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Dental Photonics, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Feb 16, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K094049 (Dental Photonics, Inc., 2010) after a 245-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1995. 22 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 16, 2012
- Review
- 245 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K943450 (1995). 189 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 22 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- 2 generations backK081015 Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Biolitec, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK094049 Stlase Diode LaserDental Photonics, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK111689 StlaseDental Photonics, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK163128 Epic ProBiolase, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK193656 SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK122020 Photon Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK202991 Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK162114 Photon, Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2016
Show all 17 generations
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 12 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 10 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 5 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 4 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 3 generations backK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- 2 generations backK081015 Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Biolitec, Inc. · 2008
- 1 generation backK094049 Stlase Diode LaserDental Photonics, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK111689 StlaseDental Photonics, Inc. · 2012
Showing 5 of 22 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 22 · See all- K163128Epic ProBiolase, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly16descendants
- K193656SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020 · 2 generations on11descendants
- K122020Photon Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly4descendants
- K202991Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O. · 2021 · 3 generations on3descendants
- K162114Photon, Photon PlusZolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −16 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −10 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K072034 | Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30 | Quanta System Spa | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K081015 | Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K094049 | Stlase Diode Laser | Dental Photonics, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111689 | Stlase | Dental Photonics, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K163128 | Epic Pro | Biolase, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K193656 | SkyPulse | Fotona D.O.O. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K122020 | Photon Photon Plus | Zolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K202991 | Fotona XPulse Pro Laser Platform | Fotona D.O.O. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K162114 | Photon, Photon Plus | Zolar Technology & Mfg Co., Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K094049 | Stlase Diode LaserSummary page 2…(21 CFR 878.4810) Class II Product Code GEX 3. PREDICATE DEVICE Dental Photonics, Inc. K094049 - stLase 4. INTENDED USE The stLase with surgical laser operation (Automatic Power Control) that can be used in contact or n… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (22)
See all 222 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 17 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 7 of the 189 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K163128 (Biolase, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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 stLase with surgical laser operation (Automatic Power Control) that can be used in contact or non-contact technique, is indicated for dental soft tissue indications including: incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of intraoral and extraoral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). Examples include: frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant…
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The stLase with surgical laser operation (Automatic Power Control) that can be used in contact or non-contact technique, is indicated for dental soft tissue indications including: incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of intraoral and extraoral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). Examples include: frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery/uncovery, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival troughing, crown lengthening, 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, and sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket).
The stLase with surgical laser operation that can be used in contact or non-contact technique is intended for use in general surgery for incision/excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, and
The stLase with dental laser operation is intended to be used in contact or non-contact technique for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of intraoral and extraoral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). Examples include: frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery/uncovery, 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, vestibuloplasty, excision of lesions, exposure of unerupted/partially erupted teeth, leukoplakia, removal of hyperplastic tissues, treatment of aphthous ulcers, 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.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111689 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K111689: Stlase.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111689
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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