# K070690: The Life Vessel

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Cottonwood Vessel Corporation
- Decided: Nov 16, 2007 after 248 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: 11 generations back to K943450 (1995). 97 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 98 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K051681: Dermillume Red, Model HR1000, Care Electronics, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.
- K032229: Quantum Warp 10 Light Delivery System, Quantum Devices, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.
- K982546: Phaser-2000, Diomedics, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.
- K022888: Acubeam, Super Nova, Dio, Light Force Therapy, Inc. (2002) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K070690
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology