K170662 · Intrinity Global Limited · FLL · Nov 22, 2017 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K170662
Device Name
Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer
Applicant
Intrinity Global Limited
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Nov 22, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of all ranges of people by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
Device Story
Handheld, non-sterile, reusable infrared thermometer; measures human body temperature by detecting infrared heat emitted from forehead. Device components: IR sensor, measurement buttons (human/object), battery compartment, buzzer, Celsius/Fahrenheit toggle, LCD, and enclosure. Operated by consumers or clinicians; user points device at forehead (1cm distance) to initiate measurement. Device processes infrared radiation input to calculate temperature; displays result on LCD. Includes fever alert, memory storage (16 sets), and auto-off functionality. Provides non-invasive temperature monitoring to assist in clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance testing conducted per ASTM E1965-98 (2009) standards. Results confirmed compliance with clinical accuracy requirements for infrared thermometers. Additional non-clinical bench testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Indicated for measuring human body temperature in people of all ages via forehead infrared heat detection. Suitable for use by consumers in homecare settings and by clinicians in medical facilities.
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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November 22, 2017
Intrinity Global Limited % Elly Xu Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd NO. 55 Shizhou middle road, Nanshan District Shenzhen, 518000 China
Re: K170662
Trade/Device Name: Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: October 15, 2017 Received: October 26, 2017
Dear Elly Xu:
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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Sincerely.
Tina Kiang
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Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting 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
510(k) Number (if known) K170662
Device Name
Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer
Indications for Use (Describe)
Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of all ranges of people by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Version:A/0
# VOL_05: 001 510(k) Summary
# 5.1 Administrative Information
| Date of Summary<br>prepared | Nov, 14, 2017 |
|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer<br>information | Intrinity Global Limited<br>Unit 1707, Floor 17, Westley Square, 48 Hoi Yuen<br>Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong |
| | Contact person: Alex Kwok<br>Phone: 852-35231874<br>Fax: 852-37484128<br>E-mail: alex.kwok@intrinity.com.hk |
| Submission<br>Correspondent<br>Image: logo<br>卓远天成 | Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd.<br>Address: Room 1122, International Mayors<br>Communication Centre, NO. 55 Shizhou middle road<br>Nanshan District, Shenzhen<br>Contact person: Ms. Elly Xu; Mr. Field Fu<br>E-Mail: elly@cefda.com; cefda13485@163.com |
| Establishment | |
## 5.2 Device Information
registration number
| Type of 510(k)<br>submission: | Traditional |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer |
| Model: | TVT-200, TVT-200 PLUS |
| Classification name: | thermometer, electronic, clinical |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Product Code: | FLL |
| Device Class: | II |
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Subject product: Non Contact Infrared forehead Thermometer
880.2910 Requlation Number:
#### 5.3 Predicate Device Information
KAZ USA, Inc. Sponsor: No Touch + Forehead Thermometer Device: K134043 510(K) Number:
#### 5.4 Device Description
Intrinity Global Limited
The thermometer measures the temperatures of people by detecting the energy.
The external probe plays an important role in the measuring process.
As soon as the thermometer is placed near the body and the radiation sensor is activated, the measurement will be taken instantly by detection of the infrared heat.
The thermometer includes two models: TVT-200, TVT-200 PLUS. The TVT-200 model includes four colors: pink, grey, orange and purple. While TVT-200 PLUS has only orange color.
The Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer is composed by an IR sensor, a Human temperature measurement button, an object temperature button, Battery compartment, Buzzer, ℃ /°F button, a LCD and an enclosure.
The functions of TVT-200 and TVT-200 PLUS are the same, except the Back
Light. The detailed functions see below table:
| | Functions | | | | | | | |
|-----------------|-----------|-------|-----------|-----|--------|-------------|--------------------|------------|
| Models | Memory | °C/°F | Scan Mode | LCD | Buzzer | Fever alert | Power off/Auto Off | Back Light |
| TVT-200 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| TVT-200<br>PLUS | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ○ |
# 5.5 Intended Use/ Indications for Use
Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in
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clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of all ranges of people by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
# 5.6 Technological characteristics of the subject device compared to the predicate device
| Items | Predicate Device<br>(K134043), KAZ | Subject Device | Remarks |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>use | The No Touch + Forehead<br>Thermometer (Model<br>NTF3000US) is a non-<br>sterile, reusable clinical<br>thermometer intended for<br>the intermittent<br>determination of human<br>body temperature in a touch<br>and no touch on the centre<br>of the forehead as the<br>measurement site on people<br>of all ages. | Non Contact Infrared<br>Forehead Thermometer is a<br>non-sterile, reusable,<br>handheld device. It can be<br>used by consumers in<br>homecare environment and<br>doctors in clinic as reference.<br>It is intended for measuring<br>human body temperature of<br>all ranges of people by<br>detecting infrared heat from<br>the forehead. | Equivalent:<br>intended<br>use<br>remains<br>unchanged |
| Measurement<br>method | Infrared radiation detection | Infrared radiation detection | Same |
| Measurement<br>mode | Forehead measure mode | Forehead measurement<br>mode | Same |
| Measuring<br>range | Forehead temperature<br>mode:<br>34.4°C - 42.2°C (93.9°F -<br>108°F) | Forehead measurement<br>mode:<br>32° to 43°C (89.6°F to<br>109.4°F) | Similar<br>(Note01) |
| Display<br>resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | 0.1°C/0.1°F | Same |
| C/F switchable | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Measuring<br>accuracy | Forehead temperature<br>mode: ±0.2°C (0.4°F) | Forehead measurement<br>mode:<br>±0.2°C (0.4°F) | Same |
| Display | LCD display | LCD display | Same |
| Measurement<br>distance | 0-5cm | 1cm | Similar<br>(Note02) |
| Memory | Not available. | 16 sets. | (Note03) |
| Items | Predicate Device<br>(K134043), KAZ | Subject Device | Remarks |
| Power source | Two AA batteries | One 1.5V AAA alkaline<br>battery | Similar<br>(Note04) |
| Low battery<br>indication | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Waterproof | No, IP20 | No, IP22 | Similar<br>(Note05) |
| Operating<br>condition | 15 °C – 40 °C (59 °F –<br>104 °F), 15–95% non<br>condensing | 15°C~ 40°C (59°F~ 104°F);<br>≤95% RH | Similar<br>(Note06) |
| Patient contact<br>materials | metals and resins | ABS with colorants (pink,<br>grey, orange and purple),<br>Glass and Metal | Different<br>(Note07) |
| Cleaning/<br>disinfection | The thermometer casing<br>and the measuring probe<br>are cleaned and disinfected<br>by alcohol (70% Isopropyl). | The thermometer casing and<br>the measuring probe are<br>cleaned and disinfected by<br>70% alcohol. | Different<br>(Note08) |
| Biocompatibility | Comply with ISO 10993-<br>5:2009, ISO 10993-10:2010 | Comply with ISO 10993-<br>5:2009, ISO 10993-10:2010 | Same |
| Electric Safety<br>and EMC | IEC 60601-1 3rd edition:<br>2005, IEC 60601-1-2: 2007,<br>IEC 60601-1-11: 2010 | IEC 60601-1: 2005+CORR.1<br>(2006)+ CORR.2 (2007), IEC<br>60601-1-2: 2014, IEC 60601-<br>1-11: 2010, ISO 80601-2-56:<br>2009. | Similar |
| Performance | ASTM E1965-98 (2009) | ASTM E1965-98 (2009), ISO<br>80601-2-56: 2009 | Similar |
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Subject product: Non Contact Infrared forehead Thermometer
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#### Note 01:
The measuring range of subject device meet the minimum rated output range of clinical thermometer requirement, from 35°C to 42°C, which is stated in standard ISO 80601-2-56. The differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
#### Note 02:
The difference in measurement distance will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. And the use method are described detailed in IFU.
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## Note 03:
The memory capacity will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
### Note 04:
The main difference between the batteries of the Predicate and the subject device is the size, which will not affect the safety and effectiveness. Furthermore, the electric safety of the battery has been validated with the subject device according to the IEC 60601-1. The differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
### Note 05:
The difference in waterproof will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device, which has passed IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-11 safety test. The differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
# Note 06:
The operating condition of subject device has passed the safety test, and the Instructions for Use in VOL 13 Labeling provides the operating condition, so the difference between the operating conditions of subject device and predicate device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of subject device.
#### Note 07:
The patient contact materials including colorants (pink, grey, orange and purple) have passed the ISO 10993-1:2009, ISO 10993-5:2009, ISO 10993-10:2010 Biocompatibility Test. The differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
# Note 08:
The cleaning has been validated according to the standards ASTM E2314 -03(2014). The differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
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The subject device and the predicate device have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics, they both use infrared radiation detection method to detect human body forehead temperature. Their design is compact, small and light-weight. They are same in measuring accuracy, and similar in measuring range. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
# 5.7 Brief discussion of nonclinical tests
| Tests | Test Standards | Results |
|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Electric Safety | IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance;<br>IEC 60601-1-11: 2010, Medical electrical<br>equipment –Part 1-11: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance –<br>Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical<br>electrical equipment and medical electrical<br>systems used in the home healthcare<br>environment | Pass |
| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance -<br>Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic compatibility<br>- Requirements and tests; | Pass |
| Bench performance | ISO 80601-2-56 First Edition 2009-10-01, Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance of clinical thermometers for body<br>temperature measurement | Pass |
Nonclinical tests of the Infrared Thermometer are listed as below table:
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#### Subject product: Non Contact Infrared forehead Thermometer
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| Tests | Test Standards | Results |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| | ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2009): Standard<br>Specification for Infrared Thermometers for<br>Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature | |
| Clinical accuracy | ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2009): Standard<br>Specification for Infrared Thermometers for<br>Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature | Pass |
| Biological Evaluation | AAMI ANSI ISO 10993-1:2009/(R)2013,<br>Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing within a risk management<br>process | Pass |
| In vitro Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | Pass |
| irritation and skin sensitization | ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and<br>skin sensitization | Pass |
#### 5.8 Brief discussion of clinical tests
The clinical performance test protocol and data analysis is conducted as the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2009). The test report showed the clinical performance of the subject device complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2009).
#### 5.9 Conclusions
Based on the above information, we conclude that the subject device, Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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