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Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Miramar Labs, Inc. · NEY System, Ablation, Microwave And Accessories
Cleared on Oct 31, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K150419 (Miramar Labs, Inc., 2015) after a 284-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1986. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 31, 2016
- Review
- 284 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NEY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K861904 (1986). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K790187 (1979). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK861904 HS-15M Microwave Surgery Equipment, MicrotazeCooper Lasersonics, Inc. · 1986
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK103014 Miradry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131162 Miradry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150419 miraDry System MD4000Miramar Labs, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK160141 miraDry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180396 miraDry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2018
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- Root · 11 generations backK861904 HS-15M Microwave Surgery Equipment, MicrotazeCooper Lasersonics, Inc. · 1986
- 10 generations backK011676 Vivawave Microwave SystemVivant Medical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK023311 Loop Microwave Ablation ProbeVivant Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK032047 Tri-Loop Microwave Ablation ProbeVivant Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK032702 Vivatip Microwave Ablation ProbeVivant Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK052919 Microsulis Tissue Ablation SystemMicrosulis Americas, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK072870 Microwave Tissue Coagulation System (MTCS)Foundry Newco X, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK082819 Dermatologic Treatment System (DTS) G2Miramar Labs, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK103014 Miradry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131162 Miradry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK150419 miraDry System MD4000Miramar Labs, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- This deviceK160141 miraDry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K180396miraDry SystemMiramar Labs, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K861904 | HS-15M Microwave Surgery Equipment, Microtaze | Cooper Lasersonics, Inc. | 1986 | — |
| −10 | K011676 | Vivawave Microwave System | Vivant Medical, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| −9 | K023311 | Loop Microwave Ablation Probe | Vivant Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K032047 | Tri-Loop Microwave Ablation Probe | Vivant Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K032702 | Vivatip Microwave Ablation Probe | Vivant Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K052919 | Microsulis Tissue Ablation System | Microsulis Americas, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K072870 | Microwave Tissue Coagulation System (MTCS) | Foundry Newco X, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K082819 | Dermatologic Treatment System (DTS) G2 | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K103014 | Miradry System | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2011 | 2 |
| −2 | K131162 | Miradry System | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| −1 | K150419 | miraDry System MD4000 | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2015 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K160141 | miraDry System | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K180396 | miraDry System | Miramar Labs, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new NEY device
- #1 K253771 Disposable Microwave Ablation Antenna…score 14.5 · 13 generations · no Class I recall
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K150419 | miraDry System MD4000Summary page 5…pg. 1 K160141 Page 2 of 6 PREDICATE DEVICE The miraDry MD4000 System (K150419). DEVICE DESCRIPTION The miraDry MD4000 that is the subject of this 510(k) is identical to the device described and cleared in K… | 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K180396 | miraDry System | 2018 | 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 30 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 5 of the 24 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K180396 (Miramar Labs, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All NEY devicesNEY System, Ablation, Microwave And Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NEY
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NEY
94in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NEY
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NEY
112in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NEY, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2008 | 3 | 145 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 4 | 169 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 | 219 | 0 | 28 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2012 | 3 | 81 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 27 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 92 |
| 2016 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 176 |
| 2017 | 3 | 121 | 12 | 225 |
| 2018 | 3 | 90 | 3 | 102 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 123 |
| 2020 | 7 | 178 | 0 | 128 |
| 2021 | 4 | 379 | 1 | 217 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 1 | 142 |
| 2023 | 9 | 155 | 0 | 106 |
| 2024 | 7 | 94 | 0 | 141 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 112 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The miraDry System MD4000 is indicated for use in the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis plus unwanted underarm hair removal, and permanent reduction of underarm hair of all colors for Fitzpatrick skin types I – IV.
Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
When used for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis, the miraDry System MD4000 may reduce underarm odor.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160141 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K160141: miraDry System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160141
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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