510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2003Lightlas 532 Photocoagulator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lightmed Corp. · HQF Laser, Ophthalmic
Cleared on Aug 22, 2001 after a 196-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 9 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Aug 22, 2001
- Review
- 196 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HQF
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
9 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK010372 Lightlas 532 PhotocoagulatorLightmed Corp. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 8 of its ownK021696 20G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF20; 25G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF25Ophthalmed, LLC · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK050807 20G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF100Ophthalmed, LLC · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK121187 Katalyst Laser Probes, Katalyst Illuminated Laser ProbesKatalyst Surgical, LLC · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK142830 Ophthalmed Bending Laser ProbesOphthalmed, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK191846 MAXReach Laser ProbeVortex Surgical, Inc. · 2019
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K02169620G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF20; 25G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF25Ophthalmed, LLC · 2002 · cites it directly8descendants
- K05080720G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF100Ophthalmed, LLC · 2005 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K121187Katalyst Laser Probes, Katalyst Illuminated Laser ProbesKatalyst Surgical, LLC · 2012 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K142830Ophthalmed Bending Laser ProbesOphthalmed, LLC · 2015 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K191846MAXReach Laser ProbeVortex Surgical, Inc. · 2019 · 3 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K010372 | Lightlas 532 Photocoagulator | Lightmed Corp. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K021696 | 20G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF20; 25G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF25 | Ophthalmed, LLC | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K050807 | 20G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF100 | Ophthalmed, LLC | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K121187 | Katalyst Laser Probes, Katalyst Illuminated Laser Probes | Katalyst Surgical, LLC | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K142830 | Ophthalmed Bending Laser Probes | Ophthalmed, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K191846 | MAXReach Laser Probe | Vortex Surgical, Inc. | 2019 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 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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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (9)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K021696 | 20G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF20; 25G Sma Laser Fiber, Model LF25 | 2002 | 8 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2003 | Not classified | Z-0228-04 | Other | Firm needed to include calibration procedures in user guide. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K021696 (Ophthalmed, LLC, 2002) has gone furthest, with 8 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HQF devicesHQF Laser, Ophthalmic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HQF
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HQF
264in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HQF
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HQF
106in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HQF, 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 | 4 | 198 | 2 | 60 |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 34 |
| 2009 | 7 | 115 | 2 | 33 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 3 | 43 |
| 2011 | 4 | 128 | 5 | 26 |
| 2012 | 5 | 179 | 1 | 41 |
| 2013 | 6 | 225 | 2 | 39 |
| 2014 | 3 | 215 | 4 | 58 |
| 2015 | 4 | 295 | 0 | 80 |
| 2016 | 3 | 271 | 0 | 108 |
| 2017 | 3 | 189 | 0 | 77 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 82 |
| 2019 | 4 | 107 | 0 | 66 |
| 2020 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 72 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 100 |
| 2022 | 7 | 86 | 0 | 111 |
| 2023 | 5 | 155 | 0 | 92 |
| 2024 | 3 | 167 | 0 | 75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 264 | 1 | 106 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K010372 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K010372: Lightlas 532 Photocoagulator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K010372
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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