510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2003Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure Kit
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Vascular Solutions, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jun 18, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K023543 (Diomed, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 107-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jun 18, 2003
- Review
- 107 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K943450 (1995). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK012398 Diomed 15 Diode LaserDiomed, Ltd. · 2002
- 1 generation backK023624 SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems, Model…Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK030654 Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure KitVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK032805 Modification to Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser…Vascular Solutions, Inc. · 2003
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 7 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 6 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 5 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 4 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK012398 Diomed 15 Diode LaserDiomed, Ltd. · 2002
- 1 generation backK023624 SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems, Model…Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK030654 Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure KitVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2003
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K032805Modification to Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure KitVascular Solutions, Inc. · 2003 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −8 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K012398 | Diomed 15 Diode Laser | Diomed, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K023624 | SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems, Model… | Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K030654 | Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure Kit | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K032805 | Modification to Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure Kit | Vascular Solutions, Inc. | 2003 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 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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- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023543 | Evlt Kit and D15PLUS and D30PLUS DiodeSummary page 1…of the marker bands that are placed on the fiber and introducer sheath. Predicate Devices: EVIT Kit (Diomed, Inc. K023543) SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems (Surgical Laser Tech… | 2002 |
| * | K023624 | SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems, Model…Summary page 1…Kit (Diomed, Inc. K023543) SLT Venous Fiber Delivery Systems (Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. K023624) Angiodynamics ELVS Kit (Angiodynamics,Inc.) Conclusions: The VARI… | 2003 |
| * | — | Angiodynamics ELVS Kit Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K032805 | Modification to Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure Kit | 2003 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2003 | Not classified | Z-0101-04 | Other | An internal gasket of the Fiber Lock component of the Vari-Lase Kit contains natural rubber latex, but the product labeling does not recognize the presence of latex and include the required cautionary statement. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 8 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- 1 of the 27 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K032805 (Vascular Solutions, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K023543.
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 VARI-LASE procedure kit is indicated for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the Greater Saphenous Vein.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K030654 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K030654: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K030654
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026