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Diode Laser 808nm

K192516510(k) TraditionalCleared Dec 10, 201988-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4810

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Beijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Dec 10, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K181019 (Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd., 2018) and 1 other predicate after an 88-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
Dec 10, 2019
Review
88 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K910422 (1992). 86 ancestors in all, the oldest K871179 (1987). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2018: 1 other ancestor2016: 1 other ancestor2015: 1 other ancestor2009: 2 other ancestors2008: 3 other ancestors2006: 2 other ancestors2005: 5 other ancestors2001: 8 other ancestors2000: 9 other ancestors1999: 4 other ancestors2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 7 other ancestors2002: 7 other ancestors1997: 6 other ancestors1998: 4 other ancestors1996: 3 other ancestors1995: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestor1988: 1 other ancestor1987: 2 other ancestors1993: 1 other ancestor2020: 1 descendant clearedK910422 · Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992K961279 · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996K962446 · Sharplan Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997K974536 · Photoderm HR System · Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998K013366 · Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K022568 · Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K023954 · Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories · Altus Medical, Inc. · 2003K042165 · Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product · Cutera, Inc. · 2004 · recalledK080318 · Alma Laser Nir Module · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008K102716 · Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application Platmforms · Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2010K112031 · Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with the Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application · Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011K123483 · Diode Laser · Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2013K141973 · Diode Laser Hair Removal System · Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014K162659 · Diode Laser Hair Removal System · Shandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017K180353 · Diode laser hair removal device · Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 20181990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 2 other ancestors3 generations back: 2 other ancestors4 generations back: 9 other ancestors5 generations back: 15 other ancestors6 generations back: 10 other ancestors7 generations back: 19 other ancestors8 generations back: 11 other ancestors9 generations back: 1 other ancestor10 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 1 descendant K180353 · Diode laser hair removal device · Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018K162659 · Diode Laser Hair Removal System · Shandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017K141973 · Diode Laser Hair Removal System · Beijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014K123483 · Diode Laser · Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2013K112031 · Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with the Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application · Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011K102716 · Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application Platmforms · Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2010K080318 · Alma Laser Nir Module · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008K042165 · Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic Product · Cutera, Inc. · 2004 · recalledK023954 · Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and Accessories · Altus Medical, Inc. · 2003K022568 · Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K013366 · Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted Hair · Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002K974536 · Photoderm HR System · Esc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998K962446 · Sharplan Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997K961279 · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser System · Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996K910422 · Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser System · Spectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992−15−10−50
  1. Root · 15 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
  2. 11 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK141973 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014
  4. 2 generations backK162659 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemShandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017
  5. 1 generation backK180353 Diode laser hair removal deviceZhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
  6. This deviceK192516 Diode Laser 808nmBeijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2019
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK193328 IPL + Diode Laser MachineBeijing Globalipl Development Co., Ltd. · 2020
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  1. Root · 15 generations backK910422 Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1992
  2. 14 generations backK961279 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
  3. 13 generations backK962446 Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1997
  4. 12 generations backK974536 Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd. · 1998
  5. 11 generations backK013366 Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
  6. 10 generations backK022568 Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted…Medical Bio Care Sweden AB · 2002
  7. 9 generations backK023954 Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc. · 2003
  8. 8 generations backK042165 Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
  9. 7 generations backK080318 Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
  10. 6 generations backK102716 Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc. · 2010
  11. 5 generations backK112031 Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for…Alma Lasers, Inc. · 2011
  12. 4 generations backK123483 Diode LaserBeijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2013
  13. 3 generations backK141973 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd. · 2014
  14. 2 generations backK162659 Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemShandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017
  15. 1 generation backK180353 Diode laser hair removal deviceZhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd. · 2018
  16. This deviceK192516 Diode Laser 808nmBeijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd. · 2019

Most influential descendants

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  • K193328IPL + Diode Laser MachineBeijing Globalipl Development Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−15K910422Model RD-1200 Ruby Laser SystemSpectrum Medical Technologies, Inc.1992—
−14K961279Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc.1996—
−13K962446Sharplan Ruby Laser SystemSharplan Lasers, Inc.1997—
−12K974536Photoderm HR SystemEsc Medical Systems, Ltd.1998—
−11K013366Prolite Pulsed Light System for the Removal of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB2002—
−10K022568Prolite/Plasmalite MPX Pulsed Light System for Treatment of Unwanted HairMedical Bio Care Sweden AB2002—
−9K023954Altus Medical Coolglide Laser Systems and AccessoriesAltus Medical, Inc.2003—
−8K042165Cutera Tabletop Aesthetic ProductCutera, Inc.20041
−7K080318Alma Laser Nir ModuleAlma Lasers, Ltd.2008—
−6K102716Modified Alma Lasers Family of Soprano XL Multi-Application PlatmformsAlma Lasers, Inc.2010—
−5K112031Alma Lasers Modified Diode Laser Module with SHR Treatment Mode for Use with…Alma Lasers, Inc.2011—
−4K123483Diode LaserBeijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD.2013—
−3K141973Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemBeijing Anchorfree Technology Co., Ltd.2014—
−2K162659Diode Laser Hair Removal SystemShandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd.2017—
−1K180353Diode laser hair removal deviceZhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd.2018—
0 (this device)K192516Diode Laser 808nmBeijing Superlaser Technology Co., Ltd.2019—
+1K193328IPL + Diode Laser MachineBeijing Globalipl Development Co., Ltd.2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198720
198810
198910
199010
199310
199510
199630
199760
199840
199940
200090
200180
200270
200370
200410
200550
200620
200830
200920
201510
201610
201810

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202010
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K192516, 1992–2020Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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 GEX device

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K181019Diode Laser System
Summary page 7
…3 510(k) Summary 6. Identification of Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K181019 Product Name: Diode laser System Manufacturer: Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd. 510(k) Number: K1803…
Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd.2018—
*K180353Diode laser hair removal device
Summary page 7
…redicate Device 510(k) Number: K181019 Product Name: Diode laser System Manufacturer: Guangzhou Huafei Tongda Technology Co., Ltd. 510(k) Number: K180353 Product Name: Diode laser hair removal device Manufacturer: Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd 7. Non-Cli…
Zhengzhou PZ Laser Slim Technology Co., Ltd.2018—

Also cleared against K181019: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K193328IPL + Diode Laser MachineBeijing Globalipl Development Co., Ltd.20200

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 13 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
  • 3 of the 86 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K193328 (Beijing Globalipl Development Co., Ltd., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K181019.

How does its category compare?

All GEX devices

GEX 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

2007: 732008: 1072009: 692010: 502011: 412012: 452013: 462014: 612015: 472016: 512017: 672018: 512019: 412020: 522021: 532022: 602023: 522024: 822025: 832026 (partial year): 57
2007high 107 (2008) · low 41 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GEX

90in 2025

2007: 79 days median2008: 86 days median2009: 100 days median2010: 96 days median2011: 83 days median2012: 118 days median2013: 144 days median2014: 147 days median2015: 112 days median2016: 114 days median2017: 90 days median2018: 78 days median2019: 88 days median2020: 90 days median2021: 123 days median2022: 152 days median2023: 87 days median2024: 90 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 90 days median
2007high 152 (2022) · low 78 (2018)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GEX

3in 2024

2007: 92008: 22010: 42011: 182012: 52013: 32014: 62016: 12017: 5, 1 Class I2018: 52019: 62020: 12023: 62024: 32026 (partial year): 2
2007high 18 (2011) · low 0 (2009)2026

Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GEX

2,720in 2025

2007: 3422008: 2322009: 2092010: 1,7112011: 3,0242012: 2,0002013: 2,2362014: 2,0362015: 2,0992016: 2,5852017: 2,9772018: 3,5252019: 2,7092020: 2,1832021: 3,4652022: 2,2882023: 2,3372024: 2,1872025: 2,720
2007high 3,525 (2018) · low 209 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GEX, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200773799342
2008107862232
2009691000209
2010509641,711
20114183183,024
20124511852,000
20134614432,236
20146114762,036
20154711202,099
20165111412,585
201767905 (1)2,977
2018517853,525
2019418862,709
2020529012,183
20215312303,465
20226015202,288
2023528762,337
2024829032,187
2025839002,720
202657902—

What is it indicated for?

The Diode Laser 808nm is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.

Permanent hair reduction is defined as the 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.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K192516: Diode Laser 808nm.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192516

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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