K203215 · Masimo Corporation · FLL · Jun 11, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K203215
Device Name
Radius T wearable thermometer
Applicant
Masimo Corporation
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jun 11, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Radius T wearable thermometer is intended for single-use, continuous noninvasive measurement of body temperature on the upper chest via wireless communication to a smart device application or compatible patient monitor (i.e., Masimo Root, Masimo Rad-97). The Radius T is indicated for single-use, continuous body temperature measurements of persons 5 years of age or older in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, and home environments.
Device Story
Radius T is a wearable, battery-powered thermometer for continuous body temperature monitoring. Device applies to upper chest; uses thermistor to measure skin surface temperature; extrapolates body temperature from skin heat flux. Data transmits via Bluetooth Low Energy to smart devices or Masimo monitors (Root, Rad-97). Used in hospitals and home environments by patients or clinicians. Output displayed on connected monitor/app; enables threshold alarms. Benefits include continuous, noninvasive temperature tracking without manual spot checks. Software modifications to Root and Rad-97 support communication/display. Device is single-use; includes disposable adhesive sensor.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation study performed per ISO 80601-2-56 comparing Radius T to a reference clinical thermometer. Bench testing confirmed laboratory accuracy of ± 0.1°C (25°C–43°C). Clinical bias reported as -0.2°C with limits of agreement ≤ 1.0°C.
Technological Characteristics
Wearable, battery-powered (lithium coin cell) thermometer. Sensor: thermistor. Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy. Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 0.5". Weight: 30g. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1, 5, 10. Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1. EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Software: Moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for single-use, continuous noninvasive body temperature measurement on the upper chest for persons 5 years of age or older in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, and home 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.
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June 11, 2021
Masimo Corporation Sindura Penubarthi Regulatory Affairs Manager 52 Discovery Irvine, California 92618
Re: K203215
Trade/Device Name: Radius T Wearable Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: May 6, 2021 Received: May 17, 2021
Dear Sindura Penubarthi:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Payal Patel Acting Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices. and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203215
Device Name Radius T Wearable Thermometer
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Radius T wearable thermometer is intended for single-use, continuous noninvasive measurement of body temperature on the upper chest via wireless communication to a smart device application or compatible patient monitor (i.e., Masimo Root, Masimo Rad-97).
The Radius T is indicated for single-use, continuous body temperature measurements of pears of age or older in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, and home environments.
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MASIMO CORPORATION
52 Discovery
Irvine, CA 92618
### 510(k) Summary - K203215
| Submitter and Address of<br>Manufacturing Facility: | Masimo Corporation<br>52 Discovery<br>Irvine, CA 92618<br>Phone: (949) 297-7541<br>FAX: (949) 297-7592 |
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| Date: | June 8, 2021 |
| Contact: | Sindura Penubarthi<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Masimo Corporation<br>Phone: (949) 396-4041 |
| Trade Name: | Radius T Wearable Thermometer |
| Common Name: | Electronic Clinical Thermometer |
| Classification Regulation/<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR 880.2910, Class II/ FLL |
| Establishment Registration<br>Number: | 3011353843 |
| Reason for Premarket<br>Notification: | New device |
| Predicate Device: | K181013- FeverScout Continuous Monitoring Thermometer |
### 1. Device Description
Radius T is a wearable, battery powered thermometer that is applied to the body to continuously provide body temperature measurements. The Radius T continuously approximates based upon the surface temperature at the application site. The body temperature data from the Radius T is transferred wirelessly to a monitoring device (e.g., Root, Rad-97) or smart device application for continuous display and monitoring.
As part of this submission, the software of the Root (K191882) and Rad-97 (K193626) is being modified to support the communication and display compatibility for the Radius T.
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MASIMO CORPORATION
52 Discovery
Irvine, CA 92618
The performance specifications for Radius T are listed in Table 1.1-1 below:
| Radius T Specifications | |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Feature | Specification |
| Temperature Accuracy - Laboratory | $\pm$ 0.1°C ( $\pm$ 0.18°F) in the range of 25°C to 43°C (77°F to 109.4°F) |
| Temperature Accuracy - Clinical | Clinical bias of -0.2°C (-0.36°F) with limits of agreement $\leq$ 1.0°C (1.8°F). |
| Intended Population | 5 years or older |
| Application site | Upper Chest |
| Product use life/Battery life | Minimum of 8 days (192 hours) of continuous run time |
| Environmental | |
| Storage/Transport Temperature | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
| Storage/Transport Humidity | 10% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Atmospheric Pressure | 700 to 1060 hPa @ ambient temperature and humidity |
| Wireless | |
| Type | Bluetooth Low Energy |
### 2. Intended Use/ Indications For Use
Radius T wearable thermometer is intended for single-use, continuous noninvasive measurement of body temperature on the upper chest via wireless communication to a smart device application or compatible patient monitor (i.e., Masimo Root, Masimo Rad-97).
The Radius T is indicated for single-use, continuous body temperature measurements of persons 5 years of age or older in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, and home environments.
### 3. Technological Characteristics
### Principle of Action
To achieve its intended purpose, the Radius T relies on the principle that the heat flux generated by the body temperature can be inferred by measuring the skin surface temperature to allow for the estimation of the body temperature.
### Mechanism of Action for Achieving the Intended Effect
The Radius T achieves its intended effect through application of the battery powered thermometer to the skin surface on the patient's chest. The thermometer measures the skin surface temperature and estimates the body
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52 Discovery
Irvine, CA 92618
temperature continuously. The estimated body temperature is transmitted wirelessly through a secure Bluetooth connection to a compatible device or software application. Once displayed, the temperature data can be stored or used to trigger threshold alarms on the connected device or software application.
### 4. Summary of Technological Characteristics of a Subject Device to the Predicate
The subject device, Radius T, and the predicate device, FeverScout (K181013), have the following key similarities:
- Both devices have the same intended use to continuously measure body temperature;
- Both devices estimate body temperature from a sensor applied to the skin surface;
- Both devices include single use adhesive sensors; ●
- Both devices rely on wireless communication for display of the body temperature. .
The subject device, Radius T and the predicate device, FeverScout (K181013), have the following key differences:
- Subject device is applied to the chest while the predicate device is applied to an axial site; ●
- Subject device is intended for adults and pediatrics 5 years and older while the predicated ● for adults and pediatrics 29 days and older;
- Subject device includes a disposable sensor while the predicate device includes reusable patch with ● disposable tabs.
The subject device and predicate device were found to be substantially equivalent based upon both devices having the same intended use and no technological differences that raise new concerns of safety and effectiveness.
Between to the subject device and predicate device, the main technological difference is that the predicate device estimates body temperature from the armpit while the subject device estimates the body temperature from the chest. To support that this difference along with other technological difference do not significant affect the safety and effectiveness of the Radius T clinical and non-clinical testing was conducted. The test results supported the substantial equivalence of the Radius T.
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| | Radius T Wearable Thermometer | FeverScout<br>(K181013) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
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| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| General Information | | | |
| Indications for Use (IFU) | Radius T wearable thermometer is intended for<br>single-use, continuous noninvasive measurement of<br>body temperature on the upper chest via wireless<br>communication to a smart device application or<br>compatible patient monitor (i.e., Masimo Root,<br>Masimo Rad-97).<br><br>The Radius T is indicated for single-use, continuous<br>body temperature measurements of persons 5 years<br>of age or older in hospitals, hospital-type facilities,<br>and home environments. | The Wireless FeverScout TM continuous<br>Monitoring thermometer is a non-invasive and re-<br>usable electronic device for home use and non-<br>invasive and single patient use in the hospital.<br>This product is intended for non-urgent<br>ambulatory continuous armpit temperature<br>monitoring from ages 29 days and older | Subject device has a narrower indicated<br>population of persons 5 years of age or<br>older versus the predicate which is<br>indicated for ages 29 days and older. The<br>indicated population of the subject device<br>was narrowed to align to the clinically<br>tested population, age group C (older than<br>5 years) in accordance with ISO 80601-2-<br>56.<br><br>The indication difference does not result<br>in a new intended use as both devices are<br>intended to be used as continuous<br>monitoring thermometers. |
| Classification Regulation/<br>Product Code | 21 CFR 880.2910/ FLL | 21 CFR 880.2910/ FLL | Same |
| Regulation Description | Clinical electronic thermometer | Clinical electronic thermometer | Same |
| Principle of Operation | The Radius T relies on the principle that the<br>temperature measured at the skin surface can be<br>extrapolated to the body temperature.<br><br>The sensor within the Radius T detects the heat and<br>measures the temperature using a resistance that<br>changes with heat. | FeverScout relies on the principle that the<br>temperature measured at skin surface can be<br>extrapolated to the body temperature.<br><br>The sensor within the FeverScout detects the heat<br>and measures the temperature using a resistance that<br>changes with heat. | Similar. The subject device and predicate<br>device are similar in that they both are<br>based upon the principle that the body<br>temperature can be extrapolated from the<br>skin surface temperature. Both devices<br>utilize a thermistor to detect the heat and<br>measure the temperature based upon a<br>resistance that changes with heat. The<br>predicate device utilizes the adjustment<br>from the armpit temperature, while the |
| | Radius T Wearable Thermometer | FeverScout<br>(K181013) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| | | | subject device utilizes temperature at the<br>upper chest. |
| | | | To support the difference does not<br>significantly affect the safety and<br>effectiveness of the subject device, the<br>test methods described in the ISO 80601-<br>2-56 standard were used. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | | | |
| Laboratory Accuracy | $\pm$ 0.1°C in the range of 25°C to 43°C ( $\pm$ 0.18°F in the<br>range of 77°F to 109.4°F) | $\pm$ 0.1°C in the range of 37 to 39°C ( $\pm$ 0.18°F in the<br>range of 98.6 to 102.2°F),<br>$\pm$ 0.2°C in the range of 35 to 37°C and 39 to 42°C<br>( $\pm$ 0.36°F in the range of 95 to 98.6°F and 102.2 to<br>107.6°F) | Similar. Subject device has a tighter<br>accuracy specification across a wider<br>performance range. Provided the wider<br>performance range there is no significant<br>impact to the safety and effectiveness of<br>the subject device. |
| Application Site | Upper Chest | Axillary | Different. The difference in application<br>site was address through performance<br>testing in accordance with ISO 80601-2-<br>56. The testing supported the difference<br>does not raise different questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. |
| Validation Method | Conformed to ISO 80601-2-56 | Conformed to ASTM E1112 | Subject device is validated in accordance<br>with ISO 80601-2-56 while the predicate<br>device was validated in accordance with<br>ASTM E1112. As the ISO 80601-2-56 is<br>also recognized by the FDA, the use of |
| | Radius T Wearable Thermometer | FeverScout<br>(K181013) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Type of Use (Sensor) | Disposable | Disposable for hospital use; Reusable for OTC | Similar. As both the subject and predicate devices can be used as a disposable, the difference was not found to result in a new intended use. |
| Type of Sensor | Thermistor | Thermistor | Same |
| Temperature<br>Measurement Intervals | Transmits every 60 seconds | Transmits every 15 seconds | Similar. Subject device transmits data less frequently than the predicate. Although the data transmission frequencies are different, the difference is not significant as compared the expected timeframe for meaningful change in body temperature. |
| Wireless communication<br>Supported Devices | Mobile (Android, Apple), Masimo Patient<br>Monitoring Devices (i.e., Rad-97, Root) | Mobile (Android, Apple) | Subject device includes communication to Masimo Patient Monitoring Devices (Root and Rad-97).<br>Software integration testing performed supports the difference is not significant. |
| Types | Bluetooth BLE | Bluetooth BLE | Same |
| Mechanical<br>Type of Applicable | Wearable | Wearable | Same |
| Overall Dimension | 5" x 5" x 0.5" | 2.4" x 1.6" x 0.2" | Subject device is provided with a different form factor.<br>Human factors and usability evaluation supports the difference in form factor. |
| | Radius T Wearable Thermometer | FeverScout<br>(K181013) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Weight | 30 gms | 7.2 gms | does not significantly affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.<br>Subject device has a different weight.<br>Human factors and usability evaluation supports the difference in form factor does not significantly affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. |
| Biocompatibility | Conformed to ISO 10993-1, 5, 10 | Conformed to ISO 10993-1, 5, 10 | Same |
| Electrical | | | |
| Power Source | Internal Battery (Lithium Coin Cell) | Internal Battery (Lithium Rechargeable) | Similar. Both devices are provided with internal batteries. Subject device is disposable and therefore a rechargeable battery is not applicable. Therefore, the difference was not significant. |
| Battery Life | Minimum of 8 days (192 hours) of continuous run time | Minimum of 7 days of continuous run time | Similar. Subject device has a longer battery life. As the battery life was longer, the difference was not found to be significant. |
| Electrical Safety | Conformed to IEC 60601-1 | Conformed to IEC 60601-1 | Same |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformed to IEC 60601-1-2 | Conformed to IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Environmental | | | |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C<br>50°F to 104°F | 10°C to 40°C<br>50°F to 104°F | Same |
| Operating Humidity | 10% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 15% RH to 85% RH | Similar. Subject device is provided with a wider environmental specification; |
| | Radius T Wearable Thermometer | FeverScout<br>(K181013) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Atmospheric Pressure | 700 to 1060 hPa | 700 to 1060 hPa | therefore, the difference was not found to<br>be significant. |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C<br>50°F to 104°F | 10°C to 40°C<br>50°F to 104°F | Same |
| Storage/ Transport<br>Temperature | -20°C to 50°C<br>-4°F to 122°F | - | Predicate device does not disclose the<br>storage or transport environmental<br>conditions. The environmental condition<br>testing conducted supports the subject<br>device specifications for reasonable<br>transport and storage conditions. As<br>result, any difference was not found to be<br>significant. |
| Storage/ Transport<br>Humidity | 10% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing) | - | Predicate device does not disclose the<br>storage or transport environmental<br>conditions. The environmental condition<br>testing conducted supports the subject<br>device specifications for reasonable<br>transport and storage conditions. As<br>result, any difference was not found to be<br>significant. |
| Mode of Operation per<br>IEC 60601-1 | | | |
| Mode of Operation | Continuous | Continuous | Same |
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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.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
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.
8. Chart view
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.
9. The predicate graph
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.