K170723 · E-Care Technology Co., Ltd. · FLL · Oct 25, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K170723
Device Name
Swaive Thermometer SWT1A
Applicant
E-Care Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 25, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
This device is an electronic clinical thermometer (infrared ear thermometer) to measure and monitor body temperature from auditory canal for people of all ages in a home set environment.
Device Story
Hand-held, battery-powered infrared ear thermometer; measures thermal infrared radiation from tympanic membrane and surrounding tissue via probe-integrated sensor. Electronic signal amplified, calculated, and converted to temperature value; displayed on device LED. Includes Bluetooth for optional transmission of temperature data to 'Swaive Thermometer' smartphone app; app stores values but lacks clinical intent. Used in home settings by patients or caregivers. Provides rapid temperature readings to assist in monitoring body temperature; disposable probe cover provides sanitary barrier.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted per ASTM E1965-98:2016 with 165 subjects across three age groups: infants (newborn to 1 year), children (>1 to 5 years), and >5 years (n>30 per group). Results demonstrated compliance with ASTM E1965-98 requirements for clinical performance.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared ear thermometer; thermopile and thermistor sensor. Materials: LDPE (disposable probe cover), ABS (housing). Connectivity: Bluetooth for data transmission to smartphone. Power: 2x AA batteries. Complies with ASTM E1965-98, IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), and ISO 10993 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for people of all ages for the measurement and monitoring of body temperature via the auditory canal in a home 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
AViTA Infrared Thermometer with Bluetooth, Model no.: TS28B (K110559)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 25, 2018
E-Care Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. K.Y. Ko Engineer 8F-11, No. 35, Hsin-Tai Road Chubei City, Hsinchu 302 Taiwan
Re: K170723
Trade/Device Name: Swaive Thermometer, Model: SWT1A Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: September 20, 2018 Received: September 24, 2018
Dear Mr. K.Y. Ko:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
Alan M.
Stevens -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
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170723
Device Name Swaive Thermometer, Model: SWT1A
Indications for Use (Describe)
This device is an electronic clinical thermometer) to measure and monitor body temperature from auditory canal for people of all ages in a home set environment.
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|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### 1. Submitter Information:
E-Care Technology Co., Ltd. 8F-11, No.35, Hsin-Tai Road Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302 Taiwan Contact: Mr. K.Y. Ko e-mail:service(@e-care.com.tw Tel:886-3-5534996 Fax:886-3-5534980 Date Prepared: October 25, 2018 Name of Device: Trade name: Swaive Thermometer, Model: SWT1A Common name: Infrared ear thermometer Classification name: Thermometer, electronic, clinical (21 CFR 880.2910, Product code: FLL)
#### 3. Predicate Device:
2.
AViTA Infrared Thermometer with Bluetooth, Model no.: TS28B (510(k) no .: K110559)
#### 4. Device Description:
The Swaive Thermometer SWT1A is a hand-held, battery-powered electronic thermometer which uses an infrared sensor to detect body temperature from the auditory canal. It is an infrared ear thermometer with disposable probe cover. It measures the thermal infrared radiation emitted from the tympanic membrane and the surrounding tissue by the sensor inside the probe. The electronic signal of sensor is amplified, calculated, converted into temperature value, and then displayed on LED board by the electronic circuit inside. It only takes a few seconds for the whole measurement process.
Besides the temperature measurement circuit, a Bluetooth circuit is embedded in SWT1A to transmit the temperature value to smart phone via the specified App "Swaive Thermometer". This App only stores the temperature value on the smart phone if needed and has no clinical intention. SWT1A is a stand-alone device. It measures ear temperature and displays on its LED display with or without connecting with smart phone.
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
#### ನ. Indications for Use:
This device is an electronic clinical thermometer (infrared ear thermometer) to measure and monitor body temperature from auditory canal for people of all ages in a home set environment.
#### Comparison of Technology Characteristics with the Predicate Device: 6.
| Item | Subject Device:<br>Swaive Thermometer<br>Model: SWT1A | Predicate Device:<br>AVITA Infrared<br>Thermometer with<br>Bluetooth<br>Model: TS28B | Comparison |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 510 (k) # | K170723 | K110559 | N/A |
| Thermometer<br>type | Infrared ear thermometer<br>with Bluetooth | Infrared ear thermometer<br>with Bluetooth | Same |
| Indications for<br>use | This device is an electronic<br>clinical thermometer<br>(infrared ear thermometer)<br>to measure and monitor<br>body temperature from<br>auditory canal for people of<br>all ages in a home set<br>environment. | This device is an infrared<br>thermometer intended for<br>the intermittent<br>measurement of human body<br>temperature for people of all<br>ages. | Similar |
| Sensor | Infrared<br>(thermopile+ thermistor)<br>This thermometer uses an<br>infrared sensor to detect the<br>infrared radiant from | Infrared<br>(thermopile+ thermistor)<br>This thermometer uses an<br>infrared sensor to detect the<br>infrared radiant from | Same |
| Principal of<br>operation | auditory canal and convert<br>into electrical signal for<br>calculation of auditory<br>canal temperature.<br>The temperature value can<br>be transferred to smart<br>phone via Bluetooth circuit. | auditory canal and convert<br>into electrical signal for<br>calculation of auditory<br>canal temperature.<br>The temperature value can<br>be transferred to smart<br>phone via Bluetooth circuit. | Same |
| Measurement<br>range | 33.3~42.2°C (92.0~108.0°F) | 34~43°C (93.2~109.4°F) | Similar |
| | | | |
| | ±0.2°C (0.4°F): | ±0.2°C (0.4°F): 36~39°C | |
| | 33.3~42.2°C<br>(92.0~108.0°F) | (96.8~102.2°F)<br>±0.3°C (0.5°F): 34~36°C &<br>39~43°C (93.2~96.8°F &<br>102.2~109.4°F) | Complies with<br>ASTM E1965-98 |
| Accuracy | | | |
| Operating<br>environment | 16-40°C (60.8-104°F)<br>≤95% Relative humidity | 16-40°C (60.8-104°F)<br>≤95% Relative humidity | Same |
| Storage<br>environment | -20°C~50°C<br>≤95% Relative humidity | -20°C~50°C<br>≤95% Relative humidity | Same |
| Display<br>resolution | 0.1°C or °F | 0.1°C or °F | Same |
| Performance | Complies with<br>ASTM E1965-98 | Complies with<br>ASTM E1965-98 | Same |
| memory | none | 10 sets | Different |
| Data<br>transmission | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Same |
| Battery | 2 x AA | 2 x AAA | Similar |
| Disposable probe<br>cover | yes | no | Different |
| Materials | Patient contacting materials<br>include LDPE (probe cover)<br>and ABS (device housing) | Patient contacting material<br>includes ABS (device<br>housing) | Different |
| Biocompatibility | Complies with ISO 10993-1<br>, ISO 10993-5 &<br>ISO 10993-10 | Complies with ISO 10993-1<br>, ISO 10993-5 &<br>ISO 10993-10 | Same |
| Safety | Complies with IEC60601-1 | Complies with IEC60601-1 | Same |
| EMC | Complies with<br>IEC60601-1-2 | Complies with<br>IEC60601-1-2 | Same |
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
The differences between 2 devices are:
1. The memory of subject device has zero, but the predict K110559 has 10 memories. The devices measure temperature independently every time. The previous measurement will not affect new measurement and whether the device stores temperature reading does not affect new measurement.
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
2. The subject device uses disposable probe cover, but the predicate K110559 does not, and they have different patient-contacting materials. The subject device uses a disposable probe cover to provide a sanitary barrier between a subject and the probe. The non-clinical and clinical tests demonstrate the performance of this subject device using a probe cover complies with ASTM E1965-98 (2016) as the predicate device. According to ISO10993-1, the disposable probe cover has passed the relative biocompatibility tests and does not raise new biocompatibility issue.
From above discussion, the difference between these two devices does not raise any new performance issue.
#### 7. Non-Clinical Testing:
The following non-clinical tests were conducted according to FDA recognized consensus standards or USA regulations, and software verification and validation data was completed as recommended in the FDA guidance document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices dated May 11, 2005". All these tests results are provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
| Standard name | Test name & report no. | result |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| IEC 60601-1:2005+AM1(2012)<br>Medical electrical equipment -Part 1:<br>General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance | UT104079:<br>IEC 60601-1: 2005+AM1(2012) test<br>report | pass |
| IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3:2007<br>Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2:<br>General Requirements for Basic Safety<br>and Essential Performance - Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility<br>- Requirements and Tests | 1560372R-ITCEP15V00:<br>IEC 60601-1-2:2007 test report | pass |
| ASTM E1965-98:2016<br>Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent<br>Determination of Patient Temperature | SWT1A Performance check list<br>Shock test, Storage test,<br>Laboratory accuracy test, | pass |
| Bluetooth qualification process | Bluetooth Qualification test report | pass |
| FCC 47 CFR Part 15B:<br>Radio Frequency Devices-Unintentional | EM-F140674:<br>FCC 47 CFR Part 15B test report | pass |
| Radiators | | |
| FCC 47 CFR Part 15C:<br>Radio Frequency Devices-Intentional<br>Radiators | 1550091R-RFUSP01V00<br>FCC 47 CFR Part 15C test report | pass |
| ISO 10993-5:2009: Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices: part 5:<br>Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity | SDWH-M201701064-1:<br>In vitro cytotoxicity test of probe cover<br>SDWH-M201801942-1(E):<br>In vitro cytotoxicity test of Swaive<br>Thermometer, Model SWT1A | pass |
| ISO 10993-10, Biological evaluation of<br>medical device – Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization. | SDWH-M201701064-2:<br>Skin sensitization test of probe cover (1)<br>SDWH-M201701064-3:<br>Skin sensitization test of probe cover (2)<br>SDWH-M201701064-4:<br>Skin irritation test of probe cover (1)<br>SDWH-M201701064-5:<br>Skin irritation test of probe cover (2)<br>DWH-M201801942-2 (E):<br>Skin sensitization test of Swaive<br>Thermometer, Model: SWT1A (1)<br>DWH-M201801942-3 (E):<br>Skin sensitization test of Swaive<br>Thermometer, Model SWT1A (2)<br>DWH-M201801942-4 (E):<br>Skin irritation test of Swaive<br>Thermometer, Model SWT1A (1)<br>DWH-M201801942-5 (E):<br>Skin irritation test of Swaive<br>Thermometer, Model SWT1A (2) | pass |
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
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8F-11, NO. 35, Hsintai Road, Chubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-5534996 FAX: 886-3-5534980 E-MAIL: service@e-care.com.tw
#### 8. Clinical Testing:
Controlled human clinical study was conducted in accordance with ASTM E1965-98:2016. Clinical tests were conducted on the subject device SWT1A. The clinical tests evaluated 165 subjects which were divided into three group age ranges-infant (new born to 1 year), children (greater than 1 to 5 years old) and greater than 5 years old. There are more than 30 subjects for each group. The clinical performance test protocol and data analysis is conducted as the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2016). The test report showed the clinical performance of the subject device complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2016).
#### 9. Conclusions:
The subject device SWT1A and the predicate device K110559 have similar indications for use. They use the same technology and have the same principal of operation. These performance tests demonstrate the differences between the subject device and predicate K110559 do not raise new performance question. Based on the comparison and analysis above, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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