510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVelashape
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Syneron Medical, Ltd. · NUV Massager, Vacuum, Light Induced Heating
Cleared on Sep 13, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K071872 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2007) after a 21-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1995. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 13, 2012
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NUV
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K943450 (1995). 56 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 4 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK050397 Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070092 Modification to Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK071872 VelashapeSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- This deviceK122579 VelashapeSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK161892 Slimming Treatment DeviceBeijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK261582 Vacuum Roller RF Slimming Device for Medical Use (PZ-FY66-01…Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231092 T-Shape 2B&M S.R.L. Marketing Nel Benessere · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK152087 HeatLux Pro IIHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2016
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 12 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 11 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 10 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 9 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 8 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK050397 Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005
- 2 generations backK070092 Modification to Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK071872 VelashapeSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2007
- This deviceK122579 VelashapeSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K161892Slimming Treatment DeviceBeijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly1descendant
- K261582Vacuum Roller RF Slimming Device for Medical Use (PZ-FY66-01, PZ-FY66-02)Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K231092T-Shape 2B&M S.R.L. Marketing Nel Benessere · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
- K152087HeatLux Pro IIHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −13 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K050397 | Velasmooth, Shaper | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K070092 | Modification to Velasmooth, Shaper | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K071872 | Velashape | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K122579 | Velashape | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K161892 | Slimming Treatment Device | Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K261582 | Vacuum Roller RF Slimming Device for Medical Use (PZ-FY66-01, PZ-FY66-02) | Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K231092 | T-Shape 2 | B&M S.R.L. Marketing Nel Benessere | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K152087 | HeatLux Pro II | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 NUV? 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 NUV device
- #1 K261582 Vacuum Roller RF Slimming Device for Medical…score 16.7 · 17 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071872 | VelashapeSummary page 1…tic surgery and in dermatology Predicate Devices This Special 510(k) for the modified VelaShape is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared VelaShape device (K07 1872) manufactured by Syneron Medical, Ltd. Intended Use / Indications for Use The VelaShape is indicated for the relief of minor mu… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (4)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 3 of the 56 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K161892 (Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K071872.
How does its category compare?
All NUV devicesNUV Massager, Vacuum, Light Induced Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NUV
1in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NUV
99in 2009
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NUV
No recall names NUV since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · NUV
1in 2020
MAUDE reports naming product code NUV, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The VelaShape is indicated for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K122579 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K122579: Velashape.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122579
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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