510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEndovascular Laser Venous System Kit with 2 Ring Radial Emitting Fiber
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biolitec Sia · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 8, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K101712 (Biolitec, Inc., 2010) and 1 other predicate after a 301-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2010.
- Decided
- Jan 8, 2014
- Review
- 301 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K101712 (2010). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
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
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K101712 | Endovascular Laer Vein System KitSummary page 1…contain the following components: (i) 2 ring radial fiber; (2) access needle; (3) introducer sheath/ dilator; and (4) a guidewire and is identical to that cleared under K101712 and K1 12299 except for the 2 ring radial tip design. The design provides 2 adjacent points of radial emission.… | 2010 |
| * | K112299 | Endovascular Laser Vein System KitSummary page 1…following components: (i) 2 ring radial fiber; (2) access needle; (3) introducer sheath/ dilator; and (4) a guidewire and is identical to that cleared under K101712 and K1 12299 except for the 2 ring radial tip design. The design provides 2 adjacent points of radial emission.… | 2011 |
| * | — | ELVeS Kit with Radial Fiber Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Evolve HPD 980-1470nm Multiwavelength Named without a submission number | |
| * | — | Ceralas 1470, 980 and 810nm ELVeS kits Named without a submission number |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 4 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K101712.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, 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?
Endovascular Coagulation of the Greater Saphenous Vein of the thigh in patients with superficial vein reflux.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K130681 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K130681: Endovascular Laser Venous System Kit with 2 Ring Radial Emitting Fiber.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K130681
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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