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Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device

K210964510(k) SpecialCleared Apr 27, 202127-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

Soliton, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Cleared on Apr 27, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K201801 (Soliton, Inc., 2021) after a 27-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2009. 3 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Apr 27, 2021
Review
27 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GEX
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K091537 (2009). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Descendants, by year cleared 2021: 1 descendant cleared2022: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant clearedK091537 · Cynosure Smartlipo Multiwavelength Laser with 1440NM Wavelength · Cynosure, Inc. · 2009K102541 · Cynosure Cellulaze Laser · Cynosure, Inc. · 2012K201801 · Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device · Soliton, Inc. · 202120052010201520202025
Descendants, by generation 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 1 descendant K201801 · Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device · Soliton, Inc. · 2021K102541 · Cynosure Cellulaze Laser · Cynosure, Inc. · 2012K091537 · Cynosure Smartlipo Multiwavelength Laser with 1440NM Wavelength · Cynosure, Inc. · 20090
  1. Root · 3 generations backK091537 Cynosure Smartlipo Multiwavelength Laser with 1440NM WavelengthCynosure, Inc. · 2009
  2. 2 generations backK102541 Cynosure Cellulaze LaserCynosure, Inc. · 2012
  3. 1 generation backK201801 Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc. · 2021
  4. This deviceK210964 Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc. · 2021
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK212502 Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc. · 2021
  6. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK222629 Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2022
  7. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK233804 Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2024

Most influential descendants

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  • K212502Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K222629Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K233804Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−3K091537Cynosure Smartlipo Multiwavelength Laser with 1440NM WavelengthCynosure, Inc.2009—
−2K102541Cynosure Cellulaze LaserCynosure, Inc.2012—
−1K201801Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc.2021—
0 (this device)K210964Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc.2021—
+1K212502Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc.2021—
+2K222629Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.2022—
+3K233804Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceZeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.2024—

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202110
202210
202410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K210964, 2009–2024Source: 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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What was it cleared against? (1)

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
*K201801Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device
Summary page 4
…dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810) Product Code GEX Predicate Devices: Soliton Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device (K201801) Intended Use: The Soliton ResonicTM Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is indicated for use as an accessory to the 1064…
Soliton, Inc.2021—

Also cleared against K201801: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (3)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K212502Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse DeviceSoliton, Inc.20212

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 12 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
  • None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K212502 (Soliton, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K201801.

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. 2021, 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 Soliton ResonicTm Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is indicated for use as an accessory to the 1064 nm Q-Switched laser for black ink tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick Skin Type 1-111 patients. The Resonic device is also indicated for short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K210964: Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210964

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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