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Biophotas CELLUMA3

K171323510(k) TraditionalCleared Sep 1, 2017119-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4810

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Biophotas, Inc. · OHS Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction

Cleared on Sep 1, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K140471 (La Lumiere, LLC, 2015) and 2 other predicates after a 119-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1995. 56 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Sep 1, 2017
Review
119 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OHS
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K943450 (1995). 93 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 56 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2012: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 other ancestor2010: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor2002: 3 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor2000: 5 other ancestors1999: 4 other ancestors1998: 8 other ancestors1996: 12 other ancestors1995: 9 other ancestors1997: 13 other ancestors1994: 8 other ancestors1993: 3 other ancestors1991: 3 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestor1980: 1 other ancestor1992: 3 other ancestors1985: 1 other ancestor2023: 4 descendants cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2025: 28 descendants cleared2026: 17 descendants cleared2021: 2 descendants cleared2022: 1 descendant cleared2024: 3 descendants clearedK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K964849 (1997), K971532 (1997) K974521 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998K982816 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K022266 · Aurora SR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002K030426 · Omnilux Red · Photo Therapeutics Limited · 2003K081307 · Omnilux Clear-U · Photo Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009K123999 · Illumask Acne Light Therapy Mask · La Lumiere, LLC · 2013K140471 · Pro X Otc 5 · La Lumiere, LLC · 2015K163329 · Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72 · Pulsaderm, LLC · 201719801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 2 other ancestors4 generations back: 2 other ancestors5 generations back: 3 other ancestors6 generations back: 13 other ancestors7 generations back: 25 other ancestors8 generations back: 18 other ancestors9 generations back: 14 other ancestors10 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 7 descendants2 generations forward: 13 descendants3 generations forward: 14 descendants4 generations forward: 15 descendants5 generations forward: 7 descendants K163329 · Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72 · Pulsaderm, LLC · 2017K140471 · Pro X Otc 5 · La Lumiere, LLC · 2015K123999 · Illumask Acne Light Therapy Mask · La Lumiere, LLC · 2013K081307 · Omnilux Clear-U · Photo Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009K030426 · Omnilux Red · Photo Therapeutics Limited · 2003K022266 · Aurora SR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002K982816 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K974521 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998K971532 · Arthrocare Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K962445 · Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K961069 · Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995−10−50+5
  1. Root · 13 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 9 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK123999 Illumask Acne Light Therapy MaskLa Lumiere, LLC · 2013
  4. 2 generations backK140471 Pro X Otc 5La Lumiere, LLC · 2015
  5. 1 generation backK163329 Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72Pulsaderm, LLC · 2017
  6. This deviceK171323 Biophotas CELLUMA3Biophotas, Inc. · 2017
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 46 of its ownK200983 Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd. · 2021
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 39 of its ownK223544 LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd. · 2023
  9. Descendant · 3 generations on · 21 of its ownK241857 LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293)Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd · 2024
  10. Descendant · 4 generations on · 6 of its ownK242700 Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK232977 Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc. · 2023
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  1. Root · 13 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 12 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 11 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 10 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 9 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  6. 8 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
  7. 7 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  8. 6 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
  9. 5 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  10. 4 generations backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
  11. 3 generations backK123999 Illumask Acne Light Therapy MaskLa Lumiere, LLC · 2013
  12. 2 generations backK140471 Pro X Otc 5La Lumiere, LLC · 2015
  13. 1 generation backK163329 Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72Pulsaderm, LLC · 2017
  14. This deviceK171323 Biophotas CELLUMA3Biophotas, Inc. · 2017

Showing 5 of 56 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2020: 12021: 22022: 12023: 42024: 32025: 282026: 17
2020high 28 (2025) · low 1 (2020)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 56 · See all
  • K200983Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus, Photons Facial Skin…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly46descendants
  • K223544LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 2 generations on39descendants
  • K241857LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293)Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd · 2024 · 3 generations on21descendants
  • K242700Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70, HD-72, HD-72A…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 4 generations on6descendants
  • K232977Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−13K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−12K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−11K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−10K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−9K971532Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−8K974521Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1998—
−7K982816Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1999—
−6K022266Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2002—
−5K030426Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited2003—
−4K081307Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc.2009—
−3K123999Illumask Acne Light Therapy MaskLa Lumiere, LLC2013—
−2K140471Pro X Otc 5La Lumiere, LLC2015—
−1K163329Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72Pulsaderm, LLC2017—
0 (this device)K171323Biophotas CELLUMA3Biophotas, Inc.2017—
+1K200983Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus, Photons…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd.2021—
+2K223544LED light therapy mask (FM-01, FM-02, FM-03)Guangdong Newdermo Biotech Co., Ltd.2023—
+3K241857LED Light Therapy Device (KFB290, KFB291, KFB265, KFB293)Dongguan Boyuan Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd2024—
+4K242700Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70, HD-72…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2024—
+1K232977Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc.2023—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198510
199010
199130
199230
199330
199480
199590
1996120
1997130
199880
199940
200050
200110
200230
200310
200510
201010
201210
201310

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202010
202120
202210
202340
202430
2025280
2026170
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K171323, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Top candidate predicates for a new OHS device

  1. #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? (3)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K140471Pro X Otc 5
Summary page 6
…2 K171323 Predicate devices Pro X OTC 5 Light therapy device (K140471) Pulsaderm Wrinkle mask 28 (K163329) and Lightstim for Wrinkles (K120775) The Pro X OTC 5 light therapy device, Pulsaderm Wrinkl…
La Lumiere, LLC2015—
*K163329Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 28, Pulsaderm Wrinkle Mask 72
Summary page 6
…K171323 Predicate devices Pro X OTC 5 Light therapy device (K140471) Pulsaderm Wrinkle mask 28 (K163329) and Lightstim for Wrinkles (K120775) The Pro X OTC 5 light therapy device, Pulsaderm Wrinkle mask 28, and Lightstim for wrinkle…
Pulsaderm, LLC2017—
*K120775Light for Wrinkles
Summary page 6
…K171323 Predicate devices Pro X OTC 5 Light therapy device (K140471) Pulsaderm Wrinkle mask 28 (K163329) and Lightstim for Wrinkles (K120775) The Pro X OTC 5 light therapy device, Pulsaderm Wrinkle mask 28, and Lightstim for wrinkles are all light therapy devices inten…
Led Intellectual Properties, LLC2012—

Also cleared against K140471: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (56)

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7 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K200983Infrared light therapy led facial light therapy mask-Derma plus, Photons Facial Skin…Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd.202146
K232977Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc.20235
K223893Infrared Heat (Model: E0221)Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V.20235
K202028dermalux Flex MDAesthetic Technology, Ltd.20205
K223147myLEDmaskMyblend20234
K251042Light Therapy System (M500, L6)Guangzhou Ahead Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.20251
K253874LED Therapy Light (COB1400, HP1800PRO)Shenzhen Hanhua Opto Co., Ltd.20260

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 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
  • 4 of the 93 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K200983 (Ningbo Hesi Electric Co., Ltd., 2021) has gone furthest, with 46 descendants of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K140471.

How does its category compare?

All OHS devices

OHS 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

2008: 22010: 32011: 22012: 42013: 22014: 52015: 42016: 32017: 82018: 72019: 42020: 22021: 72022: 162023: 122024: 162025: 422026 (partial year): 26
2007high 42 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OHS

89in 2025

2010: 176 days median2012: 310 days median2014: 168 days median2015: 241 days median2016: 191 days median2017: 133 days median2018: 84 days median2019: 99 days median2021: 162 days median2022: 129 days median2023: 101 days median2024: 87 days median2025: 89 days median2026 (partial year): 88 days median
2007high 310 (2012) · low 84 (2018)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · OHS

1in 2008

2008: 1
2007high 1 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · OHS

34in 2025

2011: 12012: 12014: 12017: 12018: 12019: 12020: 22021: 22022: 22023: 42024: 52025: 34
2007high 34 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code OHS, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—00
20082—10
20090—00
2010317600
20112—01
2012431001
20132—00
2014516801
2015424100
2016319100
2017813301
201878401
201949901
20202—02
2021716202
20221612902
20231210104
2024168705
20254289034
202626880—

What is it indicated for?

The BioPhotas Celluma3 is intended to emit energy in the visible and infrared region of the spectrum for use in the treatment of full face wrinkles.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K171323: Biophotas CELLUMA3.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171323

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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