510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSonicator 720 (Model ME720)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Mettler Electronics Corp. · IMI Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat
Cleared on Aug 18, 1988 after a 17-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 18, 1988
- Review
- 17 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IMI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK883228 Sonicator 720 (Model ME720)Mettler Electronics Corp. · 1988
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK970131 Orthosonics Duo-Son Ultrasound Diathermy DeviceC.L. Mcintosh & Assoc., Inc. · 1997
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK081075 Painshield MDNano Vibronix, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK221210 PainShield MD PLUSNanovibronix, Inc. · 2022
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K883228 | Sonicator 720 (Model ME720) | Mettler Electronics Corp. | 1988 | — |
| +1 | K970131 | Orthosonics Duo-Son Ultrasound Diathermy Device | C.L. Mcintosh & Assoc., Inc. | 1997 | — |
| +2 | K081075 | Painshield MD | Nano Vibronix, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K221210 | PainShield MD PLUS | Nanovibronix, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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 IMI device
- #1 K240788 Ultrasound Stimulatorscore 10.3 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K970131 | Orthosonics Duo-Son Ultrasound Diathermy Device | 1997 | 2 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K970131 (C.L. Mcintosh & Assoc., Inc., 1997) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All IMI devicesIMI Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · IMI
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IMI
150in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IMI
2in 2008
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IMI
2in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IMI, 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 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 150 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K883228 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K883228: Sonicator 720 (Model ME720).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K883228
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026