510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOptica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories, also known as Optica XT, Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser, Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT 60 Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT Superpulse Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, OptiLITE Laser Fibers and Accessories
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Convergent Laser Technologies · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Nov 9, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K183647 (Olympus Surgical Technologies America, 2019) after a 176-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Nov 9, 2021
- Review
- 176 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K936109 (1994). 35 ancestors in all, the oldest K853620 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK211517 Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories, also known as Optica…Convergent Laser Technologies · 2021
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- Root · 9 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 8 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 6 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK211517 Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories, also known as Optica…Convergent Laser Technologies · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −8 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −3 | K140388 | Lumenis Pulse 120H | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K170121 | Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2017 | 1 |
| −1 | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2019 | 4 |
| 0 (this device) | K211517 | Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories, also known as Optica XT, Optica… | Convergent Laser Technologies | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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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- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed…Summary page 5…SOLTIVETM Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVETM Laser Fibers and Accessories) 510(k) Number K183647 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX This predicate has not been subject to a design-related rec… | 2019 |
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 27 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 3 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K183647.
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 Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications: urology, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery. Urology * Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH] * Laser Resection of the Prostrate (LRP) * Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (LEP) *…
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The Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications: urology, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery.
Urology
* Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH]
* Laser Resection of the Prostrate (LRP)
* Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (LEP)
* Laser Ablation of the Prostate (LAP)
* Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
» Condylomas
* Urethral strictures
* Lesions of external genitalia
* Bladder neck incisions (BNI)
* Ablation and resection of bladder tumors, urethral tumors, and ureteral tumors
* Endoscopic fragmentation of urethral, ureteral, bladder, and renal calculi
* Treatment of distal impacted fragments remaining in the ureters following lithotripsy
Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy Indications
* Endoscopic fragmentation of urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal calculi including cystine, calcium oxalate,
monohydrate and calcium oxalate dehydrate stones
* Endoscopic fragmentation of renal calculi
» Treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed
Gastroenterology
Open and endoscopic gastroenterology surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and
haemostasis) including:
» Appendectomy
* Polyps
* Biopsy
* Gall Bladder calculi
* Biliary/Bile duct calculi
* Ulcers
* Gastric ulcers
* Duodenal ulcers
* Non Bleeding Ulcers
* Pancreatitis
» Haemorrhoids
* Cholecystectomy
* Benign and Malignant Neoplasm
*» Angiodysplasia
» Colorectal cancer
* Telangiectasias
» Telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease
* Vascular Malformation
* Gastritis
* Esophagitis
* Esophageal ulcers
* Varices
* Colitis
» Mallory-Weiss tear
* Gastric Erosions
Gynecology
Open and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and
hemostasis) of soft tissue.
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/K211517 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K211517: Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser and Accessories, also known as Optica XT, Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser, Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT 60 Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, Optica XT Superpulse Thulium Fiber Laser 1940 nm, OptiLITE Laser Fibers and Accessories.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K211517
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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