510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVbeam Prima Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Candela Corp. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Feb 1, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K180593 (Syneron-Candela, 2018) and 1 other predicate after a 50-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Feb 1, 2019
- Review
- 50 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K910422 (1992). 154 ancestors in all, the oldest K820106 (1982). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK112715 Candela Gentlemax Family of LasersCandela Corp. · 2011
- 2 generations backK133283 Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2013
- 1 generation backK140122 Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2014
- This deviceK183452 Vbeam Prima Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK230990 Candela Vbeam Family of Pulsed Dye Lasers (Vbeam Prima, Vbeam…Candela Corporation · 2023
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- Root · 12 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
- 11 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
- 9 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
- 8 generations backK991935 Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 2000
- 7 generations backK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK023193 Candela Gentle Yag Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2002
- 5 generations backK033172 Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2003
- 4 generations backK063074 Candela 3630 Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2006
- 3 generations backK112715 Candela Gentlemax Family of LasersCandela Corp. · 2011
- 2 generations backK133283 Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser SystemsCandela Corp. · 2013
- 1 generation backK140122 Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2014
- This deviceK183452 Vbeam Prima Laser SystemCandela Corp. · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K230990Candela Vbeam Family of Pulsed Dye Lasers (Vbeam Prima, Vbeam Perfecta)Candela Corporation · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K910422 | Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System | Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −11 | K961279 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K962446 | Sharplan Ruby Laser System | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K974536 | Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K991935 | Epilight Hair Removal System, Photoderm HR System | Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K023193 | Candela Gentle Yag Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K033172 | Candela Gentleyag Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K063074 | Candela 3630 Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K112715 | Candela Gentlemax Family of Lasers | Candela Corp. | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K133283 | Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser Systems | Candela Corp. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K140122 | Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K183452 | Vbeam Prima Laser System | Candela Corp. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K230990 | Candela Vbeam Family of Pulsed Dye Lasers (Vbeam Prima, Vbeam Perfecta) | Candela Corporation | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K180593 | Vbeam Prima Laser SystemSummary page 4…GEX Device Classification: Class 2 Laser Classification: Class IV 5. PREDICATE DEVICE Candela Vbeam Prima Laser System (K180593) and Candela GentleMAX Family of Pulse Dye Laser Systems (K140122). Candela Corporation… | 2018 |
| * | K140122 | Candela Gentlemax Family of Laser SystemSummary page 4…assification: Class IV 5. PREDICATE DEVICE Candela Vbeam Prima Laser System (K180593) and Candela GentleMAX Family of Pulse Dye Laser Systems (K140122). Candela Corporation Page 1 of 4 Vbeam Prima Laser System ===… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230990 | Candela Vbeam Family of Pulsed Dye Lasers (Vbeam Prima, Vbeam Perfecta) | 2023 | 0 |
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 27 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 6 of the 154 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K230990 (Candela Corporation, 2023) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, 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?
1,064nm: The Vbeam® Prima Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lakes, leg veins, spider veins, and poikiloderma of civatte and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait manules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma…
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1,064nm:
The Vbeam® Prima Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lakes, leg veins, spider veins, and poikiloderma of civatte and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait manules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, and keratoses. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles.
595 nm:
General Surgery: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous vascular lesions and benign cutaneous lesions.
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery: For treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, such as facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, port wine stains, hemangiomas, angioma, spider angioma, poikiloderma of civatte, and benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts, scars, striae, psoriasis and the treatment of wrinkles. Treatment of benign epidermal pigmented lesions. Treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Gynecology: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous lesions and benign vascular lesions in gynecology.
Podiatry: Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K183452 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K183452: Vbeam Prima Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183452
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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