510(k) · Cleared
ClearedJuniper Cooling Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Juniper Medical Technology, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on May 31, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K014253 (Paradigm Trex, LLC, 2002) and 3 other predicates after a 104-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1992. 36 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 31, 2006
- Review
- 104 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K910422 (1992). 77 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). 36 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK032460 Profile BBL SystemSciton, Inc · 2003
- 1 generation backK050047 Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece FamilyCutera, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK060407 Juniper Cooling DeviceJuniper Medical Technology, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 35 of its ownK063715 Juniper Cooling Device XtraJuniper Medical, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 34 of its ownK072152 Juniper CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceJuniper Medical, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 33 of its ownK080118 Zeltiq Aesthetics CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 32 of its ownK090094 Zeltiq SystemZeltiq Aesthetics · 2009
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 31 of its ownK120023 Zeltiq CoolsculptingZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2012
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 8 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 6 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 5 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 4 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 3 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK032460 Profile BBL SystemSciton, Inc · 2003
- 1 generation backK050047 Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece FamilyCutera, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK060407 Juniper Cooling DeviceJuniper Medical Technology, Inc. · 2006
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 36 · See all- K063715Juniper Cooling Device XtraJuniper Medical, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly35descendants
- K072152Juniper CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceJuniper Medical, Inc. · 2007 · cites it directly34descendants
- K080118Zeltiq Aesthetics CLN1 Dermal Cooling DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics · 2008 · 2 generations on33descendants
- K090094Zeltiq SystemZeltiq Aesthetics · 2009 · 3 generations on32descendants
- K120023Zeltiq CoolsculptingZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2012 · 4 generations on31descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −8 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K013366 | Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K022568 | Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K023954 | Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K032460 | Profile BBL System | Sciton, Inc | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K050047 | Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece Family | Cutera, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K060407 | Juniper Cooling Device | Juniper Medical Technology, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K063715 | Juniper Cooling Device Xtra | Juniper Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K072152 | Juniper CLN1 Dermal Cooling Device | Juniper Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K080118 | Zeltiq Aesthetics CLN1 Dermal Cooling Device | Zeltiq Aesthetics | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K090094 | Zeltiq System | Zeltiq Aesthetics | 2009 | — |
| +4 | K120023 | Zeltiq Coolsculpting | Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. | 2012 | — |
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 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K014253 | Dermachiller 4Summary page 1…GEX PREDICATE The Juniper Cooling Device is substantially equivalent to the DEVICE: Paradgim-Trex LLC DennaChiller 4 (K0 14253), to the Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH Cryo 5 (K040727), to the Cutera Opt… | 2002 |
| * | K040727 | CRYO 5Summary page 1…tially equivalent to the DEVICE: Paradgim-Trex LLC DennaChiller 4 (K0 14253), to the Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH Cryo 5 (K040727), to the Cutera Optional Pulse Light Hand Piece (K050047), and to the O… | 2004 |
| * | K050047 | Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece FamilySummary page 1…(K0 14253), to the Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH Cryo 5 (K040727), to the Cutera Optional Pulse Light Hand Piece (K050047), and to the Opusmed Fl Diode Laser System (1K030235). SUBSTANTIALILY EQUIVALENT To: The Juniper… | 2005 |
| * | K030235 | F1 Diode Laser SystemSummary page 1…(K040727), to the Cutera Optional Pulse Light Hand Piece (K050047), and to the Opusmed Fl Diode Laser System (1K030235). SUBSTANTIALILY EQUIVALENT To: The Juniper Cooling Device is substantially equivalent to the Paradgim-Trex LLC DennaChiller 4… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (36)
See all 362 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 14 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 1 of the 77 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K063715 (Juniper Medical, Inc., 2007) has gone furthest, with 35 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K014253.
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 Juniper Cooling Device is intended for use as a skin cooling device to minimize pain and thermal injury during laser and dermatological treatments. Alternative uses include skin cooling as a local anesthetic for procedures that induce minor local discomfort.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K060407 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K060407: Juniper Cooling Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K060407
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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