510(k) · Cleared
ClearedS-Cath Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Circa Scientific, LLC · FLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer
Cleared on Aug 31, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K863646 (Respiratory Support Products, Inc., 1986) and 1 other predicate after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1986. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 31, 2011
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FLL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K863646 (1986). 2 ancestors in all. 7 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK863646 Esophageal Rectal Temperature ProbeRespiratory Support Products, Inc. · 1986
- This deviceK112376 S-Cath Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemCirca Scientific, LLC · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK123361 Esotest Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemFiab Spa · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK180047 ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature…Fiab Spa · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK192210 ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature…Fiab Spa · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 1 of its ownK200943 Circa S-Cath M Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature…Circa Scientific, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK152402 IRTS Thermal Imaging Probe (TIP);IRTS Patient Monitoring Unit…Securus,Inc · 2016
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K123361Esotest Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemFiab Spa · 2013 · cites it directly6descendants
- K180047ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemFiab Spa · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K192210ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemFiab Spa · 2019 · 3 generations on2descendants
- K200943Circa S-Cath M Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring SystemCirca Scientific, LLC · 2021 · 4 generations on1descendant
- K152402IRTS Thermal Imaging Probe (TIP);IRTS Patient Monitoring Unit (PMU);IRTS Patient…Securus,Inc · 2016 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K863646 | Esophageal Rectal Temperature Probe | Respiratory Support Products, Inc. | 1986 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K112376 | S-Cath Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | Circa Scientific, LLC | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K123361 | Esotest Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | Fiab Spa | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K180047 | ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | Fiab Spa | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K192210 | ESOTEST MULTI Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | Fiab Spa | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K200943 | Circa S-Cath M Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | Circa Scientific, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K152402 | IRTS Thermal Imaging Probe (TIP);IRTS Patient Monitoring Unit (PMU);IRTS… | Securus,Inc | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in FLL? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FLL device
- #1 K191829 Microlife Non-Contact Infrared Forehead…score 26.7 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K863646 | Esophageal Rectal Temperature ProbeSummary page 1…Clinical electronic thermometer Regulatory Class: Class 11 Product Code: FLL Predicate Device: Esophageal/Rectal Temperature Probe (5 10O(k) K863646), Temperature Monitor (5 10O(k) K913083) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The CIRCA Scientific Temperature Monitor… | 1986 |
| * | K913083 | BI-Temp Temperature Monitor TM-201DSummary page 1…Product Code: FLL Predicate Device: Esophageal/Rectal Temperature Probe (5 10O(k) K863646), Temperature Monitor (5 10O(k) K913083) DEVICE DESCRIPTION The CIRCA Scientific Temperature Monitoring System consists of: tou~ch-screen monitor, interconnect cable,… | 1991 |
What descends from it? (7)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K123361 | Esotest Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System | 2013 | 6 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All FLL devicesFLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FLL
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FLL
131in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FLL
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FLL
73in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FLL, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 81 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14 | 59 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 | 13 | 84 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 24 | 88 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 20 | 113 | 1 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 | 126 | 0 | 26 |
| 2013 | 14 | 149 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 7 | 199 | 0 | 54 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 | 1 | 53 |
| 2016 | 22 | 157 | 0 | 58 |
| 2017 | 16 | 174 | 2 | 118 |
| 2018 | 35 | 209 | 1 | 51 |
| 2019 | 22 | 198 | 5 | 52 |
| 2020 | 21 | 194 | 0 | 53 |
| 2021 | 43 | 218 | 0 | 115 |
| 2022 | 24 | 218 | 0 | 142 |
| 2023 | 17 | 295 | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | 13 | 223 | 0 | 118 |
| 2025 | 6 | 131 | 1 | 73 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Esophageal Temperature Probe is intended for continuous temperature monitoring.
The radiopaque probe is designed for placement in the esophagus.
Display continuous temperature measurement (0 C) from 12-sensor temperature probe.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112376 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112376: S-Cath Esophageal Temperature Probe and Temperature Monitoring System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112376
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026