510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPulsed Light Therapy System, Model Prima
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
New Star Lasers, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Nov 17, 2004 after a 183-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 17, 2004
- Review
- 183 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK041323 Pulsed Light Therapy System, Model PrimaNew Star Lasers, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK052336 Spectraquattro Pulsed Light SystemAmjet Distribution, LLC · 2005
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K052336Spectraquattro Pulsed Light SystemAmjet Distribution, LLC · 2005 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K041323 | Pulsed Light Therapy System, Model Prima | New Star Lasers, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K052336 | Spectraquattro Pulsed Light System | Amjet Distribution, LLC | 2005 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | New Star Lasers, Inc. UV-300 Pulsed Light Therapy System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Radiancy, Inc. SkinStation Pulsed Light System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light Therapy System 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K052336 | Spectraquattro Pulsed Light System | 2005 | 0 |
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, K052336 (Amjet Distribution, LLC, 2005) has gone furthest, with 0 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 CoolTouch PRIMA Pulsed Light Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, vascular lesions, rosacea, hemangiomas, leg veins, hair removal, tattoos, pigmented lesions, lentigenes, and mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K041323 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K041323: Pulsed Light Therapy System, Model Prima.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K041323
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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