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Shaser Ipl Hair Removal System

K103560510(k) TraditionalCleared May 18, 2011166-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

Shaser, Inc. · ONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect

Cleared on May 18, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K082298 (Home Skinovations, Ltd., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 166-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995. 140 later devices descend from it.

Decided
May 18, 2011
Review
166 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ONF
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K950019 (1995). 28 ancestors in all. 140 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2008: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 other ancestor2003: 2 other ancestors2002: 2 other ancestors2001: 4 other ancestors2000: 3 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1998: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor2012: 3 descendants cleared2013: 4 descendants cleared2015: 3 descendants cleared2025: 18 descendants cleared2024: 20 descendants cleared2026: 10 descendants cleared2014: 4 descendants cleared2016: 2 descendants cleared2023: 28 descendants cleared2019: 3 descendants cleared2022: 23 descendants cleared2021: 14 descendants cleared2018: 6 descendants cleared2017: 2 descendants clearedK950019 · Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase LT-100;LT-100 · Thermolase Corp. · 1995K963947 · Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby Laser · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997K973324 · Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser System · Star Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997K982940 · Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser System · Star Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K011747 · Palomar LC 100 Diode Laser · Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2001K032846 · Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1 · Spectragenics, Inc. · 2003K052848 · Spectra Hair Removal Laser · Spectragenics, Inc. · 2005K060839 · Abc Hair Removal System · Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006K072906 · SILK'N · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008K082298 · Flash N' GO · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008K090820 · Tria Hair Removal Laser System · Spectragenics, Inc. · 20091995200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 1 other ancestor3 generations back: 8 other ancestors4 generations back: 6 other ancestors5 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 5 descendants2 generations forward: 10 descendants3 generations forward: 11 descendants4 generations forward: 29 descendants5 generations forward: 46 descendants6 generations forward: 22 descendants7 generations forward: 9 descendants8 generations forward: 4 descendants9 generations forward: 3 descendants10 generations forward: 1 descendant K090820 · Tria Hair Removal Laser System · Spectragenics, Inc. · 2009K082298 · Flash N' GO · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008K072906 · SILK'N · Home Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008K060839 · Abc Hair Removal System · Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006K052848 · Spectra Hair Removal Laser · Spectragenics, Inc. · 2005K032846 · Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1 · Spectragenics, Inc. · 2003K011747 · Palomar LC 100 Diode Laser · Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2001K982940 · Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser System · Star Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999K973324 · Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser System · Star Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997K963947 · Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby Laser · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997K950019 · Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase LT-100;LT-100 · Thermolase Corp. · 1995−10−50+5+10
  1. Root · 11 generations backK950019 Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase…Thermolase Corp. · 1995
  2. 7 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK072906 SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
  4. 2 generations backK082298 Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
  5. 1 generation backK090820 Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc. · 2009
  6. This deviceK103560 Shaser Ipl Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc. · 2011
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 135 of its ownK120080 Shaser HRS2 Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc. · 2012
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 127 of its ownK121598 ME HAIR2GOSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2012
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 126 of its ownK123845 MESyneron Beauty, Ltd. · 2013
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 125 of its ownK131649 MESyneron Beauty, Ltd. · 2013
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 125 of its ownK122280 Ipulse Smoothskin Hair Removal SystemCyden Limited · 2012
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  1. Root · 11 generations backK950019 Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase…Thermolase Corp. · 1995
  2. 10 generations backK963947 Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby LaserSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
  3. 9 generations backK973324 Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1997
  4. 8 generations backK982940 Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
  5. 7 generations backK011747 Palomar LC 100 Diode LaserPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2001
  6. 6 generations backK032846 Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1Spectragenics, Inc. · 2003
  7. 5 generations backK052848 Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc. · 2005
  8. 4 generations backK060839 Abc Hair Removal SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2006
  9. 3 generations backK072906 SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
  10. 2 generations backK082298 Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd. · 2008
  11. 1 generation backK090820 Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc. · 2009
  12. This deviceK103560 Shaser Ipl Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc. · 2011

Showing 5 of 140 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2012: 32013: 42014: 42015: 32016: 22017: 22018: 62019: 32021: 142022: 232023: 282024: 202025: 182026: 10
2012high 28 (2023) · low 0 (2020)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 140 · See all
  • K120080Shaser HRS2 Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly135descendants
  • K121598ME HAIR2GOSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2012 · cites it directly127descendants
  • K123845MESyneron Beauty, Ltd. · 2013 · 2 generations on126descendants
  • K131649MESyneron Beauty, Ltd. · 2013 · cites it directly125descendants
  • K122280Ipulse Smoothskin Hair Removal SystemCyden Limited · 2012 · cites it directly125descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−11K950019Thermolase LT-100 ND:Yag Laser Hair Removal System; Thermolase LT-100;LT-100Thermolase Corp.1995—
−10K963947Epilaser Normal Mode Ruby LaserSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc.1997—
−9K973324Starlight Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc.1997—
−8K982940Lightsheer Pulsed Diode Array Laser SystemStar Medical Technologies, Inc.1999—
−7K011747Palomar LC 100 Diode LaserPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc.2001—
−6K032846Spectra Pulsed Diode Laser, Model DR-1Spectragenics, Inc.2003—
−5K052848Spectra Hair Removal LaserSpectragenics, Inc.2005—
−4K060839Abc Hair Removal SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc.2006—
−3K072906SILK'NHome Skinovations, Ltd.2008—
−2K082298Flash N' GOHome Skinovations, Ltd.2008—
−1K090820Tria Hair Removal Laser SystemSpectragenics, Inc.2009—
0 (this device)K103560Shaser Ipl Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc.2011—
+1K120080Shaser HRS2 Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc.2012—
+1K121598ME HAIR2GOSyneron Medical, Ltd.2012—
+2K123845MESyneron Beauty, Ltd.2013—
+1K131649MESyneron Beauty, Ltd.2013—
+1K122280Ipulse Smoothskin Hair Removal SystemCyden Limited2012—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199610
199710
199810
199910
200030
200140
200220
200320
200510
200810

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201230
201340
201440
201530
201620
201720
201860
201930
2021140
2022230
2023280
2024200
2025180
2026100
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K103560, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Top candidate predicates for a new ONF device

  1. #1 K233473 Deka Lotusscore 18.2 · 27 generations · no Class I recall
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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
*K082298Flash N' GO
Summary page 1
…Technological Characteristics and Comparison to Predicate Device(s): The SHASER IL Hair Removal System is substantially equivalent to the Home Skinovations Flash N' Go, K082298, and the Tria Beauty Tria Laser Hair Removal System, K090820. The SHASER IPL Hair Removal System has the same intended uses and…
Home Skinovations, Ltd.2008—
*K090820Tria Hair Removal Laser System
Summary page 1
…duct code GEX Predicate device: Home Skinovations Flash N' Go, K(082298 Tria Beauty Tria Laser Hair Removal System, K090820 Reason for submission: Not previously marketed in the USA Device Description: The SHASER IL Hair Removal System is…
Spectragenics, Inc.2009—

Also cleared against K082298: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (140)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K120080Shaser HRS2 Hair Removal SystemShaser, Inc.2012135
K121598ME HAIR2GOSyneron Medical, Ltd.2012127
K131649MESyneron Beauty, Ltd.2013125
K122280Ipulse Smoothskin Hair Removal SystemCyden Limited2012125
K130315Ipulse Hair Removal SystemCyden Limited2013124

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 1.3 years on median.
  • 1 of the 28 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K120080 (Shaser, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 135 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K082298.

How does its category compare?

All ONF devices

ONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · ONF

4in 2025

2008: 12009: 52010: 42011: 52012: 32013: 102014: 72015: 32016: 52018: 22019: 22020: 42021: 42022: 42023: 52024: 52025: 42026 (partial year): 1
2007high 10 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · ONF

192in 2025

2009: 160 days median2010: 137 days median2011: 166 days median2012: 134 days median2013: 113 days median2014: 118 days median2015: 111 days median2016: 87 days median2020: 104 days median2021: 101 days median2022: 165 days median2023: 86 days median2024: 168 days median2025: 192 days median
2007high 192 (2025) · low 86 (2023)2026

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

Recalls per year · ONF

No recall names ONF since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · ONF

5in 2025

2014: 22015: 42016: 62017: 12018: 12019: 22020: 12021: 22022: 22023: 22024: 32025: 5
2007high 6 (2016) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code ONF, 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
20070—00
20081—00
2009516000
2010413700
2011516600
2012313400
20131011300
2014711802
2015311104
201658706
20170—01
20182—01
20192—02
2020410401
2021410102
2022416502
202358602
2024516803
2025419205
20261—0—

What is it indicated for?

The SHASER IPL Hair Removal System is an over the counter device intended for removal of unwanted hair.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K103560: Shaser Ipl Hair Removal System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103560

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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