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Biophotas Celluma CONTOUR

K232977510(k) TraditionalCleared Nov 21, 202361-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.5400

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Biophotas, Inc. · OLI Fat Reducing Low Level Laser

Cleared on Nov 21, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K202955 (Contour Research, LLC, 2021) and 2 other predicates after a 61-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1995. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Nov 21, 2023
Review
61 days
Class
Class II
Product code
OLI
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K943450 (1995). 171 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 5 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2017: 2 other ancestors2014: 1 other ancestor2015: 2 other ancestors2013: 3 other ancestors2012: 1 other ancestor2010: 2 other ancestors2006: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 other ancestor2005: 5 other ancestors2004: 4 other ancestors2003: 10 other ancestors2008: 1 other ancestor2002: 15 other ancestors2000: 12 other ancestors1998: 10 other ancestors1994: 10 other ancestors2001: 8 other ancestors1999: 6 other ancestors1997: 17 other ancestors1996: 14 other ancestors1995: 10 other ancestors1993: 6 other ancestors1991: 4 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1985: 2 other ancestors1980: 1 other ancestor1992: 3 other ancestors2025: 2 descendants cleared2026: 3 descendants clearedK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013034 (2001), K013639 (2002) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K021402 (2002), K030142 (2003) K050397 · Velasmooth, Shaper · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K053611 (2006), K061603 (2006) K101366 · I-Lipo, Models A00-1238 (230V), A00-1239 (120V) · Chromogenex Technologies, Ltd. · 2010K111501 · I-Lipo System · Chromogenex Technologies Limited · 2012K130341 · Strawberry, Strawberry & Cream · Laser Lipo Limited · 2013K202955 · Contour Light CL-100 · Contour Research, LLC · 202119801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors2 generations back: 5 other ancestors3 generations back: 4 other ancestors4 generations back: 8 other ancestors5 generations back: 15 other ancestors6 generations back: 28 other ancestors7 generations back: 46 other ancestors8 generations back: 25 other ancestors9 generations back: 18 other ancestors10 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 4 descendants2 generations forward: 1 descendant K202955 · Contour Light CL-100 · Contour Research, LLC · 2021K130341 · Strawberry, Strawberry & Cream · Laser Lipo Limited · 2013K111501 · I-Lipo System · Chromogenex Technologies Limited · 2012K101366 · I-Lipo, Models A00-1238 (230V), A00-1239 (120V) · Chromogenex Technologies, Ltd. · 2010K061603 · Smoothshapes · Biocellulase, Inc. · 2006K053611 · Smoothshapes · Bicellulase, Inc. · 2006K050397 · Velasmooth, Shaper · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005K030142 · Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2003K021402 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013639 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013034 · Modification to: Thermacool Iia · Thermage, Inc. · 2001K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K964849 · 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. · 1995−15−10−50
  1. Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 14 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK111501 I-Lipo SystemChromogenex Technologies Limited · 2012
  4. 2 generations backK130341 Strawberry, Strawberry & CreamLaser Lipo Limited · 2013
  5. 1 generation backK202955 Contour Light CL-100Contour Research, LLC · 2021
  6. This deviceK232977 Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc. · 2023
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK260129 Lumaflex Panel (ZLD-05, ZLD-05A, ZLD-05APro )Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241947 EnergyLounger (TY-01)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK260715 CurrentBody Skin LED Multi Light Therapy Mask (MK-110D)The Beauty Tech Group, Ltd. · 2026
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260688 Sculpt LED Belt…Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251781 Kala Mini 2.0 (Kala-04)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025
Show all 18 generations
  1. Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 17 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 16 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 15 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 14 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  6. 13 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  7. 12 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
  8. 11 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
  9. 10 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  10. 9 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  11. 8 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
  12. 7 generations backK050397 Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005
  13. 6 generations backK053611 SmoothshapesBicellulase, Inc. · 2006
  14. 5 generations backK061603 SmoothshapesBiocellulase, Inc. · 2006
  15. 4 generations backK101366 I-Lipo, Models A00-1238 (230V), A00-1239 (120V)Chromogenex Technologies, Ltd. · 2010
  16. 3 generations backK111501 I-Lipo SystemChromogenex Technologies Limited · 2012
  17. 2 generations backK130341 Strawberry, Strawberry & CreamLaser Lipo Limited · 2013
  18. 1 generation backK202955 Contour Light CL-100Contour Research, LLC · 2021
  19. This deviceK232977 Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc. · 2023

Most influential descendants

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  • K260129Lumaflex Panel (ZLD-05, ZLD-05A, ZLD-05APro )Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K241947EnergyLounger (TY-01)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K260715CurrentBody Skin LED Multi Light Therapy Mask (MK-110D)The Beauty Tech Group, Ltd. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K260688Sculpt LED Belt (HY-150A/HY-150B/HY-200A/HY-200B/HY-420A/HY-200D/HY-200C)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K251781Kala Mini 2.0 (Kala-04)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−18K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−17K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−16K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−15K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−14K973478Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−13K981870Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−12K000944Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc.2000—
−11K013034Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc.2001—
−10K013639Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−9K021402Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−8K030142Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2003—
−7K050397Velasmooth, ShaperSyneron Medical, Ltd.2005—
−6K053611SmoothshapesBicellulase, Inc.2006—
−5K061603SmoothshapesBiocellulase, Inc.2006—
−4K101366I-Lipo, Models A00-1238 (230V), A00-1239 (120V)Chromogenex Technologies, Ltd.2010—
−3K111501I-Lipo SystemChromogenex Technologies Limited2012—
−2K130341Strawberry, Strawberry & CreamLaser Lipo Limited2013—
−1K202955Contour Light CL-100Contour Research, LLC2021—
0 (this device)K232977Biophotas Celluma CONTOURBiophotas, Inc.2023—
+1K260129Lumaflex Panel (ZLD-05, ZLD-05A, ZLD-05APro )Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2026—
+1K241947EnergyLounger (TY-01)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2025—
+2K260715CurrentBody Skin LED Multi Light Therapy Mask (MK-110D)The Beauty Tech Group, Ltd.2026—
+1K260688Sculpt LED Belt (HY-150A/HY-150B/HY-200A/HY-200B/HY-420A/HY-200D/HY-200C)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2026—
+1K251781Kala Mini 2.0 (Kala-04)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198520
198910
199010
199140
199230
199360
1994100
1995100
1996140
1997170
1998100
199960
2000120
200180
2002150
2003100
200440
200550
200610
200810
200910
201020
201210
201330
201410
201520
201720

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202520
202630
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K232977, 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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Top candidate predicates for a new OLI device

  1. #1 K260129 Lumaflex Panel (ZLD-05, ZLD-05A, ZLD-05APro )score 19.6 · 19 generations · no Class I recall
  2. #2 Held for the reportin the report
  3. #3 Held for the reportin the report
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What was it cleared against? (3)

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
*K202955Contour Light CL-100
Summary page 5
…Class II Product Code: OLI, ILY, OHS Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Predicate device(s) Contour Light CL-100 device (K202955) Biophotas Celluma 3 (K171323). Biophotas Celluma (K131113). Date Prep…
Contour Research, LLC2021—
*K171323Biophotas CELLUMA3
Summary page 5
…ssification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Predicate device(s) Contour Light CL-100 device (K202955) Biophotas Celluma 3 (K171323). Biophotas Celluma (K131113). Date Prepared: November 14th, 2023. Device Description The BioPhot…
Biophotas, Inc.2017—
*K131113Biophotas Celluma
Summary page 5
…cate device(s) Contour Light CL-100 device (K202955) Biophotas Celluma 3 (K171323). Biophotas Celluma (K131113). Date Prepared: November 14th, 2023. Device Description The BioPhotas Celluma CONTOUR is a Light emitting diode (LED) system…
Biophotas, Inc.2014—

Also cleared against K202955: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (5)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K260129Lumaflex Panel (ZLD-05, ZLD-05A, ZLD-05APro )Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.20261
K241947EnergyLounger (TY-01)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.20251
K260688Sculpt LED Belt (HY-150A/HY-150B/HY-200A/HY-200B/HY-420A/HY-200D/HY-200C)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.20260
K251781Kala Mini 2.0 (Kala-04)Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.20250

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 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • 6 of the 171 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K260129 (Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K202955.

How does its category compare?

All OLI devices

OLI Fat Reducing Low Level Laser: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · OLI

3in 2025

2010: 12012: 42013: 32014: 32015: 32016: 22017: 22018: 12020: 32021: 12022: 22023: 22025: 32026 (partial year): 3
2007high 4 (2012) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · OLI

90in 2025

2012: 93 days median2013: 101 days median2014: 159 days median2015: 90 days median2020: 121 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 89 days median
2007high 159 (2014) · low 90 (2015)2026

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

Recalls per year · OLI

No recall names OLI since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · OLI

2in 2023

2010: 12011: 12013: 42017: 12018: 12019: 32020: 22022: 12023: 2
2007high 4 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code OLI, 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
20090—00
20101—01
20110—01
201249300
2013310104
2014315900
201539000
20162—00
20172—01
20181—01
20190—03
2020312102
20211—00
20222—01
20232—02
20240—00
202539000
20263890—

What is it indicated for?

The BIOPHOTAS Celluma CONTOUR is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment for the reduction of circumference of hips, waist, and thighs.

The BIOPHOTAS Celluma CONTOUR is intended to deliver heat in the near infra-red spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.

The BioPhotas Celluma CONTOUR is intended to emit energy in the visible and infrared region of the spectrum for use in the treatment of full-face wrinkles.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K232977: Biophotas Celluma CONTOUR.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K232977

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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