510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRadiancy Facial Skincare Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Radiancy (Israel), Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Feb 1, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K033181 (Radiancy (Israel), Ltd., 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 99-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Feb 1, 2006
- Review
- 99 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K910422 (1992). 56 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 8 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 7 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 4 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 3 generations backK020839 Quantum, Models SR, HR, DL; Vasculight, Models SR, HR, VS, VX, DLLumenis, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK024093 Modified Lumenis Family of Intense Pulsed-Light (Ipl) and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2003
- 1 generation backK043255 Ellipse Light SPTDanish Dermatologic Development A/S · 2005
- This deviceK052991 Radiancy Facial Skincare DeviceRadiancy (Israel), Ltd. · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −7 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K020839 | Quantum, Models SR, HR, DL; Vasculight, Models SR, HR, VS, VX, DL | Lumenis, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K024093 | Modified Lumenis Family of Intense Pulsed-Light (Ipl) and Combination Ipl… | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K043255 | Ellipse Light SPT | Danish Dermatologic Development A/S | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K052991 | Radiancy Facial Skincare Device | Radiancy (Israel), Ltd. | 2006 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K033181 | SPR SystemSummary page 2…Israel Establishment Registration Number: 9616256 Owner/operator number: 9040071 Predicate Devices Radiancy, Inc. SPR System (K033181) Danish Dermatologic Development A/S Ellipse 12PLTM (K043255) Device Description The Radiancy Facial SkinCa… | 2003 |
| * | K043255 | Ellipse Light SPTSummary page 2…ber: 9040071 Predicate Devices Radiancy, Inc. SPR System (K033181) Danish Dermatologic Development A/S Ellipse 12PLTM (K043255) Device Description The Radiancy Facial SkinCare Device is a pulsed-light, manually controlled system designed to tr… | 2005 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 14 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 1 of the 56 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K033181.
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 Radiancy Facial SkinCare Device is intended for dermatological use. The Facial SkinCare Device is specifically intended to treat benign pigmented lesions, including, but not limited to solar lentigines, ephilides (freckles), and mottled pigmentation in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-V.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K052991 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K052991: Radiancy Facial Skincare Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K052991
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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