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Soleoline, Soleo Stim, Soleo Sono, Soleo Sonostim

K121059510(k) AbbreviatedCleared Aug 7, 2012123-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5860

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

Zimmer Medizinsystems GmbH · IMG Stimulator, Ultrasound And Muscle, For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat

Cleared on Aug 7, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K031077 (Chattanooga Group, 2003) and 2 other predicates after a 123-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1996. 4 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Aug 7, 2012
Review
123 days
Class
Class II
Product code
IMG
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K954411 (1996). 3 ancestors in all. 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2003: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor2016: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant cleared2025: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK954411 · Galva-5-M · Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH · 19961995200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 2 descendants K954411 · Galva-5-M · Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH · 19960
  1. Root · 1 generation backK954411 Galva-5-MZimmer Elektromedizin GmbH · 1996
  2. This deviceK121059 Soleoline, Soleo Stim, Soleo Sono, Soleo SonostimZimmer Medizinsystems GmbH · 2012
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK161628 JAS Pulse (TM) Ultrasonic TherapyBonutti Research, Inc. · 2016
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK241099 Plasonic (Plasonic)Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2024
  5. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK260397 SYNERJET PRO (SP-1002); InPhiuse (SP-1002); WOWJET (SP-1002)Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2026
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK251334 New Doublo 2.0Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2025

Most influential descendants

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  • K161628JAS Pulse (TM) Ultrasonic TherapyBonutti Research, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K241099Plasonic (Plasonic)Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K260397SYNERJET PRO (SP-1002); InPhiuse (SP-1002); WOWJET (SP-1002)Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K251334New Doublo 2.0Hironic Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K954411Galva-5-MZimmer Elektromedizin GmbH1996—
0 (this device)K121059Soleoline, Soleo Stim, Soleo Sono, Soleo SonostimZimmer Medizinsystems GmbH2012—
+1K161628JAS Pulse (TM) Ultrasonic TherapyBonutti Research, Inc.2016—
+2K241099Plasonic (Plasonic)Hironic Co., Ltd.2024—
+3K260397SYNERJET PRO (SP-1002); InPhiuse (SP-1002); WOWJET (SP-1002)Hironic Co., Ltd.2026—
+3K251334New Doublo 2.0Hironic Co., Ltd.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199610
200310

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201610
202410
202510
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K121059, 1996–2026Source: 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? (3)

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
*K031077Vectra Epr System and Intelect Epr System
Summary page 2
…cal) 4717 adams rd. P.O. Box 489 Hixson, Tennessee 37343-0489 510(k) number: . K031077 2. Device: Galva 5M Manufacturer: Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH (former Zimmer E…
Chattanooga Group200317
*K954411Galva-5-M
Summary page 2
…Junikersstrasse 9 89231 Neu-Ulm Germany 510(1k) number: K954411 3. device: Sono 5 Manufacturer: Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH…
Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH1996—
*K952536SONO 5
Summary page 2
…Junkersstrasse 9 89231 Neu-Ulm Germany 510(k) number: K952536 c.) Device Description The Soleoline has aclear contemporary color screen showing all parameters necessary for therapy as wella…
Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH1996—

Also cleared against K031077: 8 other devices →

What descends from it? (4)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K161628JAS Pulse (TM) Ultrasonic TherapyBonutti Research, Inc.20163

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?

  • 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K161628 (Bonutti Research, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 8 other devices also cite its predicate K031077.

How does its category compare?

All IMG devices

IMG Stimulator, Ultrasound And Muscle, For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · IMG

1in 2025

2007: 32010: 12011: 32012: 22015: 22016: 12025: 1
2007high 3 (2007) · low 0 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · IMG

226in 2011

2007: 110 days median2011: 226 days median
2007high 226 (2011) · low 110 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · IMG

2in 2008

2008: 2
2007high 2 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · IMG

9in 2025

2008: 372009: 262010: 62011: 212012: 62013: 42014: 32015: 42016: 72017: 32019: 142020: 102021: 132022: 142023: 72024: 52025: 9
2007high 37 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code IMG, 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
2007311000
20080—237
20090—026
20101—06
20113226021
20122—06
20130—04
20140—03
20152—04
20161—07
20170—03
20180—00
20190—014
20200—010
20210—013
20220—014
20230—07
20240—05
20251—09
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

Ultrasound therapy: Relief of pain muscle spasms and joint contractures Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with: Adhesive capsulitis Bursitis with slight calcification Myositis Soft tissue injuries Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures resulting from: Capsular tightness. Capsular scarring Electrotherapy: For Medium Frequency, Monophasic…

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Ultrasound therapy:

Relief of pain muscle spasms and joint contractures

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with:

Adhesive capsulitis

Bursitis with slight calcification

Myositis

Soft tissue injuries

Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures resulting from:

Capsular tightness.

Capsular scarring

Electrotherapy:

For Medium Frequency, Monophasic Currents, Biphasic Symmetric Currents and High Voltage

Relaxation of muscle spasm

Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy

Increasing local blood circulation

Muscle re-education

Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis

Maintaining or increasing range of motion

For IFC, Premodulated, Microcurrent, Asymmetric Biphasic Currents and Symmetric Biphasic- Currents

Symptomatic relief or management of chronic, intractable pain

Post-traumatic acute pain

Post-surgical acute pain

Ultrasound therapy:

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with:

Adhesive capsulitis

Bursitis with slight calcification

Myositis

Soft tissue injuries

Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures resulting from:

Capsular tightness

Capsular scarring

Electrotherapy:

For Medium Frequency, Monophasic Currents, Biphasic Symmetric Currents and High Voltage

Relaxation of muscle spasm

Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy

Increasing local blood circulation

Muscle re-education

Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis

Maintaining or increasing range of motion

For IFC, Premodulated Microcurrent, Asymmetric Biphasic Currents and Symmetric Biphasic Currents

Symptomatic relief or management of chronic, intractable pain

Post-traumatic acute pain

Post-surgical acute pain

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K121059: Soleoline, Soleo Stim, Soleo Sono, Soleo Sonostim.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121059

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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