510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCO2 Laser Therapy System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 15, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K162169 (Jeisys Medical, Inc., 2016) and 1 other predicate after a 79-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 15, 2020
- Review
- 79 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 357 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK113504 Deka Smartxide and Delivery AccessoriesEl.En Electronic Engineering Spa · 2013
- 2 generations backK133895 Deka Smartxide Laser SystemEl.En S.P.A. · 2014
- 1 generation backK162169 EdgeOne CO2 LaserJeisys Medical, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK201109 CO2 Laser Therapy SystemShanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK221597 CO2 Laser SystemSmedtrum Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK241670 Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy System (FG900-S); Fractional CO2 Laser…Beijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK260974 CO2 Laser Machine (Monica-I,Monica-II)Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250465 CO2 Laser Machine (Lume)Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK242941 CO2 Laser Therapy Systems (SHE-LSP003-1)Beijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd · 2025
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- Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 19 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 17 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 16 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 14 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 13 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 12 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 9 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 8 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 7 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 6 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 3 generations backK113504 Deka Smartxide and Delivery AccessoriesEl.En Electronic Engineering Spa · 2013
- 2 generations backK133895 Deka Smartxide Laser SystemEl.En S.P.A. · 2014
- 1 generation backK162169 EdgeOne CO2 LaserJeisys Medical, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK201109 CO2 Laser Therapy SystemShanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K221597CO2 Laser SystemSmedtrum Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly2descendants
- K241670Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy System (FG900-S); Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy System…Beijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K260974CO2 Laser Machine (Monica-I,Monica-II)Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
- K250465CO2 Laser Machine (Lume)Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K242941CO2 Laser Therapy Systems (SHE-LSP003-1)Beijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −19 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −17 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −16 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −14 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −13 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K113504 | Deka Smartxide and Delivery Accessories | El.En Electronic Engineering Spa | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K133895 | Deka Smartxide Laser System | El.En S.P.A. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K162169 | EdgeOne CO2 Laser | Jeisys Medical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K201109 | CO2 Laser Therapy System | Shanghai Apolo Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K221597 | CO2 Laser System | Smedtrum Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K241670 | Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy System (FG900-S); Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy… | Beijing Adss Development Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K260974 | CO2 Laser Machine (Monica-I,Monica-II) | Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K250465 | CO2 Laser Machine (Lume) | Nanjing Bestview Laser S&T Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K242941 | CO2 Laser Therapy Systems (SHE-LSP003-1) | Beijing Sano Laser S&T Development Co.,Ltd | 2025 | — |
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 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 |
| 2003 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K162169 | EdgeOne CO2 LaserSummary page 4…810 Regulatory Class: Class II Product code: GEX Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery III Predicate Devices a 510(k) Number: K162169 Trade name: EdgeOne CO2 Laser Common name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Classification: Cl… | 2016 |
| * | K133895 | Deka Smartxide Laser SystemSummary page 4…Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Classification: Class II Product Code: GEX Manufacturer Jeisys Medical Inc. b 510(k) Number: K133895 Trade name: DEKA SmartXide2 Laser System Common name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Classifica… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (5)
3 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 25 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 16 of the 357 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K221597 (Smedtrum Medical Technology Co., Ltd., 2022) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K162169.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX 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
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?
The CO2 Laser Therapy System is used for body soft tissue vaporization, coagulation in dermatology and plastic surgery, general surgery, gynecology.
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/K201109 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K201109: CO2 Laser Therapy System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K201109
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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