510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiode Laser Therapy Machine
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Beijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Nov 16, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K141973 (Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd., 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 149-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1992. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 16, 2016
- Review
- 149 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K910422 (1992). 61 ancestors in all, the oldest K871179 (1987). 6 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123483 Diode LaserBeijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2013
- 1 generation backK141973 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014
- This deviceK161692 Diode Laser Therapy MachineBeijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK182924 Diode Laser Treatment SystemWeifang KM Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK210033 Laser Treatment System, Model: NYX and GraceCanadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251339 Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal Device (PZ-606¿, PZ-BDT68-01…Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK212793 Laser Treatment System, Model: Hera, ArmoCanadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK191970 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd · 2020
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- Root · 13 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 12 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 11 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 10 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 9 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 8 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
- 7 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK042165 Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK080318 Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 4 generations backK102716 Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010
- 3 generations backK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
- 2 generations backK123483 Diode LaserBeijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2013
- 1 generation backK141973 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014
- This deviceK161692 Diode Laser Therapy MachineBeijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. · 2016
Showing 5 of 6 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K182924Diode Laser Treatment SystemWeifang KM Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2019 · cites it directly2descendants
- K210033Laser Treatment System, Model: NYX and GraceCanadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation · 2021 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K251339Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal Device (PZ-606¿, PZ-BDT68-01, PZ-BDT68-02, PZ-BDT68-03…Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K212793Laser Treatment System, Model: Hera, ArmoCanadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation · 2021 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K191970Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −12 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −11 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −10 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −9 | K013366 | Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K022568 | Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair | Medical Bio Care Sweden AB | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K023954 | Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K042165 | Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product | Cutera, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K080318 | Alma Laser Nir Module | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K102716 | Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application Platmforms | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K112031 | Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with… | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K123483 | Diode Laser | Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K141973 | Diode Laser Hair Removal System | Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161692 | Diode Laser Therapy Machine | Beijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K182924 | Diode Laser Treatment System | Weifang KM Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K210033 | Laser Treatment System, Model: NYX and Grace | Canadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K251339 | Medical Diode Laser Hair Removal Device (PZ-606¿, PZ-BDT68-01, PZ-BDT68-02… | Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K212793 | Laser Treatment System, Model: Hera, Armo | Canadian Pioneer Medical Technology Corporation | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K191970 | Diode Laser Hair Removal System | Beijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd | 2020 | — |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141973 | Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemSummary page 7…7‐3 510(k) Summary 6. Identification of Predicate Device Predicate 1# 510(k) Number: K141973 Product Name: Diode Laser Hair Removal System Manufacturer: Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd Predicate 2#… | 2014 |
| * | K123483 | Diode LaserSummary page 7…0(k) Number: K141973 Product Name: Diode Laser Hair Removal System Manufacturer: Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd Predicate 2# 510(k) Number: K123483 Product Name: Diode Laser Manufacturer: Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd 7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion Non… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (6)
4 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 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 3 of the 61 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K182924 (Weifang KM Electronics Co., Ltd., 2019) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K141973.
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 Diode Laser Therapy Machine is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.
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/K161692 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161692: Diode Laser Therapy Machine.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161692
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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