510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNeoSculpt Plus
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
S&M Medical Co., Ltd. · PBX Massager, Vacuum, Radio Frequency Induced Heat
Cleared on Mar 9, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K223110 (Cutera, Inc., 2022) after a 180-day review. Its family tree reaches back 22 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 9, 2026
- Review
- 180 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PBX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 22 generations to K943450 (1995). 113 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations between
- 3 generations backK172004 truSculptCutera, Inc. · 2017
- 2 generations backK221407 truSculpt iDCutera, Inc. · 2022
- 1 generation backK223110 truSculpt iDCutera, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK252888 NeoSculpt PlusS&M Medical Co., Ltd. · 2026
Show all 22 generations
- Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 21 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 20 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 18 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 17 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 15 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 14 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 13 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 11 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 10 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK070004 AccentAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 8 generations backK072699 Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models…Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 7 generations backK082622 Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2009
- 6 generations backK120510 TranscendSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2013
- 5 generations backK143559 XP1000 RFBTL Industries, Inc. · 2015
- 4 generations backK162512 truSculptCutera, Inc. · 2016
- 3 generations backK172004 truSculptCutera, Inc. · 2017
- 2 generations backK221407 truSculpt iDCutera, Inc. · 2022
- 1 generation backK223110 truSculpt iDCutera, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK252888 NeoSculpt PlusS&M Medical Co., Ltd. · 2026
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −22 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −21 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −20 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −18 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −17 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −15 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −14 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −13 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K070004 | Accent | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K072699 | Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models: Accent… | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K082622 | Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/Module | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K120510 | Transcend | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −5 | K143559 | XP1000 RF | BTL Industries, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −4 | K162512 | truSculpt | Cutera, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −3 | K172004 | truSculpt | Cutera, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| −2 | K221407 | truSculpt iD | Cutera, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| −1 | K223110 | truSculpt iD | Cutera, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K252888 | NeoSculpt Plus | S&M Medical Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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 PBX? 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 PBX device
- #1 K210877 Evolve System with the T3 Applicatorscore 23.6 · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K223110 | truSculpt iDSummary page 6…Republic of Korea Tel. +82-62-602-0820 Predicate Device truSculpt iD (Cutera, Inc., K223110) - Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories - Device Class: II - Product… | 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 31 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 4 of the 113 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All PBX devicesPBX Massager, Vacuum, Radio Frequency Induced Heat: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PBX
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PBX
200in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · PBX
1in 2017
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · PBX
4in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code PBX, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 181 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 130 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 132 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 147 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 8 | 134 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 | 169 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 | 308 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 | 227 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 130 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 200 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 | 225 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The NeoSculpt Plus is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions, such as relief of pain and muscle spasms and increase in local circulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K252888 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K252888: NeoSculpt Plus.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K252888
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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