510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSterling 5W Diode Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
CAO Group, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Sep 21, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K050453 (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., 2005) after a 218-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Sep 21, 2016
- Review
- 218 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K011041 (2001). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K993285 (1999). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK011041 Waterlase, MillenniumBiolase Technology, Inc. · 2001
- 2 generations backK030539 LasersmileBiolase Technology, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK050453 Odyssey 2.4G, Denlaser Elite, Model 002-00050Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK160413 Sterling 5W Diode LaserCAO Group, Inc. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K011041 | Waterlase, Millennium | Biolase Technology, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K030539 | Lasersmile | Biolase Technology, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K050453 | Odyssey 2.4G, Denlaser Elite, Model 002-00050 | Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160413 | Sterling 5W Diode Laser | CAO Group, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 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.
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050453 | Odyssey 2.4G, Denlaser Elite, Model 002-00050Summary page 4…Class II Legally Marketed Predicate Devices for Substantial Equivalence: Odyssey 2.4G Diode Laser, manufactured for Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. (K050453) Rationale for Substantial Equivalence: The submitted device and identified predicate device share exactly identical indication… | 2005 |
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 15 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K050453.
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 Sterling Diode Laser is indicated for: Dental soft tissue indications: Dental, oral and soft tissue surgery including: Sulcular debridement of diseased or fibrous tissue, excision and biopsy, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, lesion (tumor) removal, fibroma removal, tissue retraction (troughing), aphthous ulcers, gingival hyperplasia (excision and recontour), crown lengthening, operculectomy, frenectomy, and photocoagulation. Laser periodontal…
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The Sterling Diode Laser is indicated for:
Dental soft tissue indications:
Dental, oral and soft tissue surgery including:
Sulcular debridement of diseased or fibrous tissue, excision and biopsy, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, lesion (tumor) removal, fibroma removal, tissue retraction (troughing), aphthous ulcers, gingival hyperplasia (excision and recontour), crown lengthening, operculectomy, frenectomy, and photocoagulation.
Laser periodontal procedures, including:
Laser soft tissue curettage; laser removal of diseased, infected and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket; removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160413 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160413: Sterling 5W Diode Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160413
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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