TIMEX DIGITAL ORAL THERMOMETERS; TIMEX ACCUCURVE ORAL THERMOMETER

K023069 · Medport, Inc. · FLL · Oct 18, 2002 · General Hospital

Device Facts

Record IDK023069
Device NameTIMEX DIGITAL ORAL THERMOMETERS; TIMEX ACCUCURVE ORAL THERMOMETER
ApplicantMedport, Inc.
Product CodeFLL · General Hospital
Decision DateOct 18, 2002
DecisionSESE
Submission TypeTraditional
Regulation21 CFR 880.2910
Device ClassClass 2

Intended Use

The Timex ACCU-CURVE and Traditional Digital Oral Thermometers are electronic thermometers to measure patient temperature orally. Targeted users include professional and over-the-counter users.

Device Story

Electronic thermometers for oral temperature measurement; intended for professional and over-the-counter use. Device captures thermal data via sensor; processes signal to calculate temperature; displays result on digital screen. Provides objective temperature readings to assist in clinical or home health monitoring; aids in fever detection and patient assessment.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Clinical electronic thermometer; digital display; oral measurement modality. Operates as a standalone electronic device.

Indications for Use

Indicated for oral temperature measurement in patients. Intended for use by both professional healthcare providers and lay users in over-the-counter settings.

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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Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 ## OCT 2 9 2002 MedPort, Incorporated The Ocean Group, Incorporated C/O Ms. Fran White Regulatory Consultant MDC Associates 163 Cabot Street Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 Re: K023069 Trade/Device Name: Timex ACCU-CURVE Digital Oral Thermometer, Timex Oral Digital Thermometer Regulation Number: 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 80 FLL Dated: September 13, 2002 Received: September 16, 2002 Dear Ms. White: This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 18, 2002 regarding the indications for use. 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. 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. {1}------------------------------------------------ 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 requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus. permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.qov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours, Timothy A. Ulatowski Timo hv Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health {2}------------------------------------------------ ## 510k Submission MedPort, Inc., The Ocean Group Oral Digital Thermometer 510(k) Number: K023069 Device Name: Timex ACCU-CURVE Digital Oral Thermometer Timex Oral Digital Thermometer Indication for Use: The Timex ACCU-CURVE and Traditional Digital Oral Thermometers are electronic thermometers to measure patient temperature orally. Targeted users include professional and over-the-counter users. 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