PG-IRT1601 Infrared Ear Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal. PG-IRT1602 Infrared Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring forehead. PG-IRT1603 Infrared Ear/Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal or forehead. The device can be used on people of all ages.
Device Story
Hand-held, battery-powered infrared thermometers (models PG-IRT1601, PG-IRT1602, PG-IRT1603) measure body temperature via ear canal or forehead. Device uses infrared sensor to detect object temperature, ambient temperature, and internal sensor temperature; signals are amplified and converted to digital via MCU AD module. MCU calculates body temperature based on these inputs and displays result on LCD. Used by patients or clinicians in home or clinical settings. Provides non-invasive temperature monitoring to assist in clinical decision-making regarding febrile status.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted on 130 subjects across three age groups (0-1, 1-5, >5 years), including febrile and afebrile individuals. Evaluated clinical bias, uncertainty, and repeatability per ASTM E1965-98. Results demonstrated clinical accuracy not inferior to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held infrared thermometer; ABS shell, PMMA lens, HDPE buttons. Sensing principle: infrared temperature detection with NTC ambient compensation. Energy: 2x 1.5V AAA batteries. Connectivity: standalone. Software: embedded firmware. Standards: ISO 10993-5/10, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1965-98.
Indications for Use
Indicated for human body temperature measurement via ear canal or forehead in patients of all ages.
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 Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer (K152748)
Braun No Touch + Forehead NTF3000 Thermometer (K163516)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 3, 2019
Shenzhen Pango Electronic Co., Ltd % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai. 200120 China
Re: K182597
Trade/Device Name: Infrared thermometer, Model: PG-IRT1601, PG-IRT1602, PG-IRT1603 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: February 27, 2019 Received: March 6, 2019
Dear Ms. Diana Hong:
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 avare 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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Sapana Patel -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)
K182597
Device Name
Infrared Thermometer, PG-IRT1601, PG-IRT1602 and PG-IRT1603
Indications for Use (Describe)
PG-IRT1601 Infrared Ear Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal. PG-IRT1602 Infrared Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring forehead. PG-IRT1603 Infrared Ear/Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal or forehead.
The device can be used on people of all ages.
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
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K182597
- 1. Date of Preparation: 03/19/2019
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## Shenzhen Pango Electronic Co ., Ltd
No. 25, 1st Industry Zone, Fenghuang Road, Xikeng Village, Henggang Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518115, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3006792041
Contact Person: Youjian Xie Position: Technical Director Tel: +86-755-33825988-301 Fax: +86-755-33825989 Email: xie you jian@163.com
#### 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Mr. Chengyu Wang (Alternative Contact Person)
# Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Infrared thermometer Common Name: Clinical electronic thermometer Model(s): PG-IRT1601, PG-IRT1602 and PG-IRT1603
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Clinical electronic thermometer Classification: Class II Product Code: FLL Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Review Panel: General Hospital
### Indications for Use Statement:
PG-IRT1601 Infrared Ear Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal.
PG-IRT1602 Infrared Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring forehead.
PG-IRT1603 Infrared Ear/Forehead Thermometer is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal or forehead.
The device can be used on people of all ages.
### Device Description
The proposed device includes 3 models, which are PG-IRT1602 and PG-IRT1603. It includes infrared thermometers and is intended for people of all age.
The proposed device, Infrared Ear Thermometers, Model PG-IRT1601, is hand-held, reusable, battery powered device, which is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal.
The proposed device, Infrared Skin Thermometers, Model PG-IRT1602, is hand-held, reusable, battery powered device, which is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring forehead. The distance of the measurement is 3cm~5cm.
The proposed device, Infrared Ear/Forehead Thermometer, Model PG-IRT1603, is hand-held, reusable, battery powered device, which is intended to measure human body temperature by measuring ear canal or forehead. The distance of the measurement is 3~5cm while measuring the forehead temperature.
### Principle of operation
The proposed device uses a temperature sensor, which can detect the object temperature (OBJ) [human
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body temperature], environment temperature (NTC) and temperature of sensor itself (AMB); these temperatures are then transfer to electronic signal and amplified; and then it is transferred to digital signal by AD module (signal conversion module) in MCU (Microcontroller Unit) of the proposed device. MCU will calculate the body temperature based on OBJ, NTC and AMB, and then transfer to screen for display.
- Identification of Predicate Devices 5.
Predicate Device 1 510(k) Number: K152748; Device Name: Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
Predicate Device 2 510(k) Number: K163516; Device Name: Braun No Touch + Forehead NTF3000 Thermometer;
- Non-Clinical Test Conclusion 6.
Non clinical 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 standards:
- > ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- > IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR. 1 (2006) + CORR. 2 (2007) + AM1 (2012) medical electrical equipment - part 1: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
- > 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.
- > ISO 80601-2-56 First Edition 2009-10-01, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-56: Particular Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Clinical Thermometers For Body Temperature Measurement.
- A ASTM E1965-98 (R 2016), Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature
The software verification and validation were conducted in accordance with the "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices," dated May 11, 2005. The test results demonstrated the software function met the requirements.
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#### 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
Controlled human clinical studies were conducted on 3 models of proposed device with predicates in accordance with ASTM E1965-98, clinical bias, clinical uncertainty and clinical repeatability have been evaluated per clinical validation for infrared thermometer. The clinical trial results verify that the clinical accuracy of the proposed device is not inferior to that of predicate device.
Total 130 subjects and three age groups, including age 0~1 (50 subjects), age 1~5 (40 subjects) and age above 5 (40 subjects) are included in each clinical study, the amounts of male subjects are the same with that of female subjects, including febrile and afebrile persons. Compared statistical result of clinical bias and clinical repeatability of two comparison groups, the results of proposed device are not being inferior to that of predicate device. The result of proposed device was not inferior to that of predicate device, and the proposed device complies with ASTM E1965-98.
#### 8. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
| ITEM | Proposed device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Remark |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| | | K152748 | K163516 | |
| Product Code | FLL | FLL | FLL | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 880.2910 | 21 CFR 880.2910 | 21 CFR 880.2910 | Same |
| Intended Use | PG-IRT1601 Infrared<br>Ear Thermometer is<br>intended to measure<br>human body<br>temperature by<br>measuring ear canal.<br>PG-IRT1602 Infrared<br>Forehead<br>Thermometer is<br>intended to measure<br>human body<br>temperature by<br>measuring forehead.<br>PG-IRT1603 Infrared<br>Ear/Forehead<br>Thermometer is<br>intended to measure<br>human body | The Braun<br>Thermoscan® PRO<br>6000 Ear<br>Thermometer is<br>indicated for the<br>intermittent<br>measurement and<br>monitoring of human<br>body temperature for<br>patients of all ages in<br>a professional use<br>environment. The<br>probe cover is used<br>as a sanitary barrier<br>between the infrared<br>thermometer and the<br>ear canal. | The Braun No Touch<br>Forehead +<br>NTF3000<br>Thermometer is a<br>non-sterile, reusable<br>clinical thermometer<br>intended for the<br>intermittent<br>determination of<br>human body<br>temperature in a<br>touch and no touch<br>mode on the center<br>of the forehead as<br>the measurement site<br>on people of all<br>ages. | Discussion<br>1 |
| | temperature<br>by<br>measuring ear canal<br>or forehead.<br>The device can be<br>used on people of all<br>ages. | | | |
| Measurement<br>Site | Forehead and/or<br>eardrum | Eardrum | Forehead | Same |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Non-contacting,<br>Infrared Temperature<br>Measurement | Non-contacting,<br>Infrared Temperature<br>Measurement | Contacting or<br>non-contacting,<br>Infrared Temperature<br>Measurement | Same |
| Ear Mode | | | | |
| Range | 34.0°C-43.0°C | 32.0°C-42.9°C | / | Discussion<br>2 |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 °C at 35.0 °C<br>-42.0°C<br>Others ±0.3 °C | ±0.2°C at<br>35.5°C-42.0°C<br>Others ±0.3°C | / | Same |
| Forehead Mode | | | | |
| Measurement<br>distance | 3~5cm | / | Unknown | Discussion<br>2 |
| Range | 34. 0°C-43.0°C | / | 34.4°C-42.2°C | Discussion<br>2 |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 °C at 35.0 °C<br>-42.0°C<br>Others ±0.3°C | / | ±0.2°C at<br>35.0°C-42.0°C<br>±0.3°C at<br>31.0°C-35.0°C<br>Above 42.0°C<br>±0.3°C | Same |
| Display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Activation | Scan button | Scan button | Scan button | Same |
| Power<br>requirements | Two pieces of 1.5V<br>AAA (number seven)<br>batteries | Two AA Alkaline<br>Batteries or Custom<br>Nickel Metal<br>Hydride Battery Pack | Two AA batteries | Discussion<br>3 |
| Safety | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1 | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1 | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1 | Same |
| EMC | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | Complied with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | Same |
| Performance | Complied with ISO<br>80601-2-56 | Complied with ISO<br>80601-2-56 | Complied with ISO<br>80601-2-56 | Same |
| | Complied with<br>ASTM E 1965 -98<br>(2003) | Complied with<br>ASTM E 1965 -98<br>(2003) | Complied with<br>ASTM E 1965 -98<br>(2003) | Same |
| Patient-contact<br>Materials | Shell Material: ABS<br>lens: PMMA<br>Button: High density<br>polyethylene<br>(HDPE)<br>Color additives | Common Materials-<br>including an impact<br>resistant casing.<br>Biocompatible<br>metals and resins. | Patient contacting<br>materials include<br>ABS (device<br>housing / handle and<br>power button) and<br>TPR (temperature<br>button and nose /<br>forehead touch<br>bumper). | Discussion<br>4 |
| Biocompatibility | Complied with ISO<br>10993-5 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-5 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-5 | Same |
| | Complied with ISO<br>10993-10 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-10 | Complied with ISO<br>10993-10 | Same |
Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
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### Discussion 1
The proposed device includes three models which respectively measure temperature by ear, by forehead and by ear or forehead. Predicate device 1 supports ear mode, and predicate device 2 supports forehead mode. The indications of proposed device can be covered by predicate 1 and 2. And the proposed device is also intended for people of all age, which is the same with predicates. The difference does not raise different safety and effectiveness issues.
### Discussion 2
The measurement ranges and distance of proposed device are different from that of predicate device. However, the proposed device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of performance identified in the standards. The difference does not raise different performance questions.
#### Discussion 3
The batteries of proposed device are different from that of predicate device. However, the proposed device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of electrical safety identified in the standards. The difference does not raise different safety and effectiveness issues.
### Discussion 4
The patient-contact materials of proposed device are different from that of predicate device. However, the proposed device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of biocompatibility identified in the standards. The difference does not raise different safety and effectiveness issues.
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#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion 9.
Based on the performance testing, comparison and analysis above, the proposed devices are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices.
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