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Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 Drakarian

K253480510(k) AbbreviatedCleared Jul 10, 2026269-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4400

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

Capenergy Medical S.L. · PBX Massager, Vacuum, Radio Frequency Induced Heat

Cleared on Jul 10, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K192224 (Btl, 2019) and 2 other predicates after a 269-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995.

Decided
Jul 10, 2026
Review
269 days
Class
Class II
Product code
PBX
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 130 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2019: 1 other ancestor2017: 2 other ancestors2020: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 other ancestor2016: 1 other ancestor2009: 2 other ancestors2007: 2 other ancestors2014: 2 other ancestors2008: 1 other ancestor2006: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2004: 4 other ancestors2012: 1 other ancestor2003: 4 other ancestors2002: 9 other ancestors2001: 7 other ancestors2000: 10 other ancestors1999: 5 other ancestors1998: 9 other ancestors1996: 11 other ancestors1997: 14 other ancestors1994: 4 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors1985: 2 other ancestors1980: 1 other ancestor1995: 5 other ancestors1992: 3 other ancestors1990: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestorK943450 · 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) K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K051214 · Aluma Skin Renewal System · Lumenis, Inc. · 2005×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K070004 (2007), K072699 (2007) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K101967 (2010), K102368 (2010) K130689 · Symphony RF Generator · Thermigen, Inc. · 2013K171094 · Thermi Reusable Non-invasive RF Electrode · Thermgen, L.L.C · 2017K222260 · Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400, C500 · Capenergy Medical S.L. · 202319801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors2 generations back: 2 other ancestors3 generations back: 4 other ancestors4 generations back: 8 other ancestors5 generations back: 14 other ancestors6 generations back: 13 other ancestors7 generations back: 33 other ancestors8 generations back: 14 other ancestors9 generations back: 10 other ancestors10 generations back: 8 other ancestors11 generations back: 2 other ancestors K222260 · Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400, C500 · Capenergy Medical S.L. · 2023K171094 · Thermi Reusable Non-invasive RF Electrode · Thermgen, L.L.C · 2017K130689 · Symphony RF Generator · Thermigen, Inc. · 2013K102368 · Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatment Handpiece · Ellman Int'L, Inc. · 2010K101967 · Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatent Handpiece Modle Pelleve' · Ellman Int'L, Inc. · 2010K072699 · Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models: Accent, Accent XL · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007K070004 · Accent · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007K051214 · Aluma Skin Renewal System · Lumenis, Inc. · 2005K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K030142 · 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. · 1995−20−15−10−50
  1. Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 16 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK130689 Symphony RF GeneratorThermigen, Inc. · 2013
  4. 2 generations backK171094 Thermi Reusable Non-invasive RF ElectrodeThermgen, L.L.C · 2017
  5. 1 generation backK222260 Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400…Capenergy Medical S.L. · 2023
  6. This deviceK253480 Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 DrakarianCapenergy Medical S.L. · 2026
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  1. Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 19 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 18 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 17 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 16 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  6. 15 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  7. 14 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
  8. 13 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
  9. 12 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  10. 11 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  11. 10 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
  12. 9 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
  13. 8 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
  14. 7 generations backK070004 AccentAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
  15. 6 generations backK072699 Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models…Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
  16. 5 generations backK101967 Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatent Handpiece Modle Pelleve'Ellman Int'L, Inc. · 2010
  17. 4 generations backK102368 Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatment HandpieceEllman Int'L, Inc. · 2010
  18. 3 generations backK130689 Symphony RF GeneratorThermigen, Inc. · 2013
  19. 2 generations backK171094 Thermi Reusable Non-invasive RF ElectrodeThermgen, L.L.C · 2017
  20. 1 generation backK222260 Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400…Capenergy Medical S.L. · 2023
  21. This deviceK253480 Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 DrakarianCapenergy Medical S.L. · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−20K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−19K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−18K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−17K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−16K973478Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−15K981870Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−14K000944Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc.2000—
−13K013034Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc.2001—
−12K013639Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−11K021402Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−10K030142Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2003—
−9K031671Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2003—
−8K051214Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc.2005—
−7K070004AccentAlma Lasers, Ltd.2007—
−6K072699Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models: Accent…Alma Lasers, Ltd.2007—
−5K101967Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatent Handpiece Modle Pelleve'Ellman Int'L, Inc.2010—
−4K102368Non-Ablative Wrinkle Treatment HandpieceEllman Int'L, Inc.2010—
−3K130689Symphony RF GeneratorThermigen, Inc.2013—
−2K171094Thermi Reusable Non-invasive RF ElectrodeThermgen, L.L.C2017—
−1K222260Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400, C500Capenergy Medical S.L.2023—
0 (this device)K253480Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 DrakarianCapenergy Medical S.L.2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198520
199020
199120
199230
199310
199440
199550
1996110
1997140
199890
199950
2000100
200170
200290
200340
200440
200520
200610
200720
200810
200920
201210
201310
201420
201610
201720
201910
202010
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K253480, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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
*K192224BTL-899
Summary page 5
…ULATION NUMBER: 21 CFR 878.4400 PRODUCT CODE: PBX, GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Primary predicate: K192224 BTL-899 from BTL Industries, Inc. Secondary Predicate(s): K163415 Syneron Medical Ltd. SlimShape Sys…
Btl2019—
*K163415SlimShape System
Summary page 5
…PBX, GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Primary predicate: K192224 BTL-899 from BTL Industries, Inc. Secondary Predicate(s): K163415 Syneron Medical Ltd. SlimShape System K222260 Capenergy C Equipment RF System C25, C50, C100, C200, C…
Syneron Medical, Ltd.2017—
*K222260Capenergy C Equipment RF System - C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400, C500
Summary page 5
…ate: K192224 BTL-899 from BTL Industries, Inc. Secondary Predicate(s): K163415 Syneron Medical Ltd. SlimShape System K222260 Capenergy C Equipment RF System C25, C50, C100, C200, C300, C400, C500 by Capenergy Medical SL DEVICE DESCRIPTION:…
Capenergy Medical S.L.2023—

Also cleared against K192224: 1 other device →

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 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • 5 of the 130 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K192224.

How does its category compare?

All PBX devices

PBX 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

2012: 12014: 22015: 52016: 72017: 62018: 32019: 82020: 82021: 62022: 72023: 92024: 62025: 72026 (partial year): 6
2007high 9 (2023) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · PBX

200in 2025

2015: 181 days median2016: 130 days median2017: 132 days median2018: 89 days median2019: 147 days median2020: 134 days median2021: 169 days median2022: 308 days median2023: 227 days median2024: 130 days median2025: 200 days median2026 (partial year): 225 days median
2007high 308 (2022) · low 89 (2018)2026

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

Recalls per year · PBX

1in 2017

2017: 1
2007high 1 (2017) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · PBX

4in 2025

2013: 122014: 42016: 22017: 12018: 12019: 42020: 42021: 82022: 72023: 72024: 22025: 4
2007high 12 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code PBX, 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
20100—00
20110—00
20121—00
20130—012
20142—04
2015518100
2016713002
2017613211
201838901
2019814704
2020813404
2021616908
2022730807
2023922707
2024613002
2025720004
202662250—

What is it indicated for?

The Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 Drakarian are intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for dermatological procedures. The massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of Cellulite. They are indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.

The Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 Drakarian are indicated for using for non-invasive reduction of abdominal circumference associated with subcutaneous fat induced by lipolytic processes.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K253480: Capenergy C Equipments RF C200 and C400 Drakarian.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253480

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded Oct 30, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026