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Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 14, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K193446 (Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc., 2020) and 2 other predicates after a 205-day review. Its family tree reaches back 21 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 14, 2021
- Review
- 205 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 21 generations to K943450 (1995). 556 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 1 later device descends 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 backK193446 Bare: 808Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK203728 DarwinLuvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK212607 DarwinLuvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2021
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 backK193446 Bare: 808Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK203728 DarwinLuvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2021
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K212607DarwinLuvo Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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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 | K193446 | Bare: 808 | Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K203728 | Darwin | Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K212607 | Darwin | Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2021 | — |
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 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2003 | 48 | 0 |
| 2004 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K193446 | Bare: 808Summary page 6…Legally marketed Predicate Devices: Device Name 510K number Product Code Bare: 808 K193446 GEX Lucent IPL K193072 GEX Potenza… | 2020 |
| * | K193072 | Lucent : IPLSummary page 6…vice Name 510K number Product Code Bare: 808 K193446 GEX Lucent IPL K193072 GEX Potenza K192545 GEI IV. Device Description The Dar… | 2020 |
| * | K192545 | PotenzaSummary page 6…Bare: 808 K193446 GEX Lucent IPL K193072 GEX Potenza K192545 GEI IV. Device Description The Darwin is a Class II Medical Device that combines multiple technologies int… | 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K212607 | Darwin | 2021 | 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 26 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 29 of the 556 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K212607 (Luvo Medical Technologies, Inc., 2021) 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. 2021, 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 Diode Laser Handpiece is indicated for: The hair removal single (HRS) and hair removal moving (HRM) mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin The IPL Handpieces are indicated for: Intended for use in aesthetic and…
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The Diode Laser Handpiece is indicated for:
The hair removal single (HRS) and hair removal moving (HRM) mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin
The IPL Handpieces are indicated for:
Intended for use in aesthetic and cosmetic applications requiring selective photothermolysis (photocoagulation or coagulation) and hemostasis of soft tissue in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology.
Indication for Use for the 430-980nm wavelength « Benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, Ephelides (freckles), and striae. * Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial and truncal telangiectasias, angiomas and spider angiomas, and poikiloderma of Civatte. * For use on Fitzpatrick skin types (I-V)
Indication for use for the 515-980nm wavelength * Benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, Ephelides (freckles), and striae. « Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial and truncal telangiectasias, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte and Lentigines. * For use on Fitzpatrick skin types (I-V)
Indication for use for the 560-980nm wavelength * Benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, Ephelides (freckles), and striae. « Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial and truncal telangiectasias, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte and Lentigines. * The removal of unwanted hair to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction ¢ For use on Fitzpatrick skin types (I-V)
Indication for use for the 585-980nm wavelength * Benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, Ephelides (freckles), and striae. * Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial and truncal telangiectasias, angiomas and spider angiomas, and poikiloderma of Civatte. « The removal of unwanted hair to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction ¢ For use on Fitzpatrick skin types
Indication for use for the 640-980nm wavelength * Benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, Ephelides (freckles), and striae. * Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial and truncal telangiectasias, angiomas and spider angiomas, and poikiloderma of Civatte. « The removal of unwanted hair to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction ¢ For use on Fitzpatrick skin types (I-V)
Indication for use for the 700-980nm wavelength• The removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent reduction in hair regrowth is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime • For use on Fitzpatrick skin types (I-V)
The RF MicroNeedling Handpiece is indicated for:
Use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electro-coagulation and hemostasis
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/K203728 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203728: Darwin.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K203728
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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