510(k) · Cleared
ClearedThunder, Thunder VT, Thunder HR
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Quanta System Spa · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 7, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K160368 (Quanta System Spa, 2016) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 22 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Jul 7, 2017
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 22 generations to K943450 (1995). 294 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations between
- 3 generations backK150326 PicoWay Laser SystemCandela Corporation · 2015
- 2 generations backK152012 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2015
- 1 generation backK160368 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2016
- This deviceK171711 Thunder, Thunder VT, Thunder HRQuanta System Spa · 2017
Show all 22 generations
- Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 21 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 20 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 18 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 17 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 15 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 14 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 13 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 11 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 10 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK060448 Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006
- 8 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 7 generations backK083899 Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser SystemHoya Conbio, Inc. · 2009
- 6 generations backK103118 Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece AdaptorHoya Photonics, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK121346 Picosure WorkstationCynosure, Inc. · 2012
- 4 generations backK142372 Pico Way Laser SystemCandela Corpation · 2014
- 3 generations backK150326 PicoWay Laser SystemCandela Corporation · 2015
- 2 generations backK152012 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2015
- 1 generation backK160368 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2016
- This deviceK171711 Thunder, Thunder VT, Thunder HRQuanta System Spa · 2017
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −22 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −21 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −20 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −18 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −17 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −15 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −14 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −13 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K060448 | Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One. | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K072564 | Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K083899 | Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser System | Hoya Conbio, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K103118 | Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece Adaptor | Hoya Photonics, Inc. | 2010 | 1 |
| −5 | K121346 | Picosure Workstation | Cynosure, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −4 | K142372 | Pico Way Laser System | Candela Corpation | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K150326 | PicoWay Laser System | Candela Corporation | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K152012 | EVO platform | Quanta System Spa | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K160368 | EVO platform | Quanta System Spa | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171711 | Thunder, Thunder VT, Thunder HR | Quanta System Spa | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160368 | EVO platformSummary page 5…017 Thunder family Class Il Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology. 21 CFR 878.4810 GEX Device modifications EVO family (K160368) There are no mandatory performance standards for this device. 5-1 Description of the modifications: This Spec… | 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 22 years and passes through 12 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 15 of the 294 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K160368.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 THUNDER Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 nm (pulsed) Dermatology/Plastic Surgery: Intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts…
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The THUNDER Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows.
1064 nm (pulsed)
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery:
Intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis.
The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis and plaques.
The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles.
The laser is also indicated for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
Additionally, the laser is indicated for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction. 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 the completion of a treatment regime.
It is indicated for the reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar.
The laser is also indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments.
It is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI ) including tanned skin, and the removal and permanent reduction of unwanted hair in Fitzpatrick [-VI, including suntanned skin types.
755 nm (pulsed)
Indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured 6, 9, or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles.
Skin Cooler
The intended use of the integrated cooling system in the Thunder family is to provide cooling of the skin prior to laser treatment, for the reduction of pain during laser treatment, to allow for the use of higher fluences for laser treatments such as hair removal and vascular lesion, and to reduce the potential side effects of laser treatments.
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/K171711 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171711: Thunder, Thunder VT, Thunder HR.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171711
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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