510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTranscend
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Syneron Medical, Ltd. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jul 19, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K071872 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 514-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995. 18 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 19, 2013
- Review
- 514 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K943450 (1995). 103 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 18 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK070004 AccentAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 2 generations backK072699 Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models…Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK082622 Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2009
- This deviceK120510 TranscendSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 14 of its ownK163415 SlimShape SystemSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK192224 BTL-899Btl · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK143559 XP1000 RFBTL Industries, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 6 of its ownK202199 BTL-899STBtl · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK162512 truSculptCutera, Inc. · 2016
Show all 16 generations
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK070004 AccentAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 2 generations backK072699 Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models…Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK082622 Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2009
- This deviceK120510 TranscendSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2013
Showing 5 of 18 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 18 · See all- K163415SlimShape SystemSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly14descendants
- K192224BTL-899Btl · 2019 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K143559XP1000 RFBTL Industries, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly7descendants
- K202199BTL-899STBtl · 2021 · 3 generations on6descendants
- K162512truSculptCutera, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K070004 | Accent | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K072699 | Alma Lasers Family of Accent Radiofrequency (RF) Systems, Models: Accent… | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K082622 | Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/Module | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120510 | Transcend | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K163415 | SlimShape System | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K192224 | BTL-899 | Btl | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K143559 | XP1000 RF | BTL Industries, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +3 | K202199 | BTL-899ST | Btl | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K162512 | truSculpt | Cutera, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071872 | VelashapeSummary page 1…for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology GEl - Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories Predicate Devices Syneron VelaShape system (K07 1872) Alma Lasers Accent UniForm Massager I-andpiece (K082622) Intended Use / Indications for Use The Transcend is ind… | 2007 |
| * | K082622 | Alma Lasers Accent B-Shape Massager Handpiece/ModuleSummary page 1…lectrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories Predicate Devices Syneron VelaShape system (K07 1872) Alma Lasers Accent UniForm Massager I-andpiece (K082622) Intended Use / Indications for Use The Transcend is indicated for temporary reduction in circumference of the abdomen.… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (18)
See all 183 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 18 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 3 of the 103 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K163415 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 14 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K071872.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, 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 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Transcend is Indicated for temporary reduction in circumference of the abdomen
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120510 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120510: Transcend.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120510
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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