510(k) · Cleared
Cleared100W Ceralas D 980 Laser System, Model D100
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 Aug 10, 2005 after a 132-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 305 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 10, 2005
- Review
- 132 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
305 later devices descend from it, 9 citing it directly.
- This deviceK050824 100W Ceralas D 980 Laser System, Model D100Biolitec, Inc. · 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 · cites it directly · 233 of its ownK060114 Vectra Laser SystemXintec Corporation, Dba, · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 230 of its ownK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 229 of its ownK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
Showing 5 of 305 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 305 · 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
- K060114Vectra Laser SystemXintec Corporation, Dba, · 2006 · cites it directly233descendants
- K071295100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly230descendants
- K072106150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly229descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K050824 | 100W Ceralas D 980 Laser System, Model D100 | Biolitec, Inc. | 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 | — |
| +1 | K060114 | Vectra Laser System | Xintec Corporation, Dba, | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 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.
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
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What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | 50W Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Ceralas F100 Nd:YAG Laser System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (305)
See all 3059 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are… | 2006 | 299 |
| K060114 | Vectra Laser System | 2006 | 233 |
| K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | 2007 | 230 |
| K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | 2007 | 229 |
| K082230 | Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories | 2010 | 112 |
| K082938 | Ezlase | 2008 | 50 |
| K113504 | Deka Smartxide and Delivery Accessories | 2013 | 12 |
| K083500 | Medilas D Family Lasers, Including Medilas D Litebeam, Litebeam +, Urobeam, Multibeam… | 2009 | 0 |
| K082445 | CURATIVE980 Diode Laser | 2008 | 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, 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 device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes. The 100W Ceralas D980 is generally indicated for use in incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology…
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The device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes. The 100W Ceralas D980 is generally indicated for use in incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, dental applications, and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein.
The device is specifically indicated for use as follows:
Ear, Nose and Throat and Oral Surgery (Otolaryngology)
Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation, coagulation, and vaporization of tissue from the ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas including soft tissue in the oral cavity. Examples include:
* Removal of benign lesions from the ear, nose and throat
* Excision and vaporization of vocal cord nodules and polyps
* Incision and excision of carcinoma in situ
* Ablation and vaporization of hyperkeratosis
* Excision of carcinoma of the larynx
* Laryngeal papillomectomy
* Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II
* Neck dissection
Arthroscopy
Hemostasis, incision, excision, coagulation, vaporization and ablation of joint tissues during arthroscopic surgery. Examples include:
* Menisectomy
* Synovectomy
* Chondromalacia
Gastroenterology
Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation, coagulation and vaporization of tissue in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts and also with endoscopic procedures. Examples include:
* Hemostasis of upper and lower GI bleedin
* Excision and vaporization of colorectal ca
* Excision of polyps
General Surgery, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Podiatry
Excision, ablation, vaporization and photocoagulation of skin lesions, hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and debulking of soft tissue, abdominal, rectal, skin, fat or muscle tissue and dermabrasion. Examples include:
* Matrixectomy
* Excision of neuromas
* Excision of periungual and subungual warts
* Excision of plantar warts
* Excision of keloids
* Liver resection
* Excision of cutaneous lesions
* Hemorrhoidectomy
* Appendectomy
* Debridement of decubitus ulcers
* Hepatobiliary tumors
* Mastectomy
* Dermabrasion
* Vaporization and homeostasis of capillary hemangioma
* Excision, vaporization and hemostasis of abdominal tumors
* Excision, vaporization and hemostasis of rectal pathology
* Pilonidal cystectomy
* Herniorapphy
* Adhesiolysis
* Parathyroidectomy
* Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
* Thyroidectomy
* Resection of organs
* Debridement of wounds
* Phototcoagulation of teleangectasia of the legs and face
* Photocoagulation of vascular lesions of the face and extremities
* Endovascular coagulation of the greater saphenous vein of the thigh in patients with superficial vein reflux.
* Treatment of reticular veins and branch varicosities
Urology
Excision, vaporization, incision, coagulation, ablation and homeostasis of urological tissues. Examples include:
* Vaporization of urethral tumors
* Release of urethral stricture
* Removal of bladder neck obstruction
* Excision and vaporization of condyloma
* Lesions of external genitalia
Gynecology
Ablation, excision, incision, coagulation, hemostasis and vaporization of gynecological tissue. Examples include:
* Endometrial ablation
* Excision or vaporization of condylomata acuminata
* Vaporization of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
* Cervical conization
* Menorrhagia
Neurosurgery
Vaporization, coagulation, excision, incision, ablation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Examples include: homeostasis in conjunction with menigiomas
Cardiac Surgery
Hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue, including cardiac tissue.
Pulmonary Surgery
Hemostasis, vaporization, coagulation, incision, excision and ablation of soft tissue in the pulmonary system. Examples include:
* Tracheobronchial malignancy or stricture
* Benign and malignant pulmonary obstruction
* Endoscopic pulmonary applications
Dental Applications
Indicated for the following applications on intraoral and extraoral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingival and epithelial lining of free gingival): frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival troughing, crown lengthening, hemostasis of donor site, removal of granulation tissue, laser assisted flap surgery, debridement of diseased epithelial lining, incisions and draining of abscesses, tissue retraction for impressions, papillectomy, vestibuloplasy, excision of lesions, exposure of unerupted/partially erupted teeth, leukoplakia, removal of hyperplastic tissues, treatment of aphthous ulcers and sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket), pulpotomy, pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy and light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening.
Endovenous Occlusion of the Greater Saphenous Vein in Patients with Superficial Vein Reflux
Indicated for use with the ELVes Procedure Kit in (he endovascular coagulation of the Greater Saphenous Vein (GSV) of the thigh in patients with Superficial Vein Reflux.
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/K050824 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050824: 100W Ceralas D 980 Laser System, Model D100.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050824
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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