The aim of the study is to develop the system for assessment and approval of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for influenza virus and hepatitis A virus. To that end, we investigated the regulatory systems, statute documentations of other countries (U.S...
The aim of the study is to develop the system for assessment and approval of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for influenza virus and hepatitis A virus. To that end, we investigated the regulatory systems, statute documentations of other countries (U.S.A, Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada), the Summary Technical Document of Global Harmonization Task Force, IVD Directive and Regulation of European Union, CLSI guideline of IVD concerned such as EP5-A2, GP10-A, EP7-A2, EP9-A2, EP12-A2, EP17-A and MM3-A2. We studied individual FDA guideline and 510(k) decision summary for Influenza & HAV IVD tests, and the associated guideline documents issued in 2010 from KFDA. We also took opinions from academia, industry, consulting company for IVD approvals and registration. In addition, we held a public hearing to collect extensive opinions from all walks of life in determining the policy. As a result, we made drafts of guideline documents those are globally harmonized, scientific and reasonable: "Guidance for Approval & Assessment - In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for the Detection of Influenza Viruses" and "Guidance for Approval & Assessment - In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for the Hepatitis A Virus Antibodies". We also performed comparison study to evaluate the clinical performance characteristics of widely used two IVDs for HAV total antibody test. The results of this study will provide the reasonable recommendation to industry and the Agency staffs for IVD assessment and approval. Proper and effective evaluation of IVDs will improve the quality of assay-systems and it will contribute to improving individual health, improving public health and reducing social cost. The globally harmonized standards will provide convenience for the companies, especially in preparing IVD export.In addition, these guidelines will be also appliable to those IVDs with equivalent risks, equal assay formats and analogous disease severities.