510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMegabeam Endo-Ent Probe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 24, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K952772 (Ceram Optec, Inc., 1995) after a 25-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1995. 24 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 24, 2012
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K952772 (1995). 24 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK952772 Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeCeram Optec, Inc. · 1995
- This deviceK113858 Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeBiolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 23 of its ownK124003 Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 13 of its ownK170366 Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK220189 LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK140470 Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire…Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK131473 (Quanta System) Surgical Laser FibersQuanta System Spa · 2013 · Recalled
Showing 5 of 24 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 24 · See all- K124003Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers End- and…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly23descendants
- K170366Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017 · 2 generations on13descendants
- K220189LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K140470Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire Fiber, Radial Emission…Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies · 2014 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K131473(Quanta System) Surgical Laser FibersQuanta System Spa · 2013 · cites it directly5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K952772 | Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe | Ceram Optec, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K113858 | Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe | Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K124003 | Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers… | Med-Fibers, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K170366 | Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser Fibers | Laser Peripherals, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K220189 | LISA Laser Surgical Fibers | Omni-Guide Holdings, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K140470 | Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire Fiber, Radial… | Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K131473 | (Quanta System) Surgical Laser Fibers | Quanta System Spa | 2013 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K952772 | Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeSummary page 1…tec Medical Devices, Inc. 515 Shaker Road East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028 Classification Name Surgical laser accessory Predicate Devices MegaBeam Endo-ENT Probe, (K952772). Intended Use/Indication for Use The MegaBeam Endo-ENT Probe is a fiber optic delivery system intended as an aid for otologic p… | 1995 |
What descends from it? (24)
See all 242 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?
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 MegaBeam Endo-ENT Probe is intended as an aid for otologic procedures, for use in incision, excision, coagulation and. vaporization of soft and fibrous tissue including osseous tissue. It is indicated for ENT surgery for use with compatible lasers cleared for use in the desired application.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K113858 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K113858: Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K113858
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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