510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAura Glide (FC40)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aura Medical, LLC · NFO Stimulator, Transcutaneous Electrical, Aesthetic Purposes
Cleared on Dec 23, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K171821 (Heat IN A Click, 2018) after a 162-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Dec 23, 2025
- Review
- 162 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NFO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K943450 (1995). 154 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 15 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK111286 Quasar CalypsoSilver Bay, LLC · 2012
- 2 generations backK162098 LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017
- 1 generation backK171821 2 Face / Face EvolutionHeat IN A Click · 2018
- This deviceK252187 Aura Glide (FC40)Aura Medical, LLC · 2025
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- Root · 15 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 14 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 12 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 11 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 10 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 9 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 8 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 7 generations backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
- 6 generations backK042630 Revlight Skin Care SystemSkincare Technology, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK060792 IllumimedPhotoactif, LLC · 2006
- 4 generations backK083183 Aklarus Phototherapy SystemHill Laboratories Co. · 2009
- 3 generations backK111286 Quasar CalypsoSilver Bay, LLC · 2012
- 2 generations backK162098 LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017
- 1 generation backK171821 2 Face / Face EvolutionHeat IN A Click · 2018
- This deviceK252187 Aura Glide (FC40)Aura Medical, LLC · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −14 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −11 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −8 | K022266 | Aurora SR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030426 | Omnilux Red | Photo Therapeutics Limited | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K042630 | Revlight Skin Care System | Skincare Technology, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K060792 | Illumimed | Photoactif, LLC | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K083183 | Aklarus Phototherapy System | Hill Laboratories Co. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K111286 | Quasar Calypso | Silver Bay, LLC | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K162098 | LED Phototherapy Device | Li-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K171821 | 2 Face / Face Evolution | Heat IN A Click | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K252187 | Aura Glide (FC40) | Aura Medical, LLC | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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 NFO? 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 NFO device
- #1 K233010 Beagank 4T Plusscore 28.6 · 5 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K171821 | 2 Face / Face EvolutionSummary page 6…onsor Heat In Click Device Name and Model 2 Face/Face Evolution 510(k) Number K171821 Regulation Name Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for Pain… | 2018 |
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 30 years and passes through 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 4 of the 154 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K171821.
How does its category compare?
All NFO devicesNFO Stimulator, Transcutaneous Electrical, Aesthetic Purposes: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NFO
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NFO
124in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NFO
2in 2012
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NFO
4in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NFO, 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 | 3 | 550 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 394 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 160 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 177 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 149 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 7 | 210 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 128 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 109 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 16 | 124 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | 8 | 153 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Aura Glide is an over-the-counter handheld device for aesthetic purposes.
(1) The microcurrent mode is indicated for facial stimulation.
(2) The LED mode is intended for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles (red light) and for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne (blue light).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K252187 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K252187: Aura Glide (FC40).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K252187
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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