# K050022: Medx Home

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medx Electronics, Inc.
- Decided: May 5, 2005 after 120 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 K001179 (2000). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K020017: Medx 1000 Series, Medx Electronics, Inc. (2002) Summary page 3.

## Indications for use
The MedX HOME System Console System is an infrared lamp system, as per 21 CFR 890.5500. The energy emitted provides topical heating when heat is indicated "for the temporary increase in local blood circulation, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness, and the relaxation of 7nuscles; for muscle spasms, and minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis':

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K050022
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology