510(k) · Cleared
ClearedInolase Serenity PSF ( Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Candela Corp. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Aug 15, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K062589 (Inolase 2002, Ltd., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 78-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 15, 2007
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K910422 (1992). 51 ancestors in all, the oldest K892514 (1990). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 7 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 4 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 3 generations backK020453 Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light System and Palomar CoolrollerPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK041554 Aip Intense Pulsed Light SystemAesthera Corporation · 2005
- 1 generation backK062589 Serenity PSF (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) SystemInolase 2002, Ltd. · 2006
- This deviceK071469 Inolase Serenity PSF ( Pneumatic Skin Flattening) SystemCandela Corp. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK072925 Candela-Inolase Serenity Pro PSF SystemInolase, Ltd. · 2008
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K072925Candela-Inolase Serenity Pro PSF SystemInolase, Ltd. · 2008 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −7 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −4 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K020453 | Palomar Estelux Pulsed Light System and Palomar Coolroller | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K041554 | Aip Intense Pulsed Light System | Aesthera Corporation | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K062589 | Serenity PSF (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System | Inolase 2002, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071469 | Inolase Serenity PSF ( Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System | Candela Corp. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K072925 | Candela-Inolase Serenity Pro PSF System | Inolase, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 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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- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062589 | Serenity PSF (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) SystemSummary page 2…cal characteristics, materials, design aspects, and energy source as the currently legally marketed Candela - Inolase Serenity PSFTM (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System), K062589 and the same parent device light source, indication, and clinical modality as the currently legally marketed Candela Dynamic Cool… | 2006 |
| * | K001589 | Candela Dynamic Cooling DeviceSummary page 2…Flattening) System), K062589 and the same parent device light source, indication, and clinical modality as the currently legally marketed Candela Dynamic Cooling Device, K001589. The Candela - Inolase Serenity PSFTh (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System has the same intended use and shares similar technologi… | 2000 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K072925 | Candela-Inolase Serenity Pro PSF System | 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 15 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- None of the 51 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K072925 (Inolase, Ltd., 2008) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K062589.
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 Candela - Inolase Serenity PSFTM (Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System is indicated
for the following uses:
An accessory for a compatible legally marketed Laser or Intense Pulse Light System for
use in hair removal. Its handpiece produces a negative pressure over the skin surface, just
prior to the administration of the treatment beam through it.
Reduction of pain during Laser or Intense Pulse Light System treatment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071469 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071469: Inolase Serenity PSF ( Pneumatic Skin Flattening) System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071469
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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