510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVelure Family of Diode Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lasering S.R.L. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 17, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K042496 (Adept Medical Concepts, 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 69-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1995. 22 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 17, 2007
- Review
- 69 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K943450 (1995). 175 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 22 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- This deviceK063396 Velure Family of Diode Lasers and Delivery Device AccessoriesLasering S.R.L. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 20 of its ownK100143 Pilot Diode Laser, Model 002-00139CAO Group, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK123443 Precise SHP Diode LaserCAO Group, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK102036 Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK122567 Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK162114 Photon, Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2016
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 12 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 11 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 10 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 9 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 8 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 2 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- This deviceK063396 Velure Family of Diode Lasers and Delivery Device AccessoriesLasering S.R.L. · 2007
Showing 5 of 22 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 22 · See all- K100143Pilot Diode Laser, Model 002-00139CAO Group, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly20descendants
- K123443Precise SHP Diode LaserCAO Group, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K102036Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010 · cites it directly7descendants
- K122567Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K162114Photon, Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2016 · 3 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −13 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063396 | Velure Family of Diode Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories | Lasering S.R.L. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K100143 | Pilot Diode Laser, Model 002-00139 | CAO Group, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K123443 | Precise SHP Diode Laser | CAO Group, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K102036 | Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers Family | Lambda S.P.A. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K122567 | Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K162114 | Photon, Photon Plus | Zolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K042496 | Adept Ultralite 532 LaserSummary page 1…evices: The Velure Family of Diode Lasers and deliver device accessories are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices Adept Ultralite 532 (K042496) and the Intermedic Diode Laser Family (K053540. 4. Device Description: The Velure Family of Diode Lasers emit a beam of co… | 2004 |
| * | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are…Summary page 1…s and deliver device accessories are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices Adept Ultralite 532 (K042496) and the Intermedic Diode Laser Family (K053540. 4. Device Description: The Velure Family of Diode Lasers emit a beam of coherent light in either continuous wave or pulse… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (22)
See all 222 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 12 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 6 of the 175 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K100143 (CAO Group, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 20 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. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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 Velure Family of Diode Lasers are intended for use in dermatology, hair removal, oral, periodontal and surgical applications that require ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue.
Velure S5
532nm (Green) Diode Laser
Applications:
Vascular Lesions
Pigmented Lesions
Velure S8115, Velure S8/30 and Velure S800
808nm Diode Laser
Applications:
Vascular Lesions
Unwanted Hair Removal
Velure S9/15, Velure S9/30
980nm Diode Laser
Applications:
Surgical
Cut and coagulate
General Surgery
GYN
ENT
Neuro
Urgology
Velure S917D and Velure S9/15D
980nm Diode Laser
Applications:
Oral and Periodontal Surgery
Bleaching (tooth whitening)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063396 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063396: Velure Family of Diode Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063396
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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