# K883228: Sonicator 720 (Model ME720)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Mettler Electronics Corp.
- Decided: Aug 18, 1988 after 17 days
- Product code: IMI (Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 890.5300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
3 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K970131: Orthosonics Duo-Son Ultrasound Diathermy Device (1997), 2 descendants of its own
- K081075: Painshield MD (2008), 1 descendant of its own
- K221210: PainShield MD PLUS (2022), 0 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K883228
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology