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SkyPulse

K193656510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 27, 202088-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

Fotona D.O.O. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Mar 27, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K191554 (Fotona D.O.O., 2019) and 12 other predicates after an 88-day review. Its family tree reaches back 22 generations to 1995. 11 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Mar 27, 2020
Review
88 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
13

Its longest line of descent runs back 22 generations to K943450 (1995). 632 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 11 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2019: 2 other ancestors2017: 3 other ancestors2015: 3 other ancestors2014: 1 other ancestor2009: 18 other ancestors2008: 28 other ancestors2016: 2 other ancestors2012: 4 other ancestors2011: 6 other ancestors2010: 11 other ancestors2007: 22 other ancestors2006: 23 other ancestors2005: 35 other ancestors2004: 39 other ancestors2003: 52 other ancestors2001: 40 other ancestors1999: 29 other ancestors2002: 48 other ancestors2000: 39 other ancestors1998: 38 other ancestors1997: 32 other ancestors1995: 26 other ancestors1994: 27 other ancestors1993: 12 other ancestors1991: 9 other ancestors1990: 7 other ancestors1996: 30 other ancestors1992: 6 other ancestors1988: 4 other ancestors1982: 2 other ancestors1989: 5 other ancestors1986: 1 other ancestor1981: 1 other ancestor1978: 1 other ancestor1987: 2 other ancestors1980: 1 other ancestor1985: 1 other ancestor2022: 2 descendants cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared2025: 4 descendants cleared2024: 2 descendants cleared2021: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013034 (2001), K013639 (2002) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K021402 (2002), K030142 (2003) K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K041959 · Polaris DS/Comet · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004K053540 · Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are Used with Them to Deliver Laser Ene · Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K071295 (2007), K072106 (2007) K083682 · 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 · Biolitec, Inc. · 2009K082230 · Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories · Xintec Corporation · 2010K101916 · Joule Multi-Platform System · Sciton, Inc · 2011K132806 · Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece · Fotona D.D. · 2014K143723 · SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro · Fotona D.D. · 2015K182088 · XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP Spectro · Fotona D.O.O. · 201819801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 11 other ancestors2 generations back: 38 other ancestors3 generations back: 161 other ancestors4 generations back: 199 other ancestors5 generations back: 121 other ancestors6 generations back: 57 other ancestors7 generations back: 21 other ancestors8 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 6 descendants2 generations forward: 5 descendants K182088 · XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP Spectro · Fotona D.O.O. · 2018K143723 · SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro · Fotona D.D. · 2015K132806 · Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece · Fotona D.D. · 2014K101916 · Joule Multi-Platform System · Sciton, Inc · 2011K082230 · Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories · Xintec Corporation · 2010K083682 · 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 · Biolitec, Inc. · 2009K072106 · 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser · Biolitec, Inc. · 2007K071295 · 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser · Biolitec, Inc. · 2007K053540 · Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories That Are Used with Them to Deliver Laser Ene · Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006K041959 · Polaris DS/Comet · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K030142 · Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2003K021402 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013639 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013034 · Modification to: Thermacool Iia · Thermage, Inc. · 2001K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K962445 · Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K961069 · Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995−20−15−10−50
  1. Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 18 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
  4. 2 generations backK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
  5. 1 generation backK182088 XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP SpectroFotona D.O.O. · 2018
  6. This deviceK193656 SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK202991 Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O. · 2021
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK240179 Medical Diode Laser (Model: L2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2024
  9. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK230274 Medical Diode Laser (M2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2023
  10. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK241791 Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025
  11. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK234004 Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd. · 2025
Show all 22 generations
  1. Root · 22 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 21 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 20 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 19 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 18 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  6. 17 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  7. 16 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
  8. 15 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
  9. 14 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  10. 13 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  11. 12 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
  12. 11 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
  13. 10 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
  14. 9 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
  15. 8 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
  16. 7 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
  17. 6 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
  18. 5 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
  19. 4 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
  20. 3 generations backK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
  21. 2 generations backK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
  22. 1 generation backK182088 XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP SpectroFotona D.O.O. · 2018
  23. This deviceK193656 SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020

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Descendants cleared per year

2021: 12022: 22023: 12024: 22025: 42026: 1
2021high 4 (2025) · low 1 (2021)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K202991Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K240179Medical Diode Laser (Model: L2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2024 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K230274Medical Diode Laser (M2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2023 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K241791Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K234004Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−22K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−21K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−20K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−19K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−18K973478Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−17K981870Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−16K000944Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc.2000—
−15K013034Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc.2001—
−14K013639Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−13K021402Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−12K030142Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2003—
−11K031671Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2003—
−10K041959Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd.2004—
−9K053540Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories…Intermedic Arfran, SA2006—
−8K071295100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc.2007—
−7K072106150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc.2007—
−6K083682180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc.2009—
−5K082230Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation2010—
−4K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc2011—
−3K132806Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D.2014—
−2K143723SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D.2015—
−1K182088XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP SpectroFotona D.O.O.2018—
0 (this device)K193656SkyPulseFotona D.O.O.2020—
+1K202991Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O.2021—
+1K240179Medical Diode Laser (Model: L2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd.2024—
+1K230274Medical Diode Laser (M2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd.2023—
+1K241791Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd.2025—
+1K234004Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197810
198010
198110
198220
198510
198610
198720
198840
198950
199070
199190
199260
1993120
1994270
1995260
1996300
1997320
1998380
1999290
2000390
2001400
2002480
2003520
2004390
2005350
2006230
2007220
2008280
2009180
2010110
201160
201240
201410
201530
201620
201730
201920

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202110
202220
202310
202420
202540
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K193656, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (13)

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
*K191554LightWalker Laser System Family
Summary page 7
…eral and Plastic Surgery 21 CFR 878.4810, Class II Product Code: GEX PREDICATE DEVICES • Fotona LightWalker Laser System Family (K191554), • Biolase WaterLase iPlus Laser System Family (K190319), • Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), •…
Fotona D.O.O.2019—
*K190319Waterlase Laser System Family
Summary page 7
…, Class II Product Code: GEX PREDICATE DEVICES • Fotona LightWalker Laser System Family (K191554), • Biolase WaterLase iPlus Laser System Family (K190319), • Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), • Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), • G.…
Biolase, Inc.2019—
*K182088XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP Spectro
Summary page 7
…• Fotona LightWalker Laser System Family (K191554), • Biolase WaterLase iPlus Laser System Family (K190319), • Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), • Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • De…
Fotona D.O.O.2018—
*K073322Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810
Summary page 7
…• Biolase WaterLase iPlus Laser System Family (K190319), • Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), • Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona…
A.R.C Laser GmbH2008—
*K133006Neov Diode Laser Family
Summary page 7
…19), • Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), • Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus…
G.N.S Neolaser, Ltd.2014—
*K170500SIROLaser Advance+
Summary page 7
…182088), • Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Porta…
Dentsply Sirona2017—
*K083034Fotona XD-2 Diode Laser System, Model MD01-2F
Summary page 7
…de Laser (K073322), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase e…
Fotona D.D.2009—
*K152939Picasso Plus, Picasso Lite Plus
Summary page 7
…oLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), • Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epi…
Amd Group, LLC2015—
*K082707Medx LPT 200 Tethered Laser & Medx LPS 200 (Oralase) Portable Laser
Summary page 7
…r Advance+ (K170500), • Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epic Pro (K163128), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K…
Medx Electronics, Inc.2008—
*K083069Ezlase 10W
Summary page 7
…na XD Diode Laser System (K083034), • AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epic Pro (K163128), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722), • Sciton Joule Mult…
Biolase Technology, Inc.2008—
*K163128Epic Pro
Summary page 7
…• AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), • MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epic Pro (K163128), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722), • Sciton Joule Multi-Platorform System (K101916).…
Biolase, Inc.2017—
*K152722neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers
Summary page 7
…LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), • Biolase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epic Pro (K163128), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722), • Sciton Joule Multi-Platorform System (K101916). 510(k) Submission: Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform…
G.N.S Neolaser, Ltd.2015—
*K101916Joule Multi-Platform System
Summary page 7
…ase ezlase (K083069), • Biolase Epic Pro (K163128), • G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722), • Sciton Joule Multi-Platorform System (K101916). 510(k) Submission: Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform 1/10 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The…
Sciton, Inc2011—

Also cleared against K191554: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (11)

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6 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K202991Fotona XPulse Pro Laser PlatformFotona D.O.O.20213
K240179Medical Diode Laser (Model: L2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd.20242
K230274Medical Diode Laser (M2)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd.20232
K241791Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd.20251
K234004Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)Reveal Lasers, Ltd.20251
K221712Fotona XPulse Laser System Family (XPulse 1064 nm, XPulse 810 nm, XPulse 980 nm)Fotona D.O.O.20221

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 25 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
  • 30 of the 632 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K202991 (Fotona D.O.O., 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K191554.

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. 2020, 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?

2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dentistry: -Intra-oral soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation) -Leukoplakia -Pulpotomy as adjunct to root canal retreatment -Pulp extirpation -Removal of fibromae -Removal of granulated tissue -Caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel roughening -Sulcular debridement -Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal, root canal debridement and cleaning, root canal preparation including enlargement…

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2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dentistry:

-Intra-oral soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation)

-Leukoplakia

-Pulpotomy as adjunct to root canal retreatment

-Pulp extirpation

-Removal of fibromae

-Removal of granulated tissue

-Caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel roughening

-Sulcular debridement

-Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal, root canal debridement and cleaning, root canal preparation including enlargement

-Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissue (bone)

-Osteotomy, osseous crown lengthening, osteoplasty

-Apicectomy surgery

-Removal of subgingival calculi in periodontal pockets with periodontitis by closed or open curettage

-Laser removal of porcelain and ceramic crowns and veneers

-Flap preparation – incision of soft-tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone

-Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s)

-Root-end preparation for retrofill

-Full thickness flap

-Partial thickness flap

-Split thickness flap

-Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket

-Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining junctional epithelium

-Excisional and incisional biopsies

-Flap preparation – incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose unerupted teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions)

-Frenectomy and frenotomy

-Gingival troughing for crown impressions

-Gingivoplasty

-Implant recovery

-Root canal debridement and cleaning

-Soft tissue crown lengthening

-Laser root canal disinfection after endodontic treatment

2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas:

-Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Indications: Skin resurfacing, epidermal nevi, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, treatment of wrinkles

-ENT Surgery Indications: ENT lesions, cysts, polyps, hyperkeratosis, oral leukoplakia

-Oral/Maxillofacial Indications: Oral and glossal lesions, gingivectomy

-General Surgery Indications: Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation

-Podiatry Indications: Warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae

-Ophthalmology Indications: Soft tissue surrounding the eye

-Gynecology Indications: Herpes simplex, endometrial adhesion, CIN (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), cysts, condiloma

-Genitourinary Indications: Lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, penis, scrotum and urethra, vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon

1064 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:

-Excisional and incisional biopsies

-Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II

-Frenectomy and frenotomy

-Gingivectomy

-Gingivoplasty

-Gingival incision and excision

-Hemostasis

-Implant recovery

-Operculectomy

-Pulpotomy and pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy

-Removal of filling material such as gutta percha or resin as adjunct treatment during root canal therapy

-Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss, and tooth mobility)

-Treatment of aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions

1064 nm Diode Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas:

-General surgery indications: surgical incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartillage, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands, fibroma removal.

-Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including: Matrixectomy, Periungual and subungual warts, Plantar warts, Radical nail excision, Neuromas.

-Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g. dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T mentagrophytes and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.)

1064 nm Diode Laser in therapy:

-Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.

670 nm Diode Laser in low level laser therapy:

-Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, and for the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscles.

808 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:

Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including the following:

-Gingival troughing for crown impression

-Gingivectomy

-Gingivoplasty

-Gingival incision and excision

-Hemostasis and coagulation

-Excisional and incisional biopsies

-Fibroma removal

-Frenectomy and frenotomy

-Oral papillectomies

-Soft tissue crown lengthening

-Treatment of aphthous ulcers

-Treatment of herpetic lesions

Periodontology:

-Laser soft tissue curettage,

-Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket

Cosmetic Dentistry:

-Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth,

-Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening

Implant recovery

808 nm Diode Laser in therapy:

-Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; the temporary relaxation of muscle.

980 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:

-Gingival troughing

-Crown lengthening

-Gingivoplasty

-Coagulation

-Hemostasis of donor site

-Implant recovery

-Implant uncovery

-Soft tissue curettage

-Sulcular debridement

-Biopsy

-Frenectomy

-Operculectomy

-Exposure of unerupted teeth

-Pulpotomy

-Treatment of aphthous ulcers

-Excision of lesions

-Light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening

1470 nm Diode Laser:

-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue

-Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux

1940 nm Diode Laser:

-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K193656: SkyPulse.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K193656

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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