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Irradiation Aesthetic Device

K171835510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 30, 2018224-day reviewClass II21 CFR 890.5500

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

Chongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · OAP Laser, Comb, Hair

Cleared on Jan 30, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K163170 (Capillus, LLC, 2017) and 2 other predicates after a 224-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2000. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jan 30, 2018
Review
224 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OAP
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K001179 (2000). 19 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2017: 1 other ancestor2016: 1 other ancestor2015: 1 other ancestor2014: 3 other ancestors2012: 1 other ancestor2011: 2 other ancestors2009: 1 other ancestor2007: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor2020: 1 descendant cleared2019: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared2026: 2 descendants clearedK001179 · Super Nova, Acubeam · Light Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000K020017 · Medx 1000 Series · Medx Electronics, Inc. · 2002K032816 · Quantum Light Therapy System · Stargate International, Inc. · 2004K091496 · Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System · Midwest Rf, LLC · 2010K113097 · Laser Helmet · Theradome, Inc. · 2012K150613 · LaserCap LC Pro and LC Elite · Transdermal Cap, Inc. · 2015K153618 · Capillus202 · Capillus, LLC · 2016200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors2 generations back: 6 other ancestors3 generations back: 3 other ancestors6 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 2 descendants3 generations forward: 1 descendant K153618 · Capillus202 · Capillus, LLC · 2016K150613 · LaserCap LC Pro and LC Elite · Transdermal Cap, Inc. · 2015K113097 · Laser Helmet · Theradome, Inc. · 2012K091496 · Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System · Midwest Rf, LLC · 2010K032816 · Quantum Light Therapy System · Stargate International, Inc. · 2004K020017 · Medx 1000 Series · Medx Electronics, Inc. · 2002K001179 · Super Nova, Acubeam · Light Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000−50
  1. Root · 7 generations backK001179 Super Nova, AcubeamLight Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000
  2. 6 generations backK020017 Medx 1000 SeriesMedx Electronics, Inc. · 2002
  3. 5 generations backK032816 Quantum Light Therapy SystemStargate International, Inc. · 2004
  4. 4 generations backK091496 Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation SystemMidwest Rf, LLC · 2010
  5. 3 generations backK113097 Laser HelmetTheradome, Inc. · 2012
  6. 2 generations backK150613 LaserCap LC Pro and LC EliteTransdermal Cap, Inc. · 2015
  7. 1 generation backK153618 Capillus202Capillus, LLC · 2016
  8. This deviceK171835 Irradiation Aesthetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK192552 Irradiation Cosmetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK231321 Nooance Led And Laser HelmetShenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2023
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK192627 Laser Hair Growth CapShang FA Biotechnology Co. · 2019
  12. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK262183 Hair Growth Helmet (TK-176, TK-600, TK-500, TK-282, TK-500A…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026
  13. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261253 Laser Hair Growth Devices (HR-H1, HR-H2, HR-H3, HR-H4, HR-H5, HR-H6…Ziree Co., Ltd. · 2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K192552Irradiation Cosmetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K231321Nooance Led And Laser HelmetShenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K192627Laser Hair Growth CapShang FA Biotechnology Co. · 2019 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K262183Hair Growth Helmet (TK-176, TK-600, TK-500, TK-282, TK-500A, TK-282A, TK-126, TK-60)Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
  • K261253Laser Hair Growth Devices (HR-H1, HR-H2, HR-H3, HR-H4, HR-H5, HR-H6, HR-H7, HR-H8…Ziree Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−7K001179Super Nova, AcubeamLight Force Therapy, Inc.2000—
−6K020017Medx 1000 SeriesMedx Electronics, Inc.2002—
−5K032816Quantum Light Therapy SystemStargate International, Inc.2004—
−4K091496Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation SystemMidwest Rf, LLC2010—
−3K113097Laser HelmetTheradome, Inc.2012—
−2K150613LaserCap LC Pro and LC EliteTransdermal Cap, Inc.2015—
−1K153618Capillus202Capillus, LLC2016—
0 (this device)K171835Irradiation Aesthetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd.2018—
+1K192552Irradiation Cosmetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd.2020—
+2K231321Nooance Led And Laser HelmetShenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2023—
+1K192627Laser Hair Growth CapShang FA Biotechnology Co.2019—
+3K262183Hair Growth Helmet (TK-176, TK-600, TK-500, TK-282, TK-500A, TK-282A, TK-126…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2026—
+2K261253Laser Hair Growth Devices (HR-H1, HR-H2, HR-H3, HR-H4, HR-H5, HR-H6, HR-H7…Ziree Co., Ltd.2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200210
200710
200910
201120
201210
201430
201510
201610
201710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201910
202010
202310
202620
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K171835, 2000–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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
*K163170Capillus 82, Capillus 202, Capillus 272 Pro, 272 Office Pro, Capillus 302, Capillus 312…
Summary page 5
…Predicate Device Information Sponsor: Capillus LLC Classification Name: Infrared Lamp Trade Name: Capillus272, Capillus202, Capillus82 510(K) Number: K153618, K160285, K163170 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OAP Regulation Number: 890.5500 Regulation Class: 2 4. Device Descripti…
Capillus, LLC2017—
*K160285Capillus272 Pro, Capillus272 OfficePro, Capillus82, Capillus202
Summary page 5
…r 23 3. Predicate Device Information Sponsor: Capillus LLC Classification Name: Infrared Lamp Trade Name: Capillus272, Capillus202, Capillus82 510(K) Number: K153618, K160285, K163170 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OAP Regulation Number: 890.5500 Regulation Class: 2 4. Device…
Capillus, LLC2016—
*K153618Capillus202
Summary page 5
…), Chapter 23 3. Predicate Device Information Sponsor: Capillus LLC Classification Name: Infrared Lamp Trade Name: Capillus272, Capillus202, Capillus82 510(K) Number: K153618, K160285, K163170 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OAP Regulation Number: 890.5500 Regulation Class: 2 4.…
Capillus, LLC2016—

Also cleared against K163170: 12 other devices →

What descends from it? (5)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K192552Irradiation Cosmetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd.20202
K192627Laser Hair Growth CapShang FA Biotechnology Co.20191

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 18 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
  • None of the 19 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K192552 (Chongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 12 other devices also cite its predicate K163170.

How does its category compare?

All OAP devices

OAP Laser, Comb, Hair: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · OAP

6in 2025

2007: 12009: 12010: 12011: 42012: 22013: 32014: 32015: 82016: 82017: 52018: 152019: 92020: 92021: 52022: 82023: 82024: 102025: 62026 (partial year): 9
2007high 15 (2018) · low 0 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OAP

87in 2025

2011: 89 days median2013: 262 days median2014: 80 days median2015: 126 days median2016: 83 days median2017: 83 days median2018: 87 days median2019: 89 days median2020: 88 days median2021: 89 days median2022: 99 days median2023: 81 days median2024: 94 days median2025: 87 days median2026 (partial year): 83 days median
2007high 262 (2013) · low 80 (2014)2026

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

Recalls per year · OAP

No recall names OAP since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · OAP

11in 2025

2011: 12013: 12015: 22016: 12017: 12018: 12019: 42021: 32022: 22024: 12025: 11
2007high 11 (2025) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code OAP, 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
20071—00
20080—00
20091—00
20101—00
201148901
20122—00
2013326201
201438000
2015812602
201688301
201758301
2018158701
201998904
202098800
202158903
202289902
202388100
2024109401
2025687011
20269830—

What is it indicated for?

The Irradiation Aesthetic Device (Model: HairPro) is indicated to promote hair growth in females with androgenetic

alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications of I - II and males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood-

Hamilton Classifications of IIa – V and for both, Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes I to IV

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K171835: Irradiation Aesthetic Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171835

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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