K140681 · Shenzhen Belter Health Measurement and Analysis TE · FLL · Aug 21, 2014 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K140681
Device Name
BELTER INFRA-RED EAR THERMOMETER
Applicant
Shenzhen Belter Health Measurement and Analysis TE
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer is an electronic thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect human body temperature from the ear canal on people of all ages for home and professional use.
Device Story
The Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer is a handheld electronic device used to measure human body temperature via the ear canal. It utilizes an infrared sensor to detect infrared energy emitted from the eardrum tissue. The device is operated by clinicians or patients in home or professional settings. The user positions the probe in the ear canal; the device captures the infrared signal and converts it into a temperature reading displayed on an LCD screen. It includes features such as a fever alarm, buzzer, and memory for 10 sets of readings. The device provides rapid temperature assessment, aiding healthcare providers or patients in monitoring health status and identifying potential fever, facilitating clinical decision-making regarding patient care.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing and clinical repeatability data provided. Laboratory accuracy reported as 0.01–0.19°C (meets ISO 80601-2-56 requirement of ≤0.2°C). Clinical repeatability reported as 0.07–0.11°C (meets ISO 80601-2-56 requirement of ≤0.3°C). Structural integrity verified via shock and broad-band random vibration testing.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared sensor-based electronic thermometer. Powered by 2x AAA batteries. Features LCD display, fever alarm, and 10-set memory. Conforms to ISO 80601-2-56 (performance), EN 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), and ISO 10993-1, 5, 10 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for temperature measurement in the ear canal for all ages, including neonates, pediatric, and adult populations, in home and professional settings.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 21, 2014
Shenzhen Belter Health Measurement and Analysis Technology Company, Limited Pang Ming RA Manager 702, 704, Block C, Tsinghua Unis Science Park, Langshan Rd, Hi-Tech Industrial Park (north), Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Gangdong CHINA 518057
Re: K140681 Trade/Device Name: Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer, Models TE-66, TE-68, TE-79, TE-90, and TE-91 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical electronic thermometer Product Code: FLL Regulatory Class: II Dated: July 15, 2014 Received: July 21, 2014
Dear Mr. Ming:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely yours,
Mary S. Runner -S
Erin Keith, M.S. Division Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140681
Device Name Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer Model: TE-66,TE-68, TE-79, TE-90, TE-91
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Belter Infra-red Ear thermometer is an electronic thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect human body temperature from the ear canal on people of all ages for home and professional use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
- Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Section 5
# 510 (K) Summary
## Date: 2014,1,15 Submitter Information
Name : Shenzhen Belter Health Measurement and Analysis Technology Co.,Itd Address: 702、704,block C ,Tsinghua Unis science park,No.13 Langshan Rd,Hi-Tech Industrial park(north),Nanshan District,518057 shenzhen. People's Republic of China Tel: +86-755-61869839 Fax: +86-755-61869122 Contact person: pang minq E-mail: panqm@ebelter.com
## Name of device
Trade name: Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer Model: TE-66,TE-68, TE-79, TE-90, TE-91 Common name: Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer Classification name: Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical Production regulation: 21 CFR 880.2910 Product code: FLL
## Predicate Device
Infrared Ear Thermometer THP Series (Radiant Innovation Inc,FLL,K111637)
## Description
The Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer is characterized by measuring human body temperature from the ear canal. It utilizes infrared technology to measure infrared energy emitted from eardrum tissue when making a temperature measurement.
### Intended use
The Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer is an electronic thermometer using an infrared sensor to detect human body temperature from the ear canal on people of all ages for home and professional use.
## Summary of technological characteristics of device compared to the predicate devices (K111637), see the table1
| Table 1 | | | |
|-------------|---------------------|------------------|---------|
| SE | Subject device | Predicate device | comment |
| Comparisons | Present application | K111637 | nt |
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| Intended Use&<br>Indication for use | The Belter Infra-red Ear<br>Thermometer is an<br>electronic thermometer<br>using an infrared sensor<br>to detect human body<br>temperature from the<br>ear canal on people of<br>all ages for home and<br>professional use. | The device is an electronic clinical<br>thermometer using an infrared<br>sensor to detect body<br>temperature from the auditory<br>canal in the neonatal, pediatric<br>and adult population used in the<br>home setting. | Similar |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Measurement<br>Range | 32.0 °C -42.2℃ (89.6 °F<br>-108.0°F) | 34.0°C ~42.2°C<br>(93.2°F ~108.0°F) | Similar |
| Accuracy | ±0.2℃ (36℃≤t<39) ;<br>±0.3°Cother range | ±0.2°C (0.4°F) within<br>35.5~42°C (95.9~107.6°F),<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) other range | Similar |
| Response time | 1 sec. | 1 sec. | same |
| Measurement<br>place | ear | ear | same |
| Scale selection | °C /°F | C /°F | same |
| Display screen | LCD | LCD | same |
| Memory | 10 sets | 25 sets | Similar |
| Fever alarm | Yes | Yes | same |
| Disposable<br>probe cover | No | MOLD RING W/PE FILM<br>COVER | ---- |
| Backlight | optional | optional | Same |
| Buzzer | Yes | Yes | same |
| Auto power-off<br>while<br>operation | no Yes | Yes | Same |
| Power supply | 2 x AAA | CR2032 *1pcs | --- |
| Conformance<br>standard | ISO80601-2-56(performance),<br>EN60601-1(Safety),<br>IEC60601-1-2(EMC)<br>ISO<br>10993-1,5,10(Biocompatibility) | ISO80601-2-56(performance),<br>EN60601-1(Safety),<br>IEC60601-1-2(EMC)<br>ISO<br>10993-1,5,10(Biocompatibility) | Same |
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#### Performance Data
Compliance to applicable standards includes ISO80601-2-56,as well as IEC 60601-1 , IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC60601-1-11 requirements.
The bench test report of this submission shows the laboratory accuracy is 0.01~0.19℃, which is not greater than 0.2 ℃, and the clinical repeatability is 0.07 ~ 0.11℃,which is less than 0.3℃,so the accuracy of the device ,both bench and clinical, meets the requirements of ISO80601-2-56.
About the structural integrity of device item, the device has be done shock tests and broad-band random vibration test ,the result in bench test of this submission showed the device meets the requirement.
### Conclusion
The Belter Infra-red Ear Thermometer, has the similar intended use and characteristics as the cleared device in K111637. Moreover, bench testing contained in this submission supplied demonstrate that the modification of Belter units, do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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