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ClearedQuanta Forte
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Quanta System Spa · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Dec 21, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K143519 (Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH, 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 21 generations to 1995. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 21, 2015
- Review
- 91 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 21 generations to K943450 (1995). 530 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 13 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations between
- 3 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- 2 generations backK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK143519 The MeDioStar NeXT FamilyAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2015
- This deviceK152714 Quanta ForteQuanta System Spa · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK172413 MT ONEM&T S.R.L. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK192539 Deka LuxeaEl.En Electronic Engineering Spa · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK192856 MT OneM&T S.R.L. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK203395 Platform treatment systemShanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK191942 MT One DiamondM&T S.R.L. · 2019
Show all 21 generations
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 20 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 17 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 14 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 9 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 8 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 7 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
- 4 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
- 3 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- 2 generations backK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK143519 The MeDioStar NeXT FamilyAsclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · 2015
- This deviceK152714 Quanta ForteQuanta System Spa · 2015
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K172413MT ONEM&T S.R.L. · 2017 · cites it directly5descendants
- K192539Deka LuxeaEl.En Electronic Engineering Spa · 2019 · cites it directly4descendants
- K192856MT OneM&T S.R.L. · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
- K203395Platform treatment systemShanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2022 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K191942MT One DiamondM&T S.R.L. · 2019 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −21 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −20 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −14 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K083682 | 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K082230 | Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories | Xintec Corporation | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K140009 | Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K143519 | The MeDioStar NeXT Family | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K152714 | Quanta Forte | Quanta System Spa | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K172413 | MT ONE | M&T S.R.L. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K192539 | Deka Luxea | El.En Electronic Engineering Spa | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K192856 | MT One | M&T S.R.L. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K203395 | Platform treatment system | Shanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K191942 | MT One Diamond | M&T S.R.L. | 2019 | — |
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 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2003 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143519 | The MeDioStar NeXT FamilySummary page 5…n Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Predicate Devices: Quanta Forte is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed predicate devices: K143519 Mediostar Next Family - Asclepion Laser Technologies Gmbh K111303 Omnimax - Sharplight Technologies Ltd Description of… | 2015 |
| * | K111303 | Dermatological Treatment Device FamilySummary page 5…Forte is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed predicate devices: K143519 Mediostar Next Family - Asclepion Laser Technologies Gmbh K111303 Omnimax - Sharplight Technologies Ltd Description of the device: Quanta Forte system is an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and laser… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 135 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 20 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 26 of the 530 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K172413 (M&T S.R.L., 2017) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K143519.
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?
Quanta Forte and its Hand Pieces are intended for use in aesthetic, surgical and cosmetic applications and in selective treatments required in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. Quanta Forte with 808nm Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, hair removal and permanent hair reduction*. Quanta Forte with 415-950nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and…
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Quanta Forte and its Hand Pieces are intended for use in aesthetic, surgical and cosmetic applications and in selective treatments required in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery.
Quanta Forte with 808nm Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, hair removal and permanent hair reduction*.
Quanta Forte with 415-950nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and without contact-cooling) is indicated for the treatment of Inflammatory Acne (acne vulgaris) in skin types (I-V) to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Quanta Forte with 535-950 nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and without contact-cooling) is indicated for the treatment of Pigmented and Vascular Lesions in all skin types (I-VI) to the Fitzpatrick Scale.
Quanta Forte with 580-950 nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and without contact-cooling) is indicated for the hair removal and permanent hair reduction* in all skin types (I-VI) to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Quanta Forte with 580-950 nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and without contact-cooling) is indicated for Treatment of Benign Pigmented Epidermal and Cutaneous Lesions including warts, scars and striae in all skin types (I-VI) to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Quanta Forte with 635-950 nm Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpiece (with and without contact-cooling) is indicated for Hair removal and Permanent Hair Reduction* in all skin types (I-VI) to the Fitzpatrick scale.
Quanta Forte with 2940 nm Er-Yag Laser Handpiece is indicated for use in soft tissue (skin and cutaneous tissue) such as, but not limited to:
Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing; Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).
Quanta Forte with 1064 nm Long Pulse (LP) Nd:YAG Laser Handpiece is indicated for:
• Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction* through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
• Removal or lightening of unwanted hair (with and without adjuvant preparation)
• Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PEB)
* Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152714 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K152714: Quanta Forte.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152714
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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