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Dental Laser Therapy System

K113212510(k) TraditionalCleared Nov 16, 201115-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

China Daheng Group, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Nov 16, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K081214 (Zap Lasers, LLC, 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 15-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
Nov 16, 2011
Review
15 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K922901 (1992). 30 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2008: 1 other ancestor2007: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 other ancestors2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor2001: 4 other ancestors1999: 2 other ancestors2000: 1 other ancestor1998: 3 other ancestors1997: 2 other ancestors1995: 2 other ancestors1996: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 descendant clearedK922901 · Incisor I Pulsed ND:Yag Laser System · Buckman Co., Inc. · 1992K972325 · Pulsemaster 1000 ST Dental Laser System · American Dental Technologies, Inc. · 1997K983058 · Ceralas D Laser System, Model # Ceralas D15 · Ceram Optec, Inc. · 1998K991891 · Ceralas Diode Laser System, Model Ceralas D15 · Ceram Optec, Inc. · 1999K053161 · Sirolaser · Sirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2006K062258 · Genesis Diode Laser · Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. · 2007K081214 · Styla Microlaser and Stylaortho · Zap Lasers, LLC · 2008K093852 · Ezlase 3 Laser System · Biolase Technology, Inc. · 20101990200020102020
  1. Root · 8 generations backK922901 Incisor I Pulsed ND:Yag Laser SystemBuckman Co., Inc. · 1992
  2. 7 generations backK972325 Pulsemaster 1000 ST Dental Laser SystemAmerican Dental Technologies, Inc. · 1997
  3. 6 generations backK983058 Ceralas D Laser System, Model # Ceralas D15Ceram Optec, Inc. · 1998
  4. 5 generations backK991891 Ceralas Diode Laser System, Model Ceralas D15Ceram Optec, Inc. · 1999
  5. 4 generations backK053161 SirolaserSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2006
  6. 3 generations backK062258 Genesis Diode LaserIvoclar Vivadent, Inc. · 2007
  7. 2 generations backK081214 Styla Microlaser and StylaorthoZap Lasers, LLC · 2008
  8. 1 generation backK093852 Ezlase 3 Laser SystemBiolase Technology, Inc. · 2010
  9. This deviceK113212 Dental Laser Therapy SystemChina Daheng Group, Inc. · 2011
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK123004 Mira LasersMira Lasers, LLC · 2013

Most influential descendants

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  • K123004Mira LasersMira Lasers, LLC · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−8K922901Incisor I Pulsed ND:Yag Laser SystemBuckman Co., Inc.1992—
−7K972325Pulsemaster 1000 ST Dental Laser SystemAmerican Dental Technologies, Inc.1997—
−6K983058Ceralas D Laser System, Model # Ceralas D15Ceram Optec, Inc.1998—
−5K991891Ceralas Diode Laser System, Model Ceralas D15Ceram Optec, Inc.1999—
−4K053161SirolaserSirona Dental Systems GmbH2006—
−3K062258Genesis Diode LaserIvoclar Vivadent, Inc.2007—
−2K081214Styla Microlaser and StylaorthoZap Lasers, LLC2008—
−1K093852Ezlase 3 Laser SystemBiolase Technology, Inc.2010—
0 (this device)K113212Dental Laser Therapy SystemChina Daheng Group, Inc.2011—
+1K123004Mira LasersMira Lasers, LLC2013—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199520
199610
199720
199830
199920
200010
200140
200210
200310
200410
200520
200710
200810

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201310
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K113212, 1992–2013Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (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
*K081214Styla Microlaser and Stylaortho
Summary page 2
…ed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket) * Tissue retraction for Impression o Vestibuloplasty 5. Predicate Device Identification 5 10(k) Number: k081214 Product Name: Styla rnicrolaserl/ Styla Ortho Manufacturer: Zap Lasers, LLC 5 10(k) Number: k093 852 Prod…
Zap Lasers, LLC2008—
*K093852Ezlase 3 Laser System
Summary page 2
…cate Device Identification 5 10(k) Number: k081214 Product Name: Styla rnicrolaserl/ Styla Ortho Manufacturer: Zap Lasers, LLC 5 10(k) Number: k093 852 Product Name: iLase Manufacturer: Biolase Technology, Inc. 6. Device Description PenLase is a surgical equipm…
Biolase Technology, Inc.2010—

Also cleared against K081214: 7 other devices →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K123004Mira LasersMira Lasers, LLC20130

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 19 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
  • 1 of the 30 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K123004 (Mira Lasers, LLC, 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 7 other devices also cite its predicate K081214.

How does its category compare?

All GEX devices

GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GEX

83in 2025

2007: 732008: 1072009: 692010: 502011: 412012: 452013: 462014: 612015: 472016: 512017: 672018: 512019: 412020: 522021: 532022: 602023: 522024: 822025: 832026 (partial year): 57
2007high 107 (2008) · low 41 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GEX

90in 2025

2007: 79 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 100 days median2010: 96 days median2011: 83 days median2012: 118 days median2013: 144 days median2014: 147 days median2015: 112 days median2016: 114 days median2017: 90 days median2018: 78 days median2019: 88 days median2020: 90 days median2021: 123 days median2022: 152 days median2023: 87 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 90 days median
2007high 152 (2022) · low 78 (2018)2026

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

Recalls per year · GEX

3in 2024

2007: 92008: 22010: 42011: 182012: 52013: 32014: 62016: 12017: 5, 1 Class I2018: 52019: 62020: 12023: 62024: 32026 (partial year): 2
2007high 18 (2011) · low 0 (2009)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GEX

2,720in 2025

2007: 3422008: 2322009: 2092010: 1,7112011: 3,0242012: 2,0002013: 2,2362014: 2,0362015: 2,0992016: 2,5852017: 2,9772018: 3,5252019: 2,7092020: 2,1832021: 3,4652022: 2,2882023: 2,3372024: 2,1872025: 2,720
2007high 3,525 (2018) · low 209 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, 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
200773799342
2008107862232
2009691000209
2010509641,711
20114183183,024
20124511852,000
20134614432,236
20146114762,036
20154711202,099
20165111412,585
201767905 (1)2,977
2018517853,525
2019418862,709
2020529012,183
20215312303,465
20226015202,288
2023528762,337
2024829032,187
2025839002,720
202657902—

What is it indicated for?

The PenLase is indicated for incision, excision, hemostasis, coagulation and vaporization of soft tissue including the following indications:

* Excision and Incision Biopsies

* Hemostatic assistance

* Treatment of Apthous Ulcers

* Frenectomy

* Frenotomy

* Gingival Incision and Excision

* Gingivectomy

* Gingivoplasty

* Incising and Draining of Abscesses

* Operculectomy

* Oral Papillectomy

* Removal of Fibromas

* Soft Tissue Crown Lengthening

* Sulcular Debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket)

* Tissue retraction for Impression

* Vestibuloplasty

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K113212: Dental Laser Therapy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K113212

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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