510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLitecure Therapy System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Litecure, LLC · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating
Cleared on Jan 25, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K070400 (Litecure, LLC, 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Jan 25, 2011
- Review
- 56 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ILY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K001179 (2000). 14 ancestors in all, the oldest K941461 (1995). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK001179 Super Nova, AcubeamLight Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000
- 6 generations backK020017 Medx 1000 SeriesMedx Electronics, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK031329 Dynatron Solaris Series, Models 705, 706, 708, 709 D880 Infrared…Dynatronics Corp. · 2003
- 4 generations backK040729 Solaris D890 Therapy ProbeDynatronics Corp. · 2004
- 3 generations backK050070 K-Laser, Models 3,4,4D,6DEltech S.R.L · 2005
- 2 generations backK070400 LC Therapy, Model LCT-1000Litecure, LLC · 2007
- 1 generation backK091497 K-Laser K-1200, Model 12 WEltech S.R.L · 2009
- This deviceK103511 Litecure Therapy SystemLitecure, LLC · 2011
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K001179 | Super Nova, Acubeam | Light Force Therapy, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −6 | K020017 | Medx 1000 Series | Medx Electronics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K031329 | Dynatron Solaris Series, Models 705, 706, 708, 709 D880 Infrared Probe… | Dynatronics Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K040729 | Solaris D890 Therapy Probe | Dynatronics Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K050070 | K-Laser, Models 3,4,4D,6D | Eltech S.R.L | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K070400 | LC Therapy, Model LCT-1000 | Litecure, LLC | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K091497 | K-Laser K-1200, Model 12 W | Eltech S.R.L | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K103511 | Litecure Therapy System | Litecure, LLC | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 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.
Planning a device in ILY? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new ILY device
- #1 K242755 Medical Diode Laser Systems (VELAS II-30B…score 18.7 · 22 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K070400 | LC Therapy, Model LCT-1000Summary page 1…11, 2010 Correspondent Device Name LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 Classification Infrared Lamp, 21 CFR 890.5500 Predicate: * K070400, LC THERAPY, MODEL LCT-1000, LiteCure, LLC ____________a K091497, K-LASER K-1200, MODEL 12 W, ELTECH, S.R.L.… | 2007 |
| * | K091497 | K-Laser K-1200, Model 12 WSummary page 1…odel LTS-1500 Classification Infrared Lamp, 21 CFR 890.5500 Predicate: * K070400, LC THERAPY, MODEL LCT-1000, LiteCure, LLC ____________a K091497, K-LASER K-1200, MODEL 12 W, ELTECH, S.R.L. DescriptionLiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS- 1500 is a compact medical laser… | 2009 |
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 11 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- None of the 14 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K070400.
How does its category compare?
All ILY devicesILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, 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?
LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is indicated for emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K103511 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K103511: Litecure Therapy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103511
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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