510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMegabeam Sidefiber Fiber Optic Delivery System
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 Jan 23, 2006 after a 17-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 28 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 23, 2006
- Review
- 17 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
28 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK060050 Megabeam Sidefiber Fiber Optic Delivery SystemBiolitec, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 27 of its ownK112987 Twister Side Fire Optical Fiber Delivery SystemBiolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 25 of its ownK121127 Sidelaze Laser Beam Delivery Accessory for Cynosure 1440NM…Cynosure, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 23 of its ownK124003 Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 13 of its ownK170366 Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 5 of its ownK220189 LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022
Showing 5 of 28 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 28 · See all- K112987Twister Side Fire Optical Fiber Delivery SystemBiolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly27descendants
- K121127Sidelaze Laser Beam Delivery Accessory for Cynosure 1440NM Wavelength LasersCynosure, Inc. · 2012 · 2 generations on25descendants
- K124003Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers End- and…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013 · 3 generations on23descendants
- K170366Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017 · 4 generations on13descendants
- K220189LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022 · 5 generations on5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K060050 | Megabeam Sidefiber Fiber Optic Delivery System | Biolitec, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K112987 | Twister Side Fire Optical Fiber Delivery System | Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K121127 | Sidelaze Laser Beam Delivery Accessory for Cynosure 1440NM Wavelength Lasers | Cynosure, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K124003 | Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers… | Med-Fibers, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +4 | K170366 | Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser Fibers | Laser Peripherals, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +5 | K220189 | LISA Laser Surgical Fibers | Omni-Guide Holdings, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Biolitec Inc MegaBeam Lateral Fire Fiber Optic Delivery System Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Lumenis DuoTome Side Firing Fiber Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Trimedyne VAPORMAX side firing fiber Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (28)
See all 281 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K112987 | Twister Side Fire Optical Fiber Delivery System | 2011 | 27 |
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, K112987 (Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc., 2011) has gone furthest, with 27 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 Model SF-2100-H MegaBeam SideFiber Fiber Optic Delivery System is intended for use as a fiber optic delivery system in conjunction with any Ho:YAG (holmium) surgical laser with SMA 905 compatible connector. The MegaBeam SideFiber Fiber Optic Delivery System is indicated for hemostasis, ablation and vaporization of soft or fibrous tissue in any surgical discipline with a compatible laser marketed for the desired application. The system can be used with or without a standard viewing scope. It can be inserted through the working channel of a cystoscope, urethroscope, or any other viewing scope.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K060050 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K060050: Megabeam Sidefiber Fiber Optic Delivery System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K060050
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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