510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPhilips BlueControl
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Philips Electronics Nederland B.V. · ONE Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 6, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K081307 (Photo Therapeutics, Inc., 2009) and 1 other predicate after an 87-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 6, 2017
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ONE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K943450 (1995). 87 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 2 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 1 generation backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK171055 Philips BlueControlPhilips Electronics Nederland B.V. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250224 handLITE (TN19S)iSMART Developments, Ltd. · 2025
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- Root · 10 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 9 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 7 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 6 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 5 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 4 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 3 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 2 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 1 generation backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK171055 Philips BlueControlPhilips Electronics Nederland B.V. · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K250224handLITE (TN19S)iSMART Developments, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −9 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K081307 | Omnilux Clear-U | Photo Therapeutics, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171055 | Philips BlueControl | Philips Electronics Nederland B.V. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K250224 | handLITE (TN19S) | iSMART Developments, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
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 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ONE? 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 ONE device
- #1 K250224 handLITE (TN19S)score 13.4 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K081307 | Omnilux Clear-USummary page 4…II Product Code, CFR: ONE Review Panel: General and Plastic Surgery (79) III. PREDICATE DEVICE 1. Omnilux Clear-U, K081307 2. Omnilux Blue, K030883 The predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this… | 2009 |
| * | K030883 | Omnilux BlueSummary page 4…ONE Review Panel: General and Plastic Surgery (79) III. PREDICATE DEVICE 1. Omnilux Clear-U, K081307 2. Omnilux Blue, K030883 The predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission. IV. DEV… | 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250224 | handLITE (TN19S) | 2025 | 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 1.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 87 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K250224 (iSMART Developments, Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K081307.
How does its category compare?
All ONE devicesONE Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ONE
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ONE
376in 2010
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ONE
No recall names ONE since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · ONE
1in 2018
MAUDE reports naming product code ONE, 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 | 4 | 376 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Philips BlueControl is intended to emit energy in the blue region of the spectrum, is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated to treat mild psoriasis vulgaris.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171055 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171055: Philips BlueControl.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171055
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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