510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMagma Spark
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Formatk Systems, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Nov 9, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K153566 (Formatk Systems, Ltd., 2016) after a 37-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Nov 9, 2016
- Review
- 37 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K910422 (1992). 325 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 20 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK130028 Resurfx 1565NM Laser ModuleLumenis, Ltd. · 2013
- 2 generations backK142860 Lumenis M22 SystemLumenis, Ltd. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK153566 Magma SystemFormatk Systems, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK162781 Magma SparkFormatk Systems, Ltd. · 2016
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- Root · 20 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 19 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 18 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 17 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 16 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 15 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 14 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 13 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 12 generations backK040617 Reliant Laser System IIReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- 11 generations backK060310 Fraxel II SR Laser System and AccessoriesReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2006
- 10 generations backK062303 Fraxel II SR Laser SystemReliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 9 generations backK070284 Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System)Reliant Technologies, Inc. · 2007
- 8 generations backK080244 Palomar Lux 1540 HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2008
- 7 generations backK083900 Erbium Fractional HandpiecePalomar Medical Products, Inc. · 2009
- 6 generations backK100270 Artisan Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 5 generations backK101506 LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser HandpiecesPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2010
- 4 generations backK110907 Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic SystemPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK130028 Resurfx 1565NM Laser ModuleLumenis, Ltd. · 2013
- 2 generations backK142860 Lumenis M22 SystemLumenis, Ltd. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK153566 Magma SystemFormatk Systems, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK162781 Magma SparkFormatk Systems, Ltd. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −19 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −15 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −14 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −13 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −12 | K040617 | Reliant Laser System II | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −11 | K060310 | Fraxel II SR Laser System and Accessories | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −10 | K062303 | Fraxel II SR Laser System | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −9 | K070284 | Fralex SR 1500 Laser System (Fralex II SR Laser System) | Reliant Technologies, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K080244 | Palomar Lux 1540 Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K083900 | Erbium Fractional Handpiece | Palomar Medical Products, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K100270 | Artisan Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K101506 | LUX1540, LUX1440 & LUX2940 Laser Handpieces | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K110907 | Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic System | Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K130028 | Resurfx 1565NM Laser Module | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K142860 | Lumenis M22 System | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2015 | 1 |
| −1 | K153566 | Magma System | Formatk Systems, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K162781 | Magma Spark | Formatk Systems, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K153566 | Magma SystemSummary page 4…ormatk Systems Ltd. Device Manufacturer 510(k) No. Magma Formatk Systems Ltd. K153566 Page 4-1 Section 6: Special 510(k) Summary Device Descripti… | 2016 |
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 24 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 16 of the 325 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K153566.
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?
Magma Spark device is indicated for use in aesthetic and cosmetic applications in dermatology. Magma Spark device has connection capability with the following available treatment hand-pieces (applicators), for multi-application treatment options. All hand-pieces are designed for aesthetic and cosmetic dermatologic procedure applications. Magma Spark device with ALD or LLD diode laser applicators is indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction* in…
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Magma Spark device is indicated for use in aesthetic and cosmetic applications in dermatology.
Magma Spark device has connection capability with the following available treatment hand-pieces (applicators), for multi-application treatment options. All hand-pieces are designed for aesthetic and cosmetic dermatologic procedure applications.
Magma Spark device with ALD or LLD diode laser applicators is indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-VI and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
(*Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after completion of treatment regime)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162781 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162781: Magma Spark.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162781
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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