510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBTL-094
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
BTL Industries, Inc. · ISA Massager, Therapeutic, Electric
Cleared on Apr 14, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K173692 (Storz Medical AG, 2018) and 1 other predicate after a 291-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Apr 14, 2023
- Review
- 291 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- ISA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K943450 (1995). 193 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK112669 Tattoostar Effect YAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2012
- 2 generations backK173692 D-Actor 200 Vibration Massage SystemStorz Medical AG · 2018
- 1 generation backK220538 DolorClast RadialE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2022
- This deviceK221865 BTL-094BTL Industries, Inc. · 2023
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- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK112669 Tattoostar Effect YAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2012
- 2 generations backK173692 D-Actor 200 Vibration Massage SystemStorz Medical AG · 2018
- 1 generation backK220538 DolorClast RadialE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2022
- This deviceK221865 BTL-094BTL Industries, Inc. · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K112669 | Tattoostar Effect Y | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K173692 | D-Actor 200 Vibration Massage System | Storz Medical AG | 2018 | — |
| −1 | K220538 | DolorClast Radial | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K221865 | BTL-094 | BTL Industries, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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 ISA? 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 ISA device
- #1 K243488 Vmat Proscore 13.0 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173692 | D-Actor 200 Vibration Massage SystemSummary page 5…equivalent to the following products, which are already cleared for distribution in the USA under the following 510(k) Premarket Notification number: ● D-Actor 200 (K173692) ● DolorClast® Radial (K220538) Product Description The BTL-094 is a non-invasive therapeutic device, which uses acoustic w… | 2018 |
| * | K220538 | DolorClast Radial Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 5…, which are already cleared for distribution in the USA under the following 510(k) Premarket Notification number: ● D-Actor 200 (K173692) ● DolorClast® Radial (K220538) Product Description The BTL-094 is a non-invasive therapeutic device, which uses acoustic waves in order to stimulate a local b… | 2022 |
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 28 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 8 of the 193 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K173692.
How does its category compare?
All ISA devicesISA Massager, Therapeutic, Electric: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ISA
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ISA
Too few ISA 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · ISA
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ISA
16in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ISA, 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 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 10 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
BTL-094 is indicated to be used for:
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pains.
- Temporary increase in local blood circulation.
- Activation of connective tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K221865 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K221865: BTL-094.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221865
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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