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Clareblend Led Probes Model# 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830

K073022510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 1, 2008341-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4810

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Clareblend, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Oct 1, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K030883 (Photo Therapeutics Limited, 2003) and 2 other predicates after a 341-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995.

Decided
Oct 1, 2008
Review
341 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K943450 (1995). 91 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2005: 1 other ancestor2003: 2 other ancestors2002: 4 other ancestors2000: 6 other ancestors1998: 10 other ancestors2001: 1 other ancestor1999: 4 other ancestors1996: 12 other ancestors1995: 9 other ancestors1997: 13 other ancestors1994: 8 other ancestors1993: 3 other ancestors1991: 3 other ancestors1990: 1 other ancestor1980: 1 other ancestor1992: 3 other ancestors1985: 1 other ancestorK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K964849 (1997), K971532 (1997) K974521 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998K982816 · Vnus Closure System · Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K022266 · Aurora SR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002K030426 · Omnilux Red · Photo Therapeutics Limited · 20031980198519901995200020052010
  1. Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 5 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  4. 2 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
  5. 1 generation backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  6. This deviceK073022 Clareblend Led Probes Model# 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830Clareblend, Inc. · 2008
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  1. Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 8 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 7 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 6 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 5 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  6. 4 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
  7. 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  8. 2 generations backK022266 Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2002
  9. 1 generation backK030426 Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited · 2003
  10. This deviceK073022 Clareblend Led Probes Model# 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830Clareblend, Inc. · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−9K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−8K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−7K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−6K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−5K971532Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−4K974521Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1998—
−3K982816Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc.1999—
−2K022266Aurora SRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2002—
−1K030426Omnilux RedPhoto Therapeutics Limited2003—
0 (this device)K073022Clareblend Led Probes Model# 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830Clareblend, Inc.2008—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198510
199010
199130
199230
199330
199480
199590
1996120
1997130
1998100
199940
200060
200110
200240
200320
200510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K073022, 1995–2008Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (3)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K030883Omnilux Blue
Summary page 1
…applicable classification name. 3. Predicate Device Clareblend LED Probes Models 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830 are substantially equivalent to Omnilux Blue (K030883), Omnilux Revive (K030426), Omnilux Plus (K043317) 4. Device Description The Clareblend Probes are hand held devices that…
Photo Therapeutics Limited2003—
*K030426Omnilux Red
Summary page 1
…name. 3. Predicate Device Clareblend LED Probes Models 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830 are substantially equivalent to Omnilux Blue (K030883), Omnilux Revive (K030426), Omnilux Plus (K043317) 4. Device Description The Clareblend Probes are hand held devices that utilizes Light Emitting D…
Photo Therapeutics Limited2003—
*K043317Omnilux Plus
Summary page 1
…evice Clareblend LED Probes Models 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830 are substantially equivalent to Omnilux Blue (K030883), Omnilux Revive (K030426), Omnilux Plus (K043317) 4. Device Description The Clareblend Probes are hand held devices that utilizes Light Emitting Diodes to provide LED lig…
Photo Therapeutics Limited2005—

Also cleared against K030883: 15 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

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 13 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
  • 3 of the 91 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 15 other devices also cite its predicate K030883.

How does its category compare?

All GEX devices

GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GEX

83in 2025

2007: 732008: 1072009: 692010: 502011: 412012: 452013: 462014: 612015: 472016: 512017: 672018: 512019: 412020: 522021: 532022: 602023: 522024: 822025: 832026 (partial year): 57
2007high 107 (2008) · low 41 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GEX

90in 2025

2007: 79 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 100 days median2010: 96 days median2011: 83 days median2012: 118 days median2013: 144 days median2014: 147 days median2015: 112 days median2016: 114 days median2017: 90 days median2018: 78 days median2019: 88 days median2020: 90 days median2021: 123 days median2022: 152 days median2023: 87 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 90 days median
2007high 152 (2022) · low 78 (2018)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GEX

3in 2024

2007: 92008: 22010: 42011: 182012: 52013: 32014: 62016: 12017: 5, 1 Class I2018: 52019: 62020: 12023: 62024: 32026 (partial year): 2
2007high 18 (2011) · low 0 (2009)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GEX

2,720in 2025

2007: 3422008: 2322009: 2092010: 1,7112011: 3,0242012: 2,0002013: 2,2362014: 2,0362015: 2,0992016: 2,5852017: 2,9772018: 3,5252019: 2,7092020: 2,1832021: 3,4652022: 2,2882023: 2,3372024: 2,1872025: 2,720
2007high 3,525 (2018) · low 209 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200773799342
2008107862232
2009691000209
2010509641,711
20114183183,024
20124511852,000
20134614432,236
20146114762,036
20154711202,099
20165111412,585
201767905 (1)2,977
2018517853,525
2019418862,709
2020529012,183
20215312303,465
20226015202,288
2023528762,337
2024829032,187
2025839002,720
202657902—

What is it indicated for?

The Clareblend Probes are intended to provide light to the body.

Clareblend Probe (Red-63 1) is generally indicated for the treatment of superficial, benign vascular and pigmented lesions

Clareblend Probe (Blue-415) is generally indicated for the treatment of dermatological conditions and specially indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.

Clareblend Probe (IR-830) is generally indicated for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm, relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K073022: Clareblend Led Probes Model# 7201-415, 7204-631, 7205-830.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073022

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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