# K012508: MU Photonics Pain Therapist

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Nu Photonics, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 9, 2001 after 64 days
- Product code: ILY (Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Acubeam system: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Light Patch: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Photonic Stimulator: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Pain-X 2000: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K032379: Quasar, Model MD21 (2003), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
This infrared heat lamp is intended to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This unit may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This unit may temporarily increase local blood circulation, and may be used to promote relaxation of the muscle tissue.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K012508
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology