510(k) · Cleared
ClearedExciplex308nm
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Clarteis · FTC Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological
Cleared on Oct 13, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K073066 (Quantel Medical, Inc., 2007) and 2 other predicates after a 127-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1995. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 13, 2017
- Review
- 127 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FTC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K943450 (1995). 232 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- 2 generations backK090762 LEDAQuantel Derma GmbH · 2009
- 1 generation backK150752 GME ExSys 308Gme (German Medical Engineering) GmbH · 2015
- This deviceK171702 Exciplex308nmClarteis · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK191086 ExciplexClarteis · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK192642 308nm Excimer SystemChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK200971 308nm Excimer SystemXuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK242977 308nm Excimer Phototherapy Device (CN-308E, KN-4003B3, KN-4003B4…Xuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK221623 FlexSys, FlexSys UVB EPL 308 nm, FlexSys UVB EPL lite 308 nm…Gme German Medical Engineering GmbH · 2023
Show all 17 generations
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 12 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 10 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 9 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 8 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 5 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 4 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 3 generations backK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- 2 generations backK090762 LEDAQuantel Derma GmbH · 2009
- 1 generation backK150752 GME ExSys 308Gme (German Medical Engineering) GmbH · 2015
- This deviceK171702 Exciplex308nmClarteis · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K191086ExciplexClarteis · 2019 · cites it directly4descendants
- K192642308nm Excimer SystemChongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K200971308nm Excimer SystemXuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K242977308nm Excimer Phototherapy Device (CN-308E, KN-4003B3, KN-4003B4, KN-5000C KN-5000D…Xuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 4 generations on0descendants
- K221623FlexSys, FlexSys UVB EPL 308 nm, FlexSys UVB EPL lite 308 nm, FlexSys IR 1550 nmGme German Medical Engineering GmbH · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −16 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −12 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −10 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −8 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K072034 | Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30 | Quanta System Spa | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K090762 | LEDA | Quantel Derma GmbH | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K150752 | GME ExSys 308 | Gme (German Medical Engineering) GmbH | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171702 | Exciplex308nm | Clarteis | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K191086 | Exciplex | Clarteis | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K192642 | 308nm Excimer System | Chongqing Peninsula Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K200971 | 308nm Excimer System | Xuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +4 | K242977 | 308nm Excimer Phototherapy Device (CN-308E, KN-4003B3, KN-4003B4, KN-5000C… | Xuzhou Kernel Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K221623 | FlexSys, FlexSys UVB EPL 308 nm, FlexSys UVB EPL lite 308 nm, FlexSys IR 1550 nm | Gme German Medical Engineering GmbH | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 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 FTC? 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 FTC device
- #1 K242977 308nm Excimer Phototherapy Device (CN-308E…score 14.8 · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073066 | 308 Dermatological Excimer SystemSummary page 5…CATION The Exciplex308nm is substantially equivalent to the following predicates: 510(k) Number Predicate Device Name / Manufacturer Primary Predicate K073066 Model 308 Dermatological Excimer System / Quantel Medical, Inc. K150752 GME ExSy… | 2007 |
| * | K150752 | GME ExSys 308Summary page 5…evice Name / Manufacturer Primary Predicate K073066 Model 308 Dermatological Excimer System / Quantel Medical, Inc. K150752 GME ExSys 308 / GME German Medical Engineering GmbH K051428 VTRAC Excimer Lamp System / PhotoMedex, Inc. SUM… | 2015 |
| * | K051428 | Vtrac Excimer Lamp SystemSummary page 5…Model 308 Dermatological Excimer System / Quantel Medical, Inc. K150752 GME ExSys 308 / GME German Medical Engineering GmbH K051428 VTRAC Excimer Lamp System / PhotoMedex, Inc. SUMMARY OF NON‐CLINICAL TESTING No FDA performance standards have been es… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (5)
2 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 22 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 10 of the 232 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K191086 (Clarteis, 2019) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All FTC devicesFTC Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FTC
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FTC
76in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FTC
3so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FTC
8in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FTC, 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 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 98 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 | 237 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 48 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 76 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 | 91 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Exciplex308nm is intended to be used for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171702 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171702: Exciplex308nm.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171702
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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