510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBiophotas Celluma
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biophotas, Inc. · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating
Cleared on Jan 15, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K122237 (Biophotas, Inc., 2013) after a 268-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1995. 55 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 15, 2014
- Review
- 268 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ILY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K943450 (1995). 132 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 55 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK042630 Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK060792 IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC · 2006
- 1 generation backK122237 Biophotas LifelightBiophotas, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK131113 Biophotas CellumaBiophotas, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 49 of its ownK152280 BioPhotas Celluma3Biophotas, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 46 of its ownK200983 Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd. · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 39 of its ownK223544 LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 21 of its ownK241857 LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293)Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd · 2024
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 6 of its ownK242700 Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 11 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 10 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 8 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 3 generations backK042630 Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK060792 IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC · 2006
- 1 generation backK122237 Biophotas LifelightBiophotas, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK131113 Biophotas CellumaBiophotas, Inc. · 2014
Showing 5 of 55 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 55 · See all- K152280BioPhotas Celluma3Biophotas, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly49descendants
- K200983Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus, Photons Facial Skin…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd. · 2021 · 2 generations on46descendants
- K223544LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on39descendants
- K241857LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293)Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd · 2024 · 4 generations on21descendants
- K242700Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70, HD-72, HD-72A…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 5 generations on6descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −11 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K042630 | Revlight Skin Care System | Skincare Technology, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K060792 | Illumimed | Photoactif, LLC | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K122237 | Biophotas Lifelight | Biophotas, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131113 | Biophotas Celluma | Biophotas, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K152280 | BioPhotas Celluma3 | Biophotas, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K200983 | Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus, Photons… | Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K223544 | LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03) | Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +4 | K241857 | LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293) | Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd | 2024 | — |
| +5 | K242700 | Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70, HD-72… | Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2026 | 16 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new ILY device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K122237 | Biophotas LifelightSummary page 1…mmon Name: Infrared Lamp Classification Name: Lamp Infrared, Therapeutic Heating (ILY) Predicate Device: The legally marketed predicate for the BioPhotas Celluma® is: K122237, BioPhotas LifeLight® Device Description: The BioPhotas Celluma® is a therapeutic device using wavelengths of polychromatic ener… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (55)
See all 553 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 19 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 4 of the 132 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K152280 (Biophotas, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 49 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K122237.
How does its category compare?
All ILY devicesILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, 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 Biophotas Celluma® device is intended to deliver heat in the IR spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation. The blue spectrum is intended to reduce mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131113 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131113: Biophotas Celluma.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131113
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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