K111463 · Valeo Corp. · FLL · Feb 17, 2012 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K111463
Device Name
VALEO VT-601 SERIES IR THERMOMETER
Applicant
Valeo Corp.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 17, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F) is infrared thermometers intended for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages.
Device Story
Hand-held, battery-operated, non-sterile, reusable IR thermometer; measures natural thermal infrared radiation from temporal artery (forehead) or ear tympanic membrane. Models: VT-601D (forehead/ear), VT-601E (ear), VT-601F (forehead). Device uses internal chip IC (µP) and IR sensor to process thermal radiation; displays temperature on LCD. Used in clinical or home settings by patients or clinicians. Output provides body temperature reading to assist in clinical decision-making; benefits patient through non-invasive, rapid temperature monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical investigation report compared accuracy of Valeo VT-601 series against predicate devices following ASTM E1965:1998(2009) standards. Results supported substantial equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held IR thermometer; components include microprocessor (chip IC), IR sensor, and LCD. Powered by two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries. Dimensions/form factor: hand-held. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: non-sterile. Standards: ASTM E1965:1998(2009) for performance, IEC 60601-1 for electrical safety, IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A clinical electronic thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by means of a transducer coupled with an electronic signal amplification, conditioning, and display unit. The transducer may be in a detachable probe with or without a disposable cover.
Special Controls
(1) Device is not a clinical thermometer with telethermographic functions;
(2) Device is not a clinical thermometer with continuous temperature measurement functions; and
(3) Appropriate analysis and testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions, as appropriate, of ISO 80601-2-56, “Medical electrical equipment—Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement,” or ASTM E1965, “Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature,” or ASTM E1112, “Standard Specification for Electronic Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature,” or ASTM E1104, “Standard Specification for Clinical Thermometer Probe Covers and Sheaths”) must validate specifications and performance of the device.
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K111463
### 510(K) SUMMARY
## FEB 1 7 2012
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR §807.92
#### Date of Preparation: Dec. 6, 2011
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| 1. Submitter's Name: | VALEO Corporation |
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| Address: | 4F-3, No. 161, Sung-Teh Road Taipei, Taiwan 110 |
| Phone: | +886-2-23463113 |
| Fax: | +886-2-23463115 |
| Contact: | James Jean/ President<br>e-mail: valeo@valeo.com.tw , daisy@valeo.com.tw |
| 2. Device Name : | |
| Trade Name: | Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer,<br>Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F |
| Common Name: | IR Thermometer |
| Classification name | thermometer, electronic, clinical |
| 3. DEVICE CLASS | The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F) has been classified as<br>Regulatory Class: II<br>Panel: 80<br>Product Code: FLL<br>Regulation Number: 21CFR 880.2910 |
| 4. Predicate Device: | The predicate devices are the<br>• BRAUN Thermoscan IRT 3020 Thermometer (K983295) marketed by BRAUN AG.&<br>• EXERGEN Temporal - Scanner (K011291) marketed by EXERGEN CORP. |
| 5. Intended Use: | The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F) is infrared thermometers intended for the<br>intermittent measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages. |
Product:VT-601 Series IR Thermometer (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) Section 4 - 510(k) Summary Page 1 of 4 REV. 【B】
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#### 6. Device Description:
Equivalence Discussion
The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D,
VT-601E . VT-601F) is hand-held, non-sterile, reusable, battery operated device that can measure human body temperature.
The Valeo VT-601D IR Forehead/ Ear Thermometer can measure
human body temperature in 2 ways:
- (1) The temporal artery over forehead.
- (2) Tympanic temperature via the human ear.
The Valeo VT-601E IR Ear Thermometer measures human body temperature natural thermal infrared radiation emitted from the ear tympanic.
The Valeo VT-601F IR Forehead Thermometer measure human body temperature by the temporal artery over forehead.
Operation is based on the measuring of the natural thermal infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the skin over the temporal artery or from the ear tympanic.
The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D, 7. Comparison to 510(k) Predicate VT-601E, VT-601F) have the same intended use, principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as predicate devices. Please find Devices & Substantial Technological Characteristics as follows
| | VT-601 Series IR<br>Thermometer | Predicate Device<br>BRAUN Thermoscan<br>IRT 3020<br>Thermometer<br>(K983295) | Predicate Device<br>EXERGEN Temporal<br>- Scanner<br>(K011291) |
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| Regulation<br>Number: | 21CFR 80.2910 | Item | 21CFR 880.2910 |
| Displayed<br>Temperature<br>Range | Ear: 32~43°C<br>Skin: 22 ~42.2°C<br>(Ear:<br>89.6~109.5°F<br>Skin:<br>71.6~107.9°F) | 34°C~42.2°C<br>(93.2°F~108°F) | 15.5°C~42°C |
| Ambient<br>Temperature<br>Environment | 1. Operating:<br>10°C~40°C<br>2. Storage:<br>-20°C~50°C | 1. Operating:<br>10°C~40°C<br>2. Storage:<br>-20°C~50°C | 1. Operating:<br>15.5°C~40°C<br>2. Storage:<br>-20°C~50°C |
Product:VT-601 Series IR Thermometer (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) Section 4 - 510(k) Summary REV. (B) Page 2 of 4
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| Accuracy | Ear: ±0.2°C,<br>36~39°C<br>±0.3°C, the rest<br>Skin: ±0.3°C,<br>22~40.0°C<br>(Ear: ±0.4°F,<br>96.8~102.2°F<br>±0.5°F, the rest<br>Skin: ±0.5°F,<br>71.6~104.0°F) | 1. 36.0°C(96.8 °F) to<br>39.0°C(102.2°F):<br>± 0.2°C (0.4°F)<br>2. Outside this<br>range:<br>± 0.3°C (0.5°F) | 36.0°C to 39.0°C:<br>± 0.2°C<br>Outside this range:<br>± 0.3 °C |
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| Resolution | 0.1°C / 0.1°F | 0.1°C / 0.1°F | 0.1°C |
| Display | 4 digits LCD | 3 and 1/2 digits LCD | 3 digits LCD |
| Components | Main<br>components:<br>1. Chip IC (µP)<br>2. IR Sensor<br>3. LCD(Liquid<br>Crystal<br>Display) | Main components:<br>1. Chip IC (µP)<br>2. IR Sensor<br>3. LCD(Liquid<br>Crystal<br>Display) | Main components:<br>1. Chip IC (µP)<br>2. IR Sensor<br>3. LCD(Liquid<br>Crystal<br>Display) |
| Power<br>requirements | Two 1.5Vdc<br>Alkaline<br>Manganese<br>battery (AAA) | Two 3V CR 2032<br>batteries | One Alkaline 9V<br>batteries |
| (Power<br>Consumption) | Standby mode:<br>14 miliwatts<br>Measurement<br>mode:<br>8 miliwatts | 1. Standby mode:<br>16.8 miliwatts<br>2. Measurement<br>mode:<br>12 miliwatts | 1. Standby mode:<br>112.68<br>miliwatts<br>2. Measurement<br>mode: 112.68<br>miliwatts |
| Voice<br>Function | With | No | No |
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION:
Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F) has the same general design with the predicate devices. It has the following similarities to the predicate devices in:
- · having the same intended use
- · using similar operating principle
- using similar technological characteristics
In summary, the Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F) described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Product:VT-601 Series IR Thermometer (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) Section 4 - 510(k) Summary Page 3 of 4
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- 8. Non-Clinical Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Verification Activities Performed to Tests Verification Determine the Safety and Performance of Valeo VT-601 Series IR
Thermometer (Model no .: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F ) is as the followings:
- 1) Performance Compliance Test is according to ASTM E1965: 1998(2009) conducted by manufacturer.
- 2) Electrical Safety Compliance Test is according to IEC 60601-1 by accredited laboratory.
- 3) EMC Compliance Test is according to IEC 60601-1-2 by accredited laboratory.
- Discussion of Clinical Test Validation Activities Performed to Determine the 9. Clinical Test for Effectiveness of Device is as the followings: Measurement Accuracy
- A Clinical Test Report conducted according to ASTM E 1965: 1998 (2009) performed by the manufacturer was included as Clinical Investigation report. This report was carried out in such a way that compared the accuracy performance between Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) and the predicate devices according to the method recommended in ASTM E1965 standard.
The results of the Clinical Test Report could positively support the claim of Substantial Equivalence for Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, ( Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) against the chosen 510(k) predicate devices.
#### 10. Conclusions:
The Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the BRAUN Thermoscan IRT 3020 Thermometer (K983295) marketed by BRAUN AG. & EXERGEN Temporal – Scanner (K011291) marketed by EXERGEN CORP. Moreover, bench testing contained in this submission demonstrates that any differences in their technological characteristics DO NOT RAISE ANY NEW QUESTIONS OF SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS. Thus, the Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Product:VT-601 Series IR Thermometer (Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F ) REV. 【B】 Page 4 of 4 Section 4 - 510(k) Summary
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
VALEO Corporation C/O Ms. Jennifer Reich Senior Consultant Harvest Consulting Corporation 2904 N. Boldt Drive Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
FEB 1: 7 2012
Re: K111463
Trade/Device Name: Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F, VALEO Corporation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: February 1, 2012 Received: February 6, 2012
Dear Ms. Reich: .
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 commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in 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 general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.
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#### Page 2 - Ms. Reich
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices /ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to Compilance ification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the I vision of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and
Radiological Health
#### Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, Device Name: Model no.: VT-601D , VT-601E , VT-601F VALEO Corporation
Indications for Use:
Valeo VT-601 Series IR Thermometer, (Model no.: VT-601D, VT-601E, VT-601F) is infrared thermometer intended for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
V Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Ald C. Chyn 2/17/12
(Division Sign-Üff) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices
510(k) Number: K111463
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
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Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.