510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAlma Diode Tabletop Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Alma Lasers, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 14, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K160952 (Alma, Ltd., 2016) after a 377-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Jul 14, 2022
- Review
- 377 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 357 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- 2 generations backK140005 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK160952 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK212073 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2022
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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 backK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- 2 generations backK140005 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK160952 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma, Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK212073 Alma Diode Tabletop LaserAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2022
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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 | K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser System | Quanta System Spa | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K140005 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K160952 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K212073 | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K160952 | Alma Diode Tabletop LaserSummary page 4…dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX 4. Identification of Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K160952 Product Name: Alma Diode Tabletop Laser Manufacturer: Alma Lasers, Ltd. 5. Device Descript… | 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 27 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 16 of the 357 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K160952.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, 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?
Intended Use The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures. Indications for Use The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order. Diode Laser Modules: The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: -The Alma 810 rm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endoluminal or endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent…
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Intended Use
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures.
Indications for Use
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order.
Diode Laser Modules:
The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 810 rm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endoluminal or endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins.
The indications for use for the 980 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 980 rm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
The indications for use for the 1470 rim Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K212073 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K212073: Alma Diode Tabletop Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K212073
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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