Infrared Thermometer (Model: LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T, BW-CX10)
Applicant
Nexmed Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Sep 21, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Infrared Thermometer is intended for body temperature measurement for infants and adults without contact to human body. It can be used by consumers in household environment and doctor in clinic as reference.
Device Story
Non-contact infrared thermometer; detects radiated infrared energy from human forehead via thermopile probe; converts energy to electronic signal; processes signal to temperature reading; displays on LCD. Used in home or clinic; operated by consumers or clinicians. Models include various form factors; some feature language settings, rechargeable batteries, or Bluetooth connectivity (BW-CX10). Provides temperature readings to assist clinical decision-making; benefits patient through non-invasive, rapid temperature assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated against ASTM E1965-98 (2009) and ISO 80601-2-56 standards. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, 5, 10), and battery safety (IEC 62133, UN 38.3). Clinical accuracy testing confirmed compliance with ASTM E1965-98 requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared thermopile sensor; ABS/PC construction; LCD display. Power: AA/AAA batteries or 3.7V Lithium rechargeable. Connectivity: Bluetooth (model BW-CX10). Standards: ASTM E1965-98, ISO 80601-2-56, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993. IP22 ingress protection.
Indications for Use
Indicated for body temperature measurement in infants and adults. Suitable for use by consumers in household environments and by clinicians in clinical 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
September 21, 2016
Nexmed Technology Co., Ltd c/o Ms. Elena Lu Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 1122, International Mayors Communication Centre Shenzhen, 518101 CHINA
Re: K160816
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Thermometer (Model: LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T, BW-CX10) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FLL Dated: August 15, 2016 Received: August 22, 2016
Dear Ms. Elena Lu:
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,
Tina Kiang
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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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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160816
Device Name
Infrared Thermometer (Model: LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T, BW-CX10)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Infrared Thermometer is intended for body temperature measurement for infants and adults without contact to human body. It can be used by consumers in household environment and doctor in clinic as reference.
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| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# VOL 05 510(k) Summary
K160816
## 5.1 Administrative Information
| Date of Summary prepared | Aug., 31, 2016 |
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| Manufacturer information | Nexmed Technology Co., Ltd.<br>2 Floor Of No.1 Building, Jia An Technological<br>Industrial Park, 67 District, Bao An, Shenzhen,<br>Guangdong, China 518101<br>Contact person: Ellen Xu<br>Phone: +86-755-2948 1701<br>Fax: +86-755-8525 8461<br>E-mail: ellen@nxm-tech.com |
| Submission Correspondent | Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd.<br>Address: Room 2032, International Mayors<br>Communication Centre, NO. 55 Shizhou middle<br>road , Nanshan District, Shenzhen<br>Contact person: Ms. Elena Lu; Mr. Field Fu<br>E-Mail: elena@cefda.com; cefda13485@163.com |
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## 5.2 Device Information
| Type of 510(k)<br>submission: | Traditional |
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| Trade Name: | Infrared Thermometer |
| Model: | LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-<br>361T, BW-CX10 |
| Classification name: | thermometer, electronic, clinical |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Product Code: | FLL |
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| Device Class: | II |
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| Regulation Number: | 880. |
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#### 5.3 Predicate Device Information
| Sponsor: | Shenzhen Jumper Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. |
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| Device: | Non-contact Infrared Thermometer |
| 510(K) Number: | K131243 |
#### 5.4 Device Description
The subject device uses infrared probe to detect the radiated infrared energy emitted by the object, solid, liquid or gas. The intensity of the emitted energy depends on the temperature of the object. The infrared probe (Thermopile) can recognize it and transfer to the proper electronic signal. The electronic signal can be processed in the Infrared Thermometer to convert to the temperature reading, which is displayed on the LCD. Therefore, the subject device is able to measure the temperature of a person by the energy the person emits.
The subject device intends to detect the temperature of patients of all ages.
The subject device includes 2 series: ThermoFlash and MyThermo. The ThermoFlash thermometers contain 5 models: LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T, while MyThermo thermometer contains one model BW-CX10. They all have the following basic functions:
- Sound alarm if temperature is exceeded. -
- LCD back-lighted digital screen. -
- Data displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit. -
- Automatic stop (energy saver). -
- Small, convenient, easy to use. -
Their differences are in appearance and functions. The LX-26E and LX-360 are same in functions, while LX-260TE and LX-361T contain additional language function, BW-CX10 and PRO LX-261E contain additional rechargeable function, and BW-CX10 contains additional Bluetooth function.
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#### 5.5 Intended Use/ Indications for Use
Infrared Thermometer is intended for body temperature measurement for infants and adults without contact to human body. It can be used by consumers in household environment and doctor in clinic as reference.
### 5.6 Technological characteristics of the subject device compared to the predicate device
| Items | Predicate Device<br>(K131243), Jumper | Subject Device | Remarks |
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| Indications for<br>use | The non-contact infrared<br>thermometer, model JPD-<br>FR100, can measure<br>body temperature for<br>infants and adults without<br>contact to human body. It<br>can be used by<br>consumers in household<br>environment and doctor<br>in clinic as reference. | Infrared Thermometer is<br>intended for body<br>temperature measurement<br>for infants and adults<br>without contact to human<br>body. It can be used by<br>consumers in household<br>environment and doctor in<br>clinic as reference. | Same |
| Measurement<br>method | Infrared radiation<br>detection | Infrared radiation detection | Same |
| Measurement<br>mode | Forehead measure mode | Body mode, also is<br>forehead measurement<br>mode | Same |
| Measuring range | Forehead temperature<br>mode: 32.2℃ - 43.3℃<br>(90.0℉ - 109.9℉) | Body mode: 30°to 43℃<br>(86.0℉ to 109.4℉) | Similar |
| Display<br>resolution | 0.1℃ (0.1℉) | 0.1 ℃/0.1 ℉ | Same |
| C/F switchable | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Measuring<br>accuracy | Forehead temperature<br>mode:<br>$ \pm $ 0.2℃ (0.4℉) | +/- 0.2℃ in Body mode | Same |
| Display | LCD display | LCD display | Same |
| Measurement<br>distance | 1-6cm | 2-5cm | Similar |
| Items | Predicate Device<br>(K131243), Jumper | Subject Device | Remarks |
| Memory | 20 sets | LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T: 32 sets;<br>BW-CX10: It does not memory any data, and the data are transferred to the mobile phone app for memory. | Similar |
| Power source | Two 1.5V AAA batteries | LX-26E, LX-260TE: two 1.5V AA batteries;<br>LX-360, LX-361T: two 1.5V AAA batteries;<br>PRO LX-261E, BW-CX10: 3.7V Lithium battery | Different<br>(Note 01) |
| Low battery indication | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Waterproof | No | No, IP22 | Different<br>(Note 02) |
| Dimension | 145 x 60 x 50mm | LX-26E:<br>102.5mm×42.3mm×155mm<br>LX-260TE:<br>102mm×38mm×160.8mm<br>PRO LX-261E:<br>102.5mm×38mm×158mm (without base)<br>156mm×66.6mm×177mm (with base)<br>LX-360, LX-361T:<br>162.5mm×59mm×29.8mm (without base)<br>172.5mm×60.35mm×60.35 mm (with base)<br>BW-CX10:<br>60.7 x 37.4 x 96.3 mm | Different<br>(Note 03) |
| Items | Predicate Device<br>(K131243), Jumper | Subject Device | Remarks |
| Weight | 180g | LX-26E: 177g (with battery)<br>130.2g (without battery)<br>LX-260TE: 179.4g (with<br>batteries)<br>132.6g (without battery)<br>PRO LX-261E: 193.2g<br>(without base)<br>406.6g (with base)<br>LX-360, LX-361T: 135g with<br>base and battery<br>112g with base no battery<br>97g without battery or base<br>BX-CX10: 177g (with<br>battery) | Different<br>(Note 03) |
| Operating<br>condition | 10℃ -40℃, <95%RH,<br>no-condensing | 15℃ ~ 40℃<br>10%RH ~ 85%RH | Similar |
| Bluetooth | No | LX-26E, LX-260TE, PRO<br>LX-261E, LX-360, LX-361T:<br>No<br>BW-CX10: Yes | Different<br>(Note 04) |
| Patient contact<br>materials | ABS and TPE | ABS with colorants (yellow,<br>green, blue, dark blue,<br>aqua, purple and white) and<br>PC | Different<br>(Note 05) |
| Cleaning | The probe tip and lens<br>are cleaned and<br>disinfected by 70°<br>alcohol. | The probe tip and protective<br>glass over the lens are<br>cleaned and disinfected by<br>70°alcohol. | Similar |
| Biocompatibility | Comply with ISO 10993-<br>5:2009, ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Comply with ISO 10993-5:<br>2009, ISO 10993-10: 2010 | Similar |
| Electric Safety<br>and EMC | IEC 60601-1:<br>1988+A1:1991+A2:1995,<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2007, IEC<br>60601-1-11:2010 | IEC 60601-1:<br>2005+CORR.1<br>(2006)+CORR.2 (2007), IEC<br>60601-1-2: 2007, IEC<br>60601-1-11: 2010, ISO<br>80601-2-56: 2009. | Similar |
| ltems | Predicate Device<br>(K131243), Jumper | Subject Device | Remarks |
| Performance | ASTM E1965-98 (2009) | ASTM E1965-98 (2009),<br>ISO 80601-2-56: 2009. | Similar |
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#### Note 01:
PRO LX-261E and BW-CX10 have passed over charge tests, IEC 62133 tests and UN38.3 tests.
#### Note 02:
The subject devices have passed IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-11 safety test.
#### Note 03:
The subject devices have passed IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11 safety test, IEC 60601-1-2 EMC test and ISO 80601-2-56 performance test.
#### Note 04:
BW-CX10 has passed 47 CFR PART 15 Subpart B, 47 CFR PART 15 Subpart C and EN 300328 Tests.
### Note 05:
The patient contact materials had passed the Biocompatibility Test.
The subject device and the predicate device have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics, they both use infrared radiation detection method to detect human body forehead temperature. Their design is compact, small and light-weight. They are same in measuring accuracy, and similar in measuring range. For the subject device, the model BW-CX10 contains Bluetooth function. However, information contained in this submission demonstrates that any differences in their characteristics do not raise any new questions. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
### 5.7 Brief discussion of the nonclinical tests
The nonclinical tests of the Infrared Thermometer are listed as below table:
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| Tests | Test Standards | Results |
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| Electric Safety | IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical electrical equipment -<br>Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance | Pass |
| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance -<br>Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic compatibility<br>- Requirements and tests;<br>47 CFR PART 15 Subpart C, Radio Frequency<br>Devices Subpart C - Intentional Radiators | Pass |
| Electric Safety<br>for medical<br>device used in<br>the home<br>healthcare<br>environment | IEC 60601-1-11 Edition 1.0 2010-04, Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance - Collateral standard: Requirements<br>for medical electrical equipment and medical<br>electrical systems used in the home healthcare<br>environment | Pass |
| Basic Safety<br>and essential<br>performance<br>of clinical<br>thermometers<br>for body<br>temperature<br>measurement | ISO 80601-2-56 First Edition 2009-10-01, Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance of clinical thermometers for body<br>temperature measurement | Pass |
| Clinical<br>accuracy | ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2009): Standard<br>Specification for Infrared Thermometers for<br>Intermittent Determination of<br>Patient Temperature | Pass |
| Biological<br>Evaluation | ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing<br>within a risk management process | Pass |
| In vitro | ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | Pass |
| Tests | Test Standards | Results |
| Cytotoxicity | medical devices - Part 5: Tests for <i>in vitro</i><br>cytotoxicity | |
| irritation and<br>skin<br>sensitization | ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and<br>skin sensitization | Pass |
| Battery Safety | IEC 62133 Edition 2.0 2012-12, Secondary cells<br>and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid<br>electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable<br>sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made<br>from them, for use in portable applications | Pass |
| Battery<br>transportation<br>Safety | UN 38.3, the Fifth Revised Edition Amendment 2<br>of the Recommendations on the Transport of<br>Dangerous Goods, Manual of Test and Criteria<br>(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Amend.2/Section 38.3) | Pass |
| QoS testing | 47 CFR PART 15 Subpart B, Radio Frequency<br>Devices Subpart B – Unintentional Radiators;<br>47 CFR PART 15 Subpart C, Radio Frequency<br>Devices Subpart C – Intentional Radiators | Pass |
| Wireless<br>coexistence | 47 CFR PART 15 Subpart B, Radio Frequency<br>Devices Subpart B – Unintentional Radiators;<br>47 CFR PART 15 Subpart C, Radio Frequency<br>Devices Subpart C – Intentional Radiators;<br>EN 300328 V1.8.1, Electromagnetic compatibility<br>and Radio spectrum Matters(ERM); Wideband<br>transmission systems; Data transmission<br>equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band<br>and using wide band modulation techniques;<br>Harmonized EN covering the essential<br>requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive | Pass |
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# 5.8 Brief discussion of clinical tests
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The clinical performance test protocol and data analysis followed the requirements of ASTM E1965-98 (2009). The test report showed the clinical performance of subject device complied with the requirements of ASTM E1965-98 (2009). It is acceptable to measure patient's temperature.
#### 5.9 Conclusions
Based on the above information, we conclude the subject device, Infrared Thermometer, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.