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Medical Diode Laser Systems

K160549510(k) TraditionalCleared Apr 7, 2017403-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4810

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Wuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Apr 7, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K082225 (Biolitec, Inc., 2008) after a 403-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2005. 6 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Apr 7, 2017
Review
403 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K043046 (2005). 5 ancestors in all. 6 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2006: 2 other ancestors2005: 1 other ancestor2024: 1 descendant cleared2021: 1 descendant cleared2025: 3 descendants cleared2023: 1 descendant clearedReference device: K124003 · Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers End- and Aspirating Laser Probes, Med-Fibe · Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013K043046 · Cooltouch, Model CT3S · New Star Lasers, Inc. · 2005K082225 · 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser, Model D1470 · Biolitec, Inc. · 200820052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 3 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 4 descendants K082225 · 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser, Model D1470 · Biolitec, Inc. · 2008K043046 · Cooltouch, Model CT3S · New Star Lasers, Inc. · 20050
  1. Root · 2 generations backK043046 Cooltouch, Model CT3SNew Star Lasers, Inc. · 2005
  2. 1 generation backK082225 15W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser, Model D1470Biolitec, Inc. · 2008
  3. This deviceK160549 Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK211977 Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2021
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241930 VeincareWontech Co., Ltd. · 2024
  6. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252564 Medical Diode Laser Systems (VeinCure)Baoding Te'Anzhou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025
  7. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252063 Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser…Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251288 VeincareWontech Co., Ltd. · 2025

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Descendants cleared per year

2021: 12023: 12024: 12025: 3
2021high 3 (2025) · low 0 (2022)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 6 · See all
  • K211977Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K241930VeincareWontech Co., Ltd. · 2024 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K252564Medical Diode Laser Systems (VeinCure)Baoding Te'Anzhou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K252063Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-15N)…Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K251288VeincareWontech Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K043046Cooltouch, Model CT3SNew Star Lasers, Inc.2005—
−1K08222515W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser, Model D1470Biolitec, Inc.2008—
0 (this device)K160549Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd.2017—
+1K211977Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd.2021—
+1K241930VeincareWontech Co., Ltd.2024—
+2K252564Medical Diode Laser Systems (VeinCure)Baoding Te'Anzhou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.2025—
+2K252063Medical Diode Laser Systems (BERYLAS-12N); Medical Diode Laser Systems…Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd.2025—
+2K251288VeincareWontech Co., Ltd.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200510
200620

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202110
202310
202410
202530
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K160549, 2005–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K08222515W Ceralas D 1470NM Diode Laser, Model D1470
Summary page 4
…edical diode laser systems Model: VELASⅡ-15D Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: GEX Device Classification: Class II 4. The Predicate Devices K082225 15W Ceralas D 1470nm Diode Laser, D1470 5. Device Description Medical diode laser systems are a kind of laser with semiconducto…
Biolitec, Inc.2008—
†K124003Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers End- and…Med-Fibers, Inc.2013—

Also cleared against K082225: 4 other devices →

What descends from it? (6)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K211977Medical Diode Laser SystemsWuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd.20213
K241930VeincareWontech Co., Ltd.20241

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 12 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.3 years on median.
  • None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K211977 (Wuhan Dimed Laser Technology Co., Ltd., 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 4 other devices also cite its predicate K082225.

How does its category compare?

All GEX devices

GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GEX

83in 2025

2007: 732008: 1072009: 692010: 502011: 412012: 452013: 462014: 612015: 472016: 512017: 672018: 512019: 412020: 522021: 532022: 602023: 522024: 822025: 832026 (partial year): 57
2007high 107 (2008) · low 41 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GEX

90in 2025

2007: 79 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 100 days median2010: 96 days median2011: 83 days median2012: 118 days median2013: 144 days median2014: 147 days median2015: 112 days median2016: 114 days median2017: 90 days median2018: 78 days median2019: 88 days median2020: 90 days median2021: 123 days median2022: 152 days median2023: 87 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 90 days median
2007high 152 (2022) · low 78 (2018)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GEX

3in 2024

2007: 92008: 22010: 42011: 182012: 52013: 32014: 62016: 12017: 5, 1 Class I2018: 52019: 62020: 12023: 62024: 32026 (partial year): 2
2007high 18 (2011) · low 0 (2009)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GEX

2,720in 2025

2007: 3422008: 2322009: 2092010: 1,7112011: 3,0242012: 2,0002013: 2,2362014: 2,0362015: 2,0992016: 2,5852017: 2,9772018: 3,5252019: 2,7092020: 2,1832021: 3,4652022: 2,2882023: 2,3372024: 2,1872025: 2,720
2007high 3,525 (2018) · low 209 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200773799342
2008107862232
2009691000209
2010509641,711
20114183183,024
20124511852,000
20134614432,236
20146114762,036
20154711202,099
20165111412,585
201767905 (1)2,977
2018517853,525
2019418862,709
2020529012,183
20215312303,465
20226015202,288
2023528762,337
2024829032,187
2025839002,720
202657902—

What is it indicated for?

The “VELASII-15D” is indicated for the treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K160549: Medical Diode Laser Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160549

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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