510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHighland Beam Delivery System, Model 3-099-002-00-00
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Omniguide, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 19, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K992472 (Clinicon Corp., 1999) and 7 other predicates after a 13-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 19, 2006
- Review
- 13 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K953074 (1995). 16 ancestors in all, the oldest K894762 (1989). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK953074 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1995
- 4 generations backK960475 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1996
- 3 generations backK992472 Sureguide CO2 Laser Beam Delivery SystemClinicon Corp. · 1999
- 2 generations backK014048 Clinicon Universal Waveguide Handpiece and Fiber TipsClinicon Corp. · 2002
- 1 generation backK050541 Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam DeliveryOmniguide Communications, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK061909 Highland Beam Delivery System, Model 3-099-002-00-00Omniguide, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK063141 Omniguide Zero Flow ZF-T 150 Waveguide FiberOmniguide, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK070071 Omniguide Zero Flow ZF-T Waveguide FiberOmniguide, Inc. · 2007
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K953074 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −4 | K960475 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K992472 | Sureguide CO2 Laser Beam Delivery System | Clinicon Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K014048 | Clinicon Universal Waveguide Handpiece and Fiber Tips | Clinicon Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K050541 | Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam Delivery | Omniguide Communications, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K061909 | Highland Beam Delivery System, Model 3-099-002-00-00 | Omniguide, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K063141 | Omniguide Zero Flow ZF-T 150 Waveguide Fiber | Omniguide, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K070071 | Omniguide Zero Flow ZF-T Waveguide Fiber | Omniguide, Inc. | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K992472 | Sureguide CO2 Laser Beam Delivery SystemSummary page 1…cal instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology. Substantial Equivalence Claimed To: K992472 Clinicon SureGuide CO 2 Laser Beam Delivery System. K014048 Cli… | 1999 |
| * | K014048 | Clinicon Universal Waveguide Handpiece and Fiber TipsSummary page 1…laimed To: K992472 Clinicon SureGuide CO 2 Laser Beam Delivery System. K014048 Clinicon Universal WaveGuide Handpiece and Fiber Tips K924664 S… | 2002 |
| * | K924664 | Surgilase Fiberlase CO2 Laser WaveguideSummary page 1…System. K014048 Clinicon Universal WaveGuide Handpiece and Fiber Tips K924664 Surgilase Fiberlase CO 2 Laserwave Guide K921671 Surgilase Fiberlase V CO 2 Laser… | 1993 |
| * | K921671 | Surgilase Fiberlase VCO2 Laser WaveguideSummary page 1…Handpiece and Fiber Tips K924664 Surgilase Fiberlase CO 2 Laserwave Guide K921671 Surgilase Fiberlase V CO 2 Laser Waveguide K896478 Luxar LX-20… | 1992 |
| * | K896478 | Luxar Model LX-20 Minilase CO2 LaserSummary page 1…O 2 Laserwave Guide K921671 Surgilase Fiberlase V CO 2 Laser Waveguide K896478 Luxar LX-20 Minilase CO 2 Surgical Laser K031440 Cynosure Smart CO 2 Medical Laser… | 1990 |
| * | K031440 | Smart CO2 (Smart US 20D, Smart Clinic) Surgical LaserSummary page 1…CO 2 Laser Waveguide K896478 Luxar LX-20 Minilase CO 2 Surgical Laser K031440 Cynosure Smart CO 2 Medical Laser System K963189 ERBE APC 300 A… | 2003 |
| * | K963189 | Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma Coagulator and…Summary page 1…e CO 2 Surgical Laser K031440 Cynosure Smart CO 2 Medical Laser System K963189 ERBE APC 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator K050541 OmniGuide BeamPath CO 2… | 1996 |
| * | K050541 | Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam DeliverySummary page 1…2 Medical Laser System K963189 ERBE APC 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator K050541 OmniGuide BeamPath CO 2 Mark I Laser Beam Delivery System… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K063141 | Omniguide Zero Flow ZF-T 150 Waveguide Fiber | 2006 | 1 |
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 11 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- None of the 16 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K063141 (Omniguide, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K992472.
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 OmniGuide's Highland Beam Delivery System is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues including intraorat tissues, in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, oral / maxittofaciat surgery, dentistry, dermatology, endoscopic surgical procedures related to gynecology, otorhinotaryngotogy, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and pulmonary surgery for surgical and aesthetic applications. The indications for use for which the device is used are also dependant upon the cleared indications for use of the laser system and the laser system accessories to which it is attached.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K061909 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K061909: Highland Beam Delivery System, Model 3-099-002-00-00.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K061909
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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