Alethia™ Group B Streptococcus

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Alethia™ Group B Streptococcus
• Primary DI: 00840733102196
• Version / Model: 480350
• Catalog Number: 480350
• Company Name: MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
• Labeler DUNS: 092815364
• Distribution Status: In Commercial Distribution
• Device Count in Pkg: 1
• Record Status: Published
• Publish Date: 2019-01-08
• Public Version: 1
• Public Version Date: 2019-02-08
• Public Version Status: New
• Public Device Record Key: 0ec73687-2948-48c3-a797-73a5e90c91d6

Device Description

The Alethia Group B Streptococcus (GBS) assay, performed on the Alethia Incubator/Reader, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic for the detection of Streptococcus agalactiae in enriched cultures obtained from vaginal/rectal swab specimens from antepartum women. Enriched cultures are obtained by 18-24 hour incubation of vaginal/rectal swab specimens in selective broth medium, either Lim Broth, TransVag Broth or Carrot Broth. The Alethia GBS assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Streptococcus agalactiae by targeting a segment of the Streptococcus agalactiae genome. Results from the Alethia GBS assay can be used as an aid in establishing the GBS colonization status of antepartum women. This assay does not diagnose or monitor treatment for GBS infections. The Alethia GBS assay does not provide susceptibility results. Culture isolates are needed for performing susceptibility testing as recommended for penicillin-allergic women. Alethia Group B Streptococcus is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for nonlaboratory point-of-care use.

Device Characteristics

• Single Use: Yes
• Prescription Use (Rx): Yes
• Over the Counter (OTC): No
• Kit: Yes
• Combination Product: No
• HCT/P: No
• Contains NRL: No
• Not Made with NRL: No
• MRI Safety: Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
• Direct Marking Exempt: No
• PM Exempt: No
• Has Serial Number: No
• Has Lot/Batch Number: Yes
• Has Manufacturing Date: No
• Has Expiration Date: Yes
• Has Donation ID: No

Sterilization

• Is Sterile: No
• Sterilization Prior Use: No

Product Codes

Code	Name	Medical Specialty	Regulation #	Device Class
NJR	Nucleic Acid Amplification Assay System, Group B Streptococcus, Direct Specimen Test	Microbiology	866.3740	1

GMDN Terms

Code	Name	Definition	Implantable	Status
51753	Beta-haemolytic Group B Streptococcus nucleic acid IVD, kit, nucleic acid technique (NAT)	A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of nucleic acid from Group B beta-haemolytic Streptococcus bacteria in a clinical specimen, using a nucleic acid technique (NAT).	No	Active

Identifiers

Type	ID	Issuing Agency	Package Type	Qty per Pkg	Pkg Status	Pkg Discontinue Date
Primary	00840733102196	GS1

Customer Contacts

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [email protected]

Storage Conditions

• Type: Storage Environment Temperature
• Temperature Range: 2 – 27 Degrees Celsius