K182755 · Shenzhen Caremed Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · FLL · Dec 21, 2018 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K182755
Device Name
Disposable Temperature Probe
Applicant
Shenzhen Caremed Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Rectal Temperature Probe: The Disposable Rectal Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from the rectum. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only. Skin Temperature Probe: The Disposable Skin Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from skin. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.
Device Story
Disposable temperature probes; consist of plug connector, interconnect cable, and NTC thermistor; measure patient temperature via resistance changes; used with Nihon Kohden BSM-5135A monitors; operated by qualified medical personnel in clinical settings; provides continuous temperature monitoring; aids clinical decision-making by providing real-time patient thermal data; single-use, non-sterile.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, rectal irritation) and performance standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1112). Results: Pass for electrical safety, EMC, laboratory accuracy (≤0.3°C), and time response (<150s).
Technological Characteristics
NTC thermistor (2252 Ohms at 25°C); PVC/foam/epoxy construction; 3.75m cable; continuous measurement; non-sterile; single-use. Complies with ISO 10993, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-56, and ASTM E1112.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patient population requiring rectal or skin temperature monitoring. For use by qualified medical personnel only with Nihon Kohden BSM-5135A monitors.
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
Draeger Medical GmbH, General Purpose Temperature Probe, Skin Temperature Probe (K121999)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 21, 2018
Shenzhen Caremed Medical Technology Co., Ltd. % Kevin Wang Consultant Chonconn Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd. No. A415, Block A, NanShan Medical Devices Industrial Park Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518067 China
Re: K182755
Trade/Device Name: Disposable Temperature Probe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: December 3, 2018 Received: December 3, 2018
Dear Kevin Wang:
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,
# 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182755
Device Name Disposable Temperature Probe
Indications for Use (Describe)
Rectal Temperature Probe:
The Disposable Rectal Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from the rectum. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.
Skin Temperature Probe:
The Disposable Skin Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from skin. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(K) Summary
## Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
## Prepared Date: 2018/09/25
#### 1. Submission sponsor
Name: Shenzhen Caremed Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Address: East Side, 3/F, C Building, Kelunte Low-Carbon Industries, Gaofeng Community, Dalang Office, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Contact person: Alan Xie Title: Quality Manager E-mail: cm003@szcaremed.com Tel: +86-755-36560977-889
#### Submission correspondent 2.
Name: Chonconn Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd. Address: No. A415, Block A, NanShan Medical devices Industrial Park Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China 518067 Contact person: Kevin Wang E-mail: kevin@chonconn.com Tel: +86-755 33941160
| Trade/Device Name | Disposable Temperature Probe |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | Disposable Temperature Probe: TDAC75-MQ and TDAS75-MQ. |
| Common Name | Temperature Probe |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Classification | 21CFR 880.2910 / Thermometer, electronic, clinical / FLL |
| Submission type | Traditional 510(K) |
#### 3. Subject Device Information
#### 4. Predicate Device
Draeger Medical GmbH, General Purpose Temperature Probe, Skin Temperature Probe under K121999.
#### Device Description ട.
Disposable temperature probes are used during patient temperature measurement. These probes consist of a plug connector on the adapter cable end and a thermistor on the patient end. Temperature probes measure temperature by a resistor that is sensitive to temperature changes. These probes are connected to the patient monitor by using an interconnect cable. These probes have a skin or rectal contact with adult patients. Both the skin and rectal probe are single use and provided non-sterile.
These temperature probes are typically used with legacy Nihon Kohden monitors BSM-5135A.
Products are packed individually into a plastic bag in non-sterile condition. Package label describes product
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LOT codes, CE-mark, legal entity information and a caution "Rx Only ".
#### Indication for use 6.
## Rectal Temperature Probe:
The Disposable Rectal Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from the rectum. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.
## Skin Temperature Probe:
The Disposable Skin Temperature Probes are intended to be used for monitoring temperature from skin. The temperature probes are non-sterile and designed for single patient use with monitors of Nihon Kohden model BSM-5135A. These devices are indicated for use by qualified medical personnel only.
| Features | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| | Caremed Disposable Temperature<br>Probe | Draeger Temperature Probe<br>K121999 | |
| Classification<br>Name | Temperature Probe | Temperature Probe | Same |
| Product Code | FLL | FLL | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 880.2910 | 880.2910 | Same |
| Panel | General Hospital | General Hospital | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Thermistor | NTC resistance<br>(2252 Ohms in 25°C) | NTC resistance<br>(2252 Ohms in 25°C) | Same |
| Accuracy<br>range | 25-45°C | 25-45°C | Same |
| Accuracy | ±0.1°C | ±0.1°C | Same |
| Measure site | Skin & Rectum | Skin & Rectum | Same |
| Population | Adult | Adult | Same |
| Material<br>contact to<br>body | Skin Probe: PVC, Foam, Epoxy<br>adhesive<br>Rectum Probe: PVC | Skin Probe: Stainless steel, TPE<br>Rectum Probe: TPO, TPE | Different (1) |
| Length | 3.75m | 1.6m & 3m | Different (2) |
| Cable<br>material | PVC | TPE | Different (3) |
| Plug material | PVC | TPS | Same |
| Operational<br>Principles | Continual | Continual | Same |
#### 7. Comparison to the Predicate Device
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| Components | Temperature Probe<br>Interconnect Cable | Temperature Probe | Different (4) |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Indication for<br>Use | <b>Rectal Temperature Probe:</b><br>The Disposable Rectal<br>Temperature Probes are intended<br>to be used for monitoring<br>temperature from the rectum.<br>The temperature probes are non-<br>sterile and designed for single<br>patient use with monitors of<br>Nihon Kohden model BSM-<br>5135A. These devices are<br>indicated for use by qualified<br>medical personnel only.<br><br><b>Skin Temperature Probe:</b><br>The Disposable Skin Temperature<br>Probes are intended to be used for<br>monitoring temperature from skin.<br>The temperature probes are non-<br>sterile and designed for single<br>patient use with monitors of Nihon<br>Kohden model BSM-5135A.<br>These devices are indicated for use<br>by qualified medical<br>personnel only. | <b>General Purpose Temperature<br/>Probes:</b><br>Draeger disposable general-purpose<br>temperature probes are intended for<br>patient core body temperature<br>measurement in combination with<br>Draeger and Siemens patient<br>monitoring systems. The probes are<br>inserted into the oesophagus or the<br>rectum.<br><br><b>Skin Temperature Probes:</b><br>Draeger disposable skin<br>temperature probes are intended for<br>patient skin temperature<br>measurement in combination with<br>Draeger and Siemens patient<br>monitoring systems. The probes are<br>affixed on the patient's skin with an<br>adhesive cover. | Different (5) |
Justifications for differences between Caremed Temperature Probe and the predicate device are shown as below:
Different (1): It's different with the patient contacted material of predicate device. However, it's conformed with ISO 10993 series standard. According to analysis results, all the Patient Contacting Materials shows no cytotoxicity, irritation response was negligible and no sensitization. Thus, different material will not raise any safety or biocompatibility issues.
Different (2): The cable length of proposed device is different with predicate device. All subject devices were conducted performance testing according to ISO 80601-2-56. Thus, different cable length will not raise any safety or performance issues.
Different (3): It's different with the cable material of predicate device. However, it's conformed with ISO 10993 series standard. According to analysis results, all the cable shows no cytotoxicity, irritation response was negligible and no sensitization. Thus, different material will not raise any safety or biocompatibility issues.
Different (4): The subject device contains an interconnect cable which is designed to connect the monitor and the temperature probe. All components were conducted safety, EMC and performance testing. Thus, this different will not raise any question of safety and effectiveness.
Different (5): The compatible monitors of proposed devices are different from the predicate device. The
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proposed devices are intended to use with Nihon Kohden monitors and the predicate devices are intended to use with Draeger and Siemens monitors. The core component of temperature probe is Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) which is identical to the NTC used in predicate device. The NTC determines the accuracy and range of temperature measurement. Therefore, the indication for use of proposed devices is essentially the same as predicate device.
#### Performance Data 8.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Caremed Temperature Probes was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The battery of testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity .
- Sensitization .
- Irritation .
- Rectal Irritation (Rectum probes only) .
The skin temperature probes are considered surface contacting for a duration of exceed 24 hours but not 30 days.
The rectal temperature probes are considered mucosal contacting for a duration of not exceed 24 hours.
## Non-clinical data
The following standard and test requirements have been applied to Caremed Temperature probes with adaptor cable and compatible patient monitor Nihon Kohden Model BSM-5135A.
| Test | Description | Result |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Safety | Ensures the temperature probes meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1 electrical safety | Pass |
| EMC | Ensures the temperature probes meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1-2 and ISO 80601-2-56 electromagnetic compatibility | Pass |
| Laboratory accuracy | Not greater than 0.3 °C for a continuous clinical thermometer that is not an adjusted mode clinical thermometer | Pass |
| Time response | Heating transient time < 150s | Pass |
The thermometer testing followed ASTM E1112 and ASTM 80601-2-56
#### 9. Conclusion
Performance testing and compliance with voluntary standards demonstrate that the proposed subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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