510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHair Up
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Y & J Bio Co., Ltd. · OAP Laser, Comb, Hair
Cleared on Jun 1, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K140931 (Apira Science, Inc., 2014) after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2012. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 1, 2018
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OAP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K122248 (2012). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK122248 Igrow II Hair Growth SystemApira Science, Inc. · 2012
- 1 generation backK140931 Igrow II Hair Growth SystemApira Science, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK180617 Hair UpY & J Bio Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK202983 easy HairfullY & J Bio Co., Ltd. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K202983easy HairfullY & J Bio Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K122248 | Igrow II Hair Growth System | Apira Science, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −1 | K140931 | Igrow II Hair Growth System | Apira Science, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180617 | Hair Up | Y & J Bio Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K202983 | easy Hairfull | Y & J Bio Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140931 | Igrow II Hair Growth SystemSummary page 4…evice Table 5.1 Primary Predicate device Applicant Device Name 510(k) Number Apira Science Inc. iGrow-II Hair Growth System K140931 Table 5.2 References predicate devices Applicant Device Name 510(k) Number Apira Science Inc… | 2014 |
| † | K141567 | Igrow - II Hair Growth System, Igrow Hair Growth System | 2014 |
| † | K162782 | iHelmet Hair Growth System | 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K202983 | easy Hairfull | 2020 | 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 6 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K202983 (Y & J Bio Co., Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K140931.
How does its category compare?
All OAP devicesOAP 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
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OAP
87in 2025
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
MAUDE reports naming product code OAP, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 262 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 9 | 89 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 89 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 | 99 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 94 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 | 9 | 83 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Hair Up is intended to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of IIa to V and Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes I to IV, and in females with androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications of I-II and Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes I to IV.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180617 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180617: Hair Up.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180617
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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