510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCeralas D 810 Diode Laser System, Model D15
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biolitec, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 19, 2004 after a 189-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 306 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 19, 2004
- Review
- 189 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
306 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- This deviceK032864 Ceralas D 810 Diode Laser System, Model D15Biolitec, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 299 of its ownK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 263 of its ownK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 230 of its ownK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 229 of its ownK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 192 of its ownK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
Showing 5 of 306 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 306 · See all- K053540Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006 · cites it directly299descendants
- K072034Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007 · 2 generations on263descendants
- K071295100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on230descendants
- K072106150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on229descendants
- K083613Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008 · 2 generations on192descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K032864 | Ceralas D 810 Diode Laser System, Model D15 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K072034 | Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30 | Quanta System Spa | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 |
| 2025 | 46 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Ceralas D 810 Diode Laser System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | CardioFocus, Inc.'s Diode Laser System used with CardioFocus, Inc.'s Surgical Lightstic Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (306)
See all 3064 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K053540 (Intermedic Arfran, SA, 2006) has gone furthest, with 299 descendants of its own.
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 Ceralas D 810 is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact or non-contact mode during surgical procedures, including via endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. The Ceralas D 810 is generally indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology…
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The Ceralas D 810 is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact or non-contact mode during surgical procedures, including via endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. The Ceralas D 810 is generally indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. This Ceralas D 810 is specifically indicated for hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue (including cardiac tissue).
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/K032864 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032864: Ceralas D 810 Diode Laser System, Model D15.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032864
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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