# K990602: Richter Lipoplasty Cannulas and Accessories

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Tecsa Technical Services
- Decided: Jul 1, 1999 after 127 days
- Product code: QPB (System, Suction, Lipoplasty For Removal)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K861878 (1986). 3 ancestors in all.
18 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 22 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K981172: Lipoplasty/ Liposuction Aspiration and Tumescent Infusion Cannulae and Needles, Byron Medical (1998) Summary page 5.
- K980771: Lysonix Suction Lipoplasty System, Lysonix, Inc. (1998) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K060089: Tulip Disposable Cannulas (2006), 17 descendants of its own
- K081848: Lipose Fat Transfer System (2008), 12 descendants of its own
- K100114: Fat Concentration System (2010), 8 descendants of its own
- K121005: Adiprep Adipose Transfer System (2012), 7 descendants of its own
- K092923: Cytori Puregraft 250/Pure System (2010), 2 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Richter Lipoplasty Cannulas and Accessories are intended for use in aesthetic body contouring.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K990602
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology