510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFraxel IV SR Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Reliant Technologies, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 27, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K062303 (Reliant Technologies, Inc., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 126-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1992. 34 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 27, 2007
- Review
- 126 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K910422 (1992). 128 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 34 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK063808 Fraxel IV SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 25 of its ownK130193 Fraxel Dual 1550/1927 Laser SystemSolta Medical, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK171009 LASEMD Laser SystemLutronic Corporation · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK110349 Clear+Brilliant Laser SystemSolta Medical, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK182173 Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK223727 LavieenWontech Co., Ltd. · 2023
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- Root · 11 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 10 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 7 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 6 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 4 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 3 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK063808 Fraxel IV SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
Showing 5 of 34 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 34 · See all- K130193Fraxel Dual 1550/1927 Laser SystemSolta Medical, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly25descendants
- K171009LASEMD Laser SystemLutronic Corporation · 2017 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K110349Clear+Brilliant Laser SystemSolta Medical, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly6descendants
- K182173Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2019 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K223727LavieenWontech Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 3 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −10 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −6 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K063808 | Fraxel IV SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K130193 | Fraxel Dual 1550/1927 Laser System | Solta Medical, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K171009 | LASEMD Laser System | Lutronic Corporation | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K110349 | Clear+Brilliant Laser System | Solta Medical, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K182173 | Joule System | Sciton, Inc | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K223727 | Lavieen | Wontech Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 1…ative Devices Device Classification: Class II LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICES Name: Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessonies 510(k) #: K062303 Name: Fraxel SR Laser System and Accessories 5 10(k) #: K050841 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Fraxel IV SR Laser Syste… | 2007 |
| * | K050841 | Fraxel SR Laser SystemSummary page 1…PREDICATE DEVICES Name: Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessonies 510(k) #: K062303 Name: Fraxel SR Laser System and Accessories 5 10(k) #: K050841 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Fraxel IV SR Laser System consists of a fiber laser, controlled by an embedded processor, to be used in… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (34)
See all 345 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 15 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 4 of the 128 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K130193 (Solta Medical, Inc., 2013) has gone furthest, with 25 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K062303.
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 Fraxel IV SR Laser System and accessories is intended for use in:
Dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue;
Treatment of periorbital wrinkles;
Treatment of acne scars and surgical scars;
Photocoagulation of pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma and dyschromia;
Skin resurfacing procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K063808 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K063808: Fraxel IV SR 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/K063808
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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