510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne Mini
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Led Intellectual Properties, LLC · OLP Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne
Cleared on Jan 29, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K132833 (Accord Media, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 168-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1995. 55 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 29, 2015
- Review
- 168 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K943450 (1995). 99 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 55 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131461 Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014
- This deviceK142246 LightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 50 of its ownK160691 Acne Light Therapy WandZuko, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 39 of its ownK210948 Omnilux CLEARGlobalmed Technologies · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 35 of its ownK213184 MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0Mz Skin · 2021
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 19 of its ownK214103 Shani Darden LED light therapy maskHarpar Grace International · 2022
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 16 of its ownK230293 TheraFace MaskTherabody, Inc. · 2023
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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 backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK131461 Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014
- This deviceK142246 LightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2015
Showing 5 of 55 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 55 · See all- K160691Acne Light Therapy WandZuko, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly50descendants
- K210948Omnilux CLEARGlobalmed Technologies · 2021 · 2 generations on39descendants
- K213184MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0Mz Skin · 2021 · 3 generations on35descendants
- K214103Shani Darden LED light therapy maskHarpar Grace International · 2022 · 4 generations on19descendants
- K230293TheraFace MaskTherabody, Inc. · 2023 · 4 generations on16descendants
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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 | K081307 | Omnilux Clear-U | Photo Therapeutics, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K121435 | Silkn Blue | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K131461 | Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne Mini | Led Intellectual Properties, LLC | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142246 | LightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne Mini | Led Intellectual Properties, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K160691 | Acne Light Therapy Wand | Zuko, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K210948 | Omnilux CLEAR | Globalmed Technologies | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K213184 | MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0 | Mz Skin | 2021 | — |
| +4 | K214103 | Shani Darden LED light therapy mask | Harpar Grace International | 2022 | — |
| +4 | K230293 | TheraFace Mask | Therabody, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2026 | 9 | 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 OLP? 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 OLP device
- #1 K214103 Shani Darden LED light therapy maskscore 25.5 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K132833 | Ultra Renew PlusSummary page 4…his device is not a laser and is intended for OTC use, the manufacturer thinks this is the closet applicable classification name. 3. Predicate Devices Ultra Renew Plus (K132833) and LightStim for Acne Mini (K131461 4. Device Description LightStim for Acne / LightStim for Acne Mini, model: LS4A/LS4AM is… | 2014 |
| * | K131461 | Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniSummary page 4…ded for OTC use, the manufacturer thinks this is the closet applicable classification name. 3. Predicate Devices Ultra Renew Plus (K132833) and LightStim for Acne Mini (K131461 4. Device Description LightStim for Acne / LightStim for Acne Mini, model: LS4A/LS4AM is a hand-held device consisting of low i… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (55)
See all 554 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 20 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 4 of the 99 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K160691 (Zuko, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 50 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K132833.
How does its category compare?
All OLP devicesOLP Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OLP
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OLP
88in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OLP
4in 2017
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OLP
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OLP, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 247 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 245 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 255 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 99 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 151 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 104 | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 | 260 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 245 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 109 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
LightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne Mini is an over-the-counter hand-held device intended for the use in the treatment of mild to moderate acne.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142246 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142246: LightStim for Acne/ LightStim for Acne Mini.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142246
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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