510(k) · Cleared
ClearedQuasar Blue Light Therapy System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Silver Bay, LLC · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Oct 15, 2007 after a 17-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 131 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 15, 2007
- Review
- 17 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
131 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK072767 Quasar Blue Light Therapy SystemSilver Bay, LLC · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 130 of its ownK093963 Quasar Blue Light Therapy SystemSilver Bay, LLC · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 125 of its ownK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 81 of its ownK131461 Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 76 of its ownK111286 Quasar CalypsoSilver Bay, LLC · 2012
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 75 of its ownK162098 LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017
Showing 5 of 131 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 131 · See all- K093963Quasar Blue Light Therapy SystemSilver Bay, LLC · 2010 · cites it directly130descendants
- K121435Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013 · 2 generations on125descendants
- K131461Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014 · 2 generations on81descendants
- K111286Quasar CalypsoSilver Bay, LLC · 2012 · 2 generations on76descendants
- K162098LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017 · 3 generations on75descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K072767 | Quasar Blue Light Therapy System | Silver Bay, LLC | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K093963 | Quasar Blue Light Therapy System | Silver Bay, LLC | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K121435 | Silkn Blue | Home Skinovations, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K131461 | Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne Mini | Led Intellectual Properties, LLC | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K111286 | Quasar Calypso | Silver Bay, LLC | 2012 | — |
| +3 | K162098 | LED Phototherapy Device | Li-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation | 2017 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 |
| 2026 | 20 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (131)
See all 1311 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K093963 | Quasar Blue Light Therapy System | 2010 | 130 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K093963 (Silver Bay, LLC, 2010) has gone furthest, with 130 descendants of its own.
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 Quasar Blue Light Therapy System is intended to provide photo therapeutic light to the body. The Quasar Blue Light Therapy System is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions. The Quasar Blue Light Therapy System is specifically indicated to emit visible blue/violet light to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072767 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072767: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072767
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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