K160358 · Mediana Co., Ltd. · FLL · Feb 24, 2017 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K160358
Device Name
DT-100
Applicant
Mediana Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is intended to be used to measure the body temperature using infrared sensors. It can detect the body temperature of all ages from human's face. The DT-100 infrared thermometer can be used by consumers in household environment.
Device Story
Non-contact infrared thermometer; measures body temperature via infrared radiation detection from human face. Device utilizes multi-sensor array to capture infrared signals; ASIC converts signals to digital temperature values. Output displayed on LCD; stores up to 30 measurements. Intended for home use by consumers. Provides non-invasive temperature monitoring; aids in clinical decision-making by providing rapid, non-contact temperature readings.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical investigation conducted at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Evaluated clinical accuracy and repeatability. Clinical bias calculated at 0.02°C; standard deviation of temperature differences 0.60°C; clinical repeatability 0.12. Results met accuracy requirements specified in ASTM E1965-98 standard.
Indicated for body temperature measurement of all ages (infants to adults) via the face using infrared sensors in a household environment.
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
SHENZHEN EVERBEST MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LTD Infrared Thermometer Model DT-8806H/DT-8806 (K101736)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 24, 2017
Mediana Co., Ltd. % Charlie Mack Principal Engineer International Regulatory Consultants 2550 Duportail Street M275 Richland, Washington 99352
Re: K160358
Trade/Device Name: DT-100 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: January 18, 2017 Received: January 24, 2017
Dear Charlie Mack:
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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Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160358
Device Name DT-100
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is intended to be used to measure the body temperature using infrared sensors. It can detect the body temperature of all ages from human's face. The DT-100 infrared thermometer can be used by consumers in household environment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary K160358
#### Submitter's Identification
Mediana Co., Ltd 132, Donghwagongdan-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea Tel) (82) 33 742 5400 Fax) (82) 33 742 5483
Contact: Min-hye, Kim January 15th, 2016 Date Summary Prepared:
### Name of Device
| Trade Name: | DT-100 |
|-----------------|---------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Clinical electronic thermometer |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 880.2910 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | FLL |
#### Predicate Device Information
The predicate device for the DT-100 Infrared Thermometer is:
- SHENZHEN EVERBEST MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LTD Infrared Thermometer . Model DT-8806H/DT-8806 cleared by FDA through 510(k) No. K101736
# Device Description
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is intended to be used to measure the body temperature using infrared sensors. It can detect the body temperature of all ages from human's face. The operation principle is based on infrared sensor technology. IR sensor can put out different signal when measuring the different object temperature or body temperature. An ASIC can turn the signal from IR sensor to a digital value and display it by LCD. The DT-100 noncontact infrared thermometer can measure body temperature at maximum 40cm between patient and product. The thermometer stores temperature measurement value up to 30, a user can compare prior measurement value and uses an alkaline battery AAA type for operation.
#### Indications for Use
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is intended to be used to measure the body temperature using infrared sensors. It can detect the body temperature of all ages from human's face. The DT-100 infrared thermometer can be used by consumers in household environment.
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# Comparison to Predicated Devices
The infrared thermometer, model DT-100 is substantially equivalent to the SHENZHEN EVERBEST MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LTD, infrared thermometer, model DT-8806H/DT-8806, K101736 which has the same intended use and is similar in design to the predicate device.
| Characteristics | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | DT-100 | DT-8806H/DT-8806 |
| K number | K160358 | K101736 |
| Manufacturer | Mediana Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Everbest Machinery Industry<br>Co., Ltd. |
| Measurement method | Infrared radiation detection | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Indications for use | The DT-100 non-contact infrared<br>thermometer is intended to be used<br>to measure the body temperature<br>using infrared sensors. It can detect<br>the body temperature of all ages<br>from human's face. The DT-100<br>infrared thermometer can be used<br>by consumers in household<br>environment. | DT-8806H/DT-8806 Non-contact body<br>infrared thermometer is designed for<br>body surface and forehead temperature<br>measurement for infants and adults<br>without contact to human body. |
| Physical<br>dimension/weight | Dimensions: 52.3 x 34.3x143.5<br>(mm) (WxHxL)<br>Weight : 111g (including batteries) | Dimensions: 82 x43x134 (mm)<br>(WxHxL)<br>Weight : 205g |
| Display | LCD | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Device Pictures | | |
| Button | Soft keys | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Battery type | Alkaline battery AAA type | Alkaline battery AA type |
| Voltage | DC 3V (1.5V, 2EA) | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Buzzer | - Set the sound on/off function<br>- Inform the temperature<br>measurements and error<br>situations of the environmental<br>conditions | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Operating condition | Temperature:<br>10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) | Temperature:<br>10 to 40 °C (50 to 104°F): DT-8806H<br>0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F): DT-8806 |
| | Relative Humidity:<br>30 to 95% | Relative Humidity:<br>10 to 90% |
| | Altitude:<br>70 to 106kPa | N/A |
| Storage condition | Temperature:<br>- 20 to 50°C (-68 to 122°F) | Temperature:<br>- 20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F): DT-8806H<br>0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F): DT-8806 |
| Characteristics | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | Relative Humidity:<br>15 to 95% | Relative Humidity:<br>< 85% |
| | Altitude:<br>70 to 106kPa | N/A |
| Automatically<br>shutdown | Within 30 seconds | Within 7 seconds |
| Memory | saves total 30 temperature<br>measurement values | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Method | Infrared sensor technology | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Unit of measure | Celsius(°C) and Fahrenheit(°F) | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Measurement mode | Body temperature mode | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Measurement site | Face surface | Forehead |
| Temperature<br>measurement range | 22.0 to 42.4°C (71.6 to 108.3°F) | 32.0 to 42.5°C (90 to 108°F) |
| Temperature<br>measurement<br>accuracy | - 22.0 to 35.9°C (71.6 to 96.6°F) ± 0.3°C (32.5°F)<br>- 36.0 to 39.0°C (96.8 to 102.2°F) ± 0.2°C (32.4°F)<br>- 39.1 to 42.4°C (102.4 to 108.3°F) ± 0.3°C (32.5°F) | ± 0.3°C (32.5°F) |
| Display resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | Same as DT-100 infrared thermometer |
| Measurement distance | 30 ~ 40 cm | 5 ~ 15 cm |
| Patient contact<br>materials | Case: ABS 780, TPE<br>Mount Cradle: ABS 780, TPE | - |
| Cleaning/disinfection | cleans the device with a soft cloth<br>dampened with either a<br>commercial, nonabrasive cleaner or<br>one of the solutions listed below.<br>Lightly wipe the surfaces of the<br>thermometer.<br>- 70% Isopropyl alcohol<br>- 10% Chlorine bleach solution | cleans the device with a cotton bud<br>lightly moistened with 70% alcohol |
| Performance testing | The test results showed that subject<br>device is satisfied with the following<br>test report and conformance<br>standard.<br>- IEC 60601-1 test report<br>(General requirements for<br>safety)<br>- IEC 60601-1-2 test report<br>(General requirements for<br>safety - Collateral standard:<br>Electromagnetic compatibility<br>- requirements and tests)<br>- IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366<br>Usability test report<br>- IEC 60601-1-11 test report<br>(General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential<br>performance-Collateral<br>Standard: Requirements for<br>medical electrical equipment<br>and medical electrical systems | - IEC 60601-1<br>- IEC 60601-1-2<br>- ISO 14971<br>- EN ISO 10993-5<br>- EN ISO 10993-10 |
| Characteristics | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | used in the home healthcare<br>environment) | |
| | - IEC 60068-2-27 Drop shock<br>test report | |
| | - IEC 60068-2-64 Vibration test<br>report | |
| | - IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-<br>2, IEC 60068-2-30,<br>Temperature and humidity for<br>operation/storage test report | |
| | - ASTM E1965-98 test report<br>(Standard specification for<br>infrared thermometers for<br>intermittent determination of<br>patient temperature) | |
| | - Atmospheric test report | |
| | - ISTA 2A test report | |
| | - Cleaning validation test report | |
| | - Battery discharge test report | |
| | - Free fall test report | |
| | - Verification and validation<br>plan/test report | |
| | - Verification report | |
| | - Clinical accuracy validation<br>test report | |
| | - ISO 10993-5, In Vitro<br>Cytotoxicity test report | |
| | - ISO 10993-10, Skin Irritation<br>and Sensitization test report | |
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# Discussion of Differences between the Subject Device and the Predicate Device:
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer has substantially equivalent measurement method and technological characteristics as the predicate device. The differences between the subject device and the predicate device are as follows.
Indications for use
- The subject device, Model DT-100 and predicate device, Model DT-8806/DT-8806H are intended to be used to measure the body temperature using infrared sensor. The DT-100 can detect the body temperature of all ages from human's face, while the predicated device, Model DT-8806H/DT-8806 can detect the body temperature for infants and adults from human's forehead.
- -The clinical performance test and data analysis for difference between the subject device and the predicate device have performed.
- -The repeatability and accuracy of the subject device has complied with the requirements the ASTM 1965 standard in accordance with clinical performance test protocol.
- -Therefore the indications for use difference does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.
Temperature measurement range and operating/storage condition
- The temperature measurement range and operating/storage condition are satisfied with the requirements the ASTM 1965 standard.
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Measurement site and distance
- The operating principle of DT-100 and the predicated device, Model DT-8806/DT-8806H are "the same". The two devices are designed under the same principle which an electronic thermometer using the infrared sensor to detect human body temperature. The DT-100 design has improved by applying multi-sensors, while the predicated device, Model DT-8806H/DT-8806 has a single sensor. The DT-100 can be measured with wide area (face) using multi-sensors, while the predicated device, Model DT-8806 can be measured with narrow area (forehead) using single sensor.
- -The clinical performance test and data analysis for difference between the subject device and the predicate device have performed.
- -The repeatability and accuracy of DT-100 has complied with the requirements the ASTM 1965 standard in accordance with clinical performance test protocol.
Patient contact materials
- The biocompatibility testing of subject device, DT-100, was conducted in accordance with . . the ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
#### Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Bench tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following test report:
- IEC 60601-1 test report (General requirements for safety) A
- A IEC 60601-1-2 test report (General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests)
- A IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366 Usability test report
- A IEC 60601-1-11 test report (General requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment)
- > IEC 60068-2-27 Drop shock test report
- A IEC 60068-2-64 Vibration test report
- IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-30, Temperature and humidity for A operation/storage test report
- ASTM E1965-98 test report (Standard specification for infrared thermometers for A intermittent determination of patient temperature)
- A Atmospheric test report
- A ISTA 2A test report
- A Cleaning validation test report
- A Battery discharge test report
- A Free fall test report
- A Verification and validation plan/test report
- A Verification report
- Clinical accuracy validation test report A
- ISO 10993-5, In Vitro Cytotoxicity test report A
- ISO 10993-10, Skin Irritation and Sensitization test report A
Compliance to applicable standards includes IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-64, IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-30, ASTM E1965-98, ISTA 2A, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10 requirements.
The bench test report of this submission showed that substantial equivalence has demonstrated to be suitable for the subject device.
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# Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed:
The clinical investigation was conducted at Yonsei University Severance Hospital (Accredited by IRB) to evaluate the clinical accuracy and clinical repeatability of DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer. The clinical bias was calculated as 0.02℃, which are acceptable because data did not exceed accuracy requirement specified in the ASTM E1965-98 standard as follow.
- Temperature range from 36 to 39 °C (96.8 to 102.2 °F), 0.2 °C (0.4 °F) A
- > Temperatures less than 36 °C (96.8°F) or greater than 39 °C (102.2 °F), 0.3 °C (0.5 ° F)
The standard deviation( dt)) was calculated from the temperature differences as +0.60℃. The clinical repeatability(S), of all participants is 0.12, that may be considered reasonably small and not to pose a problem for diagnostic purposes. As a result of the test, the DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is considered a clinically useful thermometer.
# Conclusions
The DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the predicated device, model DT-8806. Moreover, bench testing contained in this submission. Thus, the DT-100 non-contact infrared thermometer is substantially equivalent to predicated device.
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