← Product Code [FLL](/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FLL) · K042631 # EAR THERMOMETER, MODEL WL-320X (K042631) _Innovatech, Inc. · FLL · Dec 22, 2004 · General Hospital · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FLL/K042631 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Innovatech, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FLL](/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FLL.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 22, 2004 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 880.2910 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General Hospital - **Attributes:** Pediatric ## Indications for Use The Ear Thermometer, models WL-320X are the battery-operated electronic devices with intended use of measuring body temperature from the auditory canal of a patient by means of an infrared sensor coupled with electronic signal amplification, conditioning and a digital LCD(display) unit. The device is a reusable and intended for home use on people at all ages. ## Device Story Battery-operated ear thermometer; uses infrared sensor to detect thermal radiation from auditory canal; signal amplification and conditioning circuitry processes input; digital LCD displays temperature reading. Intended for home use by patients of all ages. Provides non-invasive body temperature measurement to assist in health monitoring. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on bench testing and technological comparison. ## Technological Characteristics Infrared sensor-based temperature measurement; electronic signal amplification and conditioning; digital LCD output; battery-operated; reusable; intended for home use. ## Regulatory 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. ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a circular seal with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" arranged around the perimeter. Inside the circle is a stylized symbol that resembles an eagle or bird in flight, composed of three curved lines that suggest movement and dynamism. Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 DEC 22 2004 INNOVATECH, Incorporated C/O Mr. Tony C. S. Chang Official Correspondent WINCENT Consultant Company Limited No.5, Alley 5, Lane Cheng Hsing, Chung Ching Road, Taichung, CHINA (TAIWAN) 406 Re: K042631 Trade/Device Name: Ear Thermometer / Models WL-320X Regulation Number: 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: November 30, 2004 Received: December 2, 2004 Dear Mr. Chang: 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Chang 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); 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. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits vour device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours. Anthony 20, Watson for Shipp, R. Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications For Use 14042631 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: Ear Thermometer / Models WL-320X. Indications For Use: The Ear Thermometer, models WL-320X are the battery-operated electronic devices with intended use of measuring body temperature from the auditory canal of a patient by means of an infrared sensor coupled with electronic signal amplification, conditioning and a digital LCD(display) unit. The device is a reusable and intended for home use on people at all ages. Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) OR Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Arturo D. Hunt Civision Sich-Off) Civision of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control, Dental Devices Page 1 of __ 1________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 510(k) Number:_K 中42631 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FLL/K042631](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/HO/subpart-c%E2%80%94general-hospital-and-personal-use-monitoring-devices/FLL/K042631) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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