K202440 · Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd. · FLL · Jun 17, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K202440
Device Name
Infrared Thermometer
Applicant
Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The infrared thermometer is intended for the intermittent measurement of body temperature from the auditory canal or central forehead skin surface on people of all ages. It can be used by consumers in the household environment and by healthcare providers.
Device Story
HT series infrared thermometers (HT-101, HT-102, HT-103, HT-104) measure body temperature by capturing infrared energy radiation from the ear or forehead. The device uses a Fresnel lens to focus infrared energy onto a thermopile sensor. A signal receiving processor converts the input into a temperature reading, displayed on an LCD. Features include automatic range selection, 35-measurement memory, high-temperature alarm (color-coded backlight), and mute/un-mute functionality. Powered by 2 AAA batteries. Used by consumers in household environments or by healthcare providers. The output provides immediate temperature readings to assist in clinical decision-making regarding fever management. Benefits include non-invasive, rapid (1-second) temperature assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical accuracy validation conducted per ASTM E1965-98(2016) on 150 subjects (50 infants, 50 children, 50 adults). Results confirmed the device met requirements for clinical bias and clinical repeatability.
Technological Characteristics
Thermopile-based infrared sensor; Fresnel lens; LCD display; powered by 2x1.5V AAA batteries; IP22 ingress protection; Type BF applied part. Materials: ABS/PA757, PC/PC-110. Standards: ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1965-98, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent body temperature measurement via auditory canal or central forehead skin surface for all ages, including infants, children, and adults. Suitable for household 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.
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June 17, 2021
Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd % Yoyo Chen Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co.,Ltd. 1713A, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue, Xili Town Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000 China
Re: K202440
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: December 8, 2020 Received: December 8, 2020
Dear Yoyo Chen:
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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CAPT Alan M. Stevens Acting 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
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202440
Device Name Infrared Thermometer, Models HT-101, HT-102, HT-103, HT-104
Indications for Use (Describe)
The infrared thermometer is intended for the intermittent measurement of body temperature from the auditory canal or central forehead skin surface on people of all ages. It can be used by consumers in the household environment and by healthcare providers.
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# K202440 510(k) Summary
# 1. Administrative Information
| Prepared Date | June 14, 2021 |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer<br>information | Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd<br>Address:<br>6F./3F-B., Building B, Zhengchangda Technopark, Tangwei<br>Jianan Road, Fuhai Street, Baoan, Shenzhen, Guangdong,<br>China, 518103 |
| | Contact person: Vivi Wey |
| | TEL Number: +(86) 0755-29607298 |
| | FAX Number: +(86) 0755-85259480 |
| | E-Mail: 2609815717@qq.com |
| Submission<br>Correspondent | Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd.<br>1713A, 17th Floor, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian<br>Avenue, Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong<br>Province, China. |
| | Contact person: Ms. Yoyo Chen |
| | E-Mail: yoyo@cefda.com; field@cefda.com |
| Image: Green logo with text "卓远天成" below it | |
## 2. Device Information
| Type of 510(k) Submission: | Traditional |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Device Name: | Infrared Thermometer |
| Model: | HT-101, HT-102, HT-103, HT-104 |
| Classification Name: | Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.2910 |
| Product Code: | FLL |
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## 3. Predicate Device
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Berrcom Medical Device Co., Ltd. |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Device name | Infrared Thermometer |
| Model | MD-H30 |
| 510(K) Number: | K191570 |
| Product Code | FLL |
## 4. Device Description
HT series infrared thermometers (includes model HT-101, HT-102, HT-103 and HT-104) measure the body temperature through receiving infrared energy radiation via the ear or forehead. These thermometers have the capability to measure temperature via forehead temperature mode or ear temperature mode, and the temperature is directly shown on the LCD display. These thermometers have the following features:
- The device is intended to be used by consumers in the household environments and 1) by healthcare providers;
- 2) The device is mainly composed of infrared sensor, signal receiving processor, buttons, buzzer, LCD display. It is powered by 2*1.5 AAA batteries;
- 3) It focuses the infrared energy received from the human's forehead or ear by using the Fresnel lens of the thermometer;
- Switching between ℃ and ºF; 4)
- 5) Multi-functional, can measure ear and forehead temperature;
- Automatic range selection; resolution is 0.1℃ (0.1℃F); 6)
- 7) The latest 35 measurement data can be memorized and stored; the user can view the previous measurement results;
- 8) High temperature alarm function, displayed in green, orange and red backlight;
- Switching between mute and un-mute mode; 9)
- 10) Low battery indication, and auto shut-down.
## 5. Intended Use/Indication for Use
The infrared thermometer is intended for the intermittent measurement of body temperature from the auditory canal or central forehead skin surface on people of all ages. It can be used by consumers in the household environment and by healthcare providers.
# 6. Substantial Equivalence Comparison
| Items | Subject Devices | Predicate Device<br>(K191570) | Comments |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Product Code | FLL | FLL | Same |
| Items | Subject Devices | Predicate Device<br>(K191570) | Comments |
| Regulation number | 880.2910 | 880.2910 | Same |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Sonida Digital<br>Technology Co., Ltd | Guangzhou Berrcom Medical<br>Device Co., Ltd. | Same |
| Indications for use | The infrared thermometer is<br>intended for the intermittent<br>measurement of body<br>temperature from the auditory<br>canal or central forehead skin<br>surface on people of all ages. It<br>can be used by consumers in the<br>household environment and by<br>healthcare providers. | The infrared thermometer is<br>intended for the intermittent<br>measurement of body<br>temperature from the auditory<br>canal or central forehead skin<br>surface on people of all ages.<br>It can be used by consumers<br>in the household environment<br>and by healthcare providers. | Same |
| Thermometer type | Digital thermometer | Digital thermometer | Same |
| Sensor | Thermopile | Thermopile | Same |
| Operational<br>principle | Infrared radiation detection | Infrared radiation detection | Same |
| Display type | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Measurement site | Forehead and ear | Forehead and ear | Same |
| Measurement<br>Range | Ear & Forehead: 32.0°C~43.0°C<br>(89.6°F~109.4°F) | Ear & Forehead:<br>32.0°C~43.0°C<br>(89.6°F~109.4°F) | Same |
| Measurement<br>accuracy | 34.0°C~43.0°C<br>(89.6°F~109.4°F): ±0.2°C(0.4°F)<br><br>32.0 °C~34.0°C(89.6°F~93.2°F):<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) | ±0.4°F (0.2°C) within<br>95~107.6°F (35.0~42.0°C),<br><br>±0.5°F (0.3°C) for other<br>range. | Comparable<br>(Note 1) |
| Display resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | 0.1°C (0.1°F) | Same |
| Power supply | d.c.3.0V (2pcs AAA batteries) | 2pcs AAA batteries | Same |
| Measurement time | 1 second | 1 second | Same |
| Measurement data<br>memories | 35 sets | 20 sets | Comparable<br>(Note 2) |
| Beeper setting | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Date and time<br>setting | No | No | Same |
| Backlight | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Auto-off time | 15s±1s | 30s | Similar<br>(Note 3) |
| Operation<br>Condition | Temperature: 10°C~40°C<br>Relative Humidity: ≤95%<br>Atmospheric Pressure:<br>70kPa~106kPa | Temperature: 10°C~40°C<br>Relative Humidity: ≤85%<br>AtmosphericPressure:<br>70kPa~106kPa | Comparable<br>(Note 4) |
| Storage and<br> | Temperature: -20°C~50°C | Temperature: -20°C~55°C | Comparable |
| Items | Subject Devices | Predicate Device (K191570) | Comments |
| transportation<br>condition | Relative Humidity: ≤95%<br>Atmospheric Pressure:<br>70kpa~106kpa | Relative Humidity: 15%~93%<br>Atmospheric Pressure:<br>70kpa~106kpa | (Note 4) |
| Protection against<br>electric shock | Externally power supply, Type BF | Externally power supply, Type BF | Same |
| IP Class | IP22 | IP22 | Same |
| Mode of operation | Continuous Operation | Continuous Operation | Same |
| Materials of skin-<br>contacting<br>components | ABS/ PA757(+);<br>PC/PC-110 | ABS | Comparable<br>(Note 5) |
| Physical<br>Dimensions | HT-101:165*38*50 mm;<br>HT-102:156*37*44mm;<br>HT-103:155*52*38 mm;<br>HT-104:154*39*50mm | Not available | Comparable<br>(Note 5) |
| Weight | HT-101: 62.5g (Battery excluded)<br>HT-102: 58g (Battery excluded)<br>HT-103: 64.5g (Battery excluded)<br>HT-104: 63g (Battery excluded) | Not available | Comparable<br>(Note 5) |
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#### Note 1: Measurement accuracy:
The measurement accuracy of the subject devices has been verified to meet the requirements of ISO80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98 standard. The difference does not raise different safety and effectiveness issues.
#### Note 2: Measurement data memories
The purpose of function of measurement data memories is intended to store and view the previous readings. This function has been verified during software verification. The difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
#### Note 3: Auto-off time
Although the time of auto-off time is less than the predicate device, both the subject devices and predicate device meet the basic safety requirement of IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD 1: 2012. The difference itself does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
#### Note 4: Operation, Storage and transportation condition
The differences in operating and storage does not raise any safety and effectiveness questions. The subject device has been tested according to IEC 60601-1-2 EMC, IEC 60601-1, and ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98 standards. Therefore, the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
Note 5: Materials of skin-contacting components, Physical Dimensions, and weight The subject devices and predicate device have different appearances, but the difference does not raise any new safety and effectiveness questions. This has been tested and confirmed according to IEC 60601-1-2 EMC, IEC 60601-1, and ISO 80601-2-56, ASTM E1965-98 and ISO 10993-1 standards.
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# 7. Non-Clinical Test Summary
### 7.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Test
The subject devices have passed safety testing in according to following standards.
- 1) IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD 1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- 2) IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- 3) IEC 60601-1-11:2015 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
### 7.2. Biocompatibility Test
The subject devices have passed biocompatibility tests in according to following standards.
- ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro 1) cytotoxicity
- 2) ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
### 7.3. Performance Test-Bench
The subject devices have passed performance testing in according to following standards.
- 1) ISO 80601-2-56:2017+AMD2018 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement
- ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2016) Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers 2) for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature
### 7.4. Software verification and validation
Software documentation consistent with moderate level of concern is submitted in this 510(k). System validation testing presented in this 510(k) demonstrates that all software requirement specifications are met and all software hazards have been mitiqated to acceptable risk levels
# 8. Clinical Accuracy Validation
Clinical accuracy validation testing was conducted according to ASTM E1965-98(Reapproved 2016). The clinical accuracy validation test report included temperature readings of 150 subjects, of which 50 subjects were infants, 50 subjects were children and the rest of the 50 subjects were adults (NOTE: Infants---newborn to one year; Children--greater than one to five years; Adults---greater than five years old.). The clinical accuracy validation test report demonstrates that the subject devices met the requirements for
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clinical bias and clinical repeatability per ASTM E1965-98(Reapproved 2016).
# 9. Conclusion
The Infrared Thermometer (Model HT-101, HT-102, HT-103, HT-104) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K191570). This conclusion is based upon comparison of intended use, technological characteristics and applicable safety standards. Any differences in the technological characteristics does not raise any new issues or concerns of safety or effectiveness.
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