DISPOSABLE TEMPERATURE PROBES/SENSORS AND INSTRUMENT CABLES
K070339 · Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc. · FLL · Sep 26, 2007 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K070339
Device Name
DISPOSABLE TEMPERATURE PROBES/SENSORS AND INSTRUMENT CABLES
Applicant
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
THE CSZ SKIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR is intended for use in routine continuous monitoring of skin temperature when the other sensors which might better reflect core body temperature are not clinically indicated. The sensor is designed for placement on the surface of the skin. THE CSZ TYMPANIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR is intended for use in routine continuous monitoring of the tympanic temperature as an indicator of the core body temperature when this type of measurement is clinically indicated. The probe is designed for placement inside the ear canal. All probes are intended for use by qualified medical professions only.
Device Story
Disposable temperature sensors utilize resistance-based thermistor chips (400 series) to detect temperature changes; sensors encapsulated in PVC cups; skin sensors feature foam enclosures for insulation; tympanic probes feature foam tips for atraumatic insertion and compressible foam cylinders for securement. Probes connect via Molex or phone connectors to instrument cables, which interface with multi-channel patient monitors. Used in clinical settings by medical professionals for continuous monitoring of hypo/hyperthermia. Output is a temperature reading displayed on a compatible monitor, assisting clinicians in patient thermal management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Testing included thermistor resistance/temperature curve accuracy, current leakage (IEC 60601-1), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), and performance per EN12470-4.
Technological Characteristics
Disposable thermistor-based temperature sensors (400 series). Materials include PVC encapsulation and foam insulation. Connectivity via Molex or phone connectors to standard multi-channel patient monitors. Sterilized via ethylene oxide. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-49, and EN12470-4 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for routine continuous monitoring of skin or tympanic temperature in patients requiring temperature assessment. Tympanic sensors serve as indicators of core body temperature. Intended for use by qualified medical 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
SMITHS Level 1 Temperature Probes and Cables (STS-400, TTS-400, C400-10, C400-10HP)
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