510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNaturaLase CO2 Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Focus Medical, LLC · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Feb 4, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K110333 (Focus Medical, LLC, 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 154-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Feb 4, 2016
- Review
- 154 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K910422 (1992). 158 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 deviceK152529 NaturaLase CO2 Laser SystemFocus Medical, LLC · 2016
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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 deviceK152529 NaturaLase CO2 Laser SystemFocus Medical, LLC · 2016
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) | K152529 | NaturaLase CO2 Laser System | Focus Medical, LLC | 2016 | — |
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 |
| 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110333 | Naturalase CO2 Laser SystemSummary page 4…GEX; ONG Classification Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Predicate Devices: K110333 – NaturaLase CO2 Laser System, Focus Medical, LLC; K123573 – YOULASER CO2 Laser System, Quanta… | 2012 |
| * | K123573 | Youlaser CO2 LaserSummary page 4…nel: General & Plastic Surgery Predicate Devices: K110333 – NaturaLase CO2 Laser System, Focus Medical, LLC; K123573 – YOULASER CO2 Laser System, Quanta System S.P.A.… | 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 24 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 158 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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?
NaturaLase CO2 laser operating in traditional non-fractionated mode is indicated for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of body soft tissues including intraoral tissues, in medical specialties including aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology, urology, neurosurgery, dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery.
NaturaLase CO2 laser operating in fractional mode is indicated for ablative skin resurfacing.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152529 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K152529: NaturaLase CO2 Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152529
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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