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Cleared

The Time Machine Series Lasers

K152461510(k) TraditionalCleared Jul 8, 2016315-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

Medical Lasers Manufacturer, Inc. · ILY Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating

Cleared on Jul 8, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K122567 (Sciton, Inc, 2013) after a 315-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995.

Decided
Jul 8, 2016
Review
315 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ILY
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 414 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2011: 1 other ancestor2010: 3 other ancestors2006: 10 other ancestors2009: 3 other ancestors2008: 9 other ancestors2007: 10 other ancestors2005: 16 other ancestors2004: 24 other ancestors2003: 34 other ancestors2002: 40 other ancestors2001: 34 other ancestors2000: 31 other ancestors1999: 22 other ancestors1998: 27 other ancestors1997: 30 other ancestors1995: 18 other ancestors1994: 18 other ancestors1996: 25 other ancestors1990: 4 other ancestors1992: 5 other ancestors1988: 3 other ancestors1993: 11 other ancestors1991: 6 other ancestors1989: 3 other ancestors1987: 2 other ancestors1985: 1 other ancestor1981: 1 other ancestor1980: 1 other ancestor1978: 1 other ancestor1982: 1 other ancestorK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013034 (2001), K013639 (2002) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K021402 (2002), K030142 (2003) K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K041959 · Polaris DS/Comet · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004K053540 · Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are Used with Them to Deliver Laser Ene · Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K071295 (2007), K072106 (2007) K073322 · Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810 · A.R.C Laser GmbH · 2008K091562 · Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 Lasers · Lambda Scientific Spa · 2009K102036 · Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers Family · Lambda S.P.A. · 2010K122567 · Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System · Sciton, Inc · 20131980199020002010
Other ancestors, by generation 2 generations back: 4 other ancestors3 generations back: 17 other ancestors4 generations back: 41 other ancestors5 generations back: 52 other ancestors6 generations back: 44 other ancestors7 generations back: 101 other ancestors8 generations back: 91 other ancestors9 generations back: 36 other ancestors10 generations back: 8 other ancestors K122567 · Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System · Sciton, Inc · 2013K102036 · Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers Family · Lambda S.P.A. · 2010K091562 · Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 Lasers · Lambda Scientific Spa · 2009K073322 · Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810 · A.R.C Laser GmbH · 2008K072106 · 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser · Biolitec, Inc. · 2007K071295 · 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser · Biolitec, Inc. · 2007K053540 · Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are Used with Them to Deliver Laser Ene · Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006K041959 · Polaris DS/Comet · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K030142 · Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2003K021402 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013639 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013034 · Modification to: Thermacool Iia · Thermage, Inc. · 2001K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K962445 · Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K961069 · Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995−20−15−10−50
  1. Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 16 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK091562 Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 LasersLambda Scientific Spa · 2009
  4. 2 generations backK102036 Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010
  5. 1 generation backK122567 Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013
  6. This deviceK152461 The Time Machine Series LasersMedical Lasers Manufacturer, Inc. · 2016
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  1. Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 19 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 18 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 17 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 16 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  6. 15 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  7. 14 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
  8. 13 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
  9. 12 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  10. 11 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  11. 10 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
  12. 9 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
  13. 8 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
  14. 7 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
  15. 6 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
  16. 5 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
  17. 4 generations backK073322 Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810A.R.C Laser GmbH · 2008
  18. 3 generations backK091562 Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 LasersLambda Scientific Spa · 2009
  19. 2 generations backK102036 Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010
  20. 1 generation backK122567 Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013
  21. This deviceK152461 The Time Machine Series LasersMedical Lasers Manufacturer, Inc. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−20K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−19K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−18K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−17K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−16K973478Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−15K981870Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−14K000944Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc.2000—
−13K013034Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc.2001—
−12K013639Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−11K021402Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−10K030142Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2003—
−9K031671Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2003—
−8K041959Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd.2004—
−7K053540Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories…Intermedic Arfran, SA2006—
−6K071295100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc.2007—
−5K072106150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc.2007—
−4K073322Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810A.R.C Laser GmbH2008—
−3K091562Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 LasersLambda Scientific Spa2009—
−2K102036Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A.2010—
−1K122567Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2013—
0 (this device)K152461The Time Machine Series LasersMedical Lasers Manufacturer, Inc.2016—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197810
198010
198110
198210
198510
198720
198830
198930
199040
199160
199250
1993110
1994180
1995180
1996250
1997300
1998270
1999220
2000310
2001340
2002400
2003340
2004240
2005160
2006100
2007100
200890
200930
201030
201110
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K152461, 1995–2016Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K122567Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System
Summary page 4
…cine 5. Predicate Device: The Time Machine Series Lasers device is substantially equivalent to the Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System by Sciton, Inc. (K122567). 6. Device Description The TTML-8102000 hand held laser device operates in continuous wave mode at a fixed frequency. Th…
Sciton, Inc2013—

Also cleared against K122567: 2 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 21 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
  • 19 of the 414 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K122567.

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. 2016, 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?

The Time Machine Series Lasers Model TTML-8102000 - 810/830 nm is intended for use in temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, stiffness, minor arthritis pain, muscle spasm, temporary increase in local blood circulation and temporary relaxation of muscles by means of topical elevated tissue temperature from infrared spectral emissions.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K152461: The Time Machine Series Lasers.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152461

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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