# K020017: Medx 1000 Series

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medx Electronics, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 12, 2002 after 190 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
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K001179 (2000). 1 ancestor in all.
187 later devices descend from it; 8 cite it directly.
0 of 189 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K001179: Super Nova, Acubeam, Light Force Therapy, Inc. (2000)

## Most influential descendants
- K032231: MEDX1100 Console & Medx 100T and Duolight Laser Accessories, Medx 100 Portable Laser (2003), 74 descendants of its own
- K032816: Quantum Light Therapy System (2004), 73 descendants of its own
- K082707: Medx LPT 200 Tethered Laser & Medx LPS 200 (Oralase) Portable Laser (2008), 59 descendants of its own
- K091496: Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System (2010), 58 descendants of its own
- K083595: Ezlase (2009), 58 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MedX 1000 Series is an infrared lamp, as per 21 CFR 890.5500. It emits energy to provide topical heating for temporary increase in local blood circulation, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness and relaxation of muscles; for muscle spasms, and minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. For use when heat is indicated for the treatment of the fore mentioned conditions.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K020017
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology