510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpectra Hair Removal Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Spectragenics, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Dec 27, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K032846 (Spectragenics, Inc., 2003) and 7 other predicates after an 81-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1995. 172 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 27, 2005
- Review
- 81 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K950019 (1995). 19 ancestors in all. 172 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK950019 Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase…Thermolase Corp. · 1995
- 5 generations backK963947 Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby LaserSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK973324 Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
- 3 generations backK982940 Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK011747 Palomar LC 100 Diode LaserPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2001
- 1 generation backK032846 Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1Spectragenics, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK052848 Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 171 of its ownK060839 Abc Hair Removal SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 169 of its ownK053527 Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 169 of its ownK072906 SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 168 of its ownK082298 Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 167 of its ownK090820 Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc. · 2009
Showing 5 of 172 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 172 · See all- K060839Abc Hair Removal SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly171descendants
- K053527Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly169descendants
- K072906SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008 · 2 generations on169descendants
- K082298Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008 · 2 generations on168descendants
- K090820Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on167descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K950019 | Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase LT-100;LT-100 | Thermolase Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −5 | K963947 | Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby Laser | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K973324 | Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser System | Star Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K982940 | Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser System | Star Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K011747 | Palomar LC 100 Diode Laser | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K032846 | Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1 | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052848 | Spectra Hair Removal Laser | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K060839 | Abc Hair Removal System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K053527 | Spectra Hair Removal Laser | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K072906 | SILK'N | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K082298 | Flash N' GO | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K090820 | Tria Hair Removal Laser System | Spectragenics, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2026 | 10 | 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? (8)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K032846 | Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1Summary page 1…Marketed Predicate Devices: Spectra Hair Removal Laser SpectraGenics, Inc. K032846 LightSheer (StarLight) pulsed diode laser… | 2003 |
| * | K973324 | Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemSummary page 1…LightSheer (StarLight) pulsed diode laser Star Medical / Coherent Star K973324, K982940, K001746 SLP 1000 (LC 100) pulsed diode laser… | 1997 |
| * | K982940 | Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemSummary page 1…LightSheer (StarLight) pulsed diode laser Star Medical / Coherent Star K973324, K982940, K001746 SLP 1000 (LC 100) pulsed diode laser… | 1999 |
| * | K001746 | Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser System (Family of Products)Summary page 1…eer (StarLight) pulsed diode laser Star Medical / Coherent Star K973324, K982940, K001746 SLP 1000 (LC 100) pulsed diode laser Pal… | 2000 |
| * | K010580 | Palomar SLP 1000Summary page 1…SLP 1000 (LC 100) pulsed diode laser Palomar Medical Technologies. Inc. K010580, K011747 Apex 800 pulsed diode laser h-i… | 2001 |
| * | K011747 | Palomar LC 100 Diode LaserSummary page 1…SLP 1000 (LC 100) pulsed diode laser Palomar Medical Technologies. Inc. K010580, K011747 Apex 800 pulsed diode laser h-idex Corpo… | 2001 |
| * | K020849 | Apex 800 Laser System, Model Apex 800Summary page 1…Apex 800 pulsed diode laser h-idex Corporation K020849 N-2 F-I pulsed diode laser… | 2002 |
| * | K030235 | F1 Diode Laser SystemSummary page 2…N-2 F-I pulsed diode laser Opusmed, Inc. K030235 System Description: The Spectra Hair Removal Laser is a semiconductor diode laser system… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (172)
See all 1722 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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 1 of the 19 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K060839 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 171 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K032846.
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 Spectra Hair Removal Laser is intended for temporary hair removal.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052848 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K052848: Spectra Hair Removal Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052848
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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