510(k) · Cleared
ClearedQuanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Quanta System Spa · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Dec 23, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K072034 (Quanta System Spa, 2007) and 7 other predicates after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995. 192 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 23, 2008
- Review
- 15 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K943450 (1995). 328 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 192 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 2 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 111 of its ownK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 70 of its ownK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 68 of its ownK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 62 of its ownK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 57 of its ownK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
Show all 16 generations
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 3 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 2 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- This deviceK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
Showing 5 of 192 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 192 · See all- K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011 · cites it directly111descendants
- K132806Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014 · 2 generations on70descendants
- K100558Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010 · cites it directly68descendants
- K143723SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015 · 3 generations on62descendants
- K140009Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014 · 2 generations on57descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K132806 | Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece | Fotona D.D. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser System | Quanta System Spa | 2010 | — |
| +3 | K143723 | SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro | Fotona D.D. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K140009 | Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2026 | 15 | 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
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What was it cleared against? (8)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072034 | Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Summary page 1…Classification Name: Instrument, surgical, powered, laser Predicate Devices: - Quanta System Diode Medical Laser Family (K072034); - INTERmedic Diode Laser Family (K053540); - Dornier Medilase D Famil… | 2007 |
| * | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are…Summary page 1…e Devices: - Quanta System Diode Medical Laser Family (K072034); - INTERmedic Diode Laser Family (K053540); - Dornier Medilase D Family Laser (K070536); - Biolitec 150W Ceralas… | 2006 |
| * | K070536 | Medilas D Family LasersSummary page 1…(K072034); - INTERmedic Diode Laser Family (K053540); - Dornier Medilase D Family Laser (K070536); - Biolitec 150W Ceralas D 980nm Diode Laser (K072106);… | 2007 |
| * | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserSummary page 1…- Dornier Medilase D Family Laser (K070536); - Biolitec 150W Ceralas D 980nm Diode Laser (K072106); -Trimedyne Optilase PL100 Nd:YAG Laser (K93 2883);… | 2007 |
| * | K932883 | Optilase Model 1000-100 ND: Yag Laser SystemSummary page 1…ralas D 980nm Diode Laser (K072106); -Trimedyne Optilase PL100 Nd:YAG Laser (K93 2883); - CoolTouch LC215 Nd:YAG Laser (K072424); - Biolitec 15W Ceralas… | 1994 |
| * | K072424 | Cooltouch, Model LC215,CoollipoSummary page 1…-Trimedyne Optilase PL100 Nd:YAG Laser (K93 2883); - CoolTouch LC215 Nd:YAG Laser (K072424); - Biolitec 15W Ceralas D 1470nm Diode (K073063).… | 2007 |
| * | K073063 | 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode LaserSummary page 1…- CoolTouch LC215 Nd:YAG Laser (K072424); - Biolitec 15W Ceralas D 1470nm Diode (K073063). - Biolitec 50W Ceralas D 1950nm Diode (K072682). Intended… | 2008 |
| * | K072682 | 50W Ceralas D 1950NM Diode LaserSummary page 1…ralas D 1470nm Diode (K073063). - Biolitec 50W Ceralas D 1950nm Diode (K072682). Intended Use /The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family, Indications for Use: including the Polys… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (192)
See all 1926 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | 2011 | 111 |
| K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser System | 2010 | 68 |
| K100726 | Ceralas D/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family, Ceralas E/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode… | 2010 | 54 |
| K113504 | Deka Smartxide and Delivery Accessories | 2013 | 12 |
| K102036 | Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers Family | 2010 | 7 |
| K093087 | BWF-5 Medical Laser Series | 2010 | 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 13 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 16 of the 328 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K101916 (Sciton, Inc, 2011) has gone furthest, with 111 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K072034.
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?
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family, including the Polysurge8O8, Polysurge940, Polysurge980, Polysurge1064, Polysurge1320, Polysurge1470 and Polysurge 1950 (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist…
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The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family, including the Polysurge8O8, Polysurge940, Polysurge980, Polysurge1064, Polysurge1320, Polysurge1470 and Polysurge 1950 (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology (BPH), Genitourinary (Urology), Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, Aesthetics including vascular lesions and hair removal, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery (PLDD), Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Endovascular coagulation, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures.
LASER 808nm and 980nm
Urology:
- Lesions of external genitalia
- Circumcision
- Condyloma
- Bladder tumors
- Bladder neck incisions
- Vaporization of the prostate
General Surgery:
Rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy
- Mastectomy
- Dermabrasion
- Appendectomy (open and laparscopic)
- Bowel resection (open and laparscopic)
- Colectomy
- Liver resection
- Resection of organs
- Thyriodectomy
- Adhesiolysis
- Hepatobiliary tumors
- Thoracotomy
- Cholecystectomy (open and lapararscopic)
- Condyloma
- Breast biopsy
Neurosurgery:
- Percutaneous Disc Decompression (PLDD)
- Discectomy
- Hemostasis in conjunction with meningiomas
Gynecology:
Cervical conization
Myomectomy
Endometrial ablation
Ovarian cystectomy
Appendectomy
Ophthalmology:
- Dacryocystorhinostomy transcanalicular
- Open DCR
- Tumor excision
- Blepharoplasty
Orthopedics:
- Dissect and coagulate
Gastroenterology:
Hemostasis of colonoscopy
Hemostasis of esophageal varices
Excision of polyps
Arthroscopy:
- Chondromalacia
- Synovectomy
- Menisectomy
Thoracic Surgery:
- Thoracotomy
- Pulmonary resection
- Hemostasis
- Pericardiectomy
- Adhesiolysis
- Coagulation of blebs and bullae
Pulmonology:
Endoscopic pulmonary applications
Tracheal bronchial lesions
Benign an malignant pulmonary obstruction
Otolaryngology ENT:
Removal of benign lesions from the ear, nose and throat
Excision of carcinoma of the larynx
Incision and excision of carcinoma in situ
Neck dissection
Laryngeal papillomectomy
Removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cyst
Dental Application:
- Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Biopsy
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy and light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening
Pulmonary Surgery:
- Endoscopic pulmonary applications
- Tracheal bronchial lesions
- Benign and malignant pulmonary or stricture
Cardiac Surgery:
- Coagulation and hemostasis of cardiac tissue
Dermatology/Aesthetics:
- Photocoagulation of vascular & dermatological lesions of the face and extremities
- Photocoagulation of telangiectasia, veinulectasia of the legs and face
- Treatment of reticular veins and branch varicosities
- Pyrogenic granuloma, lymphangioma and lymphangiomatosis disease, angiofibromas
- Superficial benign vascular lesions including Telangiectasias, Rosacea, Angioma, venous lakes Couperosis, Cherry angioma, hemangioma, Port wine stains, angiokeratoma, and benign epidermal pigment lesions as lentigines. Epidermal nevi, spider nevi.
- Dermatological surgery: Condyloma acuminate, warts, small non malignant skon tumors, small semi-malignant tumors as basalomas, Bowe, Kaposi sarcom. Warty leucoplasty and ulcers debridment.
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Mixoid cyst
- Papillary varix
- Acne treatment
- Hair removal of unwanted hair from skin type I-V
Plastic Surgery:
- Cut, coagulation & vaporization
- Resurfacing non
- Blepharoplasty
Vascular Surgery:
- Endoluminal or endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins
LASER 940nm:
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in medicine and surgery, in the following medical specialties: Urology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Dermatology, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Gastroenterology, ENT, Radiology.
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are intended for use in cutting, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment (including laparoscopes, hysteroscopes, bronchoscopes, gastroscopes, cystoscopes, and colonoscopies), in incision/excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in contact and non-contact open surgery (with or without a handpiece), in the treatment and/or removal of vascular lesions (tumors) and removal of unwanted hair, and for endovascular coagulation of the greater saphenous vein of the thigh in patients with superficialvein reflux.
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are intended for use in the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostates with median and/or lateral lobes ranging in total volume from 28-85 cc.
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissue including marginal and inter-dental gingival and epithelial lining of free gingival and the following specific indications:Excisional and incisional biopsies Exposure of unerupted teeth; Fibroma removal; Frenectomy; Frenotomy; Gingival troughing for crown impressions; Gingivectomy; Gingivoplasty; Gingival incision and excision; Haemostasis and coagulation; Implant recovery; Incision and drainage of abscess; Leukoplakia; Operculectomy; Oral papillectomies; Pulpotomny; Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy; Reduction of gingival hypertrophy; Soft tissue crown lengthening; Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral mucosa; Vestibuloplasty
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for Laser Periodontal procedures, including: Laser soft tissue curettage; Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket; Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility.)
LASER 980nm:
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, dental applications, and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein.
The device is specifically indicated for use as follows:
Ear, Nose and Throat and Oral Surgery (Otolaryngology)
Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation, coagulation, and vaporization of tissue from the ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas including soft tissue in the oral cavity. Examples include:
- Removal of benign lesions from the ear, nose and throat
- Excision and vaporization of vocal cord nodules and polyps
- Incision and excision of carcinoma in situ
- Ablation and vaporization of hyperkeratosis
- Excision of carcinoma of the larynx
- Laryngeal papillomectomy
- Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II
- Neck dissection
Arthroscopy
Hemostasis, incision, excision, coagulation, vaporization and ablation of joint tissues during arthroscopic surgery. Examples include:
- Menisectomy
- Synovectomy
- Chondromalacia
Gastroenterology
Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation, coagulation and vaporization of tissue in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts and also with endoscopic procedures. Examples include:
- Hemostasis of upper and lower GI bleeding
- Excision and vaporization of colorectal carcinoma
- Excision of polyps
General Surgery, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Podiatry
Excision, ablation, vaporization and photocoagulation of skin lesions, hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and debulking of soft tissue, abdominal, rectal, skin, fat or muscle tissue and dermabrasion.
Examples include:
- Matrixectomy
- Excision of neuromas
- Excision of periungual and subungual warts
- Excision of plantar warts
- Excision of keloids
- Liver resection
- Excision of cutaneous lesions
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Appendectomy
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers
- Hepatobiliary tumors
- Mastectomy
- Dermabrasion
- Vaporization and hemostasis of capillary hemangioma
- Excision, vaporization and hemostasis of abdominal tumors
- Excision, vaporization and hemostasis of rectal pathology
- Pilonidal cystectomy
- Herniorapphy
- Adhesiolysis
- Parathyroidectomy
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Resection of organs
- Debridement of wounds
- Photocoagulation of teleangectasia of the legs and face
- Photocoagulation of vascular lesions of the face and extremities
- Endovascular coagulation of the greater saphenous vein of the thigh in patients with superficial vein reflux.
- Treatment of reticular veins and branch varicosities
Urology
Excision, vaporization, incision, coagulation, ablation and hemostasis of urological tissues. Examples include:
- Vaporization of urethral tumors
- Release of urethral stricture
- Removal of bladder neck obstruction
- Excision and vaporization of condyloma
- Lesions of external genitalia
- Vaporization of the prostate to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Gynecology
Ablation, excision, incision, coagulation, hemostasis and vaporization of gynecological tissue. Examples include:
- Endometrial ablation
- Excision or vaporization of condylomata acuminata
- Vaporization of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
- Cervical conization
- Menorrhagia
Neurosurgery
Vaporization, coagulation, excision, incision, ablation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Examples include: hemostasis in conjunction with menigiomas
Cardiac Surgery
Hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue, including cardiac tissue.
Pulmonary Surgery
Hemostasis, vaporization, coagulation, incision, excision and ablation of soft tissue in the pulmonary system. Examples include:
- Tracheobronchial malignancy or stricture
- Benign and malignant pulmonary obstruction
- Endoscopic pulmonary applications
Dental Applications
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for the following applications on intraoral and extraoral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingival and epithelial lining of free gingival): frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival troughing, crown lengthening, hemostasis of donor site, removal of granulation tissue, laser assisted flap surgery, debridement of diseased epithelial lining, incisions and draining of abscesses, tissue retraction for impressions, papillectomy, vestibuloplasy, excision of lesions, exposure of unerupted/partially erupted teeth, leukoplakia, removal of hyperplastic tissues, treatment of aphthous ulcers and sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket), pulpotomy, pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy and light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening.
Endovenous Occlusion of the Greater Saphenous Vein in Patients with Superficial Vein Reflux
Indicated for use with the ELVes Procedure Kit in the endovascular coagulation of the Greater Saphenous Vein (GSV) of the thigh in patients with Superficial Vein Reflux.
LASER 1064nm
DERMATOLOGY/ PLASTIC SURGERY
Photocoagulation:
Colored Vascular Lesions of Skin (only if Argon Laser is unsuccessful)
DISCECTOMY
Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy
GASTROINTESTINAL
Tissue Ablation:
Benign and Malignant Neoplasm
Polyps
Colitis
Ulcers
Aniodysplasia
Hemorrhoids
Hemostasis:
Varices
Esophangitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Mallory-Weiss Tear
Gastric Ulcers
Duodenal Ulcers
Non-bleeding Ulcers
Gastric Erosions
GENERAL SURGERY
Soft Tissue:
Skin Incision
Tissue Dissection
Excision (external tumors and lesions)
Resection of Internal Organs (complete or partial)
Tumors and Lesions
Tissue Ablation
Vessel Coagulation
GENITOURINARY SURGERY
Ablation and Hemostasis:
Superficial Urinary Bladder Tumors
Invasive Bladder Carcinoma
Urethral Strictures
Lesions of the External Genitalia
GYNECOLOGICAL TISSUE ABLATION
Endometrial Ablation (menorrhagia)
Soft Tissue Excisional Conization
Submuccous Fibroids
Polyps
Septa
NEUROSURGERY
Hemostasis
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Soft Tissue (incision and excision):
Knee
Shoulder
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY SURGERY
Soft Tissue:
Skin Incision
Tissue Dissection
Excision (external tumors and lesions)
Resection of Internal Organs (complete or partial)
Tumors and Lesions
Tissue Ablation
Vessel Coagulation
PROSTATECTOMY
Soft Tissue Coagulation:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH Prostatectomy)
PULMONARY SURGERY
Palliative Treatment:
Benign and Malignant Pulmonary Airway Obstructions
LASER 1320 nm
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in dermatology for incision, excision, ablation and vaporization with hemostasis of soft tissue. For use in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. For treatment of back acne and atrophic acne scars. For treatment of reflux of the great and small saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
LASER 1470nm:
The Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in non-contact mode during general surgery procedures. The device is indicated for the treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
LASER 1950nm:
Urology
Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
Urethral strictures
- Bladder neck incisions
- Ablation and resection of bladder tumors, urethral tumors and ureteral tumors
Ablation of Benign Prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
Laser Resection of the Prostate (HoLRP)
- Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Laser Ablation of the Prostate (HoLAP)
Condylomas
- Lesions of the external genitalia
Gastroenterology
Open and endoscopic gastroenterology surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
- Appendectomy
- Polyps
- Biopsy
- Gall Bladder calculi
- Biliary/bile duct calculi
- Ulcers
- Gastric ulcers
- Duodenal ulcers
- Non-bleeding ulcers
- Pancreatitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Cholecystectomy
- Benign and malignant neoplasm
- Angiodysplasia
- Colorectal cancer
- Telangiectasias
- Telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease
- Vascular malformation
Gastritis
Esophagitis
Esophageal ulcers
Varices
Colitis
Mallory-Weiss tear
Gastric erosions
Thoracic/Pulmonary Surgery
Open and endoscopic thoracic and pulmonary surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including
Laryngeal lesions
Airway obstruction including carcinoma
Polyps and granulomas
Palliation of obstructing carcinomas of the tracheobronchial tree
Gynecology
Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including
Intra-uterine treatment of submucous fibroids, benign
endometrial polyps and uterine septum by incision, excision,
ablation and or vessel coagulation
Soft tissue excision procedures such as excisional conization of
the cervix
Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Endoscopic endonasal surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
- Endonasal/sinus surgery
- Partial turbinectomy
- Polypectomy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Frontal sinusotomy
- Ethmoidectomy
- Maxillary antrostomy
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Lesions or tumors of the oral, nasal, glossal, pharyngeal and
- laryngeal
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft, mucosal, fatty and cartilaginous tissue in therapeutic plastic, dermatologic and aesthetic procedures including:
Basal Cell carcinomas
Lesions of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Skin tags
Plantar warts
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy/Orthopedic surgery (excision, ablation and coagulation of soft and cartilaginous tissue)
Ablation of soft and cartilaginous tissue in minimally invasive spinal surgery including:
Percutaneous laser disc decompression/discectomy (PLDD)
Foraminoplasty
Ablation and coagulation of soft vascular and non vascular tissue
General Surgery
Open laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
- Cholecystecomy
- Lysis of adhesions
Appendectomy
Biopsy
Skin incision
Tissue dissection
- Excision of external tumors and lesions
Complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions
- Mastectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Splenectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Herniorrhaphy
- Tonsillectomy
- Lymphadenectomy
- Partial nephrectomy
- Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Resection of hpoma
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers
- Hemorrhoids
- Debridement of statis ulcers
- Biopsy
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K083613 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K083613: Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K083613
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- 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