510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLaserpeel Soft-Met Modified Erbium Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Global USA Distribution, LLC · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Aug 8, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K032599 (Medical Laser Technologies, LLC, 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Aug 8, 2008
- Review
- 22 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K910422 (1992). 159 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 2 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 1 generation backK042000 Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser SystemsMsq (M2), Ltd. · 2004
- This deviceK082028 Laserpeel Soft-Met Modified Erbium LaserGlobal USA Distribution, LLC · 2008
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- Root · 9 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 8 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 6 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 5 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 4 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 2 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 1 generation backK042000 Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser SystemsMsq (M2), Ltd. · 2004
- This deviceK082028 Laserpeel Soft-Met Modified Erbium LaserGlobal USA Distribution, LLC · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −8 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K042000 | Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser Systems | Msq (M2), Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K082028 | Laserpeel Soft-Met Modified Erbium Laser | Global USA Distribution, LLC | 2008 | — |
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 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 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.
Planning a device in GEX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K032599 | Medical Laser Technologies, LLC MTL Erbium:Yag Laser SystemSummary page 1…FR 878.481 0 Legally Marketed Predicate Devices: Medical Laser Technologies MLT ErbiumYAG Laser System (K(032599), Alma Lasers Ltd. (formerly MSq (M2) Ltd) (K0420 00) Des… | 2003 |
| * | K042000 | Modified MSQ Family of Lovely Light/Laser SystemsSummary page 1…Laser System (K(032599), Alma Lasers Ltd. (formerly MSq (M2) Ltd) (K0420 00) Description of the LaserPeel Soft-MET Modified Erbium Laser: The LaserPeel Soft-MET Modified Erbium Laser is a compact self-con… | 2004 |
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 16 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 159 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K032599.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX 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
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?
Indicated at 2940 nm for Fitzpatrick skin types I-V for coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands) in dermatology, plastic surgery (including aesthetic surgery), oral surgery, and ophthalmology. Specifically indicated for skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, and superficial skin lesions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082028 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082028: Laserpeel Soft-Met Modified Erbium Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082028
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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