510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHarmony XL Multi-Application Platform
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Alma Lasers, Inc. · ONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect
Cleared on Jun 13, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K072564 (Alma Lasers, Ltd., 2008) and 1 other predicate after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 21 generations to 1995. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 13, 2018
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ONF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 21 generations to K943450 (1995). 516 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations between
- 3 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- 2 generations backK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK141237 Harmony LiteAlma, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK181298 Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK230308 Alma HarmonyAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK233024 Alma HarmonyAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252561 BTL-754FFBTL Industries, Inc. · 2026
Show all 21 generations
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 20 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 17 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 14 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 9 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 8 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 7 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
- 4 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
- 3 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- 2 generations backK140009 Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK141237 Harmony LiteAlma, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK181298 Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −21 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −20 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −14 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K083682 | 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K082230 | Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories | Xintec Corporation | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K140009 | Soprano Ice Multi-Application & Multi-Technology Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K141237 | Harmony Lite | Alma, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181298 | Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K230308 | Alma Harmony | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K233024 | Alma Harmony | Alma Lasers, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +3 | K252561 | BTL-754FF | BTL Industries, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2003 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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.
Planning a device in ONF? 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 ONF device
- #1 K233473 Deka Lotusscore 18.1 · 27 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072564 | Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformSummary page 4…Classification 21 CFR 878.4810, Class II, product code ONF Predicate Devices • Harmony XL™ Multi-Application Platform and Thermoelectric Cooler (K072564) (Primary Predicate) • Alma Harmony Lite (K141237) (Predicate) Intended Use / Indications for Us… | 2008 |
| * | K141237 | Harmony LiteSummary page 4…ces • Harmony XL™ Multi-Application Platform and Thermoelectric Cooler (K072564) (Primary Predicate) • Alma Harmony Lite (K141237) (Predicate) Intended Use / Indications for Use The Dye VL Handpiece (500-600 nm) is indicated for: o Th… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230308 | Alma Harmony | 2023 | 2 |
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 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 26 of the 516 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K230308 (Alma Lasers, Inc., 2023) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 19 other devices also cite its predicate K072564.
How does its category compare?
All ONF devicesONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ONF
4in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ONF
192in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ONF
No recall names ONF since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · ONF
5in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ONF, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 118 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 111 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 87 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 104 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 101 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 165 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 86 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 168 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 192 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Dye VL Handpiece (500-600 nm) is indicated for:
• The treatment of benign pigmented lesions including café -au-lait (macules), lentigines (senile and solar), freckles (ephelides), chloasma, nevi, nevus spillus, nevus of Ota, and Becker’s Nevi.
• The treatment of other pigmented cutaneous lesions including verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, and plaques.
• The treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
• Use on skin types (Fitzpatrick I-V).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181298 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181298: Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181298
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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