510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II 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 May 17, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K062303 (Reliant Technologies, Inc., 2007) and 3 other predicates after a 108-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1992. 172 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 17, 2007
- Review
- 108 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K910422 (1992). 128 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 172 later devices descend from it, 7 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 deviceK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 161 of its ownK080244 Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 158 of its ownK090195 Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 158 of its ownK091446 Modification to LUX1540 Handpiece and Lux 1440 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 158 of its ownK083900 Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 157 of its ownK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
Show all 11 generations
- 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 deviceK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
Showing 5 of 172 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 172 · See all- K080244Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly161descendants
- K090195Palomar LUX1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly158descendants
- K091446Modification to LUX1540 Handpiece and Lux 1440 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly158descendants
- K083900Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on158descendants
- K100270Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on157descendants
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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) | K070284 | Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System) | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K080244 | Palomar Lux 1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K090195 | Palomar LUX1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K091446 | Modification to LUX1540 Handpiece and Lux 1440 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K083900 | Erbium Fractional Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K100270 | Artisan Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2026 | 12 | 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
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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 Accessories 5 10(k) #: K062303 Name: Fraxel® II SR Laser System and Accessories 510(k) #: K060310 Name: Fraxel® SR Laser System and Acces… | 2007 |
| * | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesSummary page 1…CATE DEVICES Name: Fraxel® II SR Laser System and Accessories 5 10(k) #: K062303 Name: Fraxel® II SR Laser System and Accessories 510(k) #: K060310 Name: Fraxel® SR Laser System and Accessories 510(k) #: K050841 Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dio… | 2006 |
| * | K050841 | Fraxel SR Laser SystemSummary page 1…10(k) #: K062303 Name: Fraxel® II SR Laser System and Accessories 510(k) #: K060310 Name: Fraxel® SR Laser System and Accessories 510(k) #: K050841 Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Device Accessories 510(k) #: K02… | 2005 |
| * | K022060 | Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device AccessoriesSummary page 1…em and Accessories 510(k) #: K050841 Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Device Accessories 510(k) #: K022060 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Fraxel® SRI 500 Laser System consists of a fiber laser, controlled by an embedded processor, to be used… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (172)
See all 1727 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K080244 | Palomar Lux 1540 Handpiece | 2008 | 161 |
| K090195 | Palomar LUX1540 Handpiece | 2009 | 158 |
| K091446 | Modification to LUX1540 Handpiece and Lux 1440 Handpiece | 2009 | 158 |
| K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | 2011 | 111 |
| K090525 | Loi System | 2009 | 9 |
| K072182 | Alma Lasers Family of Thermo-Xel Handpieces, Pixel Models: 2940, 1060 | 2008 | 3 |
| K130459 | Tria Fan System | 2013 | 1 |
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, K080244 (Palomar Medical Products, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 161 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® SR 1500 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 for treatment of dyschromia and pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), actinic keratosis and melasma;
Skin resurfacing procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070284 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070284: Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II 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/K070284
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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