510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAzuryt Model CTL 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
North American Clinical Lasers, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Aug 17, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K042439 (Diamond Age Systems, Inc., 2004) after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Aug 17, 2006
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K953074 (1995). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K896478 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK953074 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1995
- 2 generations backK960475 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1996
- 1 generation backK042439 Azuryt Model CLT 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser SystemDiamond Age Systems, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK062248 Azuryt Model CTL 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser SystemNorth American Clinical Lasers, Ltd. · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K953074 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −2 | K960475 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −1 | K042439 | Azuryt Model CLT 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser System | Diamond Age Systems, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K062248 | Azuryt Model CTL 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser System | North American Clinical Lasers, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K042439 | Azuryt Model CLT 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser SystemSummary page 1…dicate Device: The Azuryt Model CTL 1401, CO 2 Surgical Laser System described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the Azuryt Model CTL 1401 cleared under K042439. 4. Intended use of the device The Azuryt Model CTL 1401, C02 Surgical Laser System is indicated for the incision, excisio… | 2004 |
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 11 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
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 Azuryt Model CTL 1401, CO 2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues, including intraoral tissues. These systems can be used in a variety of medical specialties, including general and plastic surgery, dentistry, oral/maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, aesthetical surgery, neurosurgery, oculoplastic, orthopedic, pulmonary/thoracic surgery, and urology.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K062248 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K062248: Azuryt Model CTL 1401, CO2 Surgical Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K062248
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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