510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCO2RE System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Syneron Medical, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Sep 15, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K103501 (Alma Lasers, Inc., 2011) and 1 other predicate after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Sep 15, 2015
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K943450 (1995). 290 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK072182 Alma Lasers Family of Thermo-Xel Handpieces, Pixel Models: 2940, 1060Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 1 generation backK101321 Ematrix CO2Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2010
- This deviceK151655 CO2RE SystemSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK181523 Syneron CO2RE SystemSyneron-Candela Corp · 2018
Show all 17 generations
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 12 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 10 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 5 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK060448 Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006
- 3 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK072182 Alma Lasers Family of Thermo-Xel Handpieces, Pixel Models: 2940, 1060Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 1 generation backK101321 Ematrix CO2Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2010
- This deviceK151655 CO2RE SystemSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K181523Syneron CO2RE SystemSyneron-Candela Corp · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −16 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −10 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K060448 | Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One. | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K072564 | Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K072182 | Alma Lasers Family of Thermo-Xel Handpieces, Pixel Models: 2940, 1060 | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K101321 | Ematrix CO2 | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151655 | CO2RE System | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K181523 | Syneron CO2RE System | Syneron-Candela Corp | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K103501 | Alma Lasers Pixel CO2 Laser System, Delivery Device and AccessoriesSummary page 10…tic surgery and in dermatology Classification 21 CFR 878.4810, Class II, product code GEX Predicate Devices Alma Lasers, Inc.’s Pixel CO2 Laser System (K103501) (Primary Predicate), Syneron Medical Ltd.’s eMatrix CO2 (K101321) Intended Use / Indications for Use The CO2RE i… | 2011 |
| * | K101321 | Ematrix CO2Summary page 10…lass II, product code GEX Predicate Devices Alma Lasers, Inc.’s Pixel CO2 Laser System (K103501) (Primary Predicate), Syneron Medical Ltd.’s eMatrix CO2 (K101321) Intended Use / Indications for Use The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vapo… | 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K181523 | Syneron CO2RE System | 2018 | 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 20 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 10 of the 290 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K181523 (Syneron-Candela Corp, 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K103501.
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?
The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The…
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The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee).
The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin.
The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following:
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of:
laser skin resurfacing
laser dermabrasion
laser burn debridement.
Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of:
wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities)
Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.
Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of:
keratoses, including actinic and seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoecae vulgares, seborrheic wart, and verruca seborrheica;
vermillionectomy of the lip;
cutaneous horns;
solar/actinic elastosis;
chelitis, including actinic chelitis;
lentigines, including lentigo maligna or Hutchinson's malignant freckle
uneven pigmentation/ dyschromia;
acne scars;
surgical scars;
keloids including acne keloidalis nuchae;
hemangiomas (including Buccal, port wine and pyogenic granulomas/granuloma pyogenicum/granuloma telagiectaticum);
tattoos;
telangiectasia;
removal of small skin tumors, including periungual (Koenen) and subungual fibromas;
superficial pigmented lesions;
adenosebaceous hypertrophy or sebaceous hyperplasia;
rhinophyma reduction;
cutaneous papilloma (skin tags);
milia;
debridement of eczematous or infected skin;
basal and squamous cell carcinoma, including keratoacanthomas, Bowen's disease (Erythroplasia of Queyrat), and Bowenoid Papulosis (BP) lesions;
nevi, including spider, epidermal and protruding;
neurofibromas;
laser de-epithelialization;
tricoepitheliomas;
xanthelasma palpebrarum;
syringoma
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision for complete or partial nail matrixectomy.
Vaporization/coagulation of:
benign/malignant vascular/avascular skin lesions;
Verrucae and seborrhoecae vulgares, including paronychial, periungal, and subungual warts.
Podiatry
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of:
verrucae vulgares/plantar (warts), including paronychial, periungal, and subungual warts;
fungal nail treatment;
porokeratoma ablation;
ingrown nail treatment;
neuromas/fibromas, including Morton's neuroma;
debridement of ulcers;
other soft tissue lesions.
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision in podiatry for complete or partial matrixectomy.
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in otolaryngology the treatment of:
leukoplakia, including oral, larynx, uvula, palatal, upper latera pharyngeal tissue;
nasal obstruction;
adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps;
polypectomy of nose and nasal passages;
lymphangioma removal;
removal of recurrent papillomas in the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx and trachea, including the uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue, tongue and vocal cords;
superficial lesions of the ear, including chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helices/Winkler's disease;
rhinophyma;
verrucae vulgares (warts);
Gynecology (GYN)
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization and of soft tissue in gynecology (GYN) for the treatment of:
conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN, VAIN);
condyloma acuminate, including cervical, genital, vulvar, perineal, and Bowen's disease, (Erythroplasia of Queyrat) and Bowenoid papulosa (BP) lesions;
leukoplakia (vulvar dystrophies);
herpes vaporization;
urethral caruncle vaporization;
cervical dysplasia;
benign and malignant tumors;
Dental/Oral Surgery
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery. Applications include:
treatment of ulcerous lesions, including aphthous ulcers;
excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions;
leukoplakia;
Genitourinary
Incision/excision and vaporization and of soft tissue in genitourinary procedures. Applications include:
benign and malignant lesions of external genitalia;
condyloma;
erythroplasia
The Fractional Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin.
The Surgical Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following:
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of:
vermillionectomy of the lip;
cutaneous horns;
removal of small skin tumors, including periungual (Koenen) and subungual fibromas;
rhinophyma reduction;
basal and squamous cell carcinoma, including keratoacanthomas, Bowen's disease (Erythroplasia of Queyrat), and Bowenoid Papulosis (BP) lesions;
neurofibromas;
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision for complete or partial nail matrixectomy.
Vaporization/coagulation of:
benign/malignant vascular/avascular skin lesions;
Moh's Surgery;
Lipectomy;
Verrucae and seborrhoecae vulgares, including paronychial, periungal, and subungual warts.
Laser incision and /or excision of soft tissue for the performance of upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
Laser incision and /or excision of soft tissue for the creation of recipient sites for hair transplantation.
Podiatry
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of:
verrucae vulgares/plantar (warts), including paronychial, periungal, and subungual warts;
Laser ablation, vaporization and /or excision in podiatry for complete or partial matrixectomy.
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in otolaryngology the treatment of:
choanal atresia,
nasal obstruction;
adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps;
polypectomy of nose and nasal passages;
lymphangioma removal;
removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cysts;
removal of recurrent papillomas in the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx and trachea, including the uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue, tongue and vocal cords;
laser/tumor surgery in the larynx, pharynx, nasal, ear and oral structures and tissue;
Zenker's Diverticulum/pharyngoesophageal diverticulum [endoscopic laser-assisted esophagodivertuculostomy (ELAED)];
stenosis, including subglottic stenosis;
tonsillectomy (including tonsillar cryptolysis, neoplasma) and tonsil ablation/tonsillotomy;
pulmonary bronchial and tracheal lesion removal;
benign and malignant nodules, tumors and fibromas (larynx, pharynx, trachea, tracheobronchial/endobronchial);
benign and malignant lesions and fibromas (nose and nasal passages);
benign and malignant tumors and fibromas (oral);
stapedotomy/stapedectomy;
acoustic neuroma in the ear;
superficial lesions of the ear, including chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helices/Winkler's disease;
telangiectasia/hemangioma of larynx, pharynx and trachea (includes uvula, palatal or upper lateral pharyngeal tissue);
cordectomy, cordotomy (for the treatment of vocal fold paralysis/vocal fold motion impairment), and cordal lesions of larynx, pharynx and trachea;
myringotomy/tympanostomy (tympanic membrane fenestration);
uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP);
turbinectomy and turbinate reduction/ablation;
septal spur ablation/reduction and septoplasty;
partial glossectomy;
tumor resection on oral, subfacial and neck tissues;
rhinophyma;
verrucae vulgares (warts);
gingivoplasty/gingivoctomy.
Gynecology (GYN)
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization and of soft tissue in gynecology (GYN) for the treatment of:
conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN, VAIN);
condyloma acuminate, including cervical, genital, vulvar, perineal, and Bowen's disease, (Erythroplasia of Queyrat) and Bowenoid papulosa (BP) lesions;
incision and drainage (I&D) of Bartholin's and nubuthian cysts;
benign and malignant tumors;
hemangiomas.
GYN Laparoscopy
Vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, or photocoagulation of soft tissue in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, including GYN laparoscopy, for treatment of:
endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis;
excision/lysis of adhesions;
salpingostomy
oophorectomy/ovariectomy;
fimbrioplasty;
metroplasty;
microsurgery (tubal);
uterine myomas and fibroids;
ovarian fibromas and follicle cysts;
uterosacral ligament ablation;
hysterectomy.
Neurosurgery
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization and of soft tissue in neurosurgery for the treatment of:
Cranial
posterior fossa tumors;
peripheral neurectomy;
benign and malignant tumors and cysts (e.g. gliomas, menigiomas (including basal tumors), acoustic neuromas, lipomas and large tumors);
arteriovenous malformation;
pituitary gland tumors (transphenoidal approach).
Spinal Cord
incision/excision and vaporization of benign and malignant tumors and cysts;
intra- and extradural lesions;
laminectomy/ laminotomy/ microdiscectomy.
Orthopedics
Incision/excision and vaporization and of soft tissue in orthopedic surgery. Applications include:
Arthroscopy
menisectomy;
chondromalacia;
chondroplasty;
ligament release (lateral and other);
excision of plica;
partial synovectomy.
General
debridement of traumatic wounds;
debridement of decubitus and diabetic ulcers;
microsurgery;
artificial joint revision;
PMMA removal.
General/Thoracic Surgery
Incision, excision and vaporization and of soft tissue in general and thoracic surgery including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include:
debridement of decubitus ulcers, stasis, diabetic and other ulcers;
mastectomy;
debridement of bums;
rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy;
breast biopsy;
reduction mammoplasty;
cytoreduction for metastatic disease;
laparotomy and laparoscopic applications;
mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities;
skin tag vaporization;
atheroma;
cysts, including sebaceous cysts, pilar cysts, and mucous cysts of the lips;
pilonidal cyst removal and repair;
abscesses;
other soft tissue applications.
Dental/Oral Surgery
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery. Applications include:
gingivectomy- removal of hyperplasias;
gingivoplasty;
incisional and excisional biopsy;
incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy;
frenectomy (frenum release);
excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions;
homeostasis;
operculectomy;
crown lengthening;
removal of soft tissue, cysts and tumors;
oral cavity tumors and hemangiomas;
abscesses;
extraction site hemostasis;
salivary gland pathologies;
preprosthetic gum preparation;
partial glossectomy;
periodontal gum resection.
Genitourinary
Incision/excision and vaporization and of soft tissue in genitourinary procedures. Applications include:
benign and malignant lesions of external genitalia;
condyloma;
Phimosis;
Erythroplasia.
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/K151655 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151655: CO2RE System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151655
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