# K052874: Soprano Hair Removal Diode Laser

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Msq (M2), Ltd.
- Decided: Nov 22, 2005 after 41 days
- Product code: GEX (Powered Laser Surgical Instrument)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K001746 (2000). 3 ancestors in all.
126 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 130 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K030805: Mythos 500, Msq (M2), Ltd. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K083848: Alma Lasers Soprano XL Multi-Application Platform (2009), 125 descendants of its own
- K102716: Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application Platmforms (2010), 124 descendants of its own
- K112031: Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with the Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application (2011), 118 descendants of its own
- K140009: Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology Platform (2014), 57 descendants of its own
- K123483: Diode Laser (2013), 53 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The SOPRANOTM Hair Removal Diode Laser is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction. The SOPRANOTM System is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K052874
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology