510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCYMA
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Whitecap Technologies, LLC · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Apr 3, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K123573 (Quanta System Spa, 2013) after an 86-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Apr 3, 2015
- Review
- 86 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K910422 (1992). 157 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 15 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK080915 Fraxel RE:Pair (Fraxel Iii SR) Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK091115 ECO2 Laser SystemLutronic Corporation · 2009
- 1 generation backK123573 Youlaser CO2 LaserQuanta System Spa · 2013
- This deviceK150027 CYMAWhitecap Technologies, LLC · 2015
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- Root · 15 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 14 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 13 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 12 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 11 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 10 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 8 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 7 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 6 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK071051 Fraxel Iii SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK080915 Fraxel RE:Pair (Fraxel Iii SR) Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK091115 ECO2 Laser SystemLutronic Corporation · 2009
- 1 generation backK123573 Youlaser CO2 LaserQuanta System Spa · 2013
- This deviceK150027 CYMAWhitecap Technologies, LLC · 2015
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −14 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −10 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K071051 | Fraxel Iii SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K080915 | Fraxel RE:Pair (Fraxel Iii SR) Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K091115 | ECO2 Laser System | Lutronic Corporation | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K123573 | Youlaser CO2 Laser | Quanta System Spa | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150027 | CYMA | Whitecap Technologies, LLC | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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.
Planning a device in GEX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123573 | Youlaser CO2 LaserSummary page 4…General and Plastic Surgery. Product Code : GEX Subsequent Product Code: ONG 4. Legally marketed Predicate Device K123573 YOULASER Co2 Co2 laser Quanta System SPA Proposed device are applying same Chara… | 2013 |
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 23 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 157 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K123573.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, 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?
CYMA Co2 laser systems when used in non fractional mode is intended use for Incision,
Excision, Ablation, Vaporization and Coagulation of body soft tissues including
intraoral tissues, in medical specialties including Dermatology and Plastic surgery,
Otorhinolaryngology(ENT), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Dental and Oral Surgery and
Genitourinary Surgery .
When used in Fractional mode intended use for Skin Resurfacing.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150027 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150027: CYMA.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150027
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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