510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAdvocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Broadmaster Biotech, Corp. · FLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer
Cleared on Jan 10, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K170662 (Intrinity Global Limited, 2017) after a 336-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2001. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 10, 2019
- Review
- 336 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FLL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K011291 (2001). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK011291 Temporalscanner Thermometer, SensortouchExergen Corp. · 2001
- 4 generations backK033790 Thermofocus 0800, 0900, 01500 and 0700 SeriesTecnimed S.R.L. · 2004
- 3 generations backK081160 Avita Radar Thermo IR Thermometer, NT1 SeriesAvita Corporation · 2008
- 2 generations backK134043 NO Touch+Forehead NTF 3000 ThermometerKaz USA, Inc (A Subsidiaryof Kaz Inc) · 2014
- 1 generation backK170662 Non Contact Infrared Forehead ThermometerIntrinity Global Limited · 2017
- This deviceK180355 Advocate Non-Contact Infrared ThermometerBroadmaster Biotech, Corp. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK191004 Advocate Non-Contact Infrared ThermometerBroadmaster Biotech, Corp. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK213082 Non-contact Infrared Thermometer, Models JXB-315, JXB-319, JXB-320…Guangzhou Berrcom Medical Device Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK201161 Infrared Thermometer Model E127Bioland Technology, Ltd. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K191004Advocate Non-Contact Infrared ThermometerBroadmaster Biotech, Corp. · 2019 · cites it directly1descendant
- K213082Non-contact Infrared Thermometer, Models JXB-315, JXB-319, JXB-320, JXB-311Guangzhou Berrcom Medical Device Co., Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly0descendants
- K201161Infrared Thermometer Model E127Bioland Technology, Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K011291 | Temporalscanner Thermometer, Sensortouch | Exergen Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K033790 | Thermofocus 0800, 0900, 01500 and 0700 Series | Tecnimed S.R.L. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K081160 | Avita Radar Thermo IR Thermometer, NT1 Series | Avita Corporation | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K134043 | NO Touch+Forehead NTF 3000 Thermometer | Kaz USA, Inc (A Subsidiaryof Kaz Inc) | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K170662 | Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer | Intrinity Global Limited | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180355 | Advocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer | Broadmaster Biotech, Corp. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K191004 | Advocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer | Broadmaster Biotech, Corp. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K213082 | Non-contact Infrared Thermometer, Models JXB-315, JXB-319, JXB-320, JXB-311 | Guangzhou Berrcom Medical Device Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K201161 | Infrared Thermometer Model E127 | Bioland Technology, Ltd. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K170662 | Non Contact Infrared Forehead ThermometerSummary page 4…Product name: Non Contact Infrared Forehead Thermometer Model No: TVT-200, TVT-200 PLUS 510(k) number: K170662 Indications for Use: Advocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, handheld device. It c… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K191004 (Broadmaster Biotech, Corp., 2019) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K170662.
How does its category compare?
All FLL devicesFLL Continuous Measurement Thermometer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, 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?
Advocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, handheld device. It can be used by consumers in homecare environment and doctors in clinic as reference. It is intended for measuring human body temperature of all ranges of people by detecting infrared heat from the forehead.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180355 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180355: Advocate Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180355
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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