Device Category Dossier

Infrared patient thermometer, ear/skin

Device Category Dossier for Infrared patient thermometer, ear/skin. Australian ARTG records, sponsors, device class — compiled by arcimedes.

Infrared thermometers are hand-held, battery-powered electronic instruments that measure body temperature by detecting infrared emissions from the ear canal or skin surface sites such as the forehead or axilla. These devices are intended for use in the home or healthcare facility and the forehead mode is indicated for people of all ages whilst the eardrum mode is indicated for people above three months old.