510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPalomar Erbium Handpiece
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Palomar Medical Products, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on May 25, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K063571 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., 2007) after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1992. 159 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 25, 2007
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K910422 (1992). 157 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 159 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 2 generations backK042000 Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser SystemsMsq (M2), Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK063571 Palomar LUX2940 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK071152 Palomar Erbium HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 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
- Descendant · cites it directly · 156 of its ownK101506 LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 111 of its ownK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 70 of its ownK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
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- Root · 10 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 9 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 6 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 5 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 4 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 3 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 2 generations backK042000 Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser SystemsMsq (M2), Ltd. · 2004
- 1 generation backK063571 Palomar LUX2940 HandpiecePalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK071152 Palomar Erbium HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2007
Showing 5 of 159 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 159 · See all- K083900Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly158descendants
- K100270Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on157descendants
- K101506LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly156descendants
- K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011 · 2 generations on111descendants
- K132806Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014 · 3 generations on70descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −9 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K042000 | Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser Systems | Msq (M2), Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K063571 | Palomar LUX2940 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071152 | Palomar Erbium Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K083900 | Erbium Fractional Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K100270 | Artisan Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K101506 | LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser Handpieces | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K132806 | Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece | Fotona D.D. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063571 | Palomar LUX2940 HandpieceSummary page 1…atology (21 CFR §878.4810) PRODUCT CODE: GEX 3. PREDICATE DEVICE Lux2940 Handpiece K063571 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. 4. INTENDED USE Intended for coagulation, vaporization, ablation and/or cu… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (159)
See all 1592 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 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 157 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K083900 (Palomar Medical Products, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 158 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K063571.
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 Palomar Erbium handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications:
* Skin resurfacing
* Treatment of wrinkles
* Epidermal nevi
* Telangiectasia
* Spider veins
* Actinic chelitis
* Keloids
* Verrucae
* Skin tags
* Anal tags
* Keratoses
* Scar revision (including acne scars)
* Debulking benign tumors
* Debulking cysts
* Superficial skin lesions
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071152 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071152: Palomar Erbium Handpiece.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071152
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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