510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOpus Spectrum (a Model of Opus 20), Model 2ND
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Opusdent, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 8, 2002 as substantially equivalent to K002899 (Opusdent, Ltd., 2000) after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2000. 241 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 8, 2002
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K002899 (2000). 241 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK002899 Opus 20, Model 1STOpusdent, Ltd. · 2000
- This deviceK014100 Opus Spectrum (a Model of Opus 20), Model 2NDOpusdent, Ltd. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 240 of its ownK021508 Opusduo EC Dental Laser SystemOpusdent, Ltd. · 2002
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 226 of its ownK040270 Opusduo; Opusduo E; Opusduo EC; Opus 20; Opus SpectrumLumenis, Ltd. · 2004
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 221 of its ownK060033 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2006
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 202 of its ownK073063 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 192 of its ownK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
Showing 5 of 241 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 241 · See all- K021508Opusduo EC Dental Laser SystemOpusdent, Ltd. · 2002 · cites it directly240descendants
- K040270Opusduo; Opusduo E; Opusduo EC; Opus 20; Opus SpectrumLumenis, Ltd. · 2004 · 2 generations on226descendants
- K060033Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2006 · 3 generations on221descendants
- K07306315W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2008 · 4 generations on202descendants
- K083613Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008 · 5 generations on192descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K002899 | Opus 20, Model 1ST | Opusdent, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K014100 | Opus Spectrum (a Model of Opus 20), Model 2ND | Opusdent, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K021508 | Opusduo EC Dental Laser System | Opusdent, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| +2 | K040270 | Opusduo; Opusduo E; Opusduo EC; Opus 20; Opus Spectrum | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| +3 | K060033 | Profile Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2006 | — |
| +4 | K073063 | 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +5 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), 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? (1)
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K002899 | Opus 20, Model 1STSummary page 1…duct Code GEX). Predicate Device: The Opus Spectrum dental laser system is substantially equivalent to Opus 20 dental laser system (OpusDent Ltd, Israel) cleared under K002899. Indication for use: The OpuDuo Dental Laser System is intended to aid during dental procedures performed either in hard or sof… | 2000 |
What descends from it? (241)
See all 2411 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K021508 | Opusduo EC Dental Laser System | 2002 | 240 |
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?
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GEX
83in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEX
90in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEX
3in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEX
2,720in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, 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 | 73 | 79 | 9 | 342 |
| 2008 | 107 | 86 | 2 | 232 |
| 2009 | 69 | 100 | 0 | 209 |
| 2010 | 50 | 96 | 4 | 1,711 |
| 2011 | 41 | 83 | 18 | 3,024 |
| 2012 | 45 | 118 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2013 | 46 | 144 | 3 | 2,236 |
| 2014 | 61 | 147 | 6 | 2,036 |
| 2015 | 47 | 112 | 0 | 2,099 |
| 2016 | 51 | 114 | 1 | 2,585 |
| 2017 | 67 | 90 | 5 (1) | 2,977 |
| 2018 | 51 | 78 | 5 | 3,525 |
| 2019 | 41 | 88 | 6 | 2,709 |
| 2020 | 52 | 90 | 1 | 2,183 |
| 2021 | 53 | 123 | 0 | 3,465 |
| 2022 | 60 | 152 | 0 | 2,288 |
| 2023 | 52 | 87 | 6 | 2,337 |
| 2024 | 82 | 90 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 2025 | 83 | 90 | 0 | 2,720 |
| 2026 | 57 | 90 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The OpuDuo Dental Laser System is intended to aid during dental procedures performed either in hard or soft oral tissue.
The Er:YAG laser component is indicated for caries removal, cavity preparation, and enamel etching.
The CO, laser component is indicated for vaporization, incision, excision and coagulation of oral soft tissue in procedures such as gingivectomy; frenum release; removal of soft tissue, cysts and tumors.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K014100 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K014100: Opus Spectrum (a Model of Opus 20), Model 2ND.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K014100
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026