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Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003

K142256510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 7, 2015146-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5500

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

Applied Biophotonics, Ltd. · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Cleared on Jan 7, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K060792 (Photoactif, LLC, 2006) and 3 other predicates after a 146-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995.

Decided
Jan 7, 2015
Review
146 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ILY
Recalls
None
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 136 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2011: 1 other ancestor2010: 1 other ancestor2005: 4 other ancestors2004: 3 other ancestors2003: 8 other ancestors1994: 10 other ancestors2002: 12 other ancestors2000: 10 other ancestors1998: 11 other ancestors2001: 7 other ancestors1999: 5 other ancestors1997: 15 other ancestors1996: 12 other ancestors1995: 10 other ancestors1993: 6 other ancestors1991: 3 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1980: 1 other ancestor1992: 3 other ancestors1985: 1 other ancestorK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K964849 (1997), K971532 (1997) K974521 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998K982816 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K022266 · Aurora SR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002K030426 · Omnilux Red · Photo Therapeutics Limited · 2003K042630 · Revlight Skin Care System · Skincare Technology, Inc. · 2005K060792 · Illumimed · Photoactif, LLC · 20061980199020002010
  1. Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 7 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  4. 2 generations backK042630 Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc. · 2005
  5. 1 generation backK060792 IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC · 2006
  6. This deviceK142256 Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003Applied Biophotonics, Ltd. · 2015
Show all 11 generations
  1. Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 7 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  6. 6 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
  7. 5 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  8. 4 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
  9. 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  10. 2 generations backK042630 Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc. · 2005
  11. 1 generation backK060792 IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC · 2006
  12. This deviceK142256 Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003Applied Biophotonics, Ltd. · 2015
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−11K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−10K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−9K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−8K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−7K971532Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−6K974521Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1998—
−5K982816Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1999—
−4K022266Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2002—
−3K030426Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited2003—
−2K042630Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc.2005—
−1K060792IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC2006—
0 (this device)K142256Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003Applied Biophotonics, Ltd.2015—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198510
198910
199010
199130
199230
199360
1994100
1995100
1996120
1997150
1998110
199950
2000100
200170
2002120
200380
200430
200540
201010
201110
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K142256, 1995–2015Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (4)

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
*K060792Illumimed
Summary page 4
…ubstantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices as related to intended use, design, and technological characteristics: • IllumiMedTM, PhotoActif, LLC, K060792 • LIGHTWAVE Professional Deluxe, LIGHTWAVE Technologies LLC, K082586 • LumiWave 1X4 Infrared Therapy Device, BioCar…
Photoactif, LLC2006—
*K082586Lightwave Professional Deluxe
Summary page 4
…ended use, design, and technological characteristics: • IllumiMedTM, PhotoActif, LLC, K060792 • LIGHTWAVE Professional Deluxe, LIGHTWAVE Technologies LLC, K082586 • LumiWave 1X4 Infrared Therapy Device, BioCare Systems, Inc., K051816 • HealthLightTM MicroController, MiniPro, Pr…
Lightwave Technologies, LLC2010—
*K051816Lumiwave 1X4 Infrared Therapy Device
Summary page 4
…hotoActif, LLC, K060792 • LIGHTWAVE Professional Deluxe, LIGHTWAVE Technologies LLC, K082586 • LumiWave 1X4 Infrared Therapy Device, BioCare Systems, Inc., K051816 • HealthLightTM MicroController, MiniPro, ProNeuroLight and Pro Unit, BioRemedi Therapeutic Systems, Inc., K10189…
Biocare Systems, Inc.20051
*K101894Healthlight Microcontroller, Minipro, Proneurolight, and Pro Unit
Summary page 4
…Therapy Device, BioCare Systems, Inc., K051816 • HealthLightTM MicroController, MiniPro, ProNeuroLight and Pro Unit, BioRemedi Therapeutic Systems, Inc., K101894 Description of the Device The Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is a light therapy device using specific wavel…
Bioremedi Therapeutic Systems, Inc.2011—

Also cleared against K060792: 4 other devices →

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 20 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
  • 5 of the 136 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 4 other devices also cite its predicate K060792.

How does its category compare?

All ILY devices

ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · ILY

1in 2025

2007: 102008: 162009: 132010: 82011: 92012: 112013: 92014: 112015: 112016: 82017: 52020: 12022: 22023: 12024: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 16 (2008) · low 0 (2018)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · ILY

116in 2017

2007: 128 days median2008: 165 days median2009: 189 days median2010: 185 days median2011: 198 days median2012: 130 days median2013: 211 days median2014: 153 days median2015: 146 days median2016: 214 days median2017: 116 days median
2007high 214 (2016) · low 116 (2017)2026

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

Recalls per year · ILY

1in 2025

2010: 12012: 32022: 42023: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 4 (2022) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · ILY

17in 2025

2007: 242008: 202009: 92010: 72011: 102012: 72013: 82015: 22016: 22017: 122018: 12019: 72020: 52021: 52022: 22023: 152024: 192025: 17
2007high 24 (2007) · low 0 (2014)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code ILY, 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
200710128024
200816165020
20091318909
2010818517
20119198010
20121113037
2013921108
20141115300
20151114602
2016821402
20175116012
20180—01
20190—07
20201—05
20210—05
20222—42
20231—115
20241—019
20251—117
20261—1—

What is it indicated for?

Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is intended to provide phototherapeutic light to the body. The device emits:

- Red and infrared light to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K142256: Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142256

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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