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Curae'lase CL1000 IR Laser System

K053201510(k) TraditionalCleared Dec 9, 200523-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5500

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

Curae'Lase, Inc. · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Cleared on Dec 9, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K023621 (Meditech International, Inc., 2003) and 4 other predicates after a 23-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1988.

Decided
Dec 9, 2005
Review
23 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ILY
Recalls
None
Predicates
5

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K875052 (1988). 21 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 2 other ancestors2000: 1 other ancestor2002: 2 other ancestors1998: 2 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor1995: 4 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestorK875052 · TDP, Lark Brand and Mit Lamp · I.E.C. Co. · 1988K020851 · TDP Heat Lamp or Infrared Heating Lamp, Models CQG-S1, CQG-111A/B, CQG-222A/B, CQG-270A/B, CQG-222D · C&H International · 2002K024179 · Palomar Lightcube · Palomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2003K032787 · Neurolase, Models 150V, 150C, 1064 · Spectrum Laser & Technologies · 2003K033986 · MLT-1000 IR Laser System · Medical Laser Therapeutics LP · 200419851990199520002005
  1. Root · 5 generations backK875052 TDP, Lark Brand and Mit LampI.E.C. Co. · 1988
  2. 4 generations backK020851 TDP Heat Lamp or Infrared Heating Lamp, Models CQG-S1, CQG-111A/B…C&H International · 2002
  3. 3 generations backK024179 Palomar LightcubePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2003
  4. 2 generations backK032787 Neurolase, Models 150V, 150C, 1064Spectrum Laser & Technologies · 2003
  5. 1 generation backK033986 MLT-1000 IR Laser SystemMedical Laser Therapeutics LP · 2004
  6. This deviceK053201 Curae'lase CL1000 IR Laser SystemCurae'Lase, Inc. · 2005
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K875052TDP, Lark Brand and Mit LampI.E.C. Co.1988—
−4K020851TDP Heat Lamp or Infrared Heating Lamp, Models CQG-S1, CQG-111A/B, CQG-222A/B…C&H International2002—
−3K024179Palomar LightcubePalomar Medical Products, Inc.2003—
−2K032787Neurolase, Models 150V, 150C, 1064Spectrum Laser & Technologies2003—
−1K033986MLT-1000 IR Laser SystemMedical Laser Therapeutics LP2004—
0 (this device)K053201Curae'lase CL1000 IR Laser SystemCurae'Lase, Inc.2005—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198910
199540
199610
199820
199910
200010
200110
200220
200320
200410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K053201, 1988–2005Source: 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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What was it cleared against? (5)

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
*K023621Bioflex Professional Therapy System
Summary page 1
…te Devices Predicate devices to the CL1000 IR Laser System include, but not limited to, the Meditech International Inc BioFlex Professional Therapy System (K023621), the Dynatronics Solaris D890 Therapy Probe (K040729), Light Force Therapy, Inc. Super Nova and Acubeam Systems (K…
Meditech International, Inc.2003—
*K040729Solaris D890 Therapy Probe
Summary page 1
…stem include, but not limited to, the Meditech International Inc BioFlex Professional Therapy System (K023621), the Dynatronics Solaris D890 Therapy Probe (K040729), Light Force Therapy, Inc. Super Nova and Acubeam Systems (K001179), Medical Laser Therapeutics, LP MLT-1000 IR La…
Dynatronics Corp.2004—
*K001179Super Nova, Acubeam
Summary page 1
…Flex Professional Therapy System (K023621), the Dynatronics Solaris D890 Therapy Probe (K040729), Light Force Therapy, Inc. Super Nova and Acubeam Systems (K001179), Medical Laser Therapeutics, LP MLT-1000 IR Laser System (K033986) and the Spectrum Laser & Technologies, Inc. Neu…
Light Force Therapy, Inc.2000—
*K033986MLT-1000 IR Laser System
Summary page 1
…D890 Therapy Probe (K040729), Light Force Therapy, Inc. Super Nova and Acubeam Systems (K001179), Medical Laser Therapeutics, LP MLT-1000 IR Laser System (K033986) and the Spectrum Laser & Technologies, Inc. Neurolase Series (K032787). These devices were cleared for introduction…
Medical Laser Therapeutics LP2004—
*K032787Neurolase, Models 150V, 150C, 1064
Summary page 1
…Acubeam Systems (K001179), Medical Laser Therapeutics, LP MLT-1000 IR Laser System (K033986) and the Spectrum Laser & Technologies, Inc. Neurolase Series (K032787). These devices were cleared for introduction into interstate commerce via the FDA's 510(k) Notification process.…
Spectrum Laser & Technologies2003—

Also cleared against K023621: 7 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

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

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
  • None of the 21 ancestors has a recall.
  • 7 other devices also cite its predicate K023621.

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 CI1000 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.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K053201: Curae'lase CL1000 IR Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K053201

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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