510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSensilight Pro / Pistol IPL
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
El Global Trade, Ltd. · OHT Light Based Over-The-Counter Hair Removal
Cleared on Mar 18, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K181734 (Home Well Trading, Ltd., 2018) and 1 other predicate after a 115-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 18, 2019
- Review
- 115 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OHT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K950019 (1995). 47 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 16 generations backK950019 Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase…Thermolase Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK140527 Sensilight MiniEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK161089 sensiLight MiniEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2016
- 1 generation backK181734 Beurer IPL 8500 device/ IPL VelvetSkin ProHome Well Trading, Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK183260 Sensilight Pro / Pistol IPLEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2019
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- Root · 16 generations backK950019 Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase…Thermolase Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK963947 Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby LaserSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- 14 generations backK973324 Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- 13 generations backK982940 Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 12 generations backK011747 Palomar LC 100 Diode LaserPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK032846 Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1Spectragenics, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK052848 Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK060839 Abc Hair Removal SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK072906 SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
- 7 generations backK082298 Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
- 6 generations backK090820 Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc. · 2009
- 5 generations backK103184 Silk'n Flash N GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2010
- 4 generations backK131870 Glide DeviceHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
- 3 generations backK140527 Sensilight MiniEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK161089 sensiLight MiniEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2016
- 1 generation backK181734 Beurer IPL 8500 device/ IPL VelvetSkin ProHome Well Trading, Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK183260 Sensilight Pro / Pistol IPLEl Global Trade, Ltd. · 2019
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K950019 | Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase LT-100;LT-100 | Thermolase Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K963947 | Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby Laser | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K973324 | Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser System | Star Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K982940 | Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser System | Star Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −12 | K011747 | Palomar LC 100 Diode Laser | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K032846 | Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1 | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K052848 | Spectra Hair Removal Laser | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K060839 | Abc Hair Removal System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K072906 | SILK'N | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K082298 | Flash N' GO | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K090820 | Tria Hair Removal Laser System | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −5 | K103184 | Silk'n Flash N GO | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K131870 | Glide Device | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −3 | K140527 | Sensilight Mini | El Global Trade, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K161089 | sensiLight Mini | El Global Trade, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K181734 | Beurer IPL 8500 device/ IPL VelvetSkin Pro | Home Well Trading, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183260 | Sensilight Pro / Pistol IPL | El Global Trade, Ltd. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 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 OHT? 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 OHT device
- #1 K221002 IPL Hair Removal Device, Model (s): UI04A…score 36.1 · 20 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K181734 | Beurer IPL 8500 device/ IPL VelvetSkin ProSummary page 6…is substantially equivalent to the following Predicate Devices: 3.1 Home Well Trading LTD’s Beurer IPL 8500 Device, cleared under 510(k) number K181734 on September 19, 2018 3.2 EL Global Trade Ltd.’s sensiLight Mini, cleared under 510(k) number K161089 on July… | 2018 |
| * | K161089 | sensiLight MiniSummary page 6…0 Device, cleared under 510(k) number K181734 on September 19, 2018 3.2 EL Global Trade Ltd.’s sensiLight Mini, cleared under 510(k) number K161089 on July 08, 2016 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Sensilight Pro is an intense pulse light hair reduction device. Photothe… | 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 24 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 47 ancestors has a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All OHT devicesOHT Light Based Over-The-Counter Hair Removal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OHT
25in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OHT
87in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OHT
No recall names OHT since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · OHT
6in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OHT, 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 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 81 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 12 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 32 | 83 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 26 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 87 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 11 | 84 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Sensilight Pro device is an over-the-counter device intended for the removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair.
Sensilight Pro is also intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured 6,9,and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183260 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183260: Sensilight Pro / Pistol IPL.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183260
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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