510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpectrapulse
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Primary Technology, LLC · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jun 24, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K020453 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 25-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Jun 24, 2003
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K910422 (1992). 20 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 5 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 3 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 2 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 1 generation backK020453 Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light System and Palomar CoolrollerPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK031680 SpectrapulsePrimary Technology, LLC · 2003
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −5 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −1 | K020453 | Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light System and Palomar Coolroller | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K031680 | Spectrapulse | Primary Technology, LLC | 2003 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 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.
Planning a device in GEX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K020453 | Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light System and Palomar Coolroller | 2002 |
| * | K994014 | Esc Intense Pulsed Light Systems: Epilight and MultilightSummary page 1…KO20453 Lumenis (formerly ESC) EpiLightTM K994014, K991935, K963249 System Description: The Spectrapulse system is a light-based… | 2000 |
| * | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemSummary page 1…KO20453 Lumenis (formerly ESC) EpiLightTM K994014, K991935, K963249 System Description: The Spectrapulse system is a light-based… | 2000 |
| * | K963249 | Epilight Hair Removal SystemSummary page 1…KO20453 Lumenis (formerly ESC) EpiLightTM K994014, K991935, K963249 System Description: The Spectrapulse system is a light-based… | 1997 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- None of the 20 ancestors has a recall.
- 14 other devices also cite its predicate K020453.
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 SpectrapulseB pulsed light system is intended for photothermolysis of blood vessels (facial and leg veins), photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions for skin types I - IV according to the Fitzpatrick scale.
The Spectrapulse09 pulsed light system is intended for long term hair removal on skin types I-V according to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K031680 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K031680: Spectrapulse.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K031680
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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