K172889 · Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. · FLL · May 25, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K172889
Device Name
Infrared Thermometer
Applicant
Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
May 25, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Infrared thermometer Model PC868 can measure body temperature from the forehead of infants and adults without contact to the human body, it can be used by consumers in household environment and by doctors in the clinic.
Device Story
Non-contact infrared thermometer (Model PC868) measures body temperature by detecting infrared radiation emitted from human forehead (9-13um wavelength). Device utilizes thermopile sensor to collect infrared energy; MCU processes signal to calculate temperature. Output displayed on LCD; includes buzzer alerts, backlight, and memory for 99 readings. Operated by consumers or clinicians in home or clinical settings. Provides non-invasive temperature monitoring; aids in clinical decision-making regarding fever management. Powered by 3V DC (two AAA batteries).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ASTM E 1965-98 and ISO 80601-2-56 standards. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. Electrical safety and EMC testing performed per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Technological Characteristics
Thermopile infrared sensor; ABS plastic enclosure (ISO 10993 compliant); DC 3.0V power (2x AAA batteries); LCD display; IP22 ingress protection; non-sterile; dimensions 149x95x45mm; weight 140g. Connectivity: None. Software: Embedded firmware.
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring forehead temperature in infants and adults without physical contact; suitable for home and clinical 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
Non-contact Infrared Thermometer, model KI-8280 (K102947)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 25, 2018
Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Liangzhou Zhong Manager 8 Floor, B District, B Building, No. 5 Industry Five Road, Jianbian Community Songgang, Shenzhen, 518105 CHINA
Re: K172889
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: April 16, 2018 Received: April 16, 2018
Dear Liangzhou Zhong:
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. Iisting 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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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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _K172889
Device Name: Infrared Thermometer, Model: PC868
Indications for Use:
The Infrared thermometer Model PC868 can measure body temperature from the forehead of infants and adults without contact to the human body, it can be used by consumers in household environment and by doctors in the clinic.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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## 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(K) information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K172889
## 1.0 Information of Submitter and Correspondent
### Submitter's information:
Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Address: On the 8tt floor of B District, B Building, No.5, Industry five road, Jianbian Community, Songgang, Shenzhen 518105, China. Phone:+86-755-32920339 Fax: +86-755-32920339 Contact Person: Mr.Zhong E-mail: reanny@reanny.com
Submission contact information:
Shenzhen Reanny Medical Devices Management Consulting Co., Ltd
Address: Room 2012#, Gebu commercial building, Hongxing community, Songgang street, Baoan district, Shenzhen 518000, China
Contact Person: Reanny Wang; E-mail: reanny@reanny.com
### 2.0 Device Information
| Type of 510(k) submission: | Traditional |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Infrared Thermometer, Model: PC868 |
| Model: | PC868 |
| Classification name: | thermometer, electronic, clinical General |
| Review Panel: | Hospital |
| Product Code: | FLL |
| Device Class: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 880.2910 |
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### 3.1 Predicate Device Information
| Sponsor: | K-jump Health Co., Ltd. |
|----------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Device: | Non-contact Infrared Thermometer, model KI-8280 |
| 510(K) Number: | K102947 |
## 4.0 Device Description
All objects above absolute zero temperature emits certain percentage of infrared radiation energy based on its temperature. The amount of the radiation energy and the distribution of the wavelength have very closely relationship. When human forehead's temperature in 36-37°C, it emits wavelength 9-13um of infrared radiation. Based on this principle, according to the relationship between surface forehead temperature, we are able to measure the human forehead's actual temperature through measuring surface forehead temperature. Therefore, the subject device is able to measure the temperature of a person by the energy the person emits. The predicate device KI-8280, use the same detection principle to measure the patient's temperature.
These thermometers are a kind of measurement device that utilize infrared radiation to measure forehead and object temperature. The Infrared Thermometers main function as following:
- Forehead and object temperature measure functions
- Have wide range of temperature readings: from 32.0°Cto 42.9°C
- The big LCD display can clear showing the measure result.
- Have memory function
- Low battery indicator
- Have backlight function ロ
- Have ambient temperature detection function
The power supply of Infrared Thermometer is DC 3.0 V, which is offered by two AAA batteries.
This thermometer uses thermopile as the temperature sensor. The enclosure cover is made of ABS plastic material. The thermometer mainly includes the following components: MCU, PCB, LCD, Infrared Sensor, Probe, Batteries, Buzzer, Backlight and Enclosure Cover.
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There are only one patient contacting materials: ABS plastic. The material also meet the test requirements of ISO10993-5 (In vitro cytotoxicity) and ISO10993-10 (Irritation and delayedtype hypersensitivity).
The subject device of PC868 also use the focusing design to collect the infrared emitted from nearby area of object surface. This mechanism make the subject device have the ability to detect the object surface temperature.
The compact, small and light-weight design, the Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Infrared Thermometer, model PC868, enables to provide safe and reliable result and offers a very good clinical accuracy for human body temperature measurements.
Power requirements:
d.c.3V,twoAAbatteries,meetstherequirementsofUL544
Sterilization information: Theinfraredthermometerisnotsoldsterile
Temperaturerange: Forforeheadmode: 32.0℃to42.9℃; For surface mode: 0℃ to 100℃
Ambient temperature environment: Temperature: 10°C-40°C; Relative humidity: 15%-85%RH; Atmospheric pressure: 70-106KPa
Storageenvironment: Temperature:0°C-50°C;Relativehumidity:15%-85%RH; Atmospheric pressure:70-106KPa
Accuracyandrepeatability: For forehead mode: ±0.2℃(0.4℃)during35.5℃-42.0℃;(95.9℃-107.6℃) ±0.3℃(0.5℃(0.5℃)otherranges; For surface mode: ±1.0℃(1.80F)during15.0℃-60.0℃(59°F-140°F);
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Sponsor: Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.
#### Infrared Thermometer, model: PC868 Subject Device:
±2.0°C(3.6°F)otherranges;
Othercapabilities:
- a) LCDdisplaywithcolorchangingbacklight
- b) ReadstemperatureinFahrenheitorcentigrade
- Automatic power saving in 15 seconds c)
- d) Automaticallysaveslast99readings
- e) BatteryLifespangreaterthan1000reads,replaceablebatteries
## 5.0 Intended Use
The Infrared thermometer Model PC868 can measure body temperature from the forehead ofinfantsand adultswithoutcontacttothehumanbody.itcanbeusedbyconsumersin householdenvironmentandbydoctorsin theclinic.
## 6.0 Performance Summary
The devices conform to applicable standards as follow table:
| Item | Description | FDA recognized<br>consensus<br>standards | Justification |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Safety | IEC 60601-1 | Yes | Conform |
| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2 | Yes | Conform |
| Home healthcare<br>environment | IEC 60601-1-11 | Yes | Conform |
| Performance | ASTM E 1965-98<br>ISO 80601-2-56 | Yes | Conform |
| Biocompatibility<br>evaluation | ISO 10993-1 | Yes | Conform |
| Biocompatibility test | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Yes | Conform |
| Software | IEC 62304 | Yes | Conform |
| Risk management | ISO 14971 | Yes | Conform |
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Subject Device: Infrared Thermometer, model: PC868
## 7.0 Comparison to predicate device and conclusion
The subject device is substantially equivalent to predicate devices, K102947, KI-8280. The substantial equivalence chart is provided as follows:
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Judgment |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Models | KI-8280 | PC868 | -- |
| Company | K-jump Health Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Pacom Medical<br>Instruments Co., Ltd. | -- |
| Device Name | Non-Contact Infrared<br>Thermometer | Infrared Thermometer | -- |
| 510(k) Number | K102947 | Pending | -- |
| Intended use | The non-contact infrared<br>thermometer, Model KI-<br>8280, can measure body<br>temperature for infants and<br>adults without contact to<br>human body, it can be used<br>by consumers in household<br>environment and doctor in<br>clinic as reference. | The thermometers are intended<br>to measure forehead temperature<br>without contact at home or<br>hospital, including anyone, such<br>as infants, children and adults. | Similar |
| Sensor | Infrared Sensor | Infrared Sensor | Same |
| Measurement<br>method | Infrared radiation detection | Infrared radiation detection | Same |
| Measurement<br>mode | Forehead and surface<br>measure mode | Forehead and surface measure<br>mode | Same |
| Measurement<br>range | Forehead mode:<br>32.2°C-43.3°C (90.0°F-<br>109.9°F);<br>Surface mode:<br>0.0°C-100°C (32°F -212°F); | For forehead mode:<br>32.0°C to 42.9°C (89.6°F-107.9°F);<br>For surface mode:<br>0°C to 100°C (32°F-212°F) | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Measuring<br>accuracy | Forehead mode:<br>±0.2°C(0.4°F);<br>Surface mode:<br>±1°C(1.8°F) | For forehead mode:<br>± 0.2 °C (0.4°F) during 35.5 °C -<br>42.0°C; (95.9°F-107.6°F)<br>±0.3°C (0.5°F) other ranges;<br>For surface mode:<br>± 1.0°C (1.8°F) during 15.0 °C -<br>60.0°C (59°F-140°F);<br>±2.0°C(3.6°F) other ranges; | Similar<br>Note 2 |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Judgment |
| Models | KI-8280 | PC868 | -- |
| Display<br>resolution | 0.1°C/0.1°F | 0.1°C/0.1°F | Same |
| Response Time | 1 second | 1 second | Same |
| Signal output<br>and display | LCD, Buzzer | LCD, Buzzer | Same |
| C/F switchable | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Measurement<br>distance | 3-8cm | 3-5cm | Similar<br>Note 3 |
| Memory | 10 sets | 99sets | Similar<br>Note 4 |
| Power supply | Two 1.5V AAA batteries | Two 1.5V AAA batteries | Same |
| Low battery<br>indication | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Waterproof | No | IP22 | Similar<br>Note 5 |
| High<br>temperature<br>hint | Higher than 38°C(100.4°F) | Higher than 38°C(100.4°F) | Same |
| Operation<br>environment | Temperature:<br>10.0°C~40°C (50.0°F~104.0°F)<br>Humidity:<br>95%RH or below | Temperature:<br>10.0°C~40°C (50.0°F~104.0°F)<br>Humidity:<br>15%-85%RH or below | Similar<br>Note 6 |
| Storage<br>environment | Temperature:<br>-25.0°C~55.0°C<br>(-13.0°F~131.0°F)<br>Humidity: 95%RH or below | Temperature: 0°C-50°C(32.0°F~122.0°F);<br>Relative humidity: 15%-85%RH; | Similar<br>Note 6 |
| Dimension | 138×90×45mm | 149×95×45mm | Similar |
| Weight | 125g (including batteries) | 140g (including batteries) | Similar |
| Performance | Compliance with ASTM E<br>1965-98 | Compliance with ASTM E<br>1965- 98 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | All the patient contacting<br>materials are compliance<br>with ISO 10993-1/-5/-10 | All the patient contacting<br>materials are compliance<br>with ISO 10993-1/-5/-10 | Same |
| Electrical Safety | Compliance with IEC<br>60601-1 | Compliance with IEC 60601-1 | Same |
| EMC | Compliance with IEC | Compliance with IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Judgme<br>nt |
| Models | KI-8280 | PC868 | -- |
| | 60601-1-2 | | |
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#### Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Sponsor:
#### Infrared Thermometer, model: PC868 Subject Device:
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#### Shenzhen Pacom Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Sponsor:
#### Subject Device: Infrared Thermometer, model: PC868
### Note 1 and note2 :
Although the measurement range and measuring accuracy of subject devices are different from predicate device, they both comply with the ASTM E 1965 standard, so the difference will not raise different safety or effectiveness issue.
### Note2 :
Although the measurement distance of subject devices is different than predicate device, they both comply with the ASTM E 1965 standard and clinical test, so the difference will notraise different safety or effectiveness questions.
### Note 3:
Although the measurement distance of subject devices is different than predicate device, they both comply with the ASTM E 1965 standard and clinical test, so the difference will not raise different safety or effectiveness questions.
### Note 4:
The memory of subject devices is less than predicate device, but they both comply with the ASTME 1965 standard, so the difference will not raise different safety or effectiveness questions.
### Note 5:
The Waterproof of subject devices is IP22 and this have pass the IEC60601-1 test, will notraise different safety or effectiveness questions.
### Note 6:
The Storage environment of subject devices is less than predicate device, but they both comply with the ASTM E 1965 and IEC 60601-1 standard, so the difference will not raise different safety or effectiveness questions.
### Final Conclusion:
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The subject devices have all features of the predicate device. The few differences do not affect the substantial equivalence of the subject devices.
Thus, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## 8.0 Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed
The clinical performance test protocol and data analysis is followed the requirements the ASTM E 1965-98. It can conclude that the Thermometer, PC868 is acceptable to measure patient's temperature.
## 9.0 Conclusions
Infrared Thermometer, Model PC868 has the same intended use and similar characteristics as the predicate device. Moreover, the subject device demonstrates product safety by successful completion of testing to the IEC 60601-1 standard and electromagnetic standard IEC 60601-1-2. The performance test demonstrates the PC868 meets the ASTM E 1965-98 and concludes that any differences in their characteristics does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
Form the above information we conclude the subject device. PC868 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
## 10.0 Summary prepared date
May 10, 2018
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