Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603
K203707 · Shenzhen Zhengkang Technology Co., Ltd. · FLL · Mar 12, 2021 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K203707
Device Name
Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603
Applicant
Shenzhen Zhengkang Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 12, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Infrared forehead thermometer (Models JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603) is a non-contact infrared thermometer intended for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature from forehead at a distance of 1-5cm for people of all ages. The device is reusable for home use and clinical use.
Device Story
Non-contact infrared thermometer; measures infrared energy radiation from forehead; distance 1-5cm. Features: body/object modes; LCD display; 32-set memory; buzzer; backlight; low battery indicator; auto power-off. Used in home or clinical settings by patients or clinicians. Input: infrared radiation; Output: temperature reading on LCD. Benefits: non-invasive, rapid temperature monitoring for all ages.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted per ASTM E1965-98. Randomized, simple blind, homologous control, pairing design. Evaluated 200 subjects across age groups: 50 newborns (0-3 months), 50 infants (>3 months-1 year), 50 children (>1-5 years), and 50 people (>5 years). Results confirmed compliance with ASTM E1965-98 performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: ABS plastic. Sensing: Thermopile infrared sensor. Energy: DC 3V (2x AA or AAA alkaline batteries). Form factor: Handheld device with LCD. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not applicable. Software: Embedded firmware for signal processing and memory management. Standards: ISO 80601-2-56, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, ASTM E1965-98, ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for intermittent measurement of human body temperature via forehead in patients of all ages (newborns to adults). Suitable for home 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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March 12, 2021
ShenZhen ZhengKang Technology Co., Ltd. % Iris Wang Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd. 1713A, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue, Xili Town Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000 China
Re: K203707
Trade/Device Name: Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical electronic thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: December 8, 2020 Received: December 18, 2020
Dear Iris 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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203707
Device Name
Infrared Forehead Thermometer, Model JZK601, JZK602, JZK603
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Infrared forehead thermometer (Models JZK-602, JZK-603) is a non-contact infrared thermometer intended for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature from forehead at a distance of 1-5cm for people of all ages. The device is reusable for home use and clinical use.
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
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is submitted As Required by requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR §807.92.
## 1. Administrative Information
| Date Prepared | March 10, 2021 |
|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | ShenZhen ZhengKang Technology Co., Ltd.<br>Address:<br>2&3/F, Building A, No.3 FuXing Yi Lane, HeHua Community,<br>PingHu Street, LongGang District, ShenZhen, GuangDong,<br>China.<br>Contact person: Huayong Yang<br>TEL: +86 -0755-83260864<br>E-Mail: 893488645@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.<br>Contact person: Ms. Iris Wang; Mr. Field Fu<br>E-Mail: iris@cefda.com; field@cefda.com<br>Image: [logo] |
| Establishment<br>registration number | 3015697152 |
# 2. Device Information
| Device Name: | Infrared Forehead Thermometer |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Model: | JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603 |
| Classification Name: | Thermometer, Electronic, Clinical |
| Review Panel: | General Hospital |
| Device Class: | 2 |
| Regulation Number: | 880.2910 |
| Product Code: | FLL |
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## 3. Predicate Device
| Manufacturer: | Shenzhen Calibeur Industries Co., Ltd. |
|--------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Device Name: | Infrared Thermometer |
| Model: | DT-8836T, DT-8836P |
| 510(k) Number: | K191251 |
| Regulation Number: | 880.2910 |
| Product Code: | FLL |
## 4. Device Description
Infrared forehead thermometers (includes model JZK-602, JZK-602, JZK-603) are intended to measure the body temperature through receiving infrared energy radiation via the forehead for people of all ages. These thermometers have the capability to measure temperature via body mode or object mode, and the temperature is directly shown on the LCD display. These thermometers have the following features:
- The device is intended to be reusable for home use and clinical use. 1)
- The device is mainly composed of infrared sensor, signal receiving processor, kevs, buzzer, 2) LCD display.
- 3) Switching of temperature unit between °C and °F.
- The latest 32 sets of memory for measuring human body and object; the user can view or delete 4) the previous measurement results.
- 5) Buzzer on or off to set the prompt tone on or off.
- 6) Prompt tone function and backlights function.
- 7) The prompt limit setting function.
- Low battery indication, and auto power-off. 8)
## 5. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The Infrared forehead thermometer is a non-contact infrared thermometer (Models JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603) intended for the intermittent measurement of human body temperature from forehead at a distance of 1-5cm for people of all ages. The device is reusable for home use and clinical use.
## 6. Comparison with Predicate Device
The subject device infrared forehead thermometer, Model: JZK-602, JZK-603 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K191251). This conclusion is based upon comparison on intended use, technological characteristics, materials and applicable safety standards. The difference between the subject device and predicate device do not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
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| Items | Subject Device (K203707)<br>(Model: JZK-601, JZK-602,<br>JZK-603) | Predicate Device (K191251) | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Regulation number | 880.2910 | 880.2910 | Same |
| Product code | FLL | FLL | Same |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for use | The Infrared forehead<br>thermometer (Models JZK-<br>601, JZK-602, JZK-603) is a<br>non-contact infrared<br>thermometer intended for the<br>intermittent measurement of<br>human body temperature from<br>forehead at a distance of 1-<br>5cm for people of all ages.<br>The device is reusable for<br>home use and clinical use. | The Infrared thermometer is a<br>non-contact infrared<br>thermometer intended for the<br>intermittent measurement of<br>human body temperature from<br>forehead for people of all<br>ages. The device is reusable<br>for home use and clinical use. | Comparable<br>(1) See below |
| Measurement Method | Infrared radiation detection | Infrared radiation detection | Same |
| Measurement Range | 32 - 42.9°C (89.6 - 109.2°F) | 32.0 - 42.5°C (89.6 - 108.5°F) | Comparable<br>(2) See below |
| Accuracy | ±0.3°C(0.5°F) within 32 -<br>34.9°C (89.6~94.8°F)<br>±0.2°C (0.4°F) within 35 -<br>42°C (95.0~107.6°F)<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) within 42.1 -<br>42.9°C (107.8~109.2°F) | ±0.2°C (0.4°F) within 35.0°C -<br>42.0°C (95.0°F ~ 107.6°F),<br>±0.3°C(0.5°F) other range | Same |
| Display | 0.1°C /0.1°F | 0.1°C(0.1°F) | Same |
| Measurement<br>distance | 1-5cm | ≤3cm | Comparable<br>(3) See below |
| Measurement place | Forehead | Forehead | Same |
| Response time | ≤3 seconds | 1s | Comparable<br>(4) See below |
| Sensor type | Thermopile | Thermopile | Same |
| Scale Selection | °C /°F | °C /°F | Same |
| Memory | 32 sets | 60 sets | Comparable<br>(5) See below |
| Buzzer | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | Not Available | Acceptable (6)<br>See below |
| IP classification | IP22 | Not Available | Acceptable (6)<br>See below |
| Auto power-off while<br>no operation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Power supply | JZK-601 and JZK-603: DC 3V<br>(2× AA 1.5V Alkaline<br>batteries)<br>JZK-602: DC 3V (2× AAA) | 2 * 1.5V AAA | Comparable<br>(7) See below |
| | 1.5V Alkaline batteries) | | |
| Display screen | LCD | LCD | Same |
| Contact materials | ABS | ABS | Same |
| Backlight | JZK-601 and JZK-603:<br>Three color backlight (green,<br>yellow, and red)<br>JZK-602: two color backlight<br>(green and red) | Not Available | Acceptable (6)<br>See below |
| Operation<br>Environment | 10 - 40°C (50 - 104°F)<br>Humidity:≤95% | 10 - 40°C (50 - 104 °F)<br>RH 15 - 95% | Comparable<br>(8) See below |
| Storage Environment | -20 - 60°C (-4 - 140°F)<br>Humidity: ≤95% | -25 - 55°C (-13 - 131°F)<br>RH:15 - 95% | Comparable<br>(9) See below |
| Dimension | JZK-601 and JZK-603:<br>154 x 96 x 42mm<br>JZK-602: 143 x 81 x 36mm | 153.8 x 62.4 x 62.4 mm | Comparable<br>(10) See below |
| Weight | JZK-601 and JZK-603: 93g<br>JZK-602: 86g | 96g | Comparable<br>(10) See below |
| Conformance<br>standard | ISO80601-2-56 (performance)<br>IEC60601-1(Safety),<br>IEC60601-1-2(EMC)<br>ASTM E1965-98 | ISO80601-2-56 (performance)<br>IEC60601-1(Safety),<br>IEC60601-1-2(EMC)<br>ASTM E1965-98 | Same |
| Patient contact<br>materials | ABS | ABS | Same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Same |
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Discussion of Comparable Items:
(1) Indications for Use
The subject device indications for use includes the models and measurement distance. Therefore, this difference does not affect the performance and accuracy
#### (2) Measurement Range
The measurement range of subject device is different from the predicate device. The performance testing shows that the subject device complies with the performance standard ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98. Therefore, this difference does not affect the performance and accuracy.
#### (3) Measurement distance
The measurement distance of subject device is a little different from the predicate device. The performance testing shows that the subject device complies with the performance standard ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
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#### (4) Response time
The response time of subject device is different from the predicate device. However, the software has been validated according to FDA's software guidance. The performance testing shows that the subject device complies with performance standard during performance testing ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98 and clinical testing. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
#### (5) Memory
The memory of subject device is different from predicate device. The software function of memory of subject device has been verified during software verification according to FDA's software guidance, and the performance testing shows that the subject device complies with performance standard ISO 80601-2-56 and ASTM E1965-98performance and clinical testing. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
#### (6) Shelf Life, IP Classification, Backlight
The shelf life, ingress protection, and backlight of the predicate were not available. However, the device is comparable to other devices on the market. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
#### (7) Power supply
The power supply of subject device for model: JZK-602 is the same with the predicate device, but the power supply of subject device for model: JZK-601/JZK-603 is different from the predicate device. However, the both of the subject device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of electrical safety IEC 60601-1 and Electromagnetic Compatibility IEC 60601-1-2. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
#### (8) Operation Environment
The operation environment of subject device is different from the predicate device, but the measurement accuracy of subject device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of standards IEC 60601-1 and ISO 80601-2-56 in operation environment. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
#### (9) Storage Environment
The operation and storage environment of subject device is different from the predicate device, but the subject device has been demonstrated to comply with the requirements of standards IEC Page 5 of 7
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60601-1 and ISO 80601-2-56. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
#### (10) Dimension, Weight
The dimension and weight of subject device is different from the subject device. The difference is caused by their different appearance and construction, but the electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, performance of subject device has been evaluated to meet the requirements of the standards IECS60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ASTM E1965-98 and ISO 80601-2-56. Therefore, we considered that the difference does not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness.
## 7. Non-Clinical Test Summary
### 7.1. Electromaqnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Test
The subject device has been tested in compliance with the following standards: 1) AAMI/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 device has been tested in compliance with the following standards:
1) ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro 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 device has been tested in compliance with the 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
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2) ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2016) Standard Specification for InfraredThermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature
## 7.4. Software Verification
The software documentation of the subject device was provided in accordance with FDA guidance document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software in Medical Devices" issued May 11, 2005.
# 8. Clinical Study
The clinical study is conducted as the requirement of ASTM E1965-98 (Reapproved 2016). The test report showed the clinical performance of the subject device complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98(Reapproved 2016).
The clinical study is a randomization, simple blind homologous control, pairing design of clinical investigation. The clinical study evaluated 200 subjects, and the infrared forehead thermometer was evaluated in all age groups. All subjects were divided into three age groups, including (1)Infants newborn to one year, (2)Children - greater than one to five years; (3)Adults - greater than five years old. 50 newborns 0 up to 3 months, 50 infants older than 3 months up to 1 year, 50 children older than 1 year and younger than 5 years, and 50 people older than 5 years are selected. The clinical test report showed the clinical performance of the subject devices complied with the requirement of ASTM E1965-98(Reapproved 2016).
# 9. Conclusion
The subject device Infrared Forehead Thermometer (Model: JZK-601, JZK-602, JZK-603) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K191251). This conclusion is based upon comparison on intended use, technological characteristics and applicable safety standards. Any difference in the technological characteristics does not raise any new issues or concerns of safety or effectiveness.
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9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.