510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLucentlite, Model Imd 010
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Industrial & Medical Design, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 1, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K022226 (Altus Medical, Inc., 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 185-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Apr 1, 2004
- Review
- 185 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K910422 (1992). 79 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 6 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 5 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 3 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 2 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 1 generation backK022226 Altus Medical Family of Coolglide Lasers, Models Coolglide I…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK033072 Lucentlite, Model Imd 010Industrial & Medical Design, Inc. · 2004
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −6 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −5 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −2 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K022226 | Altus Medical Family of Coolglide Lasers, Models Coolglide I, Coolglide II… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K033072 | Lucentlite, Model Imd 010 | Industrial & Medical Design, Inc. | 2004 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K022226 | Altus Medical Family of Coolglide Lasers, Models Coolglide I, Coolglide II, and Future…Summary page 1…- Device: Family of Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers 5 10(k) K022226, K003202 - Company: CoolTouch Corporation - Device: CoolTouch Nd:YA… | 2002 |
| * | K003202 | Family of Altus Medical Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models I & IISummary page 1…- Device: Family of Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers 5 10(k) K022226, K003202 - Company: CoolTouch Corporation - Device: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser S… | 2001 |
| * | K014035 | Cooltouch and Cooltouch-II ND:Yag Laser SystemsSummary page 1…- Company: CoolTouch Corporation - Device: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System 510(k) K014035 - Company: Sciton, Inc. - Device: Profile 1320 Laser System… | 2002 |
| * | K022466 | Profile 1320 Laser SystemSummary page 1…014035 - Company: Sciton, Inc. - Device: Profile 1320 Laser System 510(k) K022466 9-2 K033072 9.4. Device description. The Lucent… | 2002 |
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 12 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 2 of the 79 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K022226.
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 LucentLite Laser is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications requiring selective photothermolysis of target chromophores in soft tissue in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology: 1064 nm: - To effect stable long-term, or permanent* hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. - For the removal of unwanted hair. - For coagulation and hemostasis of vascular lesions. - For…
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The LucentLite Laser is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications requiring selective photothermolysis of target chromophores in soft tissue in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology:
1064 nm:
- To effect stable long-term, or permanent* hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
- For the removal of unwanted hair.
- For coagulation and hemostasis of vascular lesions.
- For Incision/excision of soft body tissues in dermatology.
- For soft tissue general surgery applications: skin incision; tissue dissection; excision of external tumors and lesions; complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors, lesions; tissue ablation; vessel coagulation.
* Permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after treatment regimen.
1320 nm:
- For the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K033072 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K033072: Lucentlite, Model Imd 010.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K033072
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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