510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAurora DS, DS Applicator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Syneron Medical, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 12, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K041969 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2004) after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995. 301 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 12, 2005
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 110 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 301 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK031988 Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK033586 Modification to Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 1 generation backK041969 Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- This deviceK050796 Aurora DS, DS ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005
- 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
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 6 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 5 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 4 generations backK021149 Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
- 3 generations backK031988 Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK033586 Modification to Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 1 generation backK041969 Aurora DSSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- This deviceK050796 Aurora DS, DS ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2005
Showing 5 of 301 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 301 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K021149 | Aurora DS | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K031988 | Aurora DS | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K033586 | Modification to Aurora DS | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K041969 | Aurora DS | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K050796 | Aurora DS, DS Applicator | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| +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 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041969 | Aurora DSSummary page 1….4.909-6200, Fax +972.4. 909-6202 Name of the Device: Aurora DS, DS Applicator Predicate Devices: This is a Special 510(k) for the Aurora DS that was cleared under K04 1969. Device Description: The Aurora DS is a device that is used for the removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (301)
See all 3012 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?
- The line of descent spans 10 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 4 of the 110 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K053540 (Intermedic Arfran, SA, 2006) has gone furthest, with 299 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K041969.
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 Aurora DS is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050796 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050796: Aurora DS, DS Applicator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050796
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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