Cleared Traditional

K771996 - TELETHERMOMETER MODEL T T-100

K771996 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for TELETHERMOMETER MODEL T T-100 by Electromedics, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Chemistry device (product code FLL) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 32-day FDA review.

K771996 · Electromedics, Inc. · Chemistry device
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K771996 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the TELETHERMOMETER MODEL T T-100. Classified as Continuous Measurement Thermometer (product code FLL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Electromedics, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 22, 1977 after a review of 32 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Chemistry FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 880.2910 - the FDA in vitro diagnostics and chemistry framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K771996 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 21, 1977
Decision Date November 22, 1977
Days to Decision 32 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Chemistry (CH)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
56d faster than avg
Panel avg: 88d · This submission: 32d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 880.2910
Definition A Continuous Measurement Thermometer Is A Clinical Electronic Thermometer Indicated To Measure The Body Or Skin Temperature Of A Person Continuously Or In Specified Intervals. Under This Regulation, This Product Code Represents Non-exempt Devices. For More Information, See 90 Fr 25889, Available At Https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/fr-2025-06-18/pdf/2025-11207.pdf.
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Chemistry devices follow this clearance model.