510(k) · Cleared
ClearedThe Life Vessel
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cottonwood Vessel Corporation · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating
Cleared on Nov 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K051681 (Care Electronics, Inc., 2005) and 3 other predicates after a 248-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Nov 16, 2007
- Review
- 248 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ILY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 97 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 2 generations backK043575 Dermillume, Model PRO1000Care Electronics, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK051681 Dermillume Red, Model HR1000Care Electronics, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK070690 The Life VesselCottonwood Vessel Corporation · 2007
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- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 6 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 2 generations backK043575 Dermillume, Model PRO1000Care Electronics, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK051681 Dermillume Red, Model HR1000Care Electronics, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK070690 The Life VesselCottonwood Vessel Corporation · 2007
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K043575 | Dermillume, Model PRO1000 | Care Electronics, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K051681 | Dermillume Red, Model HR1000 | Care Electronics, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070690 | The Life Vessel | Cottonwood Vessel Corporation | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
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? (4)
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K051681 | Dermillume Red, Model HR1000Summary page 1…Code: ILY 3. Predicate Devices The Life Vessel TM is substantially equivalent to a combination of the Care Electronics, Inc. Dermillume Red HRI000 Lamp (K051681), the Quantum Devices, Inc. Quantum WARP 10 Light Delivery System (K032229), the Diomedics, Inc. Pain-X-2000 Models:… | 2005 |
| * | K032229 | Quantum Warp 10 Light Delivery SystemSummary page 1…ivalent to a combination of the Care Electronics, Inc. Dermillume Red HRI000 Lamp (K051681), the Quantum Devices, Inc. Quantum WARP 10 Light Delivery System (K032229), the Diomedics, Inc. Pain-X-2000 Models: 300, 600, 900, 1600, 2500 and 5700 (K982546), and the Light Force Therapy,… | 2003 |
| * | K982546 | Phaser-2000Summary page 1…the Quantum Devices, Inc. Quantum WARP 10 Light Delivery System (K032229), the Diomedics, Inc. Pain-X-2000 Models: 300, 600, 900, 1600, 2500 and 5700 (K982546), and the Light Force Therapy, Inc. Acubeam Super Nova, Dio (K022888). 4. Device Description The Life VesselTM i… | 1998 |
| * | K022888 | Acubeam, Super Nova, DioSummary page 1…2229), the Diomedics, Inc. Pain-X-2000 Models: 300, 600, 900, 1600, 2500 and 5700 (K982546), and the Light Force Therapy, Inc. Acubeam Super Nova, Dio (K022888). 4. Device Description The Life VesselTM is a chamber in which the patient lays flat under the treatment light… | 2002 |
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 12 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 3 of the 97 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K051681.
How does its category compare?
All ILY devicesILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ILY
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ILY
116in 2017
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ILY
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ILY
17in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ILY, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | 128 | 0 | 24 |
| 2008 | 16 | 165 | 0 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 | 189 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 | 185 | 1 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 | 198 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 | 130 | 3 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 | 211 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 11 | 153 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 146 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 214 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 116 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 1 | 15 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 1 | 17 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Life VesselTM is indicated to provide topical heating for the relaxation of muscles and relief of muscle spasms, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness, temporary relief of minor pain and stifffiess associated with arthritis, and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070690 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070690: The Life Vessel.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070690
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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