510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEvolve (R) HPD 980/1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biolitec, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 13, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K090164 (Biolitec, Inc., 2009) and 3 other predicates after a 183-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1995. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 13, 2012
- Review
- 183 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K943450 (1995). 334 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 6 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 14 generations between
- 3 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 1 generation backK100726 Ceralas D/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family, Ceralas E/ 980NM…Biolitec, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK112013 Evolve (R) HPD 980/1470NM Multiwavelength Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK120231 Evolve HPD 980/ 1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser (Evolve Dual)Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK133891 Multipulse TM+1470Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK253100 MultiPulse TFLAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK261738 Medical Thulium Fiber Laser Systems (UroFiber 150Q)Rhein Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK202041 Opera EvoQuanta System Spa · 2020
Show all 18 generations
- Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 16 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 14 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 13 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 12 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 11 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 10 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 7 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 6 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 5 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 4 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 1 generation backK100726 Ceralas D/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family, Ceralas E/ 980NM…Biolitec, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK112013 Evolve (R) HPD 980/1470NM Multiwavelength Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2012
Showing 5 of 6 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K120231Evolve HPD 980/ 1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser (Evolve Dual)Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly4descendants
- K133891Multipulse TM+1470Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2015 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K253100MultiPulse TFLAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2025 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K261738Medical Thulium Fiber Laser Systems (UroFiber 150Q)Rhein Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K202041Opera EvoQuanta System Spa · 2020 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −18 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −17 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −16 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −11 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −10 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K100726 | Ceralas D/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family, Ceralas E/ 980NM… | Biolitec, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K112013 | Evolve (R) HPD 980/1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K120231 | Evolve HPD 980/ 1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser (Evolve Dual) | Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K133891 | Multipulse TM+1470 | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K253100 | MultiPulse TFL | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K261738 | Medical Thulium Fiber Laser Systems (UroFiber 150Q) | Rhein Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +3 | K202041 | Opera Evo | Quanta System Spa | 2020 | — |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 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
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What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K090164 | Ceralas Multiwavelength 980/1470NM Diode LaserSummary page 1…ow, Massachusetts 01028 Classification Name Surgical laser (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX) Predicate Devices Ceralas 150W 980/ 1470nm Multiwavelength Diode Laser, (K090164) Ceralas 180W 980nm Diode Laser, (K(083682) Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser Family, (K100726 & K112324) Intended Use/Indication far Us… | 2009 |
| * | K083682 | 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Summary page 1…Surgical laser (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX) Predicate Devices Ceralas 150W 980/ 1470nm Multiwavelength Diode Laser, (K090164) Ceralas 180W 980nm Diode Laser, (K(083682) Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser Family, (K100726 & K112324) Intended Use/Indication far Use The device is intended for delivery of la… | 2009 |
| * | K100726 | Ceralas D/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family, Ceralas E/ 980NM Fiber-Coupled Diode…Summary page 1…ode GEX) Predicate Devices Ceralas 150W 980/ 1470nm Multiwavelength Diode Laser, (K090164) Ceralas 180W 980nm Diode Laser, (K(083682) Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser Family, (K100726 & K112324) Intended Use/Indication far Use The device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and… | 2010 |
| * | K112324 | Ceralas 980NM Diode Laser Family Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 1…Predicate Devices Ceralas 150W 980/ 1470nm Multiwavelength Diode Laser, (K090164) Ceralas 180W 980nm Diode Laser, (K(083682) Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser Family, (K100726 & K112324) Intended Use/Indication far Use The device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contac… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (6)
2 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 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 16 of the 334 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K120231 (Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K090164.
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 device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes. The Evolve HPD Multiwavelength 980/1470 Diode Laser (up to 150W) is generally 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…
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The device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes. The Evolve HPD Multiwavelength 980/1470 Diode Laser (up to 150W) is generally 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 saphenous veins in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Multiwavelength laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. Power from 15 1W to 200W is indicated in the vaporization of the prostate to treat Benign Prostatic 1-yperplasia (BPH).
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 debulldng 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
Laser Assisted Lipolysis
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
Endovenous Occlusion of the Saphenous Veins in Patients with Superficial Vein Reflux Associated with Varicose Veins and Varicosities
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 (SPIT). Note: powers from 15 1W to 200W should only be applied in the 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 acumninate
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
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.
Powers from 151W to 200W
Powers from 15 1W to 200W should only be applied in the vaporization of the prostate to treat Benign Prostatic 1-yperplasia (BP-).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K112013 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K112013: Evolve (R) HPD 980/1470NM Multiwavelength Diode Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112013
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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