510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCO2 Laser System, Model C-Las
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Clinicon Corp. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 2, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K875338 (California Laboratories, Inc., 1988) after a 79-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1988. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 2, 2007
- Review
- 79 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K875338 (1988). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK875338 Chrys (TM) Model Med-MaxCalifornia Laboratories, Inc. · 1988
- This deviceK063698 CO2 Laser System, Model C-LasClinicon Corp. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK093251 Omniguide Beampath Fels 25A CO2 Laser SystemOmniguide, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK140378 Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber ConduitOmniguide, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK170777 Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceBovie Medical Corporation · 2017
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK202880 J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceApyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K093251Omniguide Beampath Fels 25A CO2 Laser SystemOmniguide, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly3descendants
- K140378Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber ConduitOmniguide, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K170777Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceBovie Medical Corporation · 2017 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K202880J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceApyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation · 2021 · 4 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K875338 | Chrys (TM) Model Med-Max | California Laboratories, Inc. | 1988 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063698 | CO2 Laser System, Model C-Las | Clinicon Corp. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K093251 | Omniguide Beampath Fels 25A CO2 Laser System | Omniguide, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K140378 | Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber Conduit | Omniguide, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K170777 | Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece | Bovie Medical Corporation | 2017 | — |
| +4 | K202880 | J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece | Apyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation | 2021 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K875338 | Chrys (TM) Model Med-MaxSummary page 1…Common name: CO 2 Laser System Classification name: II Substantial equivalence claimed to: K 875338: CHRYS (20 Watt CO 2 Laser, cleared on April 13, 1988. The CHRYS (20 Watt CO 2 Laser was cleared as a laser surgical… | 1988 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K093251 | Omniguide Beampath Fels 25A CO2 Laser System | 2009 | 3 |
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- Of its descendants, K093251 (Omniguide, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 3 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 CO2 Laser, Model C-LAS is intended to be used by physicians for soft tissue cutting and tissue ablation in the following specialties:
Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology
General Surgery
Gynecology
Head & Neck Surgery
Neurosurgery
Oral Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatry
Urology
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063698 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063698: CO2 Laser System, Model C-Las.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K063698
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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