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Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Candela Corporation · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Dec 16, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K121481 (Lutronic Corporation, 2013) after a 237-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Dec 16, 2021
- Review
- 237 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK080145 Primaeva Medical SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082391 Primaeva Medical Renesis SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK121481 Infini Radiofrequency SystemLutronic Corporation · 2013
- This deviceK211217 Profound MatrixCandela Corporation · 2021
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- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 6 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 5 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 4 generations backK072261 Finesse SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK080145 Primaeva Medical SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082391 Primaeva Medical Renesis SystemPrimaeva Medical, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK121481 Infini Radiofrequency SystemLutronic Corporation · 2013
- This deviceK211217 Profound MatrixCandela Corporation · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K072261 | Finesse System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K080145 | Primaeva Medical System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K082391 | Primaeva Medical Renesis System | Primaeva Medical, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K121481 | Infini Radiofrequency System | Lutronic Corporation | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K211217 | Profound Matrix | Candela Corporation | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 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.
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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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121481 | Infini Radiofrequency SystemSummary page 4…Part 878.4400) Product Code: GEI Device Classification: Class II 5. PREDICATE DEVICE Primary Predicate: Lutronic Infini (K121481) Reference Devices: Syneron Medical Ltd eTwo Skin Treatment System (K141507, K110672), Syneron Candela Corporation… | 2013 |
| † | K141507 | Two Skin Treatment System | 2014 |
| † | K110672 | Etwo Skin Treatment System | 2011 |
| † | K161043 | Profound System | 2016 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 24 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K121481.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, 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 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PROFOUND MATRIX SYSTEM is intended for dermatological procedures, as follows:
The MATRIX PRO applicator is indicated for general dermatological procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
The SUBLATIVE RF applicator is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin, and for the treatment of facial wrinkles. At higher energy levels greater than 62mJ/pin, the Sublative RF applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
The SUBLIME applicator is indicated for non-invasive wrinkle treatment. At higher energy levels, greater than 100 J/cm3, the Sublime applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K211217 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K211217: Profound Matrix.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K211217
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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