# K171928: Med-Hot Thermal Imaging Systems

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Med-Hot Thermal Imaging, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 8, 2017 after 164 days
- Product code: LHQ (System, Telethermographic (Adjunctive Use))
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.2980
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K063047 (2006). 1 ancestor in all.
6 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 8 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K063047: Medhot Mti 2000 Thermal Imaging System, Medhot Thermal Imaging, Inc. (2006) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K181716: InTouch Thermal Camera (2019), 2 descendants of its own
- K213650: ThermPix Thermovisual Camera (2022), 1 descendant of its own
- K200999: Thermidas IR System (ThIR-A615) (2021), 1 descendant of its own
- K253911: Derma-2 (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K232462: ThermPix Thermovisual Camera (2023), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Med-Hot Thermal Imaging Systems are intended to review, measure and record skin temperature patterns and variations emitted from the human body. They are intended for use as adjunctive diagnostic imaging for thermally significant indications in the regions of the head and neck, breast, chest, abdomen, back and extremities. The significance of the value of these thermal patterns is determined by professional investigation. This device is intended for use by qualified technical personnel trained in its use.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K171928
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology