510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSpirit Hair Removal laser Family
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Active Optical Systems, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Feb 12, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K112031 (Alma Lasers, Inc., 2011) after a 46-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1992. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 12, 2016
- Review
- 46 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K910422 (1992). 59 ancestors in all, the oldest K871179 (1987). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK080318 Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK102716 Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK153718 Spirit Hair Removal laser FamilyActive Optical Systems, Ltd. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK181019 Diode Laser SystemGuangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK200525 Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemWeifang Mingliang Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK192569 Diode Laser Therapy SystemSan HE Lefis Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK192516 Diode Laser 808nmBeijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK241860 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Winkonlaser Technology Limited · 2024
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- Root · 11 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 10 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 7 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 6 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 5 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK042165 Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK080318 Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 2 generations backK102716 Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
- This deviceK153718 Spirit Hair Removal laser FamilyActive Optical Systems, Ltd. · 2016
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K181019Diode Laser SystemGuangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly6descendants
- K200525Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemWeifang Mingliang Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K192569Diode Laser Therapy SystemSan HE Lefis Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K192516Diode Laser 808nmBeijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K241860Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Winkonlaser Technology Limited · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −10 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −7 | K013366 | Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K022568 | Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K023954 | Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K042165 | Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product | Cutera, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −3 | K080318 | Alma Laser Nir Module | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K102716 | Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application Platmforms | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K112031 | Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with… | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153718 | Spirit Hair Removal laser Family | Active Optical Systems, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K181019 | Diode Laser System | Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K200525 | Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal System | Weifang Mingliang Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K192569 | Diode Laser Therapy System | San HE Lefis Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K192516 | Diode Laser 808nm | Beijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K241860 | Diode Laser Hair Removal System | Beijing Winkonlaser Technology Limited | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112031 | Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with the Family…Summary page 4…on Traditional 510(k) Submission Identification of Legally Marketed Equivalent Devices Modified Diode Laser with SHR Treatment Mode for use with the Family of Soprano XL K112031 Device Description The Spirit Hair Removal laser Family has two models of the same device (916, & 918) and several trade names. T… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (7)
2 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 24 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 3 of the 59 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K181019 (Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd., 2018) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K112031.
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?
The Spirit Hair Removal laser Family is generally intended for dermatological use. The devices are specifically indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction by using selective laser energy.
The Spirit Hair Removal laser Family is intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent reduction in hair regrowth is defined as the longterm, 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/K153718 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153718: Spirit Hair Removal laser Family.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153718
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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