510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLipoFilter - Hospital Pack, LipoFilter - Clinic Pack
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC · MUU System, Suction, Lipoplasty
Cleared on May 22, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K120328 (Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC, 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 58-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1991. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 22, 2015
- Review
- 58 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MUU
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K910696 (1991). 38 ancestors in all, the oldest K832274 (1983). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK910696 Cusa (R) System 200C/200T/200M/200H Ultra AspiratorValleylab, Inc. · 1991
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK083455 Lipokit with Disposable 50CC Aft Syringe, Model ZLK-100Medi-Khan USA, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK101713 Lipcollector IIHuman Med AG · 2010
- 1 generation backK120328 Origins Lipoharvesting SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 2012
- This deviceK150779 LipoFilter - Hospital Pack, LipoFilter - Clinic PackMicroaire Surgical Instruments, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK171242 Alma LipoFlow SystemAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2017
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK910696 Cusa (R) System 200C/200T/200M/200H Ultra AspiratorValleylab, Inc. · 1991
- 8 generations backK970471 Mentor Ultrasound Assisted Tissue Removal System (TRS)Mentor Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK983065 Mentor Ultrasound-Assisted Tissue Removal SystemMentor Corp. · 1998
- 6 generations backK022051 Soundvaser SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 2002 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK042261 Macropore Puricel Lipoplasty SystemMacropore Biosurgery, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK072587 Cytori Aft SystemCytori Therapeutics, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK083455 Lipokit with Disposable 50CC Aft Syringe, Model ZLK-100Medi-Khan USA, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK101713 Lipcollector IIHuman Med AG · 2010
- 1 generation backK120328 Origins Lipoharvesting SystemSound Surgical Technologies, LLC · 2012
- This deviceK150779 LipoFilter - Hospital Pack, LipoFilter - Clinic PackMicroaire Surgical Instruments, LLC · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K171242Alma LipoFlow SystemAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K910696 | Cusa (R) System 200C/200T/200M/200H Ultra Aspirator | Valleylab, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −8 | K970471 | Mentor Ultrasound Assisted Tissue Removal System (TRS) | Mentor Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K983065 | Mentor Ultrasound-Assisted Tissue Removal System | Mentor Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K022051 | Soundvaser System | Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC | 2002 | 2 |
| −5 | K042261 | Macropore Puricel Lipoplasty System | Macropore Biosurgery, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K072587 | Cytori Aft System | Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K083455 | Lipokit with Disposable 50CC Aft Syringe, Model ZLK-100 | Medi-Khan USA, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K101713 | Lipcollector II | Human Med AG | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K120328 | Origins Lipoharvesting System | Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150779 | LipoFilter - Hospital Pack, LipoFilter - Clinic Pack | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K171242 | Alma LipoFlow System | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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 MUU? 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 MUU device
- #1 K210528 IntelliFat Disposable Adipose Tissue…score 5.7 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120328 | Origins Lipoharvesting SystemSummary page 4…em Classification: Suction lipoplasty system (21 CFR 878.5040, Product Code MUU) 5) Predicate Device: Sound Surgical Technologies – Origins LipoHarvesting System (K120328) Medical Device Resource Corporation – Lipisystems Aquavage Model AV2000 & 1200 (K092284) 6) Device Description: The Micro… | 2012 |
| * | K092284 | Lipisystems Aquavage, Models AV2000 and AV1200Summary page 4…te Device: Sound Surgical Technologies – Origins LipoHarvesting System (K120328) Medical Device Resource Corporation – Lipisystems Aquavage Model AV2000 & 1200 (K092284) 6) Device Description: The MicroAire LipoFilter System consists of a single use, closed loop tissue collection system compri… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K171242 | Alma LipoFlow System | 2017 | 0 |
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 24 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 38 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171242 (Alma Lasers, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MUU devicesMUU System, Suction, Lipoplasty: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MUU
1in 2022
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MUU
190in 2019
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MUU
2in 2017
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MUU
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MUU, 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 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 | 113 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 171 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2014 | 4 | 114 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 3 | 269 | 1 | 44 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 1 | 20 |
| 2017 | 7 | 91 | 2 | 28 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2019 | 4 | 190 | 0 | 35 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 36 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 28 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The MicroAire LipoFilter System is used in the aspiration, harvesting, filtering and transferring of autologous adipose tissue for aesthetic body contouring. If the harvested fat is to be re-implanted, the harvested fat is only to be used without any additional manipulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150779 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150779: LipoFilter - Hospital Pack, LipoFilter - Clinic Pack.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150779
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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