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LED Light Therapy Device

K180900510(k) TraditionalCleared Jul 10, 201895-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

Uvbiotek, LLC · OLP Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne

Cleared on Jul 10, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K153081 (Michael Todd, LP, 2016) and 1 other predicate after a 95-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1995. 29 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jul 10, 2018
Review
95 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OLP
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K943450 (1995). 99 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 29 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2013: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2003: 3 other ancestors2010: 1 other ancestor2008: 1 other ancestor2006: 1 other ancestor2002: 3 other ancestors2007: 2 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor2000: 5 other ancestors1999: 4 other ancestors1998: 9 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 ancestor2022: 2 descendants cleared2023: 2 descendants cleared2021: 1 descendant cleared2019: 1 descendant cleared2024: 3 descendants cleared2026: 7 descendants cleared2025: 13 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. · 2009K121435 · Silkn Blue · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013K153081 · Clear Bi-Light · Michael Todd, LP · 201619801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 3 other ancestors3 generations back: 6 other ancestors4 generations back: 17 other ancestors5 generations back: 27 other ancestors6 generations back: 18 other ancestors7 generations back: 14 other ancestors8 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 4 descendants2 generations forward: 3 descendants3 generations forward: 5 descendants4 generations forward: 7 descendants5 generations forward: 9 descendants6 generations forward: 1 descendant K153081 · Clear Bi-Light · Michael Todd, LP · 2016K121435 · Silkn Blue · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 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 · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 8 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
  4. 2 generations backK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
  5. 1 generation backK153081 Clear Bi-LightMichael Todd, LP · 2016
  6. This deviceK180900 LED Light Therapy DeviceUvbiotek, LLC · 2018
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK183708 Poly ClearMedtek Skincare, LLC · 2019
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 21 of its ownK203214 DemarkQ WOW, DemarkQ POPShenzhen Kaiyan Medical CO, Ltd. · 2021
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 18 of its ownK230720 LUSTRE 3XPRESS Light Beauty Therapy patches, model: PR6001, PR5001Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. · 2023
  10. Descendant · 3 generations on · 16 of its ownK240089 Face Patches (MT-12MA, MT-12MC)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024
  11. 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
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  1. Root · 12 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 11 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 10 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 9 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 8 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  6. 7 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
  7. 6 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  8. 5 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
  9. 4 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  10. 3 generations backK081307 Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc. · 2009
  11. 2 generations backK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
  12. 1 generation backK153081 Clear Bi-LightMichael Todd, LP · 2016
  13. This deviceK180900 LED Light Therapy DeviceUvbiotek, LLC · 2018

Showing 5 of 29 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2019: 12021: 12022: 22023: 22024: 32025: 132026: 7
2019high 13 (2025) · low 0 (2020)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 29 · See all
  • K183708Poly ClearMedtek Skincare, LLC · 2019 · cites it directly22descendants
  • K203214DemarkQ WOW, DemarkQ POPShenzhen Kaiyan Medical CO, Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly21descendants
  • K230720LUSTRE 3XPRESS Light Beauty Therapy patches, model: PR6001, PR5001Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. · 2023 · 2 generations on18descendants
  • K240089Face Patches (MT-12MA, MT-12MC)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 3 generations on16descendants
  • 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
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−12K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−11K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−10K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−9K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−8K971532Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−7K974521Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1998—
−6K982816Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1999—
−5K022266Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2002—
−4K030426Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited2003—
−3K081307Omnilux Clear-UPhoto Therapeutics, Inc.2009—
−2K121435Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd.2013—
−1K153081Clear Bi-LightMichael Todd, LP2016—
0 (this device)K180900LED Light Therapy DeviceUvbiotek, LLC2018—
+1K183708Poly ClearMedtek Skincare, LLC2019—
+1K203214DemarkQ WOW, DemarkQ POPShenzhen Kaiyan Medical CO, Ltd.2021—
+2K230720LUSTRE 3XPRESS Light Beauty Therapy patches, model: PR6001, PR5001Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V.2023—
+3K240089Face Patches (MT-12MA, MT-12MC)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2024—
+4K242700Radiant Renewal Skincare Lid (HD-59A, HD-59B, HD-59C, HD-59D, HD-70, HD-72…Shenzhen Nuon Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198510
199010
199130
199230
199330
199480
199590
1996120
1997130
199890
199940
200050
200110
200230
200330
200520
200610
200720
200810
201010
201310

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201910
202110
202220
202320
202430
2025130
202670
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K180900, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (2)

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
*K153081Clear Bi-Light
Summary page 4
…ht Therapy Device Model: KN-7000C, KN-7000C2 Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OLP Device Classification: Class II 4. The Predicate Devices K153081 Clear Bi-Light K081307 OmniLux Clear U 5. Device Description The LED Light Therapy Device is a lightweight device which u…
Michael Todd, LP2016—
*K081307Omnilux Clear-U
Summary page 4
…N-7000C, KN-7000C2 Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OLP Device Classification: Class II 4. The Predicate Devices K153081 Clear Bi-Light K081307 OmniLux Clear U 5. Device Description The LED Light Therapy Device is a lightweight device which uses specific wavelengths o…
Photo Therapeutics, Inc.2009—

Also cleared against K153081: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (29)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K183708Poly ClearMedtek Skincare, LLC201922
K203214DemarkQ WOW, DemarkQ POPShenzhen Kaiyan Medical CO, Ltd.202121
K213039Micro-current facial cold and hot service (model: TPML-100)Li-Tek Electronics Technology C0., Ltd.20224
K231894LED Spectrum therapy instrumentShenzhenshi Sincoheren S&T Development Co., Ltd.20230

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 23 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • 3 of the 99 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K183708 (Medtek Skincare, LLC, 2019) has gone furthest, with 22 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K153081.

How does its category compare?

All OLP devices

OLP Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · OLP

3in 2025

2009: 12010: 32012: 22013: 32014: 32015: 32016: 62017: 42018: 52019: 22020: 12021: 62022: 52023: 32025: 32026 (partial year): 1
2007high 6 (2016) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OLP

88in 2025

2010: 247 days median2013: 245 days median2014: 255 days median2015: 159 days median2016: 99 days median2017: 151 days median2018: 104 days median2021: 260 days median2022: 245 days median2023: 109 days median2025: 88 days median
2007high 260 (2021) · low 88 (2025)2026

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

Recalls per year · OLP

4in 2017

2017: 4
2007high 4 (2017) · low 0 (2007)2026

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

Adverse event reports per year · OLP

1in 2025

2014: 12016: 12017: 12018: 72019: 192020: 82021: 72022: 12023: 22024: 12025: 1
2007high 19 (2019) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code OLP, 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
20080—00
20091—00
2010324700
20110—00
20122—00
2013324500
2014325501
2015315900
201669901
2017415141
2018510407
20192—019
20201—08
2021626007
2022524501
2023310902
20240—01
202538801
20261—0—

What is it indicated for?

The LED Light Therapy Device is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K180900: LED Light Therapy Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180900

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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