TEMPTELLER INFARED EAR THERMOMETERS, MODEL CT-31/31DX/32/32DX
K030299 · Oriental System Technology, Inc. · FLL · Feb 25, 2003 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K030299
Device Name
TEMPTELLER INFARED EAR THERMOMETERS, MODEL CT-31/31DX/32/32DX
Applicant
Oriental System Technology, Inc.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 25, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is an electronic clinical thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect the body temperature from the auditory canal in the neonatal, pediatric and adult population used in the home setting.
Device Story
TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometer (models CT-31/31DX/32/32DX) measures core body temperature via infrared radiation from the tympanic membrane and adjacent tissue. Device components include an IR sensor, ambient temperature sensor, waveguide, zinc alloy heat sink, LCD display, and internal circuitry. Operation involves inserting the probe into the auditory canal; pressing an activation button initiates measurement. The waveguide confines radiation fluxes between the tympanum, IR sensor, and waveguide surface. The device captures electrical signals from the IR and ambient sensors, which are amplified, digitized, and calculated by internal firmware to determine temperature. Results are displayed on the LCD within one second. Used in home settings by patients or caregivers to monitor body temperature for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with ASTM E 1965-98, ASTM E 1104, IEC 601-1-1, and IEC 601-1-2 standards was demonstrated to verify performance and safety.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared sensor-based thermometer; zinc alloy heat sink; waveguide with reflective inner surface; ambient temperature sensor; LCD display. Connectivity: None. Power: Electronic circuit. Standards: ASTM E 1965-98, ASTM E 1104, IEC 601-1-1, IEC 601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations for measuring body temperature via the auditory canal in a home setting.
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
TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, Model CT-30/30DX (K010235)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(K) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of SMDA 1990 and CFR§807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: צע 030299 FEB 2 5 2003
### 1. Submitter's Identifications:
Oriental System Technology Inc. 2F No.23, Industry E, Road 9th, Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C
### Contact:
Mr. Herman Lee General Manager
Date of Summary Preparation: 30 December 2002
### 2. Name of the Device:
TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, Model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX
### 3. Information of the 510(k) Cleared Device (Predicate Device):
TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, Model CT-30/30DX 510(k) Number: K#010235
### 4. Device description:
The OSTI TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX, is an electronic thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect human body temperature from the auditory canal. Its operation is based on measuring the natural thermal radiation emanating from the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and the adjacent tissue.
OSTI TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX, consists mainly of five parts: an IR sensor packed together with an ambient temperature sensor, a waveguide, a heat sink made of zinc alloy, a LCD display and the associated circuit.
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The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is thin and flooded with blood at the core temperature. The wavequide, usually a cylindrical pipe with a highly reflective inner surface for confining the radiation, is adaptive to the outer without contacting the eardrum. When inserting the probe into the ear canal, the radiation fluxes transfer among the tympanum membrane (eardrum), the IR sensor, and the inner surface of the wavequide. The ambient sensor is packed with the IR sensor to monitor the ambient temperature of the IR sensor.
To measure core temperature, an ear thermometer is inserted into a patient's outer ear canal. An activation button is pressed to start the measurement through the radiation exchanges. The electrical signal readouts form the IR sensor and the ambient temperature sensor are fed to the circuit for amplification, digitization and calculation. The measured temperature then appears on the LCD. The total operation takes one second.
The CT-31/31DX/32/32DX is identical in functionality and performance with the essential change being the external shape of the devices. The modifications to our original 510(k) cleared device, model CT-30/30DX, include dimensional and firmware. The fundamental scientific technology of the modified device remains the same as that of the 510(k) cleared device.
# 5. Intended Use:
The device is an electronic clinical thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect the body temperature from the auditory canal in the neonatal, pediatric and adult population used in the home setting.
# 6. Comparison to Predicate Devices:
The OSTI TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX are substantially equivalent to OSTI TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometers, CT-30/30DX. The new models CT-31/31DX/32/32DX have the same intended use as and are similar in design to the 510(k) cleared device.
# 7. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Compliance to applicable voluntary standards include ASTM E 1965-98 and ASTM E 1104, as well as IEC 601-1-1 and IEC 601-1-2 requirements.
FDA Guidance documents include the" Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to An Exiting Device" and "The New 510(k) Paradigm: Alternate
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Approaches to Demonstrating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications".
# 8. Conclusions
The OSTI TempTeller® infrared Ear thermometers, model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX have the same intended use and technological characteristics as the 510(k) cleared device. Moreover, verification and validation tests contained in this submission demonstrate that the modified portions maintained its original safety and effectiveness. Those engineering changes do not: (1) affect the intended use or (2) alter the fundamental scientific of the device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 5 2003
Oriental System Technology, Incorporated C/O Ms. Susan D. Goldstein-Falk Official Correspondent Mdi Consultants, Incorporated 55 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200 Great Neck, New York 11021
Re: K030299
Trade/Device Name: Oriental System Technology Incorporated Temp Teller® Infrared Ear Thermometer, Model CT-31/31 DX/32/32DX Regulation Number: 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: January 27, 2003 Received: January 29, 2003
Dear Ms. Falk:
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 vour 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.
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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 your 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 (301) 594-4618. 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,
Susan Kinner
Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(K) Number (If known): K030299
Device Name: Oriental System Technology Inc. TempTeller® Infrared Ear Thermometer, Model CT-31/31DX/32/32DX
Indications for Use
The device is an electronic clinical thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect the human body temperature from the auditory canal in the neonatal, pediatric and adult Populations used in the home setting.
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