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Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sciton, Inc · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on May 2, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K060033 (Sciton, Inc, 2006) and 18 other predicates after an 82-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1995. 129 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 2, 2007
- Review
- 82 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 19
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K943450 (1995). 333 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 129 later devices descend from it, 8 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 1 generation backK053616 Polaris WR, ST ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2006
- This deviceK070388 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 112 of its ownK081352 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 111 of its ownK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 70 of its ownK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 62 of its ownK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 57 of its ownK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
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- Root · 13 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 11 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 10 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 9 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 8 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 7 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 6 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 5 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 2 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 1 generation backK053616 Polaris WR, ST ApplicatorSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2006
- This deviceK070388 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2007
Showing 5 of 129 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 129 · See all- K081352Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008 · cites it directly112descendants
- K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011 · cites it directly111descendants
- K132806Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014 · 2 generations on70descendants
- K143723SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015 · 3 generations on62descendants
- K140009Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014 · 2 generations on57descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −12 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −6 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −5 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K053616 | Polaris WR, ST Applicator | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070388 | Profile Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K081352 | Profile Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K132806 | Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece | Fotona D.D. | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K143723 | SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro | Fotona D.D. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K140009 | Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2026 | 11 | 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? (19)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060033 | Profile Multi-Platform SystemSummary page 1…n Name: Laser/Light Powered Surgical Device (and Accessories) Classification Name: Laser Surgical Instrument, 21 CFR 878.4810. Legally Marketed K060033: Profile Multi-Platform Laser System and Accessories Predicate Device: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System… | 2006 |
| * | K062321 | Smartlipo ND:Yag LaserSummary page 1…ion Name: Laser Surgical Instrument, 21 CFR 878.4810. Legally Marketed K060033: Profile Multi-Platform Laser System and Accessories Predicate Device: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers… | 2006 |
| * | K062822 | Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Console, Model 7500Summary page 1…ed K060033: Profile Multi-Platform Laser System and Accessories Predicate Device: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems… | 2006 |
| * | K051287 | Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedure KitSummary page 1…K060033: Profile Multi-Platform Laser System and Accessories Predicate Device: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems… | 2005 |
| * | K062210 | Cool Touch, Models CT3S, Ctev, NS160, Ctev, LC160Summary page 1…te Device: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers… | 2006 |
| * | K061618 | Cooltouch, Model CtevSummary page 1…: K062321: Cynosure SmartLipo Nd:YAG Laser System K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers… | 2006 |
| * | K023954 | Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesSummary page 1…K062822, K051287: Vascular Solutions Vari-Lase Lasers K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System… | 2003 |
| * | K003715 | Cooltouch ND:Yag Laser System, Cooltouch-II ND:Yag Laser System, Model Cooltouch…Summary page 1…K062210, K061618: CoolTouch CTEV Nd:YAG Laser Systems K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems… | 2001 |
| * | K050673 | Candela Family of Pulse Dye Laser SystemsSummary page 1…stems K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator… | 2005 |
| * | K043251 | Candela Family of Pulsed Dye Laser Systems, Models Vbeam, Cbeam, SPTL-1BSummary page 1…K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator… | 2005 |
| * | K033461 | Candela Vbeam Pulse Dye Laser SystemSummary page 1…K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator… | 2004 |
| * | K033331 | Candela Cbeam Pulse Dye Laser SystemSummary page 1…K023954: Altus Medical CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K… | 2004 |
| * | K053616 | Polaris WR, ST ApplicatorSummary page 1…K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K0041242: Candela Smoothbeam Laser K051255:… | 2006 |
| * | K031671 | Polaris WRSummary page 1…K003715: CoolTouch Nd:YAG Laser System K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K0041242: Candela Smoothbeam Laser K051255: Opusmed… | 2003 |
| * | K041242 | Candela Smoothbeam Laser SystemSummary page 1…K050673, K043251, K033461, K033331: Candela Pulsed Dye Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K0041242: Candela Smoothbeam Laser K051255: Opusmed LumiPhase-R K031425: Light BioScienc… | 2004 |
| * | K051255 | Lumiphase-RSummary page 1…e Laser Systems K053616, K031671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K0041242: Candela Smoothbeam Laser K051255: Opusmed LumiPhase-R K031425: Light BioScience GentleWaves LED Photomodulation Device… | 2005 |
| * | K031425 | Gentlewaves Led Photomodulation DeviceSummary page 1…671: Polaris WR, ST Applicator K0041242: Candela Smoothbeam Laser K051255: Opusmed LumiPhase-R K031425: Light BioScience GentleWaves LED Photomodulation Device K042165: Cutera Titan Tabletop Product… | 2004 |
| * | K042165 | Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductSummary page 1…K051255: Opusmed LumiPhase-R K031425: Light BioScience GentleWaves LED Photomodulation Device K042165: Cutera Titan Tabletop Product K042630: RevLight Skin Care System Description of The Profile… | 2004 |
| * | K042630 | Revlight Skin Care SystemSummary page 1…K031425: Light BioScience GentleWaves LED Photomodulation Device K042165: Cutera Titan Tabletop Product K042630: RevLight Skin Care System Description of The Profile Multi-Platform System is a modular, multi-wavelength laser/light… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (129)
See all 1298 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K081352 | Profile Multi-Platform System | 2008 | 112 |
| K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | 2011 | 111 |
| K080567 | Palomar Aspire Laser Platform | 2008 | 10 |
| K101573 | Accusculpt II Laser System | 2010 | 1 |
| K093087 | BWF-5 Medical Laser Series | 2010 | 0 |
| K083165 | Palomar Aspire Laser Platform | 2009 | 0 |
| K073158 | Sculpture 2.94 ER:Yag System | 2008 | 0 |
| K080697 | Skin Clear SRVH Long-Pulsed ND: Yag Laser | 2008 | 0 |
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 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 18 of the 333 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K081352 (Sciton, Inc, 2008) has gone furthest, with 112 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K060033.
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?
1064 nm Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to telangiectasia and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Profile 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including…
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1064 nm Indications for Use:
Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to telangiectasia and rosacea.
Removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Profile 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.
The Profile 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are indicated for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
Incision/excision and cutting, vaporization, ablation, coagulation/hemostasis of soft tissue in the performance of surgical applications. All soft tissue is included, such as skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands. It is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
1320 nm Indications for Use:
It is indicated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also indicated for the treatment of back acne, atrophic acne scars and mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Profile Multi-Platform System with fiber delivery is indicated for the treatment of reflux of great and small saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities, and for treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity.
2940 nm Indications for Use:
Skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles.
Pulsed Light (300-1400 nm) Indications for Use:
The Profile Multi-Platform Systems and Accessories are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications requiring selective photothermolysis (photocoagulation or coagulation) and hemostasis of soft tissue in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology.
It is intended for use for:
• The treatment of benign pigmented lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles); (515nm LP filter, 560nm LP filter)
• The treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations; (560nm LP filter, 590nm LP filter)
• The removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction; and (590nm LP filter, 640nm LP filter, 695nm LP filter)
• Topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, it may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain. (800nm LP filter)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070388 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070388: Profile Multi-Platform System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070388
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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