510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVevazz LED
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vevazz, LLC · OLI Fat Reducing Low Level Laser
Cleared on Nov 22, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K160880 (Ward Photonics, LLC, 2016) after a 132-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Nov 22, 2017
- Review
- 132 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OLI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 86 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 2 generations backK150336 Photonica ProfessionalWard Photonics, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK160880 Photonica ProfessionalWard Photonics, LLC · 2016
- This deviceK172111 Vevazz LEDVevazz, LLC · 2017
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- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 6 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 3 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 2 generations backK150336 Photonica ProfessionalWard Photonics, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK160880 Photonica ProfessionalWard Photonics, LLC · 2016
- This deviceK172111 Vevazz LEDVevazz, LLC · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K150336 | Photonica Professional | Ward Photonics, LLC | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K160880 | Photonica Professional | Ward Photonics, LLC | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172111 | Vevazz LED | Vevazz, LLC | 2017 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 OLI? 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 OLI device
- #1 K232977 Biophotas Celluma CONTOURscore 23.5 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160880 | Photonica ProfessionalSummary page 4…hips, waist, and thighs. 6. Predicate Devices The Vevazz LED (K172111) is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device: • Photonica Professional (K160880) manufactured by Ward Photonics, LLC. 7. Substantial Equivalency Discussion The intended use for this type of device… | 2016 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 86 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K160880.
How does its category compare?
All OLI devicesOLI Fat Reducing Low Level Laser: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OLI
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OLI
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OLI
No recall names OLI since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · OLI
2in 2023
MAUDE reports naming product code OLI, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 101 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 121 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 89 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Vevazz LED can be used to provide the non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment for the reduction of circumference of hips, waist, and thighs.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172111 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172111: Vevazz LED.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172111
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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