MICROLIFE DIGITAL INFRARED FOREHEAD THERMOMETER, MODEL FR1DM1
K033820 · Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH · FLL · Feb 23, 2004 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K033820
Device Name
MICROLIFE DIGITAL INFRARED FOREHEAD THERMOMETER, MODEL FR1DM1
Applicant
Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1 is intended for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature. The device is indicated for use by people of all ages in the home.
Device Story
Electronic thermometer; uses infrared thermopile sensor to measure natural thermal radiation from forehead and adjacent surfaces. Device components: IR thermopile sensor, ASIC, E2PROM IC, LCD with backlight, keys, and buzzer. Operated by patient or caregiver in home environment. Device processes thermal radiation inputs to calculate temperature; displays reading on LCD. Provides non-invasive temperature monitoring; assists in clinical decision-making regarding fever management.
Clinical Evidence
Controlled human clinical studies conducted. Data evaluated clinical bias, clinical uncertainty, and clinical repeatability per Microlife clinical test protocol for infrared forehead thermometers.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared thermopile sensor; ASIC and E2PROM IC processing. Compliance with ASTM E1965-98, IEC60601-1, and IEC60601-1-2. Form factor: handheld digital forehead thermometer with LCD and backlight.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature for all ages 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
Microlife Digital Infrared Ear Thermometer, Model IR1DE1 (K020725)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# FEB 2 3 2004
Exhibit #1
## 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 5l0(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 5l0(k) number is:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
## Submitter's Identification: 1.
Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH, Switzerland Max Schmidheiny-Strasse 201 9435 Heerbrugg / Switzerland
Date Summary Prepared: December 8, 2003
Contact: Mr. Gerhard Frick
## 2. Name of the Device:
Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1
### Predicate Device Information: 3.
Microlife Digital Infrared Ear Thermometer, Model IR1DE1, K#020725
### Device Description: 4.
The Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1 is an ectronic thermometer using an infrared sensor (thermopile) to measure forehead temperature, then get a reading and display it on the LCD.
Its operation is based on measuring the natural thermal radiation emanating from the forehead and the adjacent surfaces.
The Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, consists mainly of five parts:
- a) IR Thermopile Sensor
- b) ASIC
- c) E2PROM IC
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- d) LCD and Blacklight
- e) Kev*2, Buzzer*1
### 5. Intended Use:
The Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1 is intended for the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human body temperature. The device is indicated for use by people of all ages in the home.
## Comparison to Predicate Devices: 6.
The Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1 is substantially equivalent to the original Microlife Digital Ear Thermometer, Model IR1DE1 in all aspects, e.g., technological characteristics, modes of operation, performance characteristics, intended use, etc.,
The major difference between the Microlife Infrared Forehead Thermometer and the predicate device is the measuring site. The predicate device is measuring ear temperature while the subject device is measuring forehead temperature.
## Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of 7. Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Compliance to applicable voluntary standards includes ASTM E1965-98, as well as IEC60601-1 and IEC60601-1-2 requirements.
Guidance documents included the "FDA Guidance on the content of Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Clinical Electronic Thermometers".
## Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed: 8.
Controlled human clinical studies were conducted using the Microlife Infrared forehead thermometer FR1DM1. Clinical data was presented evaluating clinical bias, clinical uncertainty and clinical repeatability per Microlife clinical test protocol for infrared forehead thermometer.
## 9. Conclusions:
The Microlife Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1, has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the Microlife Infrared Ear thermometer Model IR1DE1. Moreover, bench testing contained in this
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submission supplied demonstrate that any differences in their characteristics do submission suppliod aomenstate of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the Microlife not raise any new questions of our oneously of onvolvalentially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 3 2004
Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH C/O Ms. Susan D. Goldstein-Falk Official Correspondent MDI Consultants, Incorporated 55 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200 Great Neck, New York 11021
Re: K033820
Trade/Device Name: Microlife Digital Infrared Forchead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1 Regulation Number: 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: December 8, 2003 Received: December 9, 2003
Dear Ms. Goldstein-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 Amendinents, or to act result Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general approvisions 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 (1 wr ), it nay of be actions in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In your device can or roundish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if requirements as set form in the quality bjocchs (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) This letter will anow your of other of substantial equivalence of your device to a premarket notification. The I Dr Intention or cassification 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), If you desire specific auvice for your de 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 may outain of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free Division of Small Manufacturer (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Carl
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
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Exhibit B
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KO33820 510(k) Number (if known):
# Device Name: Microlife Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model FR1DM1
## Indications For Use:
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