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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · 2010

Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product

K042165510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 18, 200468-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5500Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Cutera, Inc. · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Cleared on Oct 18, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K033768 (Altus Medical, Inc., 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 68-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1992. 241 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Oct 18, 2004
Review
68 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ILY
Recalls
1
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K910422 (1992). 46 ancestors in all, the oldest K871179 (1987). 241 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 3 other ancestors2002: 5 other ancestors2001: 3 other ancestors2000: 6 other ancestors1997: 5 other ancestors1996: 3 other ancestors1999: 3 other ancestors1998: 3 other ancestors1995: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor1987: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 descendant cleared2007: 1 descendant cleared2011: 2 descendants cleared2008: 7 descendants cleared2010: 4 descendants cleared2009: 3 descendants cleared2014: 6 descendants cleared2018: 14 descendants cleared2022: 28 descendants cleared2020: 20 descendants cleared2012: 2 descendants cleared2013: 3 descendants cleared2021: 20 descendants cleared2017: 8 descendants cleared2015: 10 descendants cleared2025: 28 descendants cleared2019: 15 descendants cleared2024: 24 descendants cleared2023: 17 descendants cleared2016: 10 descendants cleared2026: 18 descendants clearedK910422 · Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992K961279 · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996K962446 · Sharplan Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997K974536 · Photoderm HR System · Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998K013366 · Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K022568 · Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K023954 · Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories · Altus Medical, Inc. · 20031990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 15 other ancestors3 generations back: 12 other ancestors4 generations back: 10 other ancestors5 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 4 descendants2 generations forward: 15 descendants3 generations forward: 28 descendants4 generations forward: 50 descendants5 generations forward: 55 descendants6 generations forward: 47 descendants7 generations forward: 22 descendants8 generations forward: 12 descendants9 generations forward: 7 descendants10 generations forward: 1 descendant K023954 · Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories · Altus Medical, Inc. · 2003K022568 · Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K013366 · Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K974536 · Photoderm HR System · Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998K962446 · Sharplan Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997K961279 · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996K910422 · Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992−50+5+10
  1. Root · 7 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
  2. 6 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
  3. 5 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
  4. 4 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
  5. 3 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
  6. 2 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
  7. 1 generation backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
  8. This deviceK042165 Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc. · 2004
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 184 of its ownK080318 Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 129 of its ownK070388 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007
  11. Descendant · 2 generations on · 124 of its ownK102716 Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010
  12. Descendant · 3 generations on · 118 of its ownK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
  13. Descendant · 2 generations on · 112 of its ownK081352 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008

Showing 5 of 241 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2005: 12007: 12008: 72009: 32010: 42011: 22012: 22013: 32014: 62015: 102016: 102017: 82018: 142019: 152020: 202021: 202022: 282023: 172024: 242025: 282026: 18
2005high 28 (2022) · low 0 (2006)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 241 · See all
  • K080318Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008 · cites it directly184descendants
  • K070388Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007 · cites it directly129descendants
  • K102716Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on124descendants
  • K112031Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with the Family…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011 · 3 generations on118descendants
  • K081352Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008 · 2 generations on112descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K910422Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc.1992—
−6K961279Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc.1996—
−5K962446Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc.1997—
−4K974536Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd.1998—
−3K013366Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB2002—
−2K022568Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB2002—
−1K023954Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc.2003—
0 (this device)K042165Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc.2004—
+1K080318Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd.2008—
+1K070388Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2007—
+2K102716Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc.2010—
+3K112031Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with…Alma Lasers, Inc.2011—
+2K081352Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2008—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198720
198810
198910
199010
199310
199510
199630
199750
199830
199930
200060
200130
200250
200330
200410

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200510
200710
200870
200930
201040
201120
201220
201330
201460
2015100
2016100
201780
2018140
2019150
2020200
2021200
2022280
2023170
2024240
2025280
2026180
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K042165, 1992–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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  1. #1 K242755 Medical Diode Laser Systems (VELAS II-30B…score 18.7 · 22 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (2)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K033768Altus Medical Optional Infrared Handpiece
Summary page 2
…nsole (K023 954). VII. Safety and Effectiveness Information The indication for-use is exactly the same as the previously cleared infrared handpiecc (K033768). Technologically, the Cutera Titan Tabletop Product is substantially equivalent to the listed predicate device.…
Altus Medical, Inc.2004—
*K023954Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories
Summary page 2
…dications for use, and therefore is substantially equivalent to the currently cleared infrared handpieee ((03 3768) and the currently cleared base console (K023 954). VII. Safety and Effectiveness Information The indication for-use is exactly the same as the previously cleared inf…
Altus Medical, Inc.2003—

Also cleared against K033768: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (241)

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4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K080318Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd.2008184
K070388Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2007129
K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2011111
K050069Cutera Flashlamp Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc.20050

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
May 8, 2010Not classifiedZ-0329-2011Device DesignRisk of burns-- under certain conditions, devices containing a gold plated end block could produce energy above what is stated on the device setting.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • 1 of the 46 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K080318 (Alma Lasers, Ltd., 2008) has gone furthest, with 184 descendants of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K033768.

How does its category compare?

All ILY devices

ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · ILY

1in 2025

2007: 102008: 162009: 132010: 82011: 92012: 112013: 92014: 112015: 112016: 82017: 52020: 12022: 22023: 12024: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 16 (2008) · low 0 (2018)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · ILY

116in 2017

2007: 128 days median2008: 165 days median2009: 189 days median2010: 185 days median2011: 198 days median2012: 130 days median2013: 211 days median2014: 153 days median2015: 146 days median2016: 214 days median2017: 116 days median
2007high 214 (2016) · low 116 (2017)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · ILY

1in 2025

2010: 12012: 32022: 42023: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 4 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · ILY

17in 2025

2007: 242008: 202009: 92010: 72011: 102012: 72013: 82015: 22016: 22017: 122018: 12019: 72020: 52021: 52022: 22023: 152024: 192025: 17
2007high 24 (2007) · low 0 (2014)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code ILY, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200710128024
200816165020
20091318909
2010818517
20119198010
20121113037
2013921108
20141115300
20151114602
2016821402
20175116012
20180—01
20190—07
20201—05
20210—05
20222—42
20231—115
20241—019
20251—117
20261—1—

What is it indicated for?

The Cutera Titan Tabletop Product with an infrared handpiece 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 Cutera Titan Tabletop Product may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K042165: Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K042165

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026