510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArtisan Aesthetic System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 29, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K083900 (Palomar Medical Products, Inc., 2009) and 6 other predicates after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1992. 157 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 29, 2010
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 7
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K910422 (1992). 219 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 157 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK080244 Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK083900 Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 156 of its ownK101506 LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 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 · 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
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- Root · 14 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 13 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 12 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 11 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 10 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 9 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 7 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 6 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 5 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK080244 Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK083900 Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
Showing 5 of 157 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 157 · See all- K101506LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly156descendants
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −13 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −11 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K070284 | Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System) | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K080244 | Palomar Lux 1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K083900 | Erbium Fractional Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K100270 | Artisan Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K101506 | LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser Handpieces | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +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 | — |
| +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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2026 | 12 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (7)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083900 | Erbium Fractional HandpieceSummary page 1…4810) PRODUCT CODES: GEX, ONG 3. PREDICATE DEVICES Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux2940 Handpiece K083900, K071768 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Luxl1540 Handpiece K090 195, K09 1446 Palomar… | 2009 |
| * | K071768 | Erbium Fractional HandpieceSummary page 1…PRODUCT CODES: GEX, ONG 3. PREDICATE DEVICES Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux2940 Handpiece K083900, K071768 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Luxl1540 Handpiece K090 195, K09 1446 Palomar Medical… | 2007 |
| * | K090195 | Palomar LUX1540 HandpieceSummary page 1…mar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux2940 Handpiece K083900, K071768 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Luxl1540 Handpiece K090 195, K09 1446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux 1440 Flandpiece K073583, K091446 Paloma… | 2009 |
| * | K091446 | Modification to LUX1540 Handpiece and Lux 1440 HandpieceSummary page 1…l Technologies, Inc. Lux2940 Handpiece K083900, K071768 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Luxl1540 Handpiece K090 195, K09 1446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux 1440 Flandpiece K073583, K091446 Palomar Medical… | 2009 |
| * | K073583 | Modification to Palomar LUX1540 HandpieceSummary page 1…Medical Technologies, Inc. Luxl1540 Handpiece K090 195, K09 1446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux 1440 Flandpiece K073583, K091446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar StarLux Pulsed Light System K04 1086, K033549… | 2008 |
| * | K041086 | Palomar Starlux Pulsed Light SystemSummary page 1…gies, Inc. Lux 1440 Flandpiece K073583, K091446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar StarLux Pulsed Light System K04 1086, K033549 PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAGE 1 or 2 ARTISAN AESTHETIC SYSTEM ===… | 2005 |
| * | K033549 | Starlux Pulsed Light SystemSummary page 1…Lux 1440 Flandpiece K073583, K091446 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar StarLux Pulsed Light System K04 1086, K033549 PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAGE 1 or 2 ARTISAN AESTHETIC SYSTEM === Page 2 ==… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (157)
See all 1575 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 18 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 7 of the 219 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K101506 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 156 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K083900.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, 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 Lux2940 Fractional Handpiece optics is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. The Lux2940 Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation…
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The Lux2940 Fractional Handpiece optics is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia.
The Lux2940 Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs; and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, actinic chelitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors, debulking cysts and superficial skin lesions.
The Lux2940 Fractional Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromnia.
The Lux1540 Handpiece is intended for use in coagulation of soft tissue, skin resurfacing procedures as well as treatment of melasma, striae, acne scars and surgical scars.
The Lux1440 Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures.
The MaxG Handpiece is intended for treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including but not limited to lentigines, nevi, melasma, café-au-lait warts, scars, striae, and the treatment of vascular lesions including but not limited to port wine stains, hemangiomas, angiomas, telangiectasias, rosecea, facial and leg veins.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K100270 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K100270: Artisan Aesthetic System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K100270
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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