K162509 · Easywell Biomedicals, Inc. · FLL · Mar 10, 2017 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K162509
Device Name
Infrared Non-contact Thermometer, Model ACT8100
Applicant
Easywell Biomedicals, Inc.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Infrared Non-Contact Thermometers, ACT8100, is non-sterile, reusable clinical thermometers intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature measured at the center of the forehead without contact. The device is intended for use on people of all ages, except pre-term babies or very small (small for gestational age). The device is intended for use in clinical and home use environments.
Device Story
Hand-held, battery-powered infrared thermometer; measures forehead temperature without contact. Uses thermopile and thermistor to detect infrared energy emitted from forehead; converts input to oral equivalent temperature. Features two modes: Direct (ambient) and Adjusted (forehead). Used in clinical and home environments by clinicians or patients. Output displayed to user for clinical decision-making regarding fever assessment. Benefits include non-contact measurement, reducing cross-contamination risk.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study compared ACT8100 and predicate (NTF3000) across three age groups (infants <1yr, children 1-5yrs, adults). Repeatability for both devices was <0.3°C, meeting EN12470-5:2003 requirements. Accuracy validated against reference thermometer (ACT 2130) at rectal, oral, or axillary sites. Clinical biases of ACT8100 were similar to predicate, demonstrating equivalent accuracy and reliability.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held infrared thermometer; thermopile and thermistor sensors. Powered by 2x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries. Measuring range 32.0°C–43.9°C. Accuracy ±0.2°C (35.0–42.0°C). Conforms to ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1965-98, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1, -5, -10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent human body temperature measurement at the center of the forehead in all ages, excluding pre-term or small-for-gestational-age infants. For clinical and home use.
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
BRAUN No Touch + Forehead Thermometer; Model NTF3000US (K134043)
Reference Devices
Actherm Digital Clinical Thermometer ACT 2130 (K031905)
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
March 10, 2017
Easywell Biomedicals, Inc. Arthur Chen Quality Assurance Manager Suite 2, 2F, No.9, Jhanye 1st Rd, Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu, 30078 TAIWAN
Re: K162509
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Non-contact Thermometer, Model ACT8100 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: January 26, 2017 Received: February 15, 2017
Dear Arthur Chen:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162509
Device Name
Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer, Model ACT8100
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Infrared Non-Contact Thermometers, ACT8100, is non-sterile, reusable clinical thermometers intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature measured at the center of the forehead without contact. The device is intended for use on people of all ages, except pre-term babies or very small (small for gestational age). The device is intended for use in clinical and home use environments.
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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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# K162509 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
### EASYWELL BIOMEDICALS, INC.
Suite 2, 2F, No.9, Jhanye 1st Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, 30078 Hsinchu, TAIWAN
Phone:+886-3-666-9596
FAX: +886-3-666-9697
Contact Person:Richard Hsieh
Date: January 25, 2017
#### II. Device
Trade Name:Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer, Model ACT8100
Common Name: Infrared Thermometer
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880. 2910
Regulation Name:Clinical Electronic Thermometer
Regulatory Class : II
Product Code:FLL
### III. Predicate Device
K134043 : BRAUN No Touch + Forehead Thermometer; ModelNTF3000US (US Model)
### Reference Device
K031905: Actherm Digital Clinical Thermometer ACT 2130
#### IV. Device Description
The Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer, ACT8100 is a hand-held device powered by batteries and designed to measure human body temperature without contacting patients. This thermometer can switch modes between forehead and ambient temperatures. The ambient temperature mode is DIRECT MODE and the forehead temperature mode is ADJUSTED MODE. The forehead temperature of the ADJUSTED MODE is calculated by converting the measured temperature of the DIRECT MODE to an oral equivalent temperature without contacting the patient's forehead. Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer, ACT8100 uses a thermopile integrated with a thermistor, a thermistor mounted on the head of the thermometer for ambient temperature readings, and an optoelectronic mechanism that focuses the infrared energy emitted from the user s forehead for the detection of noncontact use and calibration of temperature reading.
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Physical and Performance characteristics:
| Dimension | 163×44×26mm approximately |
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| Weight | Approximately 75g without battery; 88g with batteries |
| Measuring<br>Range | 32.0 °C ~ 43.9 °C (89.6 °F ~ 111.0 °F) |
| Accuracy | ± 0.2 °C (for 35.0~42.0°C); ± 0.3°C (for below 34.9°C or above<br>42.1°C) |
#### V. Indication for Use
The Infrared Non-Contact Thermometers, ACT8100, is non-sterile, reusable clinical thermometers intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature measured at the center of the forehead without contact. The device is intended for use on people of all ages, except pre-term babies or very small (small for gestational age). The device is intended for use in clinical and home use environments.
## VI. Conformance Standards
The Infrared Non-Contact Thermometers conform to the following standards:
- 1. ISO 80601-2-56:2009 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement.
- 2. ASTM E1965-98:2009 Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature.
- 3. IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- 4. IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests
- 5. IEC 60601-1-11:2010 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-11: 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
- 6. ISO 14971:2007 Medical Devices: Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
- 7. Software: FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software contained in Medical Device
- 8. ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
- 9. ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
- 10. ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices. Tests for irritation and delayedtype hypersensitivity
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| | VII. Similarities/Differences between the subject and predicate device: | | | |
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| | Subject Device(s) | Predicate Device | |
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| ELEMENT OF<br>COMPARISON | ACT8100 | No touch + forehead<br>thermometer<br>(NTF3000US) | Comparison |
| Classification | Thermometer<br>Clinical Electronic,<br>Class II Device | Thermometer<br>Clinical Electronic,<br>Class II Device | The device<br>classifications are<br>identical |
| Intended Use | A non-sterile, reusable<br>clinical thermometer<br>intended for the<br>intermittent<br>determination of human<br>body temperature<br>measured at the center<br>of the forehead without<br>contact. The device is<br>intended for use on<br>people of all ages,<br>except pre-term babies<br>or very small (small for<br>gestational age). The<br>device is intended for<br>use in clinical and home | A non-sterile, reusable<br>clinical thermometer<br>intended for the<br>intermittent<br>determination of the<br>human's body<br>temperature in a touch<br>and no touch on the<br>center of the forehead<br>as the measurement site<br>on people of all ages. | The intended use<br>statements are<br>similar |
| Sensor | Infrared: converts a<br>user's forehead<br>temperature using the<br>infrared energy emitted<br>in the area around the<br>user's forehead to an<br>oral equivalent<br>temperature when<br>placed up to 2-8cm<br>away. | Infrared: converts a<br>user's<br>forehead<br>temperature using the<br>infrared energy emitted<br>in the area around the<br>user's forehead to an<br>oral equivalent<br>temperature when<br>placed in contact with<br>the subject's forehead<br>or up to 2 inches away. | Technological<br>characteristics are<br>similar |
| ELEMENT OF<br>COMPARISON | Subject Device(s) | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| Power<br>Requirement | ACT8100:<br>1.5V AAA size Alkaline battery *2 | 1.5V AA size battery *2 | Battery size different, but the power requirements are similar (voltage outputs are the same) |
| | Dimensions:<br>163×44×26 mm | Dimensions:<br>Length:148<br>Head: 44×26 mm<br>Body: 37×24 mm | Head dimension is similar, the body length is different. |
| Functionality | Materials:<br>All skin contacting materials have been tested in accordance with ISO 10993-1、-5、-10. | Materials:<br>All skin contacting materials have been tested in accordance with ISO 10993-1、-5、-10. | Material characteristics all meet biological requirements |
| | Measuring ranges:<br>$32.0 °C ~ 43.9 °C$ | Measuring ranges:<br>$34.4 °C ~ 42.2 °C$ | All meet ASTM E 1965-98:2009 |
| | Accuracy:<br>$35.0 °C ~ 42.0 °C: ± 0.2 °C$<br>$<35.0 °C$ or $>42.0 °C: ± 0.3 °C$ | Accuracy:<br>$35.0 °C ~ 42.0 °C: ± 0.2 °C$<br>Out of above range: ± 0.3 °C | All meet ASTM E 1965-98:2009 |
| | Forehead measuring distance:<br>2~8 cm | Forehead measuring distance:<br>0~5 cm | Similar |
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### VIII. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device:
The technological characteristics of ACT8100 and predicate device (NTF3000US) are similar. Both convert user's forehead temperature using the infrared energy emitted in the area around the user 's forehead to an oral equivalent temperature.
The differences between ACT 8100 and predicate device (NTF3000US) do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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| Difference | Difference Description | Reasons why not raising new questions |
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| Battery size | ACT 8100 using AAA size,<br>the predicated device<br>(NTF3000US) using AA size | The output voltage is the same, and the<br>differences are verified not to raise new<br>questions regarding safety and effectiveness<br>requirements within standard IEC60601-1<br>electrical safety requirements and IEC 60601-<br>1-2 EMC test. |
| Dimensions | The design of shape is not<br>very similar. | The differences are verified not to raise new<br>questions regarding safety and effectiveness<br>requirements within standard IEC60601-1<br>electrical safety requirements & ASTM E<br>1965-98:2009 |
| Ambient<br>measuring<br>ranges | ACT 8100 (32.0°C ~ 43.9°C)<br>is a little wider than The No<br>Touch + Forehead<br>Thermometer (34.4°C ~<br>42.2°C). | The differences are verified not to raise new<br>questions regarding safety and effectiveness<br>requirements within standard IEC60601-1<br>electrical safety requirements & ASTM E<br>1965-98:2009 |
| Forehead<br>measuring<br>distance(sensor) | The predicated device<br>(NTF3000US) designed for<br>both contact and no-contact.<br>ACT 8100 is designed for<br>only non-contact. | The differences are verified not to raise new<br>questions regarding safety and effectiveness<br>requirements within standard IEC60601-1<br>electrical safety requirements & ASTM E<br>1965-98:2009 |
# IX. Non-Clinical Safety and Performance Testing
Non-clinical performance tests used to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of ACT 8100 to the predicate device. The device conforms to the requirements of laboratory accuracy, general electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and biocompatibility. Thus, the device has the same performance characteristics as the predicate device.
| Non-Clinical Performance<br>Testing | Standard/Guidance Applied and Conformed |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Laboratory accuracy | ASTM E1965-98:2009<br>ISO 80601-2-56:2009 |
| General Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1:2012<br>IEC 60601-1-11:2010 |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | IEC 60601-1-2:2014 |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1;ISO 10993-5; ISO 10993-10 |
| Software | IEC 62304 |
| Usability | IEC 62366 |
| Risk Management | ISO 14971 |
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#### X. Clinical Testing
A clinical study was performed to determine the clinical accuracy and to provide comparison with the predicate device. The three groups of subjects being tested were: (1) Infants of under 1 year old, (2) Children between 1 to 5 years old, (3) Adults
Each group of subjects underwent a series of temperature measurement at their forehead and back of ear using ACT 8100 and BRUAN Infrared no touch + forehead thermometer NTF 3000. This series of measurement was intended to indicate and ultimately compare the repeatability of ACT 8100 and NTF 3000. The repeatability of both devices is found to be under 0.3℃. which is within the acceptable range as required by EN12470-5:2003, subclause 6.3.4. In addition, the repeatability of the both devices were found to be similar, further indicating that the ACT 8100 has reasonable accuracy and reliability. The three subject groups underwent a series of temperature measurement using the reference thermometer, Actherm Digital Clinical Thermometer ACT 2130 (K031905), either at the rectal, oral, or axillary site depending on their age group. These temperature measurements were then each compared to the temperature measurements taken by ACT 8100 and that of NTF 3000. The clinical biases of these measurements taken by ACT 8100 were found to be similar to that of NTF 3000, indicating that ACT 8100 produces effective and accurate temperature measurements.
### XI. Conclusion
Infrared Non-Contact Thermometers, ACT8100 has similar intended use, principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as the predicate device identified. Performance testing contained in this submission demonstrates the minor differences in technological characteristics between the subject device and the predicate do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. Results from the clinical study demonstrate substantial equivalence of accuracy and reliability of ACT 8100 and its similarity with NTF 3000. Thus, the Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.
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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.