510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPalomar Icon Aesthetic System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cynosure, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Sep 24, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K110907 (Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., 2011) after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1992. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 24, 2014
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K910422 (1992). 251 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 13 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK101506 LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK110907 Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK142376 Palomar Icon Aesthetic SystemCynosure, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK173285 Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK161162 Frax 1550 for Ellipse Nordlys/ Ellipse Nordlys+, Ellipse Sirius…Ellipse A/S · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK180508 Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK192856 MT OneM&T S.R.L. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241270 BTL-754BTL Industries, Inc. · 2025
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- Root · 17 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 16 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 15 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 14 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 13 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 12 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 10 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 9 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 8 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 7 generations backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK080244 Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK083900 Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK101506 LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK110907 Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK142376 Palomar Icon Aesthetic SystemCynosure, Inc. · 2014
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K173285Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2018 · cites it directly5descendants
- K161162Frax 1550 for Ellipse Nordlys/ Ellipse Nordlys+, Ellipse Sirius, Ellipse Infinity…Ellipse A/S · 2016 · cites it directly4descendants
- K180508Joule SystemSciton, Inc · 2018 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K192856MT OneM&T S.R.L. · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K241270BTL-754BTL Industries, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −16 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −12 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K070284 | Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System) | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K080244 | Palomar Lux 1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K083900 | Erbium Fractional Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100270 | Artisan Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K101506 | LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser Handpieces | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K110907 | Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142376 | Palomar Icon Aesthetic System | Cynosure, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K173285 | Joule System | Sciton, Inc | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K161162 | Frax 1550 for Ellipse Nordlys/ Ellipse Nordlys+, Ellipse Sirius, Ellipse… | Ellipse A/S | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K180508 | Joule System | Sciton, Inc | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K192856 | MT One | M&T S.R.L. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K241270 | BTL-754 | BTL Industries, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110907 | Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic SystemSummary page 5…10 Product Code(s) GEX, ONG 807.92(a)(3) - Legally marketed device(s) to which equivalence is claimed Palomar Icon® Aesthetic System, K110907 807.92(a)(4) - Device description The Palomar Icon® Aesthetic System including attachable treatment handpieces is designed… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 133 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 22 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 8 of the 251 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K173285 (Sciton, Inc, 2018) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K110907.
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 2940 Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal…
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The 2940 Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, actinic chelitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors, debulking cysts and superficial skin lesions.
The 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia.
The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in the coagulation of soft tissue, skin resurfacing procedures as well as treatment of melasma, striae, acne scars and surgical scars.
The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures.
The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser and 2940 Fractional Abaltive Laser Handpiece combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions.
The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece and 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularties, dyschromia and pigmented lesions.
The MaxIR Handpiece is intended for photocoagulation of soft tissue in dermatologic applications. In addition, it is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, it may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.
The 1064 Laser Handpiece is intended for the removal of unwanted hair for skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term permanent hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, senile lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), pigmented seborrheic keratosis; tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos); pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser/light treatments; treatment of vascular lesions such as but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, venus lake, facial and leg veins; reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar; coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue; treatment of wrinkles and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
The Max series Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces are intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae, removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, aniomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, facial and leg veins.
The Skintel Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142376 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142376: Palomar Icon Aesthetic System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142376
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- 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