-Detect unit, which automate the steps for nucleic acid purification/extraction and real-time PCR, respectively. This results in the ability to process up to twenty-four (24) different assay types simultaneously (ie, up to 12 different assays types for purification/extraction and up to 12 different assay types for amplification and detection). The Alinity m System software is the set of computer instructions that interprets system and assay information, calculates results, and provides the interface for controlling the system hardware. The software user interface maintains a common look and feel with all Alinity Systems and assays (ie, Alinity c, Alinity h, Alinity i, and Alinity s). The Alinity m System software interprets the assay information provided in the specific Application Specification File, along with system information, to control the system hardware and identify the appropriate algorithms for data reduction. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 5 of 33 {5} Using application specifications, end user orders calibrators, controls, and specimens. End user loads racks of calibrators, controls, and specimens in the sample input to begin processing. Once the samples are processed, results are reviewed and released through the software user interface. The following table shows the interpretation of results. | Alinity m System Reported | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Result | Interpretation | Interpretation Additional Information | | Not Detected | CMV DNA not detected | | | <LLOQ | CMV DNA detected but not quantified | CMV DNA concentration is below the Lower Limit of Quantitation (LLOQ) of the assay. | | LLOQ to ≤ULOQ | CMV DNA detected and quantified | CMV DNA concentration is within the linear range of the assay (≥LLOQ to ≤ULOQ). | | >ULOQ | CMV DNA detected | CMV DNA concentration is above the Upper Limit of Quantitation (ULOQ) of the assay. | ## VI. ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES There are multiple FDA approved in vitro nucleic acid amplification tests for the quantitative measurement of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in human plasma for transplant patients which, when used in conjunction with a patient's medical history, clinical examination and other laboratory findings, may be used in the management of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The test can also be used to assess virological response to anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. ## VII. MARKETING HISTORY ### Alinity m CMV The Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-095), Alinity m CMV CAL Kit (List No. 09N46-075), and Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit (List No. 09N46-085) are intended to be marketed in the United States and countries that choose to follow country of origin approval. At this time, the Alinity m CMV assay (List No. 09N46) has not been introduced or distributed for sale into the United States; there are no tests sold to date. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {6} The Alinity m CMV AMP Kit (List No. 09N46-090), Alinity m CMV CAL Kit (List No. 09N46-070), and Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit (List No. 09N46-080) are identical in formulation to the US kits (except for kit labeling) and are under review for CE certification. These kits are intended to be marketed in the European Union, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and non-regulated markets, followed by other regulated markets outside the U.S. as country approvals are obtained. Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 (List No. 09N12-001), Alinity m Specimen Dilution Kit I (List No. 09N50-001), Alinity m Tubes and Caps (List No. 09N49) and Alinity m System Solutions (List No. 09N20) received CE certification and FDA approval and are available to markets as listed in Table 1. | Table 1. Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2 (List No. 09N12-001), Alinity m Specimen Dilution Kit I (List No. 09N50-001), Alinity m Tubes and Caps (List No. 09N49) and Alinity m System Solutions (List No. 09N20): Countries where Marketed | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Australia | Ireland | South Africa | | Austria | Israel | South Korea | | Belgium | Italy | Spain | | Brazil | Malaysia | Sweden | | Canada | Mexico | Switzerland | | Chile | Netherlands | Taiwan | | Colombia | New Zealand | Thailand | | Czech Republic | Norway | UK | | Estonia | Poland | United States | | Finland | Portugal | Vietnam | | France | Romania | | | Germany | Saudi Arabia | | | Hong Kong | Slovenia | | Alinity m System The Alinity m System (List No. 08N53-002) received CE certification and FDA approval and then was available to markets as listed in Table 2. | Table 2. Alinity m System (List Number 08N53-002): Registered for Sale in the Following Countries | | | --- | --- | | Australia | Netherlands | | Austria | Norway | | Belgium | Poland | | Canada | Portugal | | Chile | Romania | | Denmark | Saudi Arabia | | Finland | Slovenia | PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 7 of 33 {7} | Table 2. Alinity m System (List Number 08N53-002): Registered for Sale in the Following Countries | | | --- | --- | | France | South Africa | | Germany | South Korea | | Hong Kong | Spain | | Ireland | Sweden | | Israel | Switzerland | | Italy | UK | | Mexico | United States | ## VIII. POTENTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE DEVICE ON HEALTH The risks associated with the device, when used as intended, are those related to the risk of false test results, failure to correctly interpret the test results, and failure to correctly operate the device. The risk of false positive or falsely elevated CMV viral loads in patients undergoing preemptive therapy or monitoring of treatment for known CMV DNA in the blood is related to the risks of initiation or continuation of antiviral therapy when it is not necessary or the reduction of immunosuppression in transplant patients in whom reduction of immunosuppression is not indicated. The initiation or continuation of antiviral therapy can result in known drug toxicities, including suppression of bone marrow, in particular leukopenia, which can add to the patient's risk of contracting opportunistic infections. Other known drug toxicities include thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, and bloodstream infections if a central venous catheter is used to administer therapy. Reduction of immunosuppression can increase a transplant patient's risk of rejection of the transplanted organ or graft-versus-host disease, the latter of which can result in maculopapular rash, persistent nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, lichen planus, scleroderma, and ulcerations and sclerosis of the gastrointestinal tract. The risk of false negative or falsely low CMV viral loads in patients undergoing preemptive therapy or monitoring of treatment for known CMV DNA in the blood include failure to initiate or premature discontinuation of appropriate antiviral treatment or reduction of immunosuppression, thus increasing the risk of CMV disease. The sequelae of untreated CMV disease because of false negative or falsely low CMV DNA include CMV Syndrome and tissue-invasive CMV disease with end-organ damage, including colitis, hepatitis, nephritis, pneumonitis, meningitis, and retinitis. CMV infection and disease is associated with morbidity, failure of the transplanted organ, and death in transplant patients. False negative or falsely low CMV DNA results can yield an increased rate of late CMV, selective drug use, and increased drug cost and subsequent drug toxicities. ## IX. SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL STUDIES ### A. Laboratory Studies #### Limit of Detection The limit of detection (LoD) was determined by testing dilutions of the 1st World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard for Human Cytomegalovirus for Nucleic Acid PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {8} Amplification Techniques, (NIBSC code 09/162, genotype gB1, Merlin) prepared in CMV negative human plasma. Testing for each CMV DNA concentration was performed with 4 lots of amplification reagents across multiple days. The results, representative of the analytical sensitivity performance of Alinity m CMV, are summarized in Table 3. Probit analysis of the data determined that the concentration of CMV DNA in plasma detected with 95% probability was 21.52 IU/mL (95% CI: 11.16 to 62.82 IU/mL) (Table 3). | Table 3. Alinity m CMV Limit of Detection (LoD) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CMV DNA Concentration (IU/mL) | Number of Valid Replicates | Number of Replicates Detected | Detection Rate (%) | | 64.4 | 119 | 119 | 100.0 | | 38.6 | 119 | 119 | 100.0 | | 25.8 | 120 | 120 | 100.0 | | 12.9 | 117 | 106 | 90.6 | | 6.4 | 119 | 78 | 65.5 | | 3.2 | 119 | 53 | 44.5 | | 1.6 | 120 | 35 | 29.2 | The claimed LoD of Alinity m CMV is 30 IU/mL in plasma. ## Limit of Detection for Genotypes gB2, gB3, gB4 and Antiviral Resistant Strain Cultured viruses for CMV genotypes gB2, gB3, gB4 and an antiviral resistant strain were diluted to 4 different concentrations in CMV negative plasma. Testing was performed using one lot of amplification reagents across multiple days. The results, representative of the analytical sensitivity performance of Alinity m CMV for genotypes gB2, gB3, gB4 and the antiviral resistant strain, are summarized in Table 4. Alinity m CMV detected 95% or greater of CMV samples at and above 30 IU/mL (1.48 Log IU/mL). These results demonstrate the ability of Alinity m CMV to detect genotypes gB2, gB3, gB4 and an antiviral resistant strain at the claimed LoD. | Table 4. Alinity m CMV Genotype Limit of Detection (LoD) | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CMV Genotype | Targeted CMV Concentration (IU/mL) | Number of Valid Replicates | Number of Replicates Detected | Detection Rate (%) | | gB2 | 100 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 50 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 30 | 40 | 38 | 95.0 | | | 20 | 40 | 39 | 97.5 | | gB3 | 100 | 39 | 39 | 100.0 | | | 50 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 30 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {9} | Table 4. Alinity m CMV Genotype Limit of Detection (LoD) | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CMV Genotype | Targeted CMV Concentration (IU/mL) | Number of Valid Replicates | Number of Replicates Detected | Detection Rate (%) | | | 20 | 39 | 39 | 100.0 | | gB4 | 100 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 50 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 30 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 20 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | Anti-viral resistant isolate | 100 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 50 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | | | 30 | 39 | 39 | 100.0 | | | 20 | 40 | 40 | 100.0 | # Linear Range The upper limit of the quantitation range of Alinity m CMV is the claimed ULOQ (8.00 Log IU/mL) and the lower limit is the claimed LLOQ (1.48 Log IU/mL). Linearity of Alinity m CMV was assessed by testing a dilution series of CMV genotype gB2 in negative plasma consisting of 14 panel levels ranging from 10 IU/mL to 200,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 Log IU/mL to 8.30 Log IU/mL). Panel levels with concentrations from 10 IU/mL to 100,000 IU/mL (1.00 Log IU/mL to 5.00 Log IU/mL) were prepared using cultured virus, while panel levels with concentrations from 500 IU/mL to 200,000,000 IU/mL (2.70 Log IU/mL to 8.30 Log IU/mL) were prepared using plasmid DNA. Alinity m CMV was linear across the range of CMV DNA concentrations tested (from 30 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL). Representative results for Alinity m CMV linearity performance are shown in Figure 1. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {10} ![img-0.jpeg](img-0.jpeg) Figure 1. Linearity a # Linearity Across CMV Genotypes Linearity of Alinity m CMV for genotypes gB1, gB3 and gB4 was confirmed by testing a dilution series in negative plasma consisting of 14 panel levels ranging from 10 IU/mL to 200,000,000 IU/mL (1.00 Log IU/mL to 8.30 Log IU/mL). For each genotype, panel levels with concentrations from 10 IU/mL to 100,000 IU/mL (1.00 Log IU/mL to 5.00 Log IU/mL) were prepared using cultured virus, while panel levels with concentrations from 500 IU/mL to 200,000,000 IU/mL (2.70 Log IU/mL to 8.30 Log IU/mL) were prepared using plasmid DNA. Alinity m CMV was linear across the range of CMV DNA concentrations tested (from 30 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL) for genotypes gB1, gB3, and gB4. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {11} Representative results for Alinity m CMV linearity performance for genotypes gB1, gB3, and gB4, along with results for genotype gB2 (Linear Range section), are shown in Figure 2. ![img-1.jpeg](img-1.jpeg) Figure 2. Linearity Across CMV Genotypes in Plasma a The Alinity m CMV assay was demonstrated to be linear across the range of CMV DNA concentrations tested for genotypes gB1, gB2, gB3 and gB4 (from 30 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL). PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {12} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 13 of 33 # Lower Limit of Quantitation The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) is defined as the lowest concentration at which CMV DNA is reliably quantitated within an acceptable total error. Total error was estimated for detected samples from the LoD study by 2 methods: - Total Analytical Error(TAE)=|bias|+2×SD, and - Total Error(TE)=SQRT(2)×2×SD. The results of the calculations are shown in Table 5. Panel members were dilutions of the 1st World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard for Human Cytomegalovirus for Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques, (NIBSC code 09/162) prepared in CMV negative plasma. The results of these analyses support a claimed LLOQ of 30.00 IU/mL (1.48 Log IU/mL) for the Alinity m CMV assay, with an acceptable level of accuracy and precision, ie, TAE and TE less than or equal to 1.00 Log IU/mL. | Table 5. Total Erro for Plasma WHO standard | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Target (Log IU/mL) | Mean (Log IU/mL) | Bias^{a} (Log IU/mL) | SD (Log IU/mL) | TAE (Log IU/mL) | TE (Log IU/mL) | | 1.11 | 1.07 | -0.04 | 0.34 | 0.73 | 0.98 | | 1.41 | 1.39 | -0.02 | 0.27 | 0.56 | 0.76 | | 1.59 | 1.57 | -0.02 | 0.23 | 0.48 | 0.65 | | 1.81 | 1.83 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.32 | 0.42 | aMean concentration - target concentration. # Confirmation of the LLOQ Using Dilution Procedures LLOQ for Alinity m CMV using the dilution procedure was confirmed by testing 2 panel members with targeted concentrations of 30 IU/mL and 36 IU/mL (1.48 Log IU/mL and 1.56 Log IU/mL) after dilution in Specimen Diluent. Panel members were dilutions of the 1st World Health Organization (WHO) International Standard for Human Cytomegalovirus for Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques, (NIBSC code 09/162) prepared in CMV negative plasma. A minimum of 14 replicates per day of each panel level were tested using the dilution procedure in 3 runs across 3 days (one run per day). The study was performed using 1 Alinity m CMV AMP Kit lot, 1 Specimen Diluent lot, and 1 Alinity m System. Total error was estimated by TAE and TE, as shown in Table 6. The accuracy and precision at 30 and 36 IU/mL were confirmed for Alinity m CMV testing using the 1:2.5 dilution procedure. {13} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 14 of 33 | Table 6. Total Error Using Dilution Procedure | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel | Dilution Factor | Target Conc. in Specimen Diluent (Log IU/mL) | Target Conc. Neat (Log IU/mL) | Mean Concentrationa (Log IU/mL) | Biasb (Log IU/mL) | SD (Log IU/mL) | TAE (Log IU/mL) | TE (Log IU/mL) | | 1 | 2.5 | 1.48 | 1.88 | 1.82 | -0.06 | 0.24 | 0.54 | 0.68 | | 2 | 2.5 | 1.56 | 1.95 | 1.93 | -0.02 | 0.25 | 0.52 | 0.70 | a Reported concentration for neat samples. b Mean concentration - target concentration for neat samples ## Upper limit of Quantitation The ULOQ for the Alinity m CMV assay for plasma was determined by analysis of CMV panel members targeted at 8.00 Log IU/mL or higher from the Alinity m CMV Linearity study | Table 7. Alinity m CMV TAE and TE for Plasma | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Genotype | Target (Log IU/mL) | Mean (Log IU/mL) | Bias (Log IU/mL) | SD | TAE | TE | Acceptance Criteria | | gB1 | 8.30 | 8.0 4 | -0.26 | 0.0 4 | 0.34 | 0.11 | Met | | gB2 | 8.30 | 8.2 5 | -0.05 | 0.0 3 | 0.12 | 0.10 | Met | | gB3 | 8.30 | 8.2 6 | -0.04 | 0.0 5 | 0.14 | 0.13 | Met | | gB4 | 8.30 | 8.2 1 | -0.09 | 0.1 4 | 0.38 | 0.41 | Met | {14} # Precision Precision of Alinity m CMV was determined by analyzing an 8-member plasma panel. Panel members with targeted concentrations from 1.48 to 2.00 Log IU/mL (30 to 100 IU/mL) were prepared with a positive clinical sample. Panel members targeted from 2.70 to 5.00 Log IU/mL (500 to 100,000 IU/mL) were prepared using cultured virus. Panel members with targeted concentrations greater than 5.00 Log IU/mL were prepared using plasmid DNA. Each panel member was tested in 5 replicates, twice each day for 12 days, on 3 Alinity m Systems operated by 3 operators (one operator per instrument), using 3 AMP kit lots (one lot per instrument), for a total of 360 replicates per panel member. The results, representative of the precision of Alinity m CMV (Tables 8 and 9), demonstrated that Alinity m CMV within-laboratory standard deviation (SD) in plasma was less than or equal to 0.25 Log IU/mL for CMV DNA from 2.70 to 8.00 Log IU/mL (500 to 100,000,000 IU/mL), and less than or equal to 0.50 Log IU/mL for CMV DNA from 1.70 Log IU/mL to less than 2.70 Log IU/mL (50 to less than 500 IU/mL). PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 15 of 33 {15} | Table 8. Precision | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Mean Concentration | Within-Run Component | | Between-Run Component | | Between-Day Component | | Within-Laboratory c | | Between-Instrument Componentd | | Totale | | | Panel | Na | (Log IU/mL) | SD b | %CVc | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | | 08 | 356 | 8.35 | 0.08 | 0.9 | 0.01 | 0.2 | 0.01 | 0.1 | 0.08 | 0.9 | 0.11 | 1.3 | 0.13 | 1.6 | | 07 | 355 | 6.99 | 0.06 | 0.8 | 0.03 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 0.3 | 0.07 | 1.0 | 0.08 | 1.2 | 0.11 | 1.5 | | 06 | 358 | 4.99 | 0.06 | 1.3 | 0.04 | 0.7 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.07 | 1.4 | 0.04 | 0.8 | 0.08 | 1.7 | | 05 | 356 | 3.98 | 0.06 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.9 | 0.00 | 0.1 | 0.07 | 1.7 | 0.03 | 0.6 | 0.07 | 1.8 | | 04 | 356 | 2.65 | 0.08 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 1.3 | 0.02 | 0.8 | 0.09 | 3.3 | 0.06 | 2.3 | 0.11 | 4.1 | | 03 | 360 | 1.92 | 0.11 | 5.9 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.11 | 5.9 | 0.05 | 2.8 | 0.13 | 6.5 | | 02 | 356 | 1.64 | 0.17 | 10.5 | 0.05 | 3.1 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.18 | 10.9 | 0.07 | 4.1 | 0.19 | 11.7 | | 01 f | 357 | 1.38 | 0.27 | 19.9 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.04 | 3.0 | 0.28 | 20.1 | 0.06 | 4.2 | 0.28 | 20.5 | a Number of valid replicates with detectable viral load. b Standard deviations (SD) are in Log IU/mL. c Within-Laboratory includes Within-Run, Between-Run and Between-Day components. d Alinity m System, AMP Kit lot and Operator are confounded and the confounding effect is represented by Instrument e Total includes Within-Run, Between-Run, Between-Day, and Between-Instrument components. f Mean concentration is below LLOQ. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {16} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 17 of 33 | Table 9. Precision | | --- | | | Mean Concentration (IU/mL) | | Lognormal CV(%)^{d, e} | | Panel | N^{c} | | Within-Run Component | | Between-Run Component | | Between-Day Component | | Between-Instrument Component^{a} | Total^{b} | | 08 | 356 | 234362988 | | 17.5 | | 3.2 | | 2.9 | | 25.6 | | 07 | 355 | 9978289 | | 13.6 | | 7.8 | | 4.9 | | 18.7 | | 06 | 358 | 99644 | | 14.6 | | 8.2 | | 0.0 | | 9.6 | | 05 | 356 | 9671 | | 13.7 | | 8.0 | | 0.8 | | 5.9 | | 04 | 356 | 457 | | 18.3 | | 7.7 | | 5.0 | | 14.1 | | 03 | 360 | 86 | | 26.3 | | 0.0 | | 0.0 | | 12.6 | | 02 | 356 | 48 | | 41.1 | | 11.5 | | 0.0 | | 15.6 | | aAlinity m System, AMP Kit lot and Operator are confounded and the confounding effect is represented by Instrument. bTotal includes Within-Run, Between-Run, Between-Day and Between-Instrument Components. cNumber of valid replicates with detectable viral load. dTiter data are considered to be log-normally distributed and %CV values are calculated as CV (%) = sqrt(10^[SD^2 * ln(10)] - 1) * 100. e%CV in IU/mL | ## Analytical Specificity – Potential Cross-Reactants The analytical specificity of Alinity m CMV was evaluated with a panel of microorganisms (Table 10) in CMV negative plasma, positive plasma containing 125 IU/mL CMV DNA, and positive plasma containing 2,000 IU/mL CMV DNA. Microorganisms were tested at a final concentration of $10^{5}$ Units/mL for viruses and fungi or $10^{6}$ Units/mL for bacteria. No cross-reactivity or interference in the performance of the Alinity m CMV assay was observed in the presence of the tested microorganisms. | Table 10. Microorganisms | | | --- | --- | | Viruses | Bacteria | | Adenovirus | Chlamydia trachomatis | | BK polyomavirus | Enterococcus faecalis | | Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) | Escherichia coli | | Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) | Listeria monocytogenes | | Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) | Mycobacterium gordonae | | Herpesvirus 6B | Mycobacterium pneumonia | | Herpesvirus 7 | Mycobacterium smegmatis | | Herpesvirus 8 (Kaposi's sarcoma associated virus) | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | | Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) | Propionibacterium acnes (PA) (Cutibacterium acnes) | | Human immunodeficiency virus 2 (HIV-2) | Salmonella typhi | {17} | HSV-1 | Salmonella typhimurium | | --- | --- | | HSV-2 | Staphylococcus aureus (SA) | | Human papilloma virus 16 (HPV-16) | Staphylococcus epidermidis | | Human papilloma virus 18 (HPV-18) | Streptococcus pneumoniae | | Human T-lymphocyte virus 1 (HTLV-1) | Fungi | | JC Polyomavirus | Aspergillus niger | | Parvo virus B19 | Candida albicans (CA) | | Vaccinia virus (VACV) | Cryptococcus neoformans | | Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) | | ## Analytical Specificity – Potentially Interfering Substances The effects of endogenous substances, the presence of autoimmune diseases, and the presence of high levels of therapeutic drugs commonly prescribed in transplant patients were evaluated. Potential interference on Alinity m CMV performance in plasma was assessed by testing 8 negative samples, 8 positive samples containing 125 IU/mL CMV DNA, and 8 positive samples containing 2,000 IU/mL CMV DNA. No interference was observed in the presence of albumin (60 mg/mL), hemoglobin (10 g/L), triglycerides (16.94 mmol/L), conjugated bilirubin (475 μmol/L), unconjugated bilirubin (684 μmol/L) or human genomic DNA (2 μg/mL) that were introduced in the sample. No interference was observed for specimens collected from patients with the following disease states: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). No interference was observed in the presence of drug compounds tested in pools or individually as listed in Table 11, at a concentration of 3 times the reported Cmax or higher. | Table 11. Drug Compounds | | | --- | --- | | Pools Tested | Drug Compounds | | 1 | Mycophenolic acid | | 2 | Amoxicillin, Clavulanate, Foscarnet, Piperacillin, Tazobactam sodium, Vancomycin | | 3 | Acyclovir, Amlodipine besylate, Atenolol, Azathioprine, Cefotetan, Cidofovir, Cyclosporine, Everolimus, Famotidine, Fluconazole, Ganciclovir, Lisinopril, Mycophenolate mofetil, Prednisone, Rabeprazole, Sirolimus, Sulfamethoxazole, Tacrolimus, Ticarcillin, Trimethoprim, Valacyclovir, Valganciclovir HCl, Valsartan | PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {18} # Carryover The carryover rate for Alinity m CMV was determined by analyzing 629 valid replicates of CMV negative samples processed from alternating positions with 637 valid replicates of high concentrated CMV positive samples greater than or equal to 1,000,000 IU/mL, across a minimum of 27 runs. The carryover rate for Alinity m CMV was determined by analyzing 629 valid replicates of CMV negative samples processed from alternating positions with 637 valid replicates of high concentrated CMV positive samples greater than or equal to 1,000,000 IU/mL, across a minimum of 27 runs. The carryover resulting in a detectable concentration greater than or equal to LoD (LLOQ) was 0.0% (95% CI: 0.0% to 0.6%). The carryover resulting in CMV detection was 0.3% (95% CI: 0.1% to 1.2%). # Alinity m CMV Testing Using Dilution Procedure The 1:2.5 dilution procedure was evaluated by comparing quantitation of neat samples and samples tested using the Alinity m CMV dilution procedure. Five plasma panel members consisting of CMV concentrations ranging from 225 to 200,000,000 IU/mL were tested. Each panel member was tested, neat or using the dilution procedure, in a minimum of 8 replicates. The differences in mean quantitation (ie, diluted minus neat) ranged from 0.03 to 0.16 Log IU/mL. # Precision of Alinity m CMV Using Dilution Procedure Precision of Alinity m CMV, using the dilution procedure, was determined by analyzing 3 panel members. Panel members 1 and 2 were prepared by spiking cultured virus in CMV negative plasma, and panel 3 was prepared by spiking plasmid DNA in CMV negative plasma. Each panel member was tested in 5 replicates, twice each day for 12 days, on 3 Alinity m Systems with 3 Specimen Diluent lots and 3 AMP kit lots by 3 operators (1 Specimen Diluent lot, 1 AMP kit lot and 1 operator per instrument), for a total of 360 replicates. The results, representative of the precision of Alinity m CMV using dilution procedures, are summarized in Table 12. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 19 of 33 {19} | Table 12. Precision using dilution procedure | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Mean Concentration | Within-Run Component | | Between-Run Component | | Between-Day Component | | Within-Laboratory c | | Between-Instrument Componentd | | Totale | | | Panel | Na | (Log IU/mL) | SD b | %CVc | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | | 01 | 353 | 3.68 | 0.06 | 1.7 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 0.07 | 1.9 | 0.09 | 2.6 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.09 | 2.6 | | 02 | 358 | 5.01 | 0.05 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.5 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 0.06 | 1.2 | 0.03 | 0.5 | 0.07 | 1.4 | | 03 | 355 | 8.32 | 0.07 | 0.9 | 0.02 | 0.2 | 0.05 | 0.6 | 0.09 | 1.1 | 0.12 | 1.4 | 0.15 | 1.8 | a Number of valid replicates with detectable viral load. b Standard deviations (SD) are in Log IU/mL. c Within-Laboratory includes Within-Run, Between-Run and Between-Day components. d Alinity m System, AMP Kit lot and Operator are confounded and the confounding effect is represented by Instrument e Total includes Within-Run, Between-Run, Between-Day, and Between-Instrument components. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {20} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 21 of 33 # Specimen and Collection Tube Type Compatibility Specimen and tube type compatibility with specimens collected as plasma in Di-Potassium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (K2 EDTA) tubes, Tri-Potassium EDTA (K3 EDTA) tubes, and Plasma Preparation Tubes (PPT), was verified in this study as follows: - Impact of Tube Type on Detection: For each tube type, 1 replicate per specimen, for 25 normal donor specimens, spiked with CMV positive specimen at 100-150 IU/mL, was tested. - Impact of Tube Type on Quantitation: For each tube type, 1 replicate per specimen, for 25 normal donor specimens, spiked with CMV positive specimen at 2000 IU/mL, was tested. Results from the K3 EDTA and PPT tubes (test condition) were compared to results from identical replicates collected in K2 EDTA tubes (control condition). The results from each of these study arms supported the use of the tested specimen tubes with the Alinity m CMV assay. # Non-Gel Tube Capability To verify both the capability of the Alinity m CMV assay to test specimens directly from K2 EDTA non-gel collection tube and the stability of plasma specimens collected with non-gel collection tubes (from 10 individual specimens, spiked at 100-150 IU/mL and 2,000 IU/mL CMV concentrations) were tested within 2 hours of centrifugation (control condition) or after one or more storage conditions (Table 13). One replicate of each specimen was tested for each storage test condition and its corresponding control condition at each CMV target concentration. | Table 13 Stability Storage Conditions | | | --- | --- | | Stability Condition | Targeted Storage Condition^{a} | | A | Centrifugation initiated within 2 hours of spiking. Plasma transferred from primary tube to secondary tube. | | B | Centrifugation initiated within 2 hours of spiking. Primary tube with the centrifuged cells. | | C | Blood stored in non-gel primary tube at 15 °C for a minimum of 26 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma stored in non-gel primary tube at 15 °C for a minimum of 26 hours, then stored onboard for a minimum of 4 hours prior to test. | {21} | D | Blood stored in non-gel primary tube at 31 °C for a minimum of 26 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma stored in non-gel primary tube at 31 °C for a minimum of 26 hours, then stored onboard for a minimum of 4 hours prior to test. | | --- | --- | | E | Blood stored in non-gel primary tube at 31 °C for a minimum of 26 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma stored in non-gel primary tube at 2-8 °C (5 °C ± 3 °C) for a minimum of 132 hours, then stored onboard for a minimum of 4 hours prior to test. | | F | Blood stored in non-gel primary tube at 2-8 °C (5 °C ± 3 °C) for a minimum of 132 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma stored onboard for a minimum of 4 hours prior to test. | | G^{b} | Blood stored in non-gel primary tube at 31 °C for a minimum of 26 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma transferred to secondary tube and stored at -70 °C for a minimum of 33 days (including a minimum of 3 freeze/thaw cycles). Upon final thaw, plasma stored at 2-8 °C (5 °C ± 3 °C) for a minimum of 7 hours, then stored onboard for a minimum of 4 hours prior to test. | aPlasma in primary tube was considered on the red blood cells, whereas plasma in secondary tube was considered off the red blood cells bPlasma in K2 EDTA (non-gel) tubes was not subjected to conditions G and H, following recommendations in the tube manufacturer's instructions Whole blood was collected in non-gel K2 EDTA tubes, pooled (for each donor), spiked (ie, CMV positive specimen added to achieve either 100-150 IU/mL or 2,000 IU/mL CMV concentrations), and aliquoted into primary non-gel tubes without anticoagulant prior to centrifugation and/or storage. One replicate from each donor was tested for each storage test condition and its corresponding control condition at each CMV target concentration. The data demonstrated that plasma specimens may be tested with the Alinity m CMV assay directly from primary non-gel tubes and that storage conditions tested are acceptable. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 22 of 33 {22} # PPT (Gel) Tube Capability To verify both the capability of the Alinity m CMV assay to test specimens directly from primary plasma collection tubes and the stability of plasma specimens collected and stored in PPT primary gel tubes, plasma samples (from 10 individual specimens, spiked at 100-150 IU/mL and 2,000 IU/mL CMV concentrations) were tested within 2 hours of centrifugation (control condition) or after one or more storage conditions (Table 15). One replicate of each specimen was tested for each storage test condition and its corresponding control condition at each CMV target concentration. For stability in gel Plasma Preparation Tubes (PPT), whole blood was collected in plastic tubes without any anticoagulant, pooled (for each donor), spiked (ie, CMV positive specimen added to achieve either 100-150 IU/mL or 2,000 IU/mL CMV concentrations), and aliquoted into PPT tubes prior to centrifugation. The data supports that plasma specimens are capable of being tested with the Alinity m CMV assay either directly from or following storage (at test conditions) in PPT (gel) tubes. # Specimen Validity The purpose of this study was to evaluate the specimen validity rate of the Alinity m CMV assay and verify that $\geq 95.0\%$ of the specimen results are valid per the sample validity criteria in the assay application specification file. The Alinity m CMV specimen validity rate was evaluated by assessing the number of specimens with valid results from the applicable Alinity m CMV Design Verification studies. A total of 559 specimens were included in the analysis. The specimen validity rate for the Alinity m CMV assay was $99.6\%$ (95% confidence interval 98.7%, 99.9%). # Assay Controls Validity To evaluate the assay control sets validity rate of the Alinity m CMV assay, observed performance of assay control sets were tracked during the Alinity m CMV assay Design Verification studies. A total of 117 assay control sets were included in the analysis based on the number of assay controls tested during Alinity m CMV assay design verification studies. The assay control set validity rate for Alinity m CMV assay was $98.3\%$ (95% CI 94.0%, 99.5%). # Reagent Stability Studies Real time stability studies established the stability for Alinity m CMV CAL and CTRL Kit Kit at 12 months at -25 to $-15^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$, Alinity m CMV AMP Kit at 12 months at 2 to $8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$. # Additional Studies # Clinical Reproducibility Reproducibility performance of the Alinity m CMV was evaluated by testing a 9-member reproducibility panel, including 8 positive panel members and 1 negative panel member. The positive panel members were prepared using a CMV positive clinical specimen, cultured virus, or plasmid DNA diluted in negative human plasma. The concentration levels targeted for the PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {23} reproducibility panels spanned the quantitation range of the assay. A total of 3 Alinity m CMV AMP Kit lots and 3 Alinity m CMV CAL Kit lots were used. Three clinical sites each tested 2 Alinity m CMV AMP Kit lots and 1 Alinity m CMV CAL Kit lot, on 5 non-consecutive days for each lot. Five replicates of each panel member were tested on each of 5 days. Each of the 3 clinical sites used different lots of Alinity m CMV CAL Kit, Alinity m CMV CTRL Kit, and Alinity m Sample Prep Kit 2. The reproducibility results are summarized in Tables 14, 15, 16 below. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 24 of 33 {24} | Table 14 Reproducibility for Positive Panel Members | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Mean Concentration | Within-Run/Day Component | | Between-Run/Day Component | | Within-Laboratoryc | | Between-Lot Component | | Between-Site/Instrument Component | | Totald | | | Panel | Na | (Log IU/mL) | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | SDb | %CV | | 1 | 150 | 8.18 | 0.06 | 0.8 | 0.03 | 0.3 | 0.07 | 0.9 | 0.07 | 0.9 | 0.14 | 1.7 | 0.17 | 2.1 | | 2 | 150 | 7.00 | 0.08 | 1.2 | 0.01 | 0.2 | 0.08 | 1.2 | 0.02 | 0.3 | 0.10 | 1.4 | 0.13 | 1.9 | | 3 | 150 | 4.75 | 0.09 | 2.0 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 0.10 | 2.0 | 0.06 | 1.2 | 0.10 | 2.1 | 0.15 | 3.1 | | 4 | 150 | 4.06 | 0.05 | 1.3 | 0.02 | 0.6 | 0.06 | 1.4 | 0.06 | 1.4 | 0.10 | 2.4 | 0.13 | 3.1 | | 5 | 150 | 3.08 | 0.09 | 2.8 | 0.02 | 0.5 | 0.09 | 2.9 | 0.06 | 2.0 | 0.07 | 2.4 | 0.13 | 4.2 | | 6 | 150 | 2.04 | 0.14 | 7.1 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.14 | 7.1 | 0.13 | 6.4 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.19 | 9.5 | | 7e | 149 | 1.40 | 0.34 | 24.2 | 0.10 | 7.3 | 0.35 | 25.3 | 0.05 | 3.8 | 0.09 | 6.2 | 0.37 | 26.3 | | 8f | 148 | 1.24 | 0.34 | 27.5 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.34 | 27.5 | 0.13 | 10.2 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0.36 | 29.3 | a Number of valid replicates with detectable viral load. b Standard deviations (SD) are in Log IU/mL. c Within-Laboratory includes Within-Run, Between-Run and Between-Day components. d Alinity m System, AMP Kit lot and Operator are confounded and the confounding effect is represented by Instrument e Total includes Within-Run, Between-Run, Between-Day, and Between-Instrument components. f Mean concentration is below LLOQ. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {25} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 26 of 33 | Table 15 Reproducibility | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel^{a} | N^{b} | Mean Concentration^{c} (IU/mL) | Within-Run/Day Component | Within-Laboratory^{d} | Between-Lot Component | Between-Site/Instr Component | Total^{e} | | 1 | 150 | 163024323 | 14.8 | 6.4 | 16.3 | 32.0 | 40.2 | | 2 | 150 | 10447432 | 18.7 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 23.4 | 30.9 | | 3 | 150 | 60099 | 21.6 | 5.1 | 13.1 | 23.1 | 35.2 | | 4 | 150 | 11912 | 12.3 | 5.4 | 12.9 | 23.1 | 30.0 | | 5 | 150 | 1250 | 20.1 | 3.8 | 13.9 | 17.0 | 30.4 | | 6 | 150 | 121 | 34.2 | 0.0 | 30.7 | 0.0 | 47.1 | a Two panel members below LLOQ are not shown in the table. b Number of valid replicates with detectable viral load. c Titer data are considered to be log-normally distributed and the mean values for titer data are calculated as exp(mean*ln(10)+(SD^2)*ln(10^2)/2). d Titer data are considered to be log-normally distributed and %CV values are calculated as CV (%) = sqrt(10^[SD^2 * ln(10)] - 1) * 100. e Total includes Within-Run/Day, Between-Run/Day, Between-Reagent Lot and Between-Site/Instr Component | Table 16. Reproducibility for Negative Panel Member | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Expected CMV DNA Concentration | Number of Replicates | | | | | | Valid | Negative | Negative Rate (%) | 95% Confidence Interval | | Negative | 150 | 150 | 100.0(150/150) | (97.5, 100.0) | {26} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 27 of 33 # X. SUMMARY OF PRIMARY CLINICAL STUDY The applicant performed a clinical study to establish a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the Alinity m CMV for use as an aid in the management of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Solid Organ Transplant patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. The Alinity m CMV assay can be used to assess virological response to anti-cytomegalovirus therapy in the US. Data from this clinical study were the basis for the PMA approval decision. A summary of the clinical study is presented below. ## A. Study Design The Alinity m CMV Clinical Testing Study included the following testing, which was conducted by individuals representing the intended users of the Alinity m System and the Alinity m CMV assay. The Alinity m CMV clinical testing study utilized three unique lots of investigational use only (IUO) CMV assay reagents across four external US testing sites. The study was a method comparison study testing 292 CMV DNA positive (202 clinical specimens and 90 contrived samples combined) and 81 CMV negative human EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) plasma specimens with the Alinity m CMV assay on the Alinity m System and the comparator assay. CMV positive specimens were from subjects representing a mixture of solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) subjects and were selected such that their analyte concentration (CMV) were within the common measuring range between the comparator and Alinity m CMV assays. To assure coverage of the full measuring range, 90 contrived samples made by spiking cultured virus (Merlin strain) into unique EDTA plasma specimens from HSCT and SOT subjects, were included. CMV negative specimens were from a mixture of solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) subjects. ### 1. Clinical Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Enrollment in the study was limited to patients who met the following inclusion criteria: - Specimens from HSCT or SOT recipients. - Specimens must be EDTA plasma. - Specimens with known quantitative CMV PCR test results to ensure positive specimen distribution across measuring range and a sufficient number of negative specimens. - Bar coded specimens provided by Abbott Molecular Inc. or designee and tested in accordance with the Alinity m CMV Assay IUO Clinical Brochure US. {27} Clinical Specimen Exclusion criteria: - Specimens that do not meet the inclusion criteria. ## B. Study Population Demographics and Baseline Parameters The demographics of the study population are typical for a clinical study performed in the US. Out of the 267 specimens, 139 specimens were from 139 SOT subjects and the remaining 128 specimens were from 101 HSCT subjects. Demographic characteristics of the SOT subjects are shown in Table 17. Specimens from 101 HSCT subjects were obtained from the following study: “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Protective Efficacy and Safety of a Therapeutic Vaccine, ASP0113, in Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-Seropositive Recipients Undergoing Allogeneic, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT)”.22 | Table 17. Summary of Demographic Characteristics of the SOT subjects | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Demographic Characteristics | Statistics (N=139) | Demographic Characteristics | Statistics (N=139) | | Age (years) | | Race | N (%) | | Mean | 55 | African American | 30 (21.6%) | | Median | 58 | Asian | 1 (0.7%) | | SD | 14 | Caucasian | 65 (46.8%) | | Range | 20 - 78 | Other | 18 (12.9%) | | Gender | N (%) | Unknown | 25 (18.0%) | | Female | 64 (46.0%) | Ethnicity | N (%) | | Male | 75 (54.0%) | Hispanic or Latino | 12 (8.6%) | | | | Not Hispanic or Latino | 69 (49.6%) | | | | Unknown | 58 (41.7%) | Specimens from 101 HSCT subjects were obtained from the following study: “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Protective Efficacy and Safety of a Therapeutic Vaccine, ASP0113, in Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-Seropositive Recipients Undergoing Allogeneic, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT)”.22 ## C. Safety and Effectiveness Results ### 1. Safety Results As an in vitro diagnostic test, the Alinity m CMV involves taking a sample of plasma from a patient. The test therefore represents no more safety hazard to an individual being tested than other tests where blood samples are drawn. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 28 of 33 {28} # 2. Effectiveness Results The analysis of effectiveness was based on the positive and negative percent agreements between the results of the Alinity m CMV and the comparator CMV assay. The results are presented below in Tables 18 through 23. Performance evaluation was based on 292 CMV DNA positive (202 clinical specimens and 90 contrived samples combined) and 81 CMV negative human EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) plasma specimens evaluable for Clinical Concordance. Adverse effect reporting is not applicable to this study as no patient management was based on the results of the investigational device. | Table 18. Sample Counts for Clinical Samples for Alinity m CMV and Comparator Assay Results | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Comparator test (IU/mL) | | | | | | | | Alinity (IU/mL) | Target not detected | <LLoQa | LLoQ a to 500 | 500 to 2000 | >2000 | Total | | Target not detected | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | | <LLoQ a | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | | LLoQ a to 500 IU/mL | 1 | 6 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 82 | | 500 to 2000 IU/mL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 1 | 45 | | >2000 IU/mL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 46 | 57 | | Total | 77 | 11 | 95 | 37 | 47 | 267 | | Table 19. Percent Agreement and Associated Two-Sided Score 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) for Clinical Samples (All Paired Samples) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Threshold | Percent Agreement < Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Percent Agreement ≥ Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Overall Percent Agreement 95% Score CI (n/N) | | Not detected | 96.1 (89.2,98.7) (74/77) | 100.0 (98.0,100.0) (190/190) | 98.9 (96.7,99.6) (264/267) | | < LLoQ a | 92.0 (84.5,96.1) (81/88) | 98.9 (96.0,99.7) (177/179) | 96.6 (93.7,98.2) (258/267) | | < 500 | 89.6 (84.4,93.3) (164/183) | 98.8 (93.6,99.8) (83/84) | 92.5 (88.7,95.1) (247/267) | | < 2000 | 95.0 (91.3,97.2) (209/220) | 97.9 (88.9,99.6) (46/47) | 95.5 (92.3,97.4) (255/267) | PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {29} | Table 20. Systematic Difference at Selected Viral Load Levels | | | --- | --- | | Viral Load Level (per comparator) | Systematic Difference | | 2.70 Log IU/mL | 0.15 Log IU/mL | | 3.30 Log IU/mL | 0.14 Log IU/mL | | 4.00 Log IU/mL | 0.13 Log IU/mL | | Table 21. Results of Negative Clinical Specimens (Alinity m CMV versus Comparator) | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Comparator Test | | | | | | Alinity | Target not Detected | <LLOQa | ≥LLOQa | Total | | Target Not Detected | 74 | 0 | 0 | 74 | | <LLOQa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | ≥LLOQa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Total | 75 | 0 | 0 | 75 | # 3. Subgroup Analyses Results of the clinical study were also analyzed by patient subgroups, i.e., patients undergoing SOT and patients undergoing HSCT. These results are in Tables 22 and 23. | Table 22. Percent Agreement and Associated Two-Sided Score 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) for SOT Clinical Samples | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Threshold | Percent Agreement < Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Percent Agreement ≥ Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Overall Percent Agreement 95% Score CI (n/N) | | Not detected | 94.1 (80.9,98.4) (32/34) | 100.0 (96.5,100.0) (105/105) | 98.6 (94.9,99.6) (137/139) | | < LLoQa | 92.5 (80.1,97.4) (37/40) | 98.0 (92.9,99.4) (97/99) | 96.4 (91.9,98.5) (134/139) | | < 500 | 94.5 (87.8,97.6) (86/91) | 100.0 (92.6,100.0) (48/48) | 96.4 (91.9,98.5) (134/139) | | < 2000 | 95.3 (89.4,98.0) (101/106) | 97.0 (84.7,99.5) (32/33) | 95.7 (90.9,98.0) (133/139) | aThe LLoQ used here is the higher LLoQ between Alinity m CMV and comparator. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {30} | Table 23. Percent Agreement and Associated Two-Sided Score 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) for HSCT Clinical Samples | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Threshold | Percent Agreement < Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Percent Agreement ≥ Threshold 95% Score CI (n/N) | Overall Percent Agreement 95% Score CI (n/N) | | Not detected | 97.7 (87.9,99.6) (42/43) | 100.0 (95.7,100.0) (85/85) | 99.2 (95.7,99.9) (127/128) | | < LLoQ a | 91.7 (80.4,96.7) (44/48) | 100.0 (95.4,100.0) (80/80) | 96.9 (92.2,98.8) (124/128) | | < 500 | 84.8 (76.1,90.7) (78/92) | 97.2 (85.8,99.5) (35/36) | 88.3 (81.6,92.8) (113/128) | | < 2000 | 94.7 (89.0,97.6) (108/114) | 100.0 (78.5,100.0) (14/14) | 95.3 (90.2,97.8) (122/128) | aThe LLoQ used here is the higher LLoQ between Alinity m CMV and comparator. ## 4. Pediatric Extrapolation In this premarket application, existing clinical data was not leveraged to support approval of a pediatric patient population. ## D. Financial Disclosure The Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators regulation (21 CFR 54) requires applicants who submit a marketing application to include certain information concerning the compensation to, and financial interests and arrangement of, any clinical investigator conducting clinical studies covered by the regulation. The pivotal clinical study included 4 investigators. None of the clinical investigators had disclosable financial interests/arrangements as defined in sections 54.2(a), (b), (c), and (f). The information provided does not raise any questions about the reliability of the data ## XI. PANEL MEETING RECOMMENDATION AND FDA'S POST-PANEL ACTION In accordance with the provisions of section 515(c)(3) of the act as amended by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, this PMA was not referred to the Microbiology panel, an FDA advisory committee, for review and recommendation because the information in the PMA substantially duplicates information previously reviewed by this panel. PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data {31} PMA P210022: FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data 32 of 33 # XII. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM PRECLINICAL AND CLINICAL STUDIES ## A. Effectiveness Conclusions The effectiveness of the Alinity m CMV test has been demonstrated when used for the quantitation of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in human EDTA plasma. A reasonable determination of effectiveness of the Alinity m CMV test for aiding in the management of solid-organ transplant patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients who are undergoing anti-CMV therapy, by comparing the results of the Alinity m CMV with an FDA approved comparator when testing specimens from solid-organ transplant patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients who are undergoing anti-CMV therapy. ## B. Safety Conclusions The risks of the device are based on nonclinical laboratory studies as well as data collected in clinical studies conducted to support PMA approval as described above. Based on the results of the analytical and clinical laboratory studies, the Alinity m CMV, when used according to the provided directions and in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information, should be safe and pose minimal risk to the patient due to false test results. ## C. Benefit-Risk Determination The clinical benefits outweigh the risks for the proposed assay considering the performance of the device in the clinical study and the risk mitigations afforded by the premarket application. The proposed assay labeling will facilitate accurate assay implementation and interpretation of results. The clinical performance observed in the analytical and clinical studies suggests that errors will be uncommon and that the assay may provide substantial benefits to patients when used with other laboratory results and clinical information as an aid in the management of Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplant and Solid Organ Transplant patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy and to assess virological response to anti-cytomegalovirus therapy. ### 1. Patient Perspective This submission either did not include specific information on patient perspectives or the information did not serve as part of the basis of the decision to approve or deny the PMA for this device. In conclusion, given the available information above, the data support that for the management of CMV patients who are undergoing antiviral therapy, the probable benefits outweigh the probable risks. ## D. Overall Conclusions The data in this application support the reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of this device when used in accordance with the indications for use. The data from the {32} nonclinical studies demonstrated acceptable analytical sensitivity, linearity, precision, and analytical specificity of the Alinity m CMV assay when used according to the instructions for use as stated in the labeling, the warnings and precautions, and limitations sections of the labeling. The clinical studies and the statistical analysis of clinical data in this application has shown the comparable performance of Alinity m CMV to the FDA-approved comparator assay. This demonstrates the assay is acceptable for its intended use as an aid in the management of hematopoietic stem cell transplant and solid organ transplant patients who are undergoing anti-cytomegalovirus therapy; and that the assay is safe and effective when used according to the directions for use in the labeling. ## XIII. CDRH DECISION CDRH issued an approval order on 5/05/2022. The applicant’s manufacturing facilities have been inspected and found to be in compliance with the device Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR 820). ## XIV. APPROVAL SPECIFICATIONS Directions for use: See device labeling. Hazards to Health from Use of the Device: See Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, and Adverse Events in the device labeling. Post-approval Requirements and Restrictions: See approval order. 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