510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSilk'n HST
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Home Skinovations, Ltd. · OHS Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction
Cleared on Mar 25, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K110301 (Home Skinovations, Ltd., 2011) and 1 other predicate after a 173-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 25, 2017
- Review
- 173 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OHS
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K943450 (1995). 93 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK050216 Omnilux Revive and Omnilux PlusPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2005
- 2 generations backK072459 Omnilux New-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK110301 Silk'n FXHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2011
- This deviceK162784 Silk'n HSTHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK230013 Silk'n Titan AllwaysSilk'N Beauty, Ltd. · 2023
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 11 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 10 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 8 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 3 generations backK050216 Omnilux Revive and Omnilux PlusPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2005
- 2 generations backK072459 Omnilux New-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK110301 Silk'n FXHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2011
- This deviceK162784 Silk'n HSTHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K230013Silk'n Titan AllwaysSilk'N Beauty, Ltd. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −11 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K050216 | Omnilux Revive and Omnilux Plus | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K072459 | Omnilux New-U | Photo Therapeutics, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K110301 | Silk'n FX | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K162784 | Silk'n HST | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K230013 | Silk'n Titan Allways | Silk'N Beauty, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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 OHS? 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 OHS device
- #1 K223544 LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)score 48.4 · 16 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110301 | Silk'n FXSummary page 4…dicate. Manufacturer Device 510(k) No. Home Skinovations Ltd. Silk'n FX K110301 EndyMed Medical Ltd. NewaTM DEN150005 Device Description The Silk'n HST devi… | 2011 |
| * | DEN150005 | Newa Skin Therapy SystemSummary page 4…510(k) No. Home Skinovations Ltd. Silk'n FX K110301 EndyMed Medical Ltd. NewaTM DEN150005 Device Description The Silk'n HST device is designed as a hand held device, which utilizes both RF and low power light e… | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230013 | Silk'n Titan Allways | 2023 | 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 22 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 3 of the 93 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K230013 (Silk'N Beauty, Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K110301.
How does its category compare?
All OHS devicesOHS Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OHS
42in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OHS
89in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OHS
1in 2008
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OHS
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OHS, 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 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 310 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 168 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 241 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 133 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 162 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 16 | 129 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 101 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 16 | 87 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 42 | 89 | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 26 | 88 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Silk'n HST is an over-the-counter home use device intended for non-invasive treatment of mild to moderate periorbital wrinkles for adult women who have Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162784 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162784: Silk'n HST.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162784
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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