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Stationary Infrared Thermometer

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A stationary infrared thermometer is a free-standing or mounted clinical electronic thermometer indicated to measure a person’s body temperature. Under this regulation, this product code represents non-exempt devices. For more information, see 90 FR 25889, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-18/pdf/2025-11207.pdf.
Physical State
The device may be a stand-alone device or mounted onto a surface such as a desk, a wall, or a wheeled cart. The stationary infrared thermometer may include a camera and display to show an image of the person during temperature measurements.
Technical Method
The device is a free-standing or mounted, non-contact infrared thermometer that uses a thermal infrared sensor to measure a person’s body temperature.
Target Area
External body surfaces.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.2910
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2910 Clinical electronic thermometer

§ 880.2910 Clinical electronic thermometer.

(a) 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.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in part 807, subpart E of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 880.9 and the following conditions for exemption:

(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.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 90 FR 25891, June 18, 2025]

Stationary Infrared Thermometer

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A stationary infrared thermometer is a free-standing or mounted clinical electronic thermometer indicated to measure a person’s body temperature. Under this regulation, this product code represents non-exempt devices. For more information, see 90 FR 25889, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-18/pdf/2025-11207.pdf.
Physical State
The device may be a stand-alone device or mounted onto a surface such as a desk, a wall, or a wheeled cart. The stationary infrared thermometer may include a camera and display to show an image of the person during temperature measurements.
Technical Method
The device is a free-standing or mounted, non-contact infrared thermometer that uses a thermal infrared sensor to measure a person’s body temperature.
Target Area
External body surfaces.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
880.2910
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 880.2910 Clinical electronic thermometer

§ 880.2910 Clinical electronic thermometer.

(a) 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.

(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in part 807, subpart E of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 880.9 and the following conditions for exemption:

(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.

[45 FR 69682, Oct. 21, 1980, as amended at 90 FR 25891, June 18, 2025]