510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLaser Hair Growth Cap
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shang FA Biotechnology Co. · OAP Laser, Comb, Hair
Cleared on Dec 13, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K173678 (Cosmo Far East Technology Limited, 2018) and 1 other predicate after an 81-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 2000. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2019
- Review
- 81 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OAP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K001179 (2000). 22 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK001179 Super Nova, AcubeamLight Force Therapy, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK020017 Medx 1000 SeriesMedx Electronics, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK032816 Quantum Light Therapy SystemStargate International, Inc. · 2004
- 5 generations backK091496 Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation SystemMidwest Rf, LLC · 2010
- 4 generations backK113097 Laser HelmetTheradome, Inc. · 2012
- 3 generations backK150613 LaserCap LC Pro and LC EliteTransdermal Cap, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK153618 Capillus202Capillus, LLC · 2016
- 1 generation backK171835 Irradiation Aesthetic DeviceChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
- This deviceK192627 Laser Hair Growth CapShang FA Biotechnology Co. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 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
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K261253Laser Hair Growth Devices (HR-H1, HR-H2, HR-H3, HR-H4, HR-H5, HR-H6, HR-H7, HR-H8…Ziree Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K001179 | Super Nova, Acubeam | Light Force Therapy, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K020017 | Medx 1000 Series | Medx Electronics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K032816 | Quantum Light Therapy System | Stargate International, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K091496 | Mep-90 Hair Growth Stimulation System | Midwest Rf, LLC | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K113097 | Laser Helmet | Theradome, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K150613 | LaserCap LC Pro and LC Elite | Transdermal Cap, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K153618 | Capillus202 | Capillus, LLC | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K171835 | Irradiation Aesthetic Device | Chongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K192627 | Laser Hair Growth Cap | Shang FA Biotechnology Co. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K261253 | Laser 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 cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new OAP device
- #1 K222790 F65 Laser Systemscore 20.5 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173678 | Diode Laser CapSummary page 4…ation Number: 890.5500 Device Class: II Product Code: OAP 510(k) Number: K173678 Predicate Device Name: Irradiation Aesthetic Device Model: HairPro… | 2018 |
| * | K171835 | Irradiation Aesthetic DeviceSummary page 5…mber: 890.5500 Device Class: II Product Code: OAP 510(k) Number: K171835 5.6 Intended Use/ Indications for Use of the Device Laser Hair Growth Cap is indicated to promote hair growth in males… | 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K261253 | Laser Hair Growth Devices (HR-H1, HR-H2, HR-H3, HR-H4, HR-H5, HR-H6, HR-H7, HR-H8… | 2026 | 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 19 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- None of the 22 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K261253 (Ziree Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K173678.
How does its category compare?
All OAP devicesOAP Laser, Comb, Hair: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, 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?
Laser Hair Growth Cap is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton classifications of IIa-V or females with androgenic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications of I-II and both with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-IV.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K192627 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K192627: Laser Hair Growth Cap.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192627
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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