# K024179: Palomar Lightcube

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Palomar Medical Products, Inc.
- Decided: Jun 4, 2003 after 168 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: 2 generations back to K875052 (1988). 7 ancestors in all.
308 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 316 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K020851: TDP Heat Lamp or Infrared Heating Lamp, Models CQG-S1, CQG-111A/B, CQG-222A/B, CQG-270A/B, CQG-222D, C&H International (2002)
- K021956: MHS Med Light 1000, Micro Health Systems, Inc. (2002)
- K003538: TDP CQ-27 Heat Lamp, Lhasa Medical, Inc. (2001) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K033768: Altus Medical Optional Infrared Handpiece (2004), 294 descendants of its own
- K042165: Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product (2004), 241 descendants of its own
- K050370: Palomar Luxir Handpiece (2005), 239 descendants of its own
- K080318: Alma Laser Nir Module (2008), 184 descendants of its own
- K070388: Profile Multi-Platform System (2007), 129 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ThermaPulseTM at the power settings in the range of 5-50 Watts is intended to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, the ThermaPulseTMmay also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K024179
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology