The ARC InstaTemp™ is an infrared thermometer that measures temperature from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body. The ARC InstaTemp MD™ is an infrared thermometer that measures temperature from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body. It is intended for use by a Health Care Professional in a clinical environment. This device is not intended for home use.
Device Story
Non-contact infrared thermometer; detects radiated infrared energy from temporal artery in forehead; distance 1-3cm. Internal algorithm converts forehead surface temperature to human body temperature; displays result on LCD. Used by adults at home (InstaTemp) or healthcare professionals in clinical settings (InstaTemp MD). Provides rapid, non-intrusive temperature readings; aids clinical decision-making by identifying febrile/non-febrile states. Benefits patient by enabling hygienic, non-invasive temperature monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical trial conducted on 136 subjects to verify clinical accuracy per ISO 80601-2-56, section 201.102. Results demonstrated reproducibility and accuracy for febrile and non-febrile patients consistent with existing clinical thermometers.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared sensor; polycarbonate housing; 2x AAAA battery power; LCD display; 1-3cm measurement distance; 32-42.8ºC range. Compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-56, and ASTM E1965-98. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for measurement and display of human body temperature in infants and adults via non-contact forehead infrared sensing. ARC InstaTemp™ is for home or clinical use; ARC InstaTemp MD™ is for clinical use by healthcare professionals only.
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
Rycom Electron Technology Limited, RC002 Remote Infrared Thermometer (K090361)
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
July 20, 2016
ARC Devices Limited Mr. Gary Brogan Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs 2 Deerpark Industrial Estate Oranmore, Co. Galway Ireland
Re: K152905
Trade/Device Name: ARC InstaTemp™ Non-touch Thermometer, ARC InstaTemp™ MD Non-touch Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: June 10, 2016 Received: June 16, 2016
Dear Mr. Brogan:
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.
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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
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Sincerely yours,
Tina Kiang
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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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K152905
Device Name ARC InstaTemp™ Non-Touch Thermometer
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ARC InstaTemp™ is an infrared thermometer that measures from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
J Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
2 Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K152905
Device Name
ARC InstaTemp MD™ Non-Touch Thermometer
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ARC InstaTemp MD™ is an infrared thermometer that measures from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body. It is intended for use by a Health Care Professional in a clinical environment. This device is not intended for home use.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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# 510(k) Summary (21 CFR 807.92) K152905
# I. SUBMITTER
ARC Devices Limited, 2 Deerpark Industrial Estate, Oranmore, Co Galway, Ireland
Phone: +353 91 653 155 Fax: +353 91 653 155
Contact Person: Gary Brogan Director or Quality and Regulatory Affairs,
Date Prepared: July 20, 2016
## II. DEVICE
Name of Devices: ARC InstaTemp™ Non-Touch Thermometer ARC InstaTemp MD™ Non-Touch Thermometer
Common or Usual Name: Infrared Thermometer
Classification Name: 21 CFR 880.2910 (Clinical Electronic Thermometer)
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: FLL
## III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Rycom Electron Technology Limited, RC002 Remote Infrared Thermometer, K090361, cleared 16th June 2010.
## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The ARC Non-Touch Thermometer is a fast, accurate and non-intrusive device for measuring a person's temperature. It uses infrared sensor technology to detect the radiated infrared energy emitted from the forehead. Therefore as soon as the sensor is held near the forehead and activated, the temperature measurement is taken by detection of the emitted infrared heat generated by the arterial blood flow.
The ARC Non-Touch Thermometer uses sensor technology that detects the emitted heat from
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the temporal artery in the forehead from a distance of approximately 1 inch. Once recorded an internal algorithm converts this forehead surface temperature into human body temperature and it is this temperature that is then presented to the user on the LCD screen. This temporal artery detection mechanism and the resulting conversion to body temperature characterizes the ARC Non-Touch Thermometers as an adjusted mode clinical thermometer as per ISO 80601-2-56. This is the same principle of operation as the listed predicate device, K090361.
The ARC Non-Touch Thermometer is indicated for the measurement and display of human body temperature for patients of all ages. It can be used by responsible adults at home or by health care professionals in a clinical environment. In order to serve both these markets, ARC Devices have developed two separate models, the ARC InstaTemp™ Non-Touch Thermometer for home use and the ARC InstaTemp MD™ Non-Touch Thermometer for professional use. Both models have the same purpose, design, materials, energy source and function and also possess the same features related to safety and effectiveness. It is for this reason that the two models are included in the one 510k pre-market submission. This is in compliance with, Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Bundling Multiple Device or Multiple Indications in a Single Submission, June 22, 2007. The differences between both models while minor in nature and have been introduced to make the device more suitable for professional use as opposed to home use.
# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The ARC InstaTemp™ is an infrared thermometer that measures temperature from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body.
The ARC InstaTemp MD™ is an infrared thermometer that measures temperature from the forehead in both infants and adults without contacting the human body. It is intended for use by a Health Care Professional in a clinical environment. This device is not intended for home use.
The ARC InstaTemp™ and InstaTemp MD™ devices intentions for use are different from the predicate intentions for use statement because the user environments are specific to either home use or clinical use, whereas the predicate device can be used in either home use or clinical use. This difference does not raise new questions regarding safety and effectiveness because the technology is similar, the bodily measurement site is identical, and the user environments are the same but limited to specific devices.
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# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
| Parameter | RC002 Remote Infrared<br>Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp™<br>Non-Touch<br>Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp MD™<br>Non-Touch<br>Thermometer | Comparison |
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| Measurement<br>Method | RC002 Remote Infrared<br>Thermometer uses an<br>infrared sensor to detect<br>and record the emitted<br>heat from the temporal<br>artery in the forehead. In<br>the 'body' function it<br>converts this forehead<br>surface temperature into<br>body temperature and it is<br>this temperature that is<br>then presented to the user<br>on the LCD screen. | ARC InstaTemp™<br>Non-Touch Thermometer<br>uses an infrared sensor to<br>detect and record the<br>emitted heat from the<br>temporal artery in the<br>forehead. It then converts<br>this forehead surface<br>temperature into human<br>body temperature and it is<br>this temperature that is then<br>presented to the user on<br>the LCD screen. | ARC InstaTemp MD™<br>Non-Touch Thermometer<br>uses an infrared sensor to<br>detect and record the<br>emitted heat from the<br>temporal artery in the<br>forehead. It then converts<br>this forehead surface<br>temperature into human<br>body temperature and it is<br>this temperature that is then<br>presented to the user on<br>the LCD screen. | Same |
| Range | In Body Mode: 32-42.9ºC | 32-42.8ºC | 32-42.8ºC | Same |
| Parameter | RC002 Remote Infrared<br>Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp™<br>Non-Touch<br>Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp MD™<br>Non-Touch<br>Thermometer | Comparison |
| Accuracy | $\pm$ 0.3ºC | $\pm$ 0.2ºC | $\pm$ 0.2ºC | Verified by<br>compliance<br>testing to IEC<br>60601-1. |
| Precision | $\pm$ 0.3ºC (34-35.9ºC)<br>$\pm$ 0.2ºC (36-39ºC)<br>$\pm$ 0.3ºC (39-42.5ºC) | $\pm$ 0.2ºC | $\pm$ 0.2ºC | Verified by<br>compliance<br>testing to IEC<br>60601-1. |
| Measurement<br>Distance | 5-8cm | 1-3cm | 1-3cm | Acceptable |
| Power supply | 2 x AA Battery | 2 x AAAA Battery | 2 x AAAA Battery | Acceptable |
| Operating | 10ºC to 40ºC | 10ºC to 40ºC | 10ºC to 40ºC | Same |
| Display | LCD | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Display | 0.1ºC | 0.1ºC | 0.1ºC | Same |
| Celsius /<br>Fahrenheit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Led Backlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Automatic Stop | 5 seconds | 4 + 0.5 seconds | 4 + 0.5 seconds | Same |
| Dimensions | 196x150x50mm<br>(LxWxH) | 129x35x13mm<br>(LxWxH) | 129x35x13mm<br>(LxWxH) | Acceptable |
The following technological differences exist for the ARC Non-Touch Thermometers and its predicate device.
- The accuracy and precision is 0.2℃ across the full range as opposed to 0.3℃ for the ● predicate - This was verified during compliance testing to IEC 60601-1
- . The size of the battery used to power the device - The batteries were verified as being acceptable as part fulfillment of compliance testing to IEC 60601-1.
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- . The recommended measurement distance - Reduction of the measurement distance reduces the noise due to ambient temperature. 1-3cm is a comfortable distance for the user to operate these thermometers.
- Dimensions of the devices The changes in dimensions have no effect on functionality . of the thermometer. The modified dimensions are deemed acceptable as the unit can be used by a single operator in the same way as the predicate.
Upon review of these technological differences, it can be concluded that they do not affect the core function of the device. In addition as both the subject and the predicate devices meet the same FDA recognized consensus standards, it can be concluded that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# VII. COMPARISON OF MATERIALS USED WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
| RC002 Remote Infrared<br>Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp™<br>Non-Touch Thermometer | ARC InstaTemp MD™<br>Non-Touch Thermometer |
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| Materials of Components in contact<br>with the operators hand: | Materials of Components in contact<br>with the operators hand: | Materials of Components in contact<br>with the operators hand: |
| Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene<br>(ABS) | Upper Housing – Polycarbonate | Upper Housing - Polycarbonate |
| | Lower Housing - Polycarbonate | Lower Housing - Polycarbonate |
| | Button - Polycarbonate | Button - Polycarbonate |
| | LCD Screen - Polycarbonate | LCD Screen - Polycarbonate |
As can be reviewed in the table, the material in contact with the operators hand is ABS in the predicate device while it is Polycarbonate in the ARC Non-Touch Thermometer. The contact duration throughout the lifetime of the device would be <24hours and the device would always be in contact with intact skin.
Both ABS and Polycarbonate are used widespread in the medical device field and neither have any concerns from a user safety viewpoint. In addition the material does not affect the performance of the device. That aside biocompatibility testing, per ISO 10993-5:2009 and ISO 10993-10:2010 has been completed on both the ARC InstaTemp™ and the ARC InstaTemp MD™ to demonstrate that no biocompatibility concerns exist that affect the substantial equivalence claim.
# VIII.BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The ARC Non-Touch Thermometer is manufactured from an outer casing of polycarbonate that comes into direct contact with the operator's hand. For this reason, and in order to maintain compliance to ASTM E1965. GLP Biocompatibility testing in compliance to ISO 10993-5:2009 (cytotoxicity analysis) and ISO 10993-10:2010 (skin irritation analysis) was carried out on both the ARC InstaTemp™ and the ARC InstaTemp MD™. This testing concluded that no biocompatibility issues exist with the ARC Non-Touch Thermometer.
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# IX. NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The following non-clinical performance data was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
# Software Verification and validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDAs Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff 'Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices'. The software for this device was considered as a 'moderate' level of concern since a malfunction of, or a latent design flaw in, the software device could lead to an erroneous diagnosis or a delay in delivery of appropriate medical care that would likely lead to minor injury.
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing was conducted for the ARC Non-Touch Thermometer. This testing concluded that the device is in compliance with IEC 60601-1. IEC 60601-1-11 (2010) and ISO80601-2-56 standards for safety and IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
## Bench Performance Testing
The following bench testing was performed to support substantial equivalence
- ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2009), Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers . for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature.
- . Software / Algorithm report / Comparison Report with an identical device to the predicate.
# X. CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
A clinical trial was completed on 136 subjects which verified the clinical performance by way of a clinical accuracy validation as defined in ISO 80601-2-56, section 201.102. The test report concluded that based on the required sample sizes as mandated by the standard that the ARC Devices Non-Touch Thermometer has levels of reproducibility and accuracy, for both febrile and non-febrile patients that are in keeping with the existing devices that are in widespread hospital practice. This clinical trial demonstrates that the ARC Devices Thermometer performs in the clinical setting and so substantial equivalence can be drawn to the predicate.
# XI. CONCLUSIONS
The ARC Non-Touch Thermometer, has the same intended use and similar characteristics as the predicate device. Moreover, the subject device demonstrates product safety through the successful testing to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 (2010) and ISO80601-2-56 along with successful testing to the electromagnetic standard IEC 60601-1-2. Furthermore, the subject device also meets the specific requirements of ASTM E1965-98.
Taking this information into account, it is concluded that the ARC Non-Touch Thermometer which includes both the ARC InstaTemp™ Non-Touch Thermometer and the ARC InstaTemp MD™ Non-Touch Thermometer, are substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the RC002 Remote Infrared Thermometer (K090361)
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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