510(k) · Cleared
ClearedReliant Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Reliant Technologies, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Nov 10, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K022060 (Lumenis, Inc., 2002) after a 153-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1994. 318 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 10, 2003
- Review
- 153 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K936109 (1994). 25 ancestors in all, the oldest K822136 (1982). 318 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 4 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 3 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 2 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 1 generation backK022060 Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and…Lumenis, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK031795 Reliant Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 316 of its ownK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 284 of its ownK042319 Reliant Laser II System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 260 of its ownK060301 Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 259 of its ownK061652 Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 230 of its ownK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
Showing 5 of 318 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 318 · See all- K040617Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly316descendants
- K042319Reliant Laser II System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2005 · cites it directly284descendants
- K060301Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly260descendants
- K061652Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on259descendants
- K060310Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly230descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −4 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −2 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K022060 | Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device… | Lumenis, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K031795 | Reliant Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K042319 | Reliant Laser II System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K060301 | Palomar LUX1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K061652 | Palomar LUX1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 |
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2026 | 24 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K022060 | Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device AccessoriesSummary page 1…Laser Surgical Instrument 21 C.F.R $ 878.4810 Legally Marketed Predicate Devices: Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore (K022060) Description of the Reliant Laser System: The Reliant Laser System consists of a set of diode lasers, controlled by an embedded… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (318)
See all 3186 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | 2004 | 316 |
| K042319 | Reliant Laser II System and Accessories | 2005 | 284 |
| K060301 | Palomar LUX1540 Handpiece | 2006 | 260 |
| K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | 2006 | 230 |
| K063038 | Fraxel Iii SR Laser System and Accessories | 2007 | 195 |
| K071051 | Fraxel Iii SR Laser System and Accessories | 2007 | 194 |
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 9 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- None of the 25 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K040617 (Reliant Technologies, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 316 descendants of its own.
- 20 other devices also cite its predicate K022060.
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?
Dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K031795 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K031795: Reliant Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K031795
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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