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Advalight Aps · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 17, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K032397 (Norseld Pty., Ltd., 2004) and 3 other predicates after a 206-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Apr 17, 2014
- Review
- 206 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K943450 (1995). 508 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 19 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
- 1 generation backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- This deviceK132976 AdvatxAdvalight Aps · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250189 AdvaTxAdvalight Aps · 2025
Show all 19 generations
- Root · 19 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 17 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 16 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 15 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 14 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 13 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 12 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 7 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 6 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 5 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
- 1 generation backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- This deviceK132976 AdvatxAdvalight Aps · 2014
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K250189AdvaTxAdvalight Aps · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −19 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −18 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −17 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −16 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −15 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −14 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −12 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K083682 | 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K082230 | Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories | Xintec Corporation | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K132976 | Advatx | Advalight Aps | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K250189 | AdvaTx | Advalight Aps | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2003 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K032397 | Dual Yellow Laser, Model Dual Yellow D10BSummary page 1…s Lund Date Prepared: March 14, 2014 Common or Usual Name Surgical Laser Classification Name 21 C.F.R. 878.4810 Predicate Devices Norseld Dual Yellow D10B (K032397) Candela Vbeam (K043251) Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System (K101916) Cynosure TniStar Aesthetic Workstation (KOS33176) Intended… | 2004 |
| * | K043251 | Candela Family of Pulsed Dye Laser Systems, Models Vbeam, Cbeam, SPTL-1BSummary page 1…March 14, 2014 Common or Usual Name Surgical Laser Classification Name 21 C.F.R. 878.4810 Predicate Devices Norseld Dual Yellow D10B (K032397) Candela Vbeam (K043251) Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System (K101916) Cynosure TniStar Aesthetic Workstation (KOS33176) Intended Use / Indications for U… | 2005 |
| * | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform SystemSummary page 1…rgical Laser Classification Name 21 C.F.R. 878.4810 Predicate Devices Norseld Dual Yellow D10B (K032397) Candela Vbeam (K043251) Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System (K101916) Cynosure TniStar Aesthetic Workstation (KOS33176) Intended Use / Indications for Use The ADVATx at 589nm is indicated for use… | 2011 |
| * | K033176 | Tristar Aesthetic Workstation LaserSummary page 3…2/3 K 132976 (K033176). The indications for use statement for the ADVATx for the 1319nm wavelength is exactly the same as the indications for use state… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250189 | AdvaTx | 2025 | 0 |
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 10 months on median.
- 25 of the 508 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K250189 (Advalight Aps, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
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?
The ADVATx at 589 nm is indicated for use for dermnatologic treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including but not limited to: treatment of wrinkles, periocular wrinkles, periorbital wrinkles, facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, cherry aigiomnas, port wine stains, hemangiomas and venous lakes, angioma, spider angioma, Poikiloderma of Civatte, inflammatory acne vulgaris, verrucael watts, scars, stuica, and psoriasis.
The ADVATx at 1319 em is indicated for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment of atrophic acne scars. Treatment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K132976 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K132976: Advatx.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132976
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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