510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZELTIQ CoolSculpting System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · OOK Dermal Cooling Pack/Vacuum/Massager
Cleared on Nov 21, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K160259 (Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., 2016) after a 119-day review. Its family tree reaches back 21 generations to 1995. 14 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 21, 2016
- Review
- 119 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OOK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 21 generations to K943450 (1995). 133 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 14 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations between
- 3 generations backK142491 ZEL TIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK151179 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK160259 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK162050 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK171111 SculpsureCynosure, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK171992 SculpSureCynosure, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK171069 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 7 of its ownK172144 CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK182741 SculpSureCynosure · 2019
Show all 21 generations
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 20 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 17 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 14 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK033942 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK051710 Thermage Thermacool Coupling FluidThermage, Inc. · 2005
- 8 generations backK072152 Juniper CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceJuniper Medical, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK080118 Zeltiq Aesthetics CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics · 2008
- 6 generations backK090094 Zeltiq SystemZeltiq Aesthetics · 2009
- 5 generations backK120023 Zeltiq CoolsculptingZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2012
- 4 generations backK133212 Zeltiq Coolsculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2014
- 3 generations backK142491 ZEL TIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK151179 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2015
- 1 generation backK160259 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK162050 ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2016
Showing 5 of 14 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 14 · See all- K171111SculpsureCynosure, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly10descendants
- K171992SculpSureCynosure, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly8descendants
- K171069ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly8descendants
- K172144CoolSculpting SystemZeltiq Aesthetics · 2017 · 2 generations on7descendants
- K182741SculpSureCynosure · 2019 · 2 generations on5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −21 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −20 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −14 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K033942 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K051710 | Thermage Thermacool Coupling Fluid | Thermage, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K072152 | Juniper CLN1 Dermal Cooling Device | Juniper Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K080118 | Zeltiq Aesthetics CLN1 Dermal Cooling Device | Zeltiq Aesthetics | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K090094 | Zeltiq System | Zeltiq Aesthetics | 2009 | — |
| −5 | K120023 | Zeltiq Coolsculpting | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −4 | K133212 | Zeltiq Coolsculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K142491 | ZEL TIQ CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K151179 | ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K160259 | ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K162050 | ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171111 | Sculpsure | Cynosure, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K171992 | SculpSure | Cynosure, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K171069 | ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K172144 | CoolSculpting System | Zeltiq Aesthetics | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K182741 | SculpSure | Cynosure | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 OOK? 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 OOK device
- #1 K233732 CoolSculpting Elite Systemscore 8.6 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160259 | ZELTIQ CoolSculpting SystemSummary page 4…Use DEVICE CLASSIFICATION: Class II, 21 CFR §878.4340 PRODUCT CODE: OOK PREDICATE DEVICES: The ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System (K160259) INDICATION FOR USE: The CoolSculpting System is a skin cooling or heating device. The device is indicated for cold-assisted lip… | 2016 |
| † | DEN090002 | Zeltiq Aesthetics Dermal Cooling Device | 2010 |
| † | K133212 | Zeltiq Coolsculpting System | 2014 |
| † | K142491 | ZEL TIQ CoolSculpting System | 2015 |
What descends from it? (14)
See all 143 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 4 of the 133 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171111 (Cynosure, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All OOK devicesOOK Dermal Cooling Pack/Vacuum/Massager: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OOK
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OOK
Too few OOK 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · OOK
No recall names OOK since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · OOK
901in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OOK, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 49 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,161 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,978 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 5,499 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1,277 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 901 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The CoolSculpting System is a skin cocling or heating device. The device is indicated for cold-assisted lipolysis (breakdown of fat) of the upper arm, bra fat, back fat, banana roll, submental area, thigh, abdomen, and flank, or “love handles” in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BM1) of 30 or less. The device is intended to affect the appearance of visible fat bulges in the upper arm, bra fat, back fat, banana roll, submental area, thigh, abdemen and…
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The CoolSculpting System is a skin cocling or heating device. The device is indicated for cold-assisted lipolysis (breakdown of fat) of the upper arm, bra fat, back fat, banana roll, submental area, thigh, abdomen, and flank, or “love handles” in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BM1) of 30 or less. The device is intended to affect the appearance of visible fat bulges in the upper arm, bra fat, back fat, banana roll, submental area, thigh, abdemen and flank.
Cooling with the device may also be used to minimize pain and thermal injury during laser and dermatological treatments and act as a local anesthetic for procedures that induce minor local discomfort,
The CoolSculpting System is alse indicated for use to provide localized thermat therapy (hot or cold) to minimize pain post-trauma and post-surgery, and for temporary relief of minor aches, pains, and muscle spasms. The optional massage function can also be used for the temporary reliel of minor muscle aches, pain, and spasm and for temporary improvement in local circulation and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The ZELTIQ Pretreatment Skin Wipe and Gel/Gelpad facilitate thermal contact of the device with a patient’s skin by mitigating minor variances in device-to-skin contact.
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/K162050 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162050: ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162050
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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