510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCapillus202
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Capillus, LLC · OAP Laser, Comb, Hair
Cleared on Jan 19, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K143199 (Capillus, LLC, 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 32-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 2000. 44 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 19, 2016
- Review
- 32 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OAP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K001179 (2000). 9 ancestors in all. 44 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK001179 Super Nova, AcubeamLight Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000
- 5 generations backK020017 Medx 1000 SeriesMedx Electronics, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK032816 Quantum Light Therapy SystemStargate International, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK091496 Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation SystemMidwest Rf, LLC · 2010
- 2 generations backK113097 Laser HelmetTheradome, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK150613 LaserCap LC Pro and LC EliteTransdermal Cap, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK153618 Capillus202Capillus, LLC · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK162782 iHelmet Hair Growth SystemSlinph Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 20 of its ownK161875 LaserCap300, LaserCap224, LaserCap120, LaserCap80Transdermal Cap, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 19 of its ownK173729 Revian RedPhotonmd, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK211038 Biophotas Celluma RESTOREBiophotas, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK193008 Tricoglam Home UseAdvihair S.R.L. · 2020
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 44 · See all- K162782iHelmet Hair Growth SystemSlinph Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly22descendants
- K161875LaserCap300, LaserCap224, LaserCap120, LaserCap80Transdermal Cap, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly20descendants
- K173729Revian RedPhotonmd, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on19descendants
- K211038Biophotas Celluma RESTOREBiophotas, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K193008Tricoglam Home UseAdvihair S.R.L. · 2020 · 2 generations on6descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K001179 | Super Nova, Acubeam | Light Force Therapy, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K020017 | Medx 1000 Series | Medx Electronics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K032816 | Quantum Light Therapy System | Stargate International, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K091496 | Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System | Midwest Rf, LLC | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K113097 | Laser Helmet | Theradome, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K150613 | LaserCap LC Pro and LC Elite | Transdermal Cap, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153618 | Capillus202 | Capillus, LLC | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K162782 | iHelmet Hair Growth System | Slinph Technologies Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K161875 | LaserCap300, LaserCap224, LaserCap120, LaserCap80 | Transdermal Cap, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K173729 | Revian Red | Photonmd, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K211038 | Biophotas Celluma RESTORE | Biophotas, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K193008 | Tricoglam Home Use | Advihair S.R.L. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 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 OAP? 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 OAP device
- #1 K222790 F65 Laser Systemscore 20.5 · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143199 | Capillus 272 ProSummary page 7…has exactly the same laser wavelength, output power (per diode), output beam, energy type, laser field, and treatment area as the original Capillus272 Pro cleared under K143199. Total “dose” — delivered energy over time - (J/cm?) is logically reduced. Just as for Capillus272 Pro (K143199) and reference d… | 2015 |
| * | K150613 | LaserCap LC Pro and LC EliteSummary page 8…age 5 of 6 Substantial Equivalence The Capillus202 is the same technology used by Capillus272 Pro (K143199) and other reference devices: specifically, Transdermal Cap (K150613). The Capillus202 is as safe and (commensurate to number of diodes) effective as the Capillus272 Pro, as well as other reference… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (44)
See all 446 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K162782 | iHelmet Hair Growth System | 2017 | 22 |
| K161875 | LaserCap300, LaserCap224, LaserCap120, LaserCap80 | 2016 | 20 |
| K190467 | iHelmet Hair Growth System | 2019 | 6 |
| K171835 | Irradiation Aesthetic Device | 2018 | 5 |
| K192585 | Bosley Revitalizer 96 Laser Cap, Bosley Revitalizer 96 XL Laser Cap | 2020 | 3 |
| K192552 | Irradiation Cosmetic Device | 2020 | 2 |
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 16 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- None of the 9 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K162782 (Slinph Technologies Co., Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 22 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K143199.
How does its category compare?
All OAP devicesOAP Laser, Comb, Hair: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OAP
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OAP
87in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OAP
No recall names OAP since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · OAP
11in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OAP, 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 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 262 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 89 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 89 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 | 9 | 83 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Capillus202 is indicated to promote hair growth in females with androgenic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications of I-II, and with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-IV.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153618 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153618: Capillus202.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153618
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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