510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAlma Diode Tabletop Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Alma, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on May 5, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K140005 (Alma Lasers, Ltd., 2014) and 2 other predicates after a 30-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1995. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 5, 2016
- Review
- 30 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K943450 (1995). 356 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 19 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 2 generations backK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- 1 generation backK140005 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- This deviceK160952 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma, Ltd. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241791 Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK234004 Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK262426 Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251699 The Botticelli (Model: Athena)Bellamia Technologies, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK212073 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2022
Show all 19 generations
- Root · 19 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 17 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 16 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 15 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 14 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 13 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 12 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 11 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 7 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 6 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 5 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 2 generations backK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- 1 generation backK140005 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- This deviceK160952 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma, Ltd. · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K241791Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K234004Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
- K262426Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K251699The Botticelli (Model: Athena)Bellamia Technologies, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K212073Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −19 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −18 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −17 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −16 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −15 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −14 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −13 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −12 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser System | Quanta System Spa | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K140005 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160952 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K241791 | Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS… | Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K234004 | Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL) | Reveal Lasers, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K262426 | Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75) | Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K251699 | The Botticelli (Model: Athena) | Bellamia Technologies, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K212073 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140005 | Alma Diode Tabletop LaserSummary page 4…rimary Classification Names: Surgical Powered Light Instrument III. Predicate Devices K# Predicate Device K140005 ALMA DIODE TABLETOP LASER K133774 DIOTECH CO LTD - ATOVEN IV. Product Descri… | 2014 |
| * | K133774 | AtovenSummary page 4…trument III. Predicate Devices K# Predicate Device K140005 ALMA DIODE TABLETOP LASER K133774 DIOTECH CO LTD - ATOVEN IV. Product Description The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is comprised of t… | 2014 |
| * | K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser SystemSummary page 6…Table 1: Salient Characteristics of the 1470nm module and the Predicate Devices K13 K100558 Alma diode tabletop laser Quanta Diode Laser Family Param… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (5)
3 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 21 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 16 of the 356 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241791 (Gigaalaser Company, Ltd., 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
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 Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures. The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order. Diode Laser Modules: The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: - The Alma 810 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endoluminal or endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins. The indications for use for…
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The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures.
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order.
Diode Laser Modules:
The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
- The Alma 810 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endoluminal or endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins.
The indications for use for the 980 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
The indications for use for the 1470 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160952 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160952: Alma Diode Tabletop Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160952
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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