510(k) · Cleared
ClearedScarlet SRF
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
VIOL Co., Ltd. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Oct 11, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K121481 (Lutronic Corporation, 2013) after a 191-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 11, 2018
- Review
- 191 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 4 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK080145 Primaeva Medical SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082391 Primaeva Medical Renesis SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK121481 Infini Radiofrequency SystemLutronic Corporation · 2013
- This deviceK180872 Scarlet SRFVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK200185 Sylfirm XVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK213612 Sylfirm XVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253859 Scarlet Pro (Scarlet Pro)VIOL Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK243097 RM STAR EX with RMS NeedleBomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2024
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- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 6 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 5 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 4 generations backK072261 Finesse SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK080145 Primaeva Medical SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082391 Primaeva Medical Renesis SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK121481 Infini Radiofrequency SystemLutronic Corporation · 2013
- This deviceK180872 Scarlet SRFVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K200185Sylfirm XVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly2descendants
- K213612Sylfirm XVIOL Co., Ltd. · 2022 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K253859Scarlet Pro (Scarlet Pro)VIOL Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K243097RM STAR EX with RMS NeedleBomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K072261 | Finesse System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K080145 | Primaeva Medical System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K082391 | Primaeva Medical Renesis System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K121481 | Infini Radiofrequency System | Lutronic Corporation | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180872 | Scarlet SRF | VIOL Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K200185 | Sylfirm X | VIOL Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K213612 | Sylfirm X | VIOL Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K253859 | Scarlet Pro (Scarlet Pro) | VIOL Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +3 | K243097 | RM STAR EX with RMS Needle | Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GEI device
- #1 K231790 The InMode System with the Morpheus8 Applicatorsscore 32.7 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
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- #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.
What descends from it? (4)
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 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 24 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K200185 (VIOL Co., Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K121481.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, 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 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SCARLET SRF is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
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/K180872 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180872: Scarlet SRF.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180872
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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