K152748 · Kaz USA, Inc (A Subsidiary of Helen of Troy, Inc) · FLL · Mar 1, 2016 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K152748
Device Name
Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
Applicant
Kaz USA, Inc (A Subsidiary of Helen of Troy, Inc)
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 1, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is indicated for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for patients of all ages in a professional use environment. The probe cover is used as a sanitary barrier between the infra red thermometer and the ear canal.
Device Story
Handheld infrared ear thermometer for professional use in hospitals/clinics; measures thermal infrared radiation from tympanic membrane and ear canal. Device features heated tip to minimize ambient temperature influence; includes technique compensation feature using capacitive rings in speculum to detect insertion depth and outer ear temperature to correct for misuse. Microcontroller processes sensor inputs; displays temperature on LCD. Healthcare providers use device to obtain rapid temperature readings; aids in clinical assessment of patient febrile status. Benefits include improved accuracy and reduced measurement errors due to improper technique.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical comparison study performed per ASTM E1965-03 across four age groups (0-12 months, 12 months-<5 years, <18 years, 18+ years). Compared test device to predicate (K103800) using SureTemp Plus (K030580) as gold standard. Results demonstrated non-inferiority in bias and standard deviation. Clinical repeatability was <0.3°C (0.58°F), meeting clinical acceptability criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld infrared thermometer; impact-resistant casing; biocompatible resins/metals (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10). Sensing: Infrared sensor + capacitive rings for insertion depth detection. Power: 2x AA alkaline or NiMH battery pack. Connectivity: Standalone. Software: Embedded firmware for predictive algorithms and technique compensation. Standards: ASTM E1965-09, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 12470-5, ISO 80601-2-56.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for patients of all ages in professional use environments.
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.
Predicate Devices
Braun Thermoscan® PRO 4000 Ear Thermometer (K103800)
Reference Devices
SureTemp Plus Oral/Rectal and Axillary Contact Thermometer (K030580)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 1, 2016
KAZ USA, Inc (a Subsidiary of Helen of Troy, Inc) Mr. Raj Kasbekar Vice President, Regulatory Affairs 250 Turnpike Road Southborough, Massachusetts 01772
Re: K152748
Trade/Device Name: Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: December 4, 2016 Received: December 8, 2016
Dear Mr. Kasbekar:
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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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 devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) 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 contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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Sincerely yours,
Tina Kiang -
for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use Statement Section 4:
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K152748
Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is indicated for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for patients of all ages in a professional use environment. The probe cover is used as a sanitary barrier between the infra red thermometer and the ear canal.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use X (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)
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## K152748 510(k) Summary
# Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
#### 1.0 Preparation Date:
February 19, 2016
#### 2.0 Submitted By:
KAZ USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company 400 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Suite 300 Marlborough, MA 01752
# Primary Contact Person/Prepared by:
Raj S Kasbekar, Global VP Regulatory & Clinical Affairs
KAZ USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company 400 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Suite 300 Marlborough, MA 01752
#### 3.0 Device Identification:
#### 3.1 Trade Name
Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
## Models:
US: PRO6000SCMN (Thermometer with Small Cradle), PRO6000LCMN (Thermometer with Large Cradle), PRO6000BSNA (Charge Dock) [Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer]
#### 3.2 Common Name
Infrared Ear Thermometer
#### 3.3 Classification Name
Thermometer, Clinical, Electronic
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(21CFR 880.2910: Product code - FLL)
### 4.0 Predicate Device:
| Predicate | Manufacturer | Docket<br>Number |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|
| Braun Thermoscan® PRO 4000 Ear<br>Thermometer | Kaz USA, Inc<br>Contract: Keytronics | K103800 |
### 5.0 Device Description:
The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is a hand held instrument that measures human body temperature through the opening of the auditory canal. It is a single mode ear thermometer that measures the natural thermal infrared radiation emitted from the tympanic membrane and adjacent surfaces with a built-in correction algorithm to compensate the influence of ambient temperature using a heated tip. The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer also includes a technique compensation feature to detect depth of insertion to compensate for common methods of misuse, this feature uses capacitive rings mounted in the speculum of the thermometer to detect insertion and depth and measurements of the outer ear temperature during insertion to detect misuse and correct accordingly. The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is meant for professional use in hospitals and healthcare or professional office settings.
#### 6.0 Indications for Use:
The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is indicated for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for patients of all ages in a professional use environment. The probe cover is used as a sanitary barrier between the infra red thermometer and the ear canal.
#### 7.0 Validation Results:
## Clinical Study to show substantial equivalence:
A comparison study and clinical repeatability testing was performed on the following four age groups: 0-12 months, 12 months- <5 years, <18 years, and 18 years and older in accordance with ASTM E1965-03 to compare the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer (test thermometer) with the predicate Braun Thermoscan® PRO 4000 Ear Thermometer (K103800). The reference or the gold standard used was the SureTemp Plus Oral/Rectal and Axillary Contact Thermometer in the monitoring mode (K030580). This clinical comparison study demonstrated that the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is as good as (non-inferior or substantially equivalent to) the previously approved Braun Thermoscan® PRO 4000 Ear Thermometer in all age groups with respect to the bias and standard deviation in comparison to the Reference SureTemp Plus Oral/Rectal and Axillary Contact Thermometer in the monitoring mode (K030580). The temperatures obtained with the test Infrared Ear Thermometer were highly related when compared to the predicate device, where temperatures were
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measured in the oral mode for children above 5 years) and axillary mode (for children under 5 years) . The clinical bias with stated uncertainty and clinical repeatability as defined in the ASTM E1965-03 standard were within clinical acceptability (bias less than predicate device when compared to reference). The clinical repeatability of the Infrared Ear Thermometer was statistically and clinically acceptable (less than 0.3 deg C or 0.58 deg F).
#### 8.0 Device Comparison with Predicate
### 8.1 Intended Use
The predicate device, the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 4000 Ear Thermometer is intended for the intermittent determination of the human's body temperature for people of all ages. The intended use and indications for use of the predicate and the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer are similar. The predicate device as well as the KAZ Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer use the measurement site.
### 8.2 Materials
Materials used in the manufacture of the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer are similar (derived from similar resins) to the predicate device. All skin contacting materials used in the new thermometer have been tested for biocompatibility (cyto-toxicity in accordance with ISO 10993-5 as well as irritation and sensitization in accordance with ISO 10993-10) and FDA Blue book memo G 95-1 for both thermometers and the corresponding test reports are included in this submission.
### 8.3 Design
The industrial design of the KAZ Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is identical to the predicate device except for a new outer shell.
### 8.4 Operational Principles
The Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is a handheld device, containing an On/Off switch, sensor area, microcontroller and LCD screen to control the device and take measurements. The operating principle is based on detection of infrared energy and use of predictive algorithms to estimate the body temperature.
#### 8.5 Technology
The technology of the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is identical to the predicate device. The technique compensation feature is additional technology that is integrated into the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer using additional hardware (three capacitive rings) and software.
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| 8.6 | Comparison table between test | and Predicate Devices | |
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| SE<br>Comparisons | Subject (Braun Thermoscan® PRO<br>6000 Ear Thermometer) | Predicate (Braun<br>Thermoscan® PRO 4000)<br>K103800 | Comment |
| Classification | 21CFR 880.2910 | 21CFR 880.2910 | Same |
| Product Code | FLL | FLL | Same |
| FDA Class | II | II | Same |
| Intended Use | A non-sterile, re-useable clinical<br>thermometer intended for the intermittent<br>determination of the human's body<br>temperature for people of all ages | A non-sterile, re-useable<br>clinical thermometer<br>intended for the<br>determination of the<br>human's body temperature<br>for people of all ages. | Same |
| Operation | Hand held-Manually operated | Hand held-Manually<br>operated | Same |
| Sensor | Infrared | Infrared | Same |
| Materials | Common Materials- including an impact<br>resistant casing. Biocompatible metals<br>and resins. | Common Materials-<br>including an impact<br>resistant casing.<br>Biocompatible metals and<br>resins. | Similar - validated<br>for cytotoxicity per<br>ISO10993-5 and<br>irritation as well as<br>sensitization per ISO<br>10993-10 |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 60 mm x 35mm | 150mm x 45 mm x 30 mm | Similar |
| Accuracy | 0.3 deg C for <35 deg C<br>0.2 deg C for 35 deg C to 42 deg C<br>0.3 deg C for >42deg C | 0.3 deg C for <35.5 deg<br>C<br>0.2 deg C for 35.5 deg C<br>to 42 deg C<br>0.3 deg C for >42 deg C | Meets ASTM E1965,<br>EN12470-5 and<br>ISO 80601-2-56 |
| Precision (SD) | <0.6 deg C | <0.6 deg C | Same |
| Repeatability | <0.3 deg C | <0.3 deg C | Meets EN 12470-5 |
| Operating<br>temperature | 10 to 40 deg C ambient temperature<br>(amb) and up to 95% RH | 10 to 40 deg C ambient<br>and up to 95% RH | Same |
| Measurement<br>Range | 20 deg C to 42.2 deg C | 20 deg C to 42.2 deg C | Same |
| Display | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Response<br>Time | 2-3 sec | 2-3 sec | Same |
| Measurement<br>Site | Ear | Ear | Same |
| Scale | Deg F/Deg C | Deg F/Deg C | Same |
| Power Supply | Two AA Alkaline Batteries or Custom<br>Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack | Two AA Alkaline Batteries<br>or custom rechargeable<br>Nickel Metal Hydride<br>Battery Pack | Same |
| Standards<br>Met for Bench<br>and Clinical<br>Performance | 1) ASTM E1965-1998: 2009 Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent<br>Determination of Patient temperature<br>2) Clinical accuracy test requirements<br>established in the standard ASTM<br>E1965-09 (Clinical part only)- Standard<br>Specification for Infrared Thermometer | Same | All standards verified<br>and validated for test<br>device and met<br>acceptance criteria. |
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| For Intermittent Determination of Patient<br>Temperature; |
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| 3) IEC 60601-1 3rd edition:2005 Medical<br>Electrical Equipment: General<br>requirements for Safety, Requirements<br>and Tests. |
| 4) IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 Medical Electrical<br>Equipment- Part 1: General<br>Requirements for Safety, Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility- Requirements and Tests. |
| 5) AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-1:2003(E),<br>Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>- Part 1: Evaluation and testing- and<br>appropriate Parts |
| 6) ISO 10993-5: Biological Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices: Part 5: Tests for In-vitro<br>cytotoxicity. |
| 7) ISO 10993-10: Biological Evaluation of<br>Medical Devices: Part 10: Tests for<br>Irritation and Sensitization. |
| 8) ISO 14971:2012: Application of Risk<br>Management to Medical Devices |
| 9) EN IEC 62304:2006 Medical Device<br>Software – Software life-cycle processes |
| 10) IEC EN62366:2007 Applicability of<br>Usability Engineering to Medical Devices<br>– Collateral Standard: Usability |
| 11) ISO 14155:2011 Clinical investigation<br>of medical devices for human subjects –<br>Good Clinical Practice (also includes<br>21CFR812, parts 50 and 56) |
# 9. Conclusion:
Based on the performance testing and compliance with acceptable voluntary standards, we believe that the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer is substantially equivalent to its predicate device cited above.
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