K201879 · Bioland Technology, Ltd. · FLL · Mar 31, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K201879
Device Name
Digital Thermometer Model T103, T104
Applicant
Bioland Technology, Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The digital thermometer intended for the measurement and monitoring of human body temperature by users for home use. It can be used for axillary measurement and oral measurement.
Device Story
Digital thermometer (Models T103, T104) measures human body temperature using a thermistor probe; contact-based sensing at axillary or oral sites. Device converts thermistor resistance changes into temperature readings; displays results on LCD. Operated by users at home; includes automatic storage of last measured value; automatic shutdown within 10 minutes. Provides audible feedback upon power-on and measurement completion. Intended for all ages; aids in monitoring body temperature for health management.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical accuracy and repeatability testing conducted per ISO 80601-2-56. Study included 150 subjects total, divided into three age groups: infants (0-1 year), children (1-5 years), and adults (>5 years), with 50 subjects per group. Results met all clinical accuracy and repeatability requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Thermistor-based sensing; ABS plastic enclosure/keys; stainless steel probe. Powered by 1.5V button battery. Dimensions/form factor: handheld digital thermometer. Connectivity: standalone. Ingress protection: IP22. Software: embedded firmware. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1112, ISO 10993-1/5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the measurement and monitoring of human body temperature in patients of all ages for home use via axillary or oral routes.
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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March 31, 2021
Bioland Technology Ltd. Yiging Feng R.A No. A6B7 (Block G) ShangRong Industrial Zone No. 5 Baolong R Shenzhen, Guangdong 518116 China
Re: K201879
Trade/Device Name: Digital Thermometer Model T103, T104 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical electronic thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: February 26, 2021 Received: March 1, 2021
Dear Yiqing 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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's
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Sincerely,
for Payal Patel Acting Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K201879
Device Name Digital Thermometer, T103 and T104
Indications for Use (Describe)
The digital thermometer intended for the measurement and monitoring of human body temperature by users for home use. It can be used for axillary measurement and oral measurement.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K201879 510(k) Summary
### A. Date of Summary Preparation: March 16, 2021
#### B. Applicant Information
Name: Bioland Technology Ltd.
Address: No. A6B7 (Block G) Shangrong Industrial Zone, No.5 Baolong Road, Baolong Community Longgang District, 518116 Shenzhen, Guangdong PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Tel: +86-755-36900999
Fax: +86-755-33296299
Contact person: Yiqing Feng
E-mail: requlator-a@bioland.com.cn
#### C. Subject Device Information
Trade name: Digital Thermometer Model: T103, T104 Classification name: Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical Product Code: FLL Regulation number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Device class: II
#### D. Predicate Device Information
Device name: Digital Thermometer 510(k) number: K190990 Manufacturer: Xiamen Ants Bro Technology Co., Ltd.
#### E. Intended use / Indication for Use
The digital thermometers are intended for the measurement and monitoring of human body temperature by users for home use. It can be used for axillary measurement and oral measurement.
#### F. Device Description
The digital thermometer is an electronic thermometer using a thermistor to measure human body temperature for people of all ages.
The digital thermometer are designed to be non-sterile, reusable clinical thermometers intended for the determination of human body temperature by contact the sensing probe with patient's axillary and oral. The measurement duration is less than 1 minute. The device has a storage function in which the last measured value is automatically stored after measurement is successfully completed.
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This device is designed for people of all ages to use at home. There is BF applied part. No special protection against the use in the environment of ignitable gases.
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Manufacturer | Bioland Technology Ltd | JOYTECH HEALTHCARE CO., LTD | N/A |
| Model | T103, T104 | TM-3002 | N/A |
| Classification | II | II | SE |
| Product code | FLL | FLL | SE |
| Classification name | Thermometer, electronic, clinical | Thermometer, electronic, clinical | SE |
| Regulation No. | 880.2910 | 880.2910 | SE |
| 510(K) number | K201879 | K190990 | N/A |
| Thermometer type | Digital thermometer | Digital thermometer | SE |
| Intended Use/<br>Indication for use | The digital thermometer intended for the<br>measurement and monitoring of human<br>body temperature by users for home use.<br>It can be used for axillary measurement<br>and oral measurement | Digital thermometer intended for the<br>measurement and monitoring of human<br>body temperature by users for home<br>use. It can be used for axillary<br>measurement and oral measurement | SE |
| Sensor | Thermistor | Thermistor | SE |
| Signal Processing<br>and display | Using the resistance change of thermal<br>resistor to detect body temperature and<br>displayed through the LCD. | Using the resistance change of<br>thermal resistor to detect body<br>temperature and displayed through<br>the LCD. | SE |
| Power requirement | 1.5V button battery | 1.5V button battery | SE |
| Measurement Site | Axillary and oral | Axillary and oral | SE |
| Measurement range | $32.0 °C ~43.0 °C (90.0°F~109.4 °F)$ | $32 °C~43.0 °C$ | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Display resolution | $0.1 °C/0.1 °F$ | $0.1 °C$ | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Measuring accuracy | $ ±0.1 °C (37.0 °C ~39.0 °C) ±0.2 °C (35.0 °C ~ 36.9 °C or 39.1 °C ~ 42.0 °C) ±0.3 °C (under 35.0 °C or over 42.0 °C) ±0.2 °F (98.0 °F ~ 102.0 °F) ±0.3 °F (95.0 °F ~ 97.9 °F or 102.1 °F ~ 107.6 °F) ±0.5 °F (under 95.0 °F or over 107.6 °F) $ | $ ±0.1°C, 37.0°C ~ 39.0°C ±0.2°C, 35.0°C ~36.9°C, 39.1 °C ~42.0 °C ±0.3 °C, 32.0°C ~34.9°C, 42.1 °C ~43.0 °C $ | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Measurement<br>speed | Within 1 min | 45s | Similar<br>Note 2 |
| Power ON/OFF | Switch the thermometer ON and OFF by<br>press the power button, or automatic<br>shutdown within 10 minutes | Switch the thermometer ON and OFF<br>by shaking it or switch the<br>thermometer ON and OFF by press | Similar<br>Note 3 |
| Item | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
| | | the power button. | |
| Operating | 5°C~40°C (41°F~104 °F), | 5°C~40°C (41°F~104°F) | |
| Environment<br>Condition | 15~95%RH (non-condensing) ,<br>70-106kPa | 15%~95%RH<br>700hPa ~ 1060hPa | SE |
| | There s buzzing noise occur when the<br>device turning on and when the | There s buzzing noise occur when the<br>device turning on and when the | |
| Voice function | device turning on and when the<br>measurement is completed. | device turning on and when the<br>measurement is completed. | SE |
| | measurement is completed. | measurement is completed. | |
| Patient contacting<br>Materials | Enclosure and key: ABS Plastic<br>Probe: Stainless steel | Enclosure and key: ABS Plastic<br>Probe: Stainless steel | SE |
| Probe cover use? | NO | NO | SE |
| Service life | 3 years | 3 years | SE |
| Ingress protection<br>rating | IP22 | IP22 | SE |
| Reprocessing | Cleaning | Cleaning | SE |
| | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 | |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 80601-2-56 | ISO 80601-2-56 | |
| | IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1-2 | |
| | IEC 60601-1-11 | IEC 60601-1-11 | SE |
| | ASTM E1112 | ASTM E1112 | |
| | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1 | |
| | ISO 10993-5 | ISO 10993-5 | |
| | ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-10 | SE |
| | | | |
# G. Substantial Equivalence Table
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Note 1: Compared to the predicate device, the "Measurement range", "Display resolution" and "Measuring accuracy" of the subject device only added the requirement of the Fahrenheit scale. The accuracy requirement of the Celsius scale is the subject device measurement accuracy is in compliance with ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1112 requirements. The differences of display resolution and measuring accuracy will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Note 2: After placing the thermometer on the measurement site, the measured result can only be displayed when the temperature is stable. Generally, the measurement time is not fixed at a certain value, so the measurement speed of the subject device is within 1 minute. The difference of measurement speed will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Note 3: Compared to the predicate device, the subject device can't be turned ON and OFF by shaking it, but it can automatically shut down within 10 minutes. This difference is a functional difference before and after measurement, which has no influence on the accuracy of measurement. The difference in Power ON/OFF will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Based on the comparison chart above, we believe that the T103 and T104 digital thermometer is
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substantially equivalent to its predicate device cited above and do not raise any new safety and/or effectiveness issues.
# H. Predicate Device Comparison
The subject device and the predicate device have the same intender user, target population, Measurement Site, Components, Sensor and the similar technical parameter; they both use thermistor resistance detection method to detect human body temperature. The subject device and predicate device conform to the same standards. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
| Testing name | Referenced standard | Summary result | Verdict | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Electric safety testing | IEC 60601-1: 2005/A1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>FDA Recognition number: 19-4 | The subject complies with the applicable requirements set forth in the referenced electric safety standard. | Pass | |
| EMC testing | 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<br>FDA Recognition number: 19-8 | The subject complies with the applicable requirements set forth in the referenced EMC | Pass | |
| Electric safety for medical device used in the home healthcare environment | IEC 60601-1-11:2015 Medical electrical equipment – General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Part 1-11: Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.<br>FDA Recognition number: 5-89 | The subject complies with the applicable requirements set forth in the referenced IEC 60601-1-11:2015 | Pass | |
| Usability | IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability<br>FDA Recognition number: 5-89 | The subject complies with the applicable requirements set forth in the referenced IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013 | Pass | |
| Performance testing | ISO 80601-2-56 Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential | The subject complies with the applicable requirements set forth in the referenced performance | Pass | |
| | performance of clinical thermometers for<br>body temperature measurement.<br>FDA Recognition number: 6-403<br><br>ASTM E1112-00 (2008) Standard<br>Specification for Electronic Thermometer<br>for Intermittent Determination of Patient<br>Temperature | standards. | | |
| | Biocompatibility<br>testing | ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process<br>FDA Recognition number: 2-258<br>ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for In Vitro<br>cytotoxicity<br>FDA Recognition number: 2-245<br>ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation<br>of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity<br>FDA Recognition number: 2-174 | The subject complies with the<br>applicable requirements set forth<br>in the referenced biological<br>evaluation standards. | Pass |
#### Non-clinical Test l.
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All necessary testing was conducted on the T103 and T104 digital thermometer to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
### The nonclinical, bench testing included:
- Performance testing according to ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1112 applicable 1. requirements;
- 2. Electromagnetic compatibility testing;
- Evaluation of relevant electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and electrostatic 3. discharge requirements per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
- Performance testing is performed in accordance with ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1112.The T103 and T104 digital thermometer complies applicable requirements of ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1112 including displayed temperature range, laboratory accuracy, ambient conditions for operation and storage, identification, marking and documents.
- Electrical safety testing is performed in accordance with IEC 60601-1. The digital thermometer complies with to applicable IEC 60601-1 requirements including general requirements, protection against electrical hazards, protection against mechanical hazards, protection against excessive temperatures, hazardous situations and fault conditions, and constructions.
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- Electromagnetic Compatibility testing is performed in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2. The digital thermometer complicable IEC 60601-1-2 requirements including radiated emission test, electrostatic discharge immunity test, radiated RF electromagnetic field immunity test, and power frequency magnetic field immunity test.
- For lay person, the IEC 60601-1-11 was performed and the thermometer is accordance with applicable requirements
# In addition to the above bench testing, the T103/T104 digital thermometer also underwent the following testing:
- E T103 and T104 digital thermometer via axillary and oral to get temperature value within 1 min. Biocompatibility of patient-contacting materials (cap and outer shell) was performed according to ISO 10993-1/5/10, the patient contacting materials of the outer shell and stainless-steel cap have been tested in accordance with ISO 10993-1 for Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, and Irritation.
- Software verification and validation report in accordance with "Guidance for the content for premarket submissions for software contained in medical devices"
- Usability testing was completed in accordance with IEC 60601-1-6 and the digital thermometer is complied with the applicable requirements of standard.
Non-clinical performance reports were provided to document verification and validation activities which are intended to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject device with the noted changes, to the predicate device.
The collective results of the nonclinical testing demonstrate that the materials chosen, the manufacturing processes, and design of the T103 and T104 digital thermometer meet the established specifications necessary for consistent performance during its intended use. In addition, the testing also demonstrates that the T103 and T104 digital thermometer does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate devices.
The results demonstrate that the devices perform as intended and are substantially equivalent to the performance of the predicate in accordance with applicable standards.
# J. Clinical Test
| Name of clinical<br>testing | Referenced standard | Summary of testing | Patient population<br>(age groups, number<br>of subjects) | Verdict |
|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Clinical<br>accuracy and<br>repeatability<br>testing | ISO 80601-2-56: 2017 Medical<br>electrical equipment-Part 2-56:<br>Particular requirements for basic<br>safety and essential performance | The methods and<br>criteria of clinical<br>accuracy and<br>repeatability testing | 50 subjects in each<br>age group, infants<br>(0-1 year), children<br>(1-5 years) and adults | Pass |
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| of clinical thermometers for body<br>temperature measurement<br>FDA Recognition number: 6-403 | had been clinically<br>assessed to meet<br>the requirements of<br>clinical accuracy per<br>the referenced<br>standards. | (>5 years) (Total 150 subjects) |
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# K. Conclusion
Non-clinical and clinical performance was conducted on the subject device and all tests met specified criteria. Base on the information provided in this submission, the subject device, T103 and T104 digital thermometers are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.