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Tanda Skincare System, Model: Ptscs

K080591510(k) TraditionalCleared Nov 14, 2008256-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

Pharos Life Corporation · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Nov 14, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K070185 (Pharos Life Corporation, 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 256-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1998. 137 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Nov 14, 2008
Review
256 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K982082 (1998). 6 ancestors in all. 137 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2007: 1 other ancestor2003: 2 other ancestors2002: 1 other ancestor2010: 3 descendants cleared2013: 2 descendants cleared2014: 2 descendants cleared2016: 6 descendants cleared2015: 5 descendants cleared2017: 4 descendants cleared2018: 6 descendants cleared2026: 20 descendants cleared2023: 12 descendants cleared2021: 8 descendants cleared2025: 41 descendants cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2024: 14 descendants cleared2022: 10 descendants cleared2019: 3 descendants clearedK982082 · Handisol Wound Healing · National Biological Corp. · 1998K043377 · ZENO · Tyrell, Inc. · 20051995200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 3 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 7 descendants2 generations forward: 16 descendants3 generations forward: 21 descendants4 generations forward: 32 descendants5 generations forward: 25 descendants6 generations forward: 23 descendants7 generations forward: 12 descendants8 generations forward: 1 descendant K043377 · ZENO · Tyrell, Inc. · 2005K982082 · Handisol Wound Healing · National Biological Corp. · 19980+5
  1. Root · 2 generations backK982082 Handisol Wound HealingNational Biological Corp. · 1998
  2. 1 generation backK043377 ZENOTyrell, Inc. · 2005
  3. This deviceK080591 Tanda Skincare System, Model: PtscsPharos Life Corporation · 2008
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 125 of its ownK121435 Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 81 of its ownK131461 Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014
  6. Descendant · cites it directly · 76 of its ownK124042 Tanda Mini Skincare SystemSyneron Beauty · 2013
  7. Descendant · 2 generations on · 75 of its ownK162098 LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017
  8. Descendant · 3 generations on · 58 of its ownK171821 2 Face / Face EvolutionHeat IN A Click · 2018

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Descendants cleared per year

2010: 32013: 22014: 22015: 52016: 62017: 42018: 62019: 32020: 12021: 82022: 102023: 122024: 142025: 412026: 20
2010high 41 (2025) · low 0 (2011)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K121435Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2013 · cites it directly125descendants
  • K131461Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC · 2014 · cites it directly81descendants
  • K124042Tanda Mini Skincare SystemSyneron Beauty · 2013 · cites it directly76descendants
  • K162098LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation · 2017 · 2 generations on75descendants
  • K1718212 Face / Face EvolutionHeat IN A Click · 2018 · 3 generations on58descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K982082Handisol Wound HealingNational Biological Corp.1998—
−1K043377ZENOTyrell, Inc.2005—
0 (this device)K080591Tanda Skincare System, Model: PtscsPharos Life Corporation2008—
+1K121435Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd.2013—
+1K131461Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC2014—
+1K124042Tanda Mini Skincare SystemSyneron Beauty2013—
+2K162098LED Phototherapy DeviceLi-Tek Electronic Technology Corporation2017—
+3K1718212 Face / Face EvolutionHeat IN A Click2018—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200210
200320
200710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201030
201320
201420
201550
201660
201740
201860
201930
202010
202180
2022100
2023120
2024140
2025410
2026200
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K080591, 1998–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K070185Tanda Skincare System, PLC-001, Tanda Blue, 414-001, Tanda Red, 660-001
Summary page 1
…ld to moderate acne. 5. Substantial Equivalence: The Tdnda Skincare System is substantially equivalent to: * Tdnda Skincare System, Pharos Life Corp, K070185, (Aug 21, 2007) * Zeno, Tyrell Inc., K043377, (July 13, 2005) 1/2 6…
Pharos Life Corporation2007—
*K043377ZENO
Summary page 1
…The Tdnda Skincare System is substantially equivalent to: * Tdnda Skincare System, Pharos Life Corp, K070185, (Aug 21, 2007) * Zeno, Tyrell Inc., K043377, (July 13, 2005) 1/2 6. Device Description: The Tdnda Skincare System is…
Tyrell, Inc.2005—

Also cleared against K070185: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (137)

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7 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K121435Silkn BlueHome Skinovations, Ltd.2013125
K131461Lightstim for Acne/ Lightstim for Acne MiniLed Intellectual Properties, LLC201481
K124042Tanda Mini Skincare SystemSyneron Beauty201376
K132838Nutra Light BlueNutra Luxe MD, LLC20142
K090744CLAROClrs Technology Corporation20101
K090312Tria Acne Treatment System, Model Ats-1 OtcTria Beauty, Inc.20101
K091125Clearwave Phototherapy System for Acne, Model: CWST2Verilux20100

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 10 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.6 years on median.
  • None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K121435 (Home Skinovations, Ltd., 2013) has gone furthest, with 125 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K070185.

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 Tinda Skincare System is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions. Specifically, Blue light modules are indicated to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K080591: Tanda Skincare System, Model: Ptscs.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K080591

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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