K182667 · Shenzhen Med-Link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. · FLL · Jun 18, 2019 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K182667
Device Name
Med-link Temperature Probes
Applicant
Shenzhen Med-Link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jun 18, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Med-link Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature for multi-patient use. The temperature probes are reusable and designed for use with monitors of Philips Model IntelliVue MP50, Mindray Model PM-9000, Datex-Ohmeda Model Cardiocap II, Drager Model Infinity Gamma XL. These devices are used by qualified medical professional only.
Device Story
Med-link Temperature Probes are reusable clinical electronic thermometers; consist of a monitor-end connector and a patient-end thermistor. Device measures patient temperature via NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor; resistance changes linearly with temperature. Probes are used with specific compatible monitors (Philips, Mindray, Datex-Ohmeda, Drager) to display temperature data. Operated by qualified medical professionals in clinical environments. Output provides real-time temperature monitoring to assist clinicians in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated against ISO 80601-2-56 and IEC 60601-1. Biocompatibility confirmed via ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (irritation and sensitization). Reprocessing validated per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable temperature probes; NTC thermistor sensing principle; 2.25K resistance at 25°C. Materials: PVC cable, epoxy and S304 stainless steel probe end. Non-sterile. Compliance: IEC 60601-1, ISO 80601-2-56, ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for multi-patient temperature monitoring in clinical settings. Used by qualified medical professionals only.
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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June 18, 2019
Shenzhen Med-link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. Baihan Feng Regulatory Affairs Specialist 4th Floor, Building A, Yingtailong Industrial Park Dalang South Road, Longhua District Shenzhen, Guangdong 518109 China
Re: K182667
Trade/Device Name: Med-link Temperature Probes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: May 14, 2019 Received: May 16, 2019
Dear Baihan Feng:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182667
Device Name Med-link Temperature Probes
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Med-link Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature for multi-patient use. The temperature probes are reusable and designed for use with monitors of Philips Model Intelli Vue MP50, Mindray Model PM-9000, Datex-Ohmeda Model Cardiocap II, Drager Model Infinity Gamma XL.
These devices are used by qualified medical professional only.
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## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92. Type of submission: Traditional The assigned 510(k) number is: K182667
#### 1. Submitter information
Manufacturer Name: Shenzhen Med-link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. Address: 4th Fl, Bldg A, Yingtailong Industrial Park, Dalang South Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHINA, 518109 Tel: 0086-755-61568825 Fax: 0086-755-61120055 Establishment Registration Number: 3006636961
## 2. Correspondent
Baihan Feng (Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Primary Contact) E-mail: MDL001 @medlinket.com
Liu Fei E-mail: USER22@med-linket.com
- 3. Data of Preparation
14th, May 2019
### 4. Identification of the Device
Trade Name: Med-link Temperature Probes
Common Name: Temperature Probe
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 880.2910
Classification Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer
Product Code: FLL
Class: II
Review Panel: General Hospital
#### Identification of the Predicate Device 5.
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| No. | Device Name | Common<br>Name | Manufacture | Classifica<br>tion and<br>Code | Classific<br>ation<br>regulatio<br>n | 510(k)<br>number |
|-----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|
| 1 | Unimed Temperature<br>Probe (Unimed Skin<br>Temperature Probe,<br>Unimed General<br>Purpose Temperature<br>Probe) | Temperature<br>Probe | Unimed<br>Medical<br>supplies Inc. | Class II,<br>FLL | 21 CFR<br>880.2910 | K121427 |
## Table 1 Predicate Device Information
#### Indications for Use of the Subject device 6.
Med-link Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature for multi-patient use. The temperature probes are reusable and designed for use with monitors of Philips Model IntelliVue MP50, Mindray Model PM-9000, Datex-Ohmeda Model Cardiocap II, Drager Model Infinity Gamma XL.
These devices are used by qualified medical professional only.
#### Device Description 7.
The proposed devices are used for patient temperature measurement for multi-patient use. The temperature probes are reusable and consist of a connector on the monitor end and a thermistor on the patient end. The working principle is resistance based on the metal conductor increases with temperature decrease, and the linear changes to the characteristics of the temperature measurement.
| No | Model | Description | Measurement<br>range | Accuracy | Compatible<br>monitors |
|----|--------|----------------------------------------|----------------------|----------|----------------------------------|
| 1 | W0003A | Adult Reusable Skin-surface Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Philips |
| 2 | W0003B | Adult Reusable Esophageal/Rectal Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Intelli Vue<br>MP50<br>(K040304) |
| 3 | W0001A | Adult Reusable Skin-surface Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1°C | Mindray |
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| 4 | W0001B | Adult Reusable Esophageal/Rectal Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | PM-9000<br>(K070791) |
|----|--------|----------------------------------------|---------|---------|--------------------------------|
| 5 | W0013A | Adult Reusable Skin-surface Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Mindray |
| 6 | W0013B | Adult Reusable Esophageal/Rectal Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | BeneVision<br>N12<br>(K182075) |
| 7 | W0007A | Adult Reusable Skin-surface Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1°C | Datex-Ohmeda |
| 8 | W0007B | Adult Reusable Esophageal/Rectal Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Cardiocap II<br>(K912530) |
| 9 | W0008A | Adult Reusable Skin-surface Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Drager Infinity |
| 10 | W0008B | Adult Reusable Esophageal/Rectal Probe | 25-45°C | ±0.1 °C | Gamma XL<br>(K053484) |
## 8. Non-clinical Test
A series of safety, essential performance and biocompatibility tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of Med-link Temperature Probes. The tests listed below were conducted in accordance with
IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment-Part 1:General requirements for basic safety, and essential performance.
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.
ISO 10993-5 Biological Evaluation of medical devices-Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 10: Tests For Irritation And Skin Sensitization
- Cytotoxicity Test
- Irritation Test .
- . Sensitization Test
FDA Guidance, Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labelling document issued on: March 17, 2015.
#### 9. Comparison to the Predicate Device
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Verdict |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Trade name | Med-link Temperature Probes | Unimed Temperature Probe<br>(Unimed Skin Temperature Probe, Unimed General Purpose Temperature Probe) | / |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Verdict |
| 510(K) Submitter | Shenzhen Med-link Electronics<br>Tech Co., Ltd. | Unimed Medical supplies<br>Inc. | / |
| 510(K) Number | K182667 | K121427 | / |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 21CRF 880.2910 | 21CRF 880.2910 | SE |
| Classification and<br>Code | Class II,<br>FLL | Class II,<br>FLL | SE |
| Common name | Temperature Probe | Temperature Probe | SE |
| Type of Use | Prescription | Prescription | SE |
| Intended use | Med-link Temperature Probes are<br>intended to be used for<br>monitoring temperature for<br>multi-patient use. The temperature<br>probes are reusable and designed<br>for use with monitors of Philips<br>Model IntelliVue MP50, Mindray<br>Model PM-9000, Datex-Ohmeda<br>Model Cardiocap II, Drager<br>Model Infinity Gamma XL.<br>These devices are used by<br>qualified medical professional<br>only. | Unimed Temperature Probes<br>are intended to be used for<br>monitoring temperature. The<br>temperature probes are<br>reusable and designed for use<br>with monitors of Philips,<br>Marquette, Mindray,<br>Spacelabs, Siemens,<br>Artema/S&W and other<br>monitors compatible with<br>YSI 400 series temperature<br>probes.<br>These devices are indicated<br>for used by qualified medical<br>personnel only. | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Operating<br>Principle | Resistance of thermistor based on<br>the metal conductor increases<br>with temperature decrease, and<br>the linear changes to the<br>characteristics of the temperature<br>measurement. | Resistance of thermistor<br>based on the metal conductor<br>increases with temperature<br>decrease, and the linear<br>changes to the characteristics<br>of the temperature<br>measurement. | SE |
| Measurement Site | Skin, Esophageal and Rectal | Skin, Esophageal and Rectal | SE |
| Measurement | 25-45°C | 25-45°C | SE |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Verdict |
| Range | | | |
| Accuracy | ±0.1°C | ±0.1°C | SE |
| Component | Reusable | Reusable | SE |
| Thermistor<br>resistance | 2.25K@25°C | 2.252K@25°C | SE |
| Material | Cable: PVC<br>Probe end: Epoxy, S304 Stainless<br>Steel | Not-provided | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Compatible<br>Monitors | Philips Model IntelliVue MP50,<br>Mindray Model PM-9000,<br>Datex-Ohmeda Model Cardiocap<br>II, Drager Model Infinity Gamma<br>XL. | Philips,Marquette, Mindray,<br>Spacelabs, Siemens,<br>Artema/S&W and other<br>monitors compatible with<br>YSI 400 series temperature<br>probes. | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Sterilization | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | SE |
| Operation<br>Environment | Temperature: +5°C~+40°C;<br>Atmospheric Pressure: 86 kPa to<br>106 kPa<br>Relative humidity range:0 % to<br>80 %, non-condensing (% RH) | Not-provided | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Storage<br>Environment | Temperature:<br>-10°C to +40°C | Not-provided | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Electrical Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-1 | Comply with IEC 60601-1 | SE |
| Performance | ISO 80601-2-56 | EN 12470-4 | SE<br>Note 4 |
| Biocompatibility<br>Evaluation | All the patient contracting<br>materials are evaluated by the<br>biocompatibility standard ISO<br>10993-5, ISO 10993-10. | All the patient contracting<br>materials are evaluated by the<br>biocompatibility standard<br>ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10. | SE |
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## Note 1
The compatible monitors of proposed devices are different from the predicate device. The core component of temperature probe in the subject device is Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC)
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which is identical to the NTC used in predicate device. The NTC determines the accuracy and range of temperature measurement. The performance bench testing in accordance with ISO 80601-2-56 for all models of the subject device with compatible monitors was conducted and the results met the requirements. Therefore, the intended use of proposed devices is the same as predicate device. This difference does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness for the subject devices.
Note 2
Although patient contact material are different for proposed device and predicate device, they are both complied with ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. The differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness.
Note 3
Although some specifications of operating & storage conditions are different for proposed device and predicate device, they are both complied with IEC 60601-1 and ISO 80601-2-56. The differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness.
Note 4
EN 12470-4 as old performance standard was replaced by new performance standard ISO 80601-2-56. Therefore, both of them met the applicable performance requirements. The differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness.
### 10. Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis in this submission, it can be concluded that: Med-link Temperature Probes are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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