510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAxiom Pulsed Light System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
General Project S.R.L. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Oct 16, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K022583 (Emed, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 69-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Oct 16, 2006
- Review
- 69 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K910422 (1992). 74 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK032460 Profile BBL SystemSciton, Inc · 2003
- 2 generations backK050047 Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece FamilyCutera, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK051508 Med Flash II Intense Pulsed Light System.General Project S.R.L. · 2005
- This deviceK062312 Axiom Pulsed Light SystemGeneral Project S.R.L. · 2006
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- Root · 10 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 9 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 6 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 5 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 4 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK032460 Profile BBL SystemSciton, Inc · 2003
- 2 generations backK050047 Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece FamilyCutera, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK051508 Med Flash II Intense Pulsed Light System.General Project S.R.L. · 2005
- This deviceK062312 Axiom Pulsed Light SystemGeneral Project S.R.L. · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −9 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K013366 | Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K022568 | Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K023954 | Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K032460 | Profile BBL System | Sciton, Inc | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K050047 | Cutera Optional Pulsed Light Hand Piece Family | Cutera, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K051508 | Med Flash II Intense Pulsed Light System. | General Project S.R.L. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K062312 | Axiom Pulsed Light System | General Project S.R.L. | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K022583 | FLASH 1Summary page 1…c Surgery and in Dermatology. Product Code: GEX, Panel 79 3. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices General Project's Flashl (K022583) General Project's Med FlashIl (KO51508) Radiancy's SpaTouch (K020856) Lumenis' IPL Quantum SR (K020839) Novalis Medi… | 2002 |
| * | K051508 | Med Flash II Intense Pulsed Light System. | 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 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 1 of the 74 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K022583.
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 Axiom Intense Pulsed Light System is a medical device emitting light radiation in the range from 590 nm to 1200 nm. It is intended for use in:
Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types and to effect stable long-term or permanent, hair reduction
Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris)
Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including warts, scars, striae, lentigines, nevi, melasma and caf6-au-Iait.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K062312 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K062312: Axiom Pulsed Light System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K062312
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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