# K033986: MLT-1000 IR Laser System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medical Laser Therapeutics LP
- Decided: Mar 29, 2004 after 97 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: 4 generations back to K875052 (1988). 14 ancestors in all.
10 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 25 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K974468: Photonic Stimulator, Bales Scientific, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.
- K001179: Super Nova, Acubeam, Light Force Therapy, Inc. (2000)
- K023621: Bioflex Professional Therapy System, Meditech International, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.
- K032787: Neurolase, Models 150V, 150C, 1064, Spectrum Laser & Technologies (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K053473: Maestro MDTL Laser System (2006), 8 descendants of its own
- K061656: Laser-D68 (2006), 5 descendants of its own
- K120604: K-Laser (2012), 4 descendants of its own
- K082969: Luminex Infrared Lamp System (2008), 1 descendant of its own
- K171087: AXON IR Heat Lamp (2017), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MLT - 1000 IR Laser System 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, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K033986
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology