K203454 · Shandong Zhushi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. · FLL · Apr 29, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K203454
Device Name
Infrared Thermometer
Applicant
Shandong Zhushi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Infrared Thermometer (model: ZST-A) is a non-sterile, reusable, non-contact and handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of people over one month old by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
Device Story
Non-contact, handheld infrared thermometer (model ZST-A) measures human body temperature; detects infrared radiation emitted from forehead; uses thermopile sensor to capture thermal energy from arterial blood flow; processes signals via internal hardware/software with compensation/correction algorithms; displays temperature on LCD; features include buzzer, memory (32 sets), backlight, and auto-shutdown; used by consumers or clinicians in home or clinic settings; provides rapid temperature readings to assist in clinical decision-making; benefits patient through non-invasive, quick temperature monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted per ASTM E1965-98 using a randomized, simple blind, homologous control, pairing design. Study included 105 subjects across three age groups: infants (0-3 months, 3 months-1 year), children (>1-5 years), and individuals >5 years (n≥35 per group). Results demonstrated clinical performance met ASTM E1965-98 requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Non-contact infrared thermometer; thermopile sensor; ABS plastic housing; powered by 2x1.5V AA batteries; LCD display; 1-5cm measurement distance; 1s response time. Conforms to ISO 80601-2-56, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, and ASTM E1965-98. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring human body temperature in patients over one month old via non-contact forehead infrared detection. Suitable for homecare 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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Shandong Zhushi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. % Boyle Wang Official Correspondent Shanghai Truthful Information Technology Co., Ltd. RM. 608, No. 738, Shangcheng Rd., Pudong Shanghai, Shanghai 200120 China
Re: K203454
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Thermometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: March 26, 2021 Received: March 30, 2021
#### Dear Boyle 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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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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203454
Device Name Infrared Thermometer
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Infrared Thermometer (model: ZST-A) is a non-sterile, reusable, non-contact and handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of people over one month old by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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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 (K203454)
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
# 1.0 submitter's Information
Name: Shandong Zhushi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Address: No.6 Shande Road,Shan County, Heze City, Shandong, China Tel: 86-15764021131 Fax: 86-530-4265777 Contact: Junhui Zhu Date of Preparation: Mar.26,2021
## Designated Submission Correspondent
Mr. Boyle Wang Shanghai Truthful Information Technology Co., Ltd. Room 608, No. 738 Shangcheng Rd., Pudong Shanghai, 200120 China Tel: +86-21-50313932 Email: Info@truthful.com.cn
## 2.0 Device Information
Trade name: Infrared Thermometer Common name: Infrared Thermometer Classification name: Clinical electronic thermometer Model(s): ZST-A
## 3.0 Classification
Production code: FLL Regulation number: 21CFR 880.2910 Classification: Class II Panel: General Hospital
## 4.0 Predicate Device Information
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Changkun Technology Co., Ltd. Infrared Thermometer (Models: CK-T1501, CK-T1502, CK-T1503) Device: 510(k) number: K193253
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# 5.0 Device Description
The Infrared Thermometer, Model ZST-A is a non-contact long-distance infrared thermometer which is specialized in measuring human body temperature. It contains buzzer prompt, memory reading, backlight reminder, temperature offset setting, alarm threshold setting, automatic shutdown and common functions of equipment.
The Infrared Thermometer measures the temperature by using the principle of receiving infrared.
♦ All objects radiate energy to their surroundings.
◆The temperature of an object is directly proportional to the intensity of radiation energy, that is, the higher the temperature, the greater the radiation energy.
♦ The energy radiated from human body is mainly infrared radiation. Therefore, human body temperature can be calculated by measuring the intensity of infrared energy radiated from human body to its surroundings.
♦Through the accurate measurement of the weak infrared radiation energy released by the human body, the non-contact infrared thermometer can accurately obtain the human body temperature after complex calculation processing and various compensation correction. The product is composed of built-in infrared detector and related hardware and software, which can receive, analyze and record the measured object and ambient temperature. Therefore, once the user approaches the specific part of the human body (forehead) and presses the measurement key, the infrared sensor can be activated immediately, and the thermal energy generated by the arterial blood flow can be detected quickly through the passive infrared sensor, so as to accurately measure the body temperature of the human body.
The measurement distance of the subject device is 1~5 cm from the middle of the forehead.
## 6.0 Indication for Use Statement
Infrared Thermometer (model: ZST-A) is a non-sterile, reusable, non-contact and handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of people over one month old by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
## 7.0 Comparison to the Predicate Device
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| Item | Subject Device K203454 | Predicate Device K193253 | Remark |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Type of<br>Thermometer | Infrared Thermometer<br>ZST-A | Infrared thermometer<br>CK-T1501,CK-T1502,<br>CK-T1503 | -- |
| Product Code | FLL | FLL | Same |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 880.2910 | 21 CFR 880.2910 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Intended Use&<br>Indications for<br>use | Infrared Thermometer<br>(model: ZST-A) is a<br>non-sterile, reusable,<br>non-contact and handheld<br>device. It can be used by<br>consumers in homecare<br>environment and doctors in<br>clinic as reference. It is<br>intended for measuring<br>human body temperature of<br>people over one month old by<br>detecting infrared heat from<br>the forehead. | Infrared Thermometer<br>(model:CK-T1501,<br>CK-T1502,CK-T1503) is<br>a non-sterile, reusable,<br>non-contact and<br>handheld device. It can<br>be used by consumers<br>in homecare<br>environment and<br>doctors in clinic as<br>reference. It is intended<br>for measuring human<br>body temperature of<br>people over one month<br>old by detecting infrared<br>heat from the forehead. | Same |
| Prescription/ove<br>r-the-counter<br>use | over-the-counter use | over-the-counter use | Same |
| Measurement<br>technology | Infrared radiation detection<br>that converts a user's<br>forehead temperature using<br>the infrared energy emitted in<br>the area around the user's<br>forehead to a reference site<br>equivalent temperature | Infrared radiation<br>detection | Same |
| Measurement<br>place | Forehead | Forehead | Same |
| Measurement<br>Range | Forehead mode:<br>32.0°C ~43.0°C<br>(89.6 to 109.4 ° F) | 32.0°C ~42.5°C<br>(89.6 to 108.5 ° F) | |
| Accuracy | ±0.2°C (0.4°F) within<br>33.0°C ~ 39.0°C<br>(91.4°F ~ 102.2°F),<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) other range | ±0.2°C (0.4°F) within<br>35.0°C ~ 42.0°C<br>(95.0°F ~ 107.6°F),<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) other<br>range | Different<br>1 |
| | | | |
| Display<br>resolution | 0.1°C(0.1°F) | 0.1°C(0.1°F) | Same |
| C/F switchable | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Measurement<br>distance | 1~5 cm | 3~5 cm | Different<br>2 |
| Response time | 1s | 1s | Same |
| Sensor type | Thermopile | Thermopile | Same |
| Memory | 32 sets | 32 sets | Same |
| Buzzer | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Auto power-off<br>while no<br>operation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Power supply | 2*1.5V AA battery | DC 3V (2 of AA alkaline<br>batteries) | Same |
| Display screen | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Operation<br>Environment | 15.0°C~40.0°C(59.0°F~<br>104°F)<br>RH≤90%<br>70.0kPa-106.0kPa | 10°C ~ 40°C;<br>15% ~ 85%RH;<br>80kPa~106kPa | Different<br>3 |
| Storage<br>Environment | -20.0℃~55.0°F<br>(-4.0°F~131.0°F)<br>RH≤90%<br>70.0kPa-106.0kPa | Not Publicly available | -- |
| Dimension | 15*9*4cm | Not Publicly available | -- |
| Weight | ≤93g | Not Publicly available | -- |
| Materials | User contacting materials are<br>ABS (Device Plastic Case,<br>Button & Battery Cover) | ABS | Same |
| Conformance<br>standard | ISO80601-2-56,<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>ASTM E1965-98 | ISO80601-2-56,<br>IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>ASTM E1965-98 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Same |
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Analysis:
From the comparison table, the subject devices and predicate device have the same Intended use & Indications for Use, Measurement place, Display resolution, Display screen, Auto power-off while no operation and
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Conformance standard. There are slightly differences between the devices and predicate device as follows:
Different 1: Both devices have different measurement range, but they have the same accuracy and the measurement range of subject devices meet the requirements of ASTME1965-98. The different does not raise new performance questions.
Different 2: Measurement distance of the subject devices is 1-5cm, the predicate device's is 3-5cm. Although the "measurement distance" of subject device is a little different from the predicate devices. The clinical trial report of the subject device demonstrates the device meets the clinical accuracy requirements of the standards ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98 within the distance range, the differences between the predicate device and subject device will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
Different 3: Both devices have slightly different Operation &Storage Environment, but the subject devices meet the requirements of IEC60601-1.In conclusion, these differences do not raise any new safety or performance questions.
## 8.0 Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
#### Non-Clinical Performance Testing:
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the subject devices met all design specifications as were Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1: 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: 2017+A1:2018 Medical electrical equipment Particular
requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement.
- ●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
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# Biocompatibility Testing:
The biocompatibility evaluation for the ZST-A Infrared Thermometer were conducted in accordance with International Standards ISO 10993-1:2018, Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process, ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity, and ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and sensitization, as recognized by FDA, and per FDA guidance document entitled Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process,dated on September 4, 2020. The testing conducted included the following:
- · Cytotoxicity
- Irritation
- Sensitization
#### Software Information:
Software validation was conducted in accordance with a moderate level of concern designation in accordance with the FDA November 2005 document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices"
## 9.0 Clinical Test Conclusion
Clinical tests were conducted per ASTM E1965-98(Reapproved 2016) Specification for Infrared Thermometers for for Intermittent Standard Determination of Patient Temperature. This clinical study is a randomization, simple blind homologous control, pairing design of clinical investigation, consists of a minimum of 105 subjects which were divided into three group age
ranges- A Infant group (Group A1- 0 up to 3 months; Group A2- 3 months up to 1 year), B Child group (greater than 1 to 5 years old) and C Over 5 years old (Above 5 years old). Each group at least has 35 subjects.
Based on the result, it is demonstrated the clinical performance of the subject device complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2016).
Based on the result, it is demonstrated the clinical performance of the subject device complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (2016).
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#### 10.0 Conclusion
Performance testing contained in this submission demonstrates the minor differences in technological characteristics between the subject device and the predicate do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. And based on the performance testing and compliance with acceptable voluntary standards, we believe the Infrared Thermometer ZST-A are substantially equivalent to its predicate device in K193253.
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