# K032379: Quasar, Model MD21

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Quantum Skincare, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 20, 2003 after 111 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 K012508 (2001). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K012508: MU Photonics Pain Therapist, Nu Photonics, Inc. (2001). Our reading of the summary gave K012598, FDA’s number for Reprocessed Laparoscopic Electric Instuments (Sterilmed, Inc.). Corrected to the number one digit away whose FDA name carries the summary’s words for the device, “Mu Photonics Pain Therapist”.
- (no number) Biolight PCD: named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
The Quasar MD21 infrared heat lamp is intended to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This device may temporarily increase local blood circulation, and may be used to promote relaxation of the muscle tissue.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K032379
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology