# K163128: Epic Pro

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Biolase, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 11, 2017 after 64 days
- Product code: GEX (Powered Laser Surgical Instrument)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 18 generations back to K943450 (1995). 190 ancestors in all.
16 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 207 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K111689: Stlase, Dental Photonics, Inc. (2012) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K193656: SkyPulse (2020), 11 descendants of its own
- K202991: Fotona XPulse Pro Laser Platform (2021), 3 descendants of its own
- K240179: Medical Diode Laser (Model: L2) (2024), 2 descendants of its own
- K230274: Medical Diode Laser (M2) (2023), 2 descendants of its own
- K241791: Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H,  GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D,  GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D, VELAS II-6H, VELAS II-15D) (2025), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The Epic Pro with surgical laser operation (Automatic Power Control) used in contact or non-contact mode, is indicated for dental soft tissue indications including: incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of intraoral and extra-oral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva); examples include: frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery/uncovery, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival troughing, crown lengthening, removal of granulation tissue, debridement of diseased epithelial lining, incisions and draining of abscesses, tissue retraction for impressions, papillectomy, vestibuloplasy, excision of lesions, exposure of unerupted teeth/partially erupted teeth, leukoplakia, removal of hyperplastic tissues, laser assisted flap surgery, sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket). The Epic Pro with surgical laser operation, used in contact or non-contact mode, is intended for use in general surgery for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue. The Epic Pro with dental laser operation is intended for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of intraoral and extra-oral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva); examples include: frenectomy, frenotomy, biopsy, operculectomy, implant recovery, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival troughing, crown lengthening, removal of granulation tissue, hemostasis of donor site, treatment of aphthous ulcers, debridement of diseased epithelial lining, incisions and draining of abscesses, tissue retraction for impressions, papillectomy, vestibuloplasy, excision of lesions, exposure of unerupted teeth/partially erupted teeth, leukoplakia, removal of hyperplastic tissues, laser assisted flap surgery, pulpotomy, pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy, sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket), light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K163128
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology