# K171055: Philips BlueControl

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Philips Electronics Nederland B.V.
- Decided: Jul 6, 2017 after 87 days
- Product code: ONE (Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 10 generations back to K943450 (1995). 87 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 89 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K081307: Omnilux Clear-U, Photo Therapeutics, Inc. (2009) Summary page 4.
- K030883: Omnilux Blue, Photo Therapeutics Limited (2003) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K250224: handLITE (TN19S) (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K171055
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology