510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSolon
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jan 5, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K113018 (Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD., 2012) after a 567-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Jan 5, 2024
- Review
- 567 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K943450 (1995). 244 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK060448 Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006
- 2 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 1 generation backK113018 Apollo V+ Medical Platform, Apollo IV+ Medical Platform, Nice…Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2012
- This deviceK221766 SolonLmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda · 2024
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- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 11 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 10 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 9 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK060448 Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006
- 2 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
- 1 generation backK113018 Apollo V+ Medical Platform, Apollo IV+ Medical Platform, Nice…Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. · 2012
- This deviceK221766 SolonLmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda · 2024
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −9 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K051214 | Aluma Skin Renewal System | Lumenis, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K060448 | Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One. | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K072564 | Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform | Alma Lasers, Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K113018 | Apollo V+ Medical Platform, Apollo IV+ Medical Platform, Nice Station Light… | Beijing Syntech Laser CO., LTD. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K221766 | Solon | Lmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K113018 | Apollo V+ Medical Platform, Apollo IV+ Medical Platform, Nice Station Light Based PlatformSummary page 5…) Substantial Equivalence: The Solon is equivalent with the following products: 510(k) Number Model Company K113018 APOLLO V+ Medical Platform Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd.… | 2012 |
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 29 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 9 of the 244 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, 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?
Solon is intended to be use in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and other surgical applications according to the different handpieces. The specific indications should reference to the indications of each handpiece. 1) Pro handpiece: • Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue • The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles 2) Multistation Handpiece: • Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for…
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Solon is intended to be use in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and other surgical applications according to the different handpieces.
The specific indications should reference to the indications of each handpiece.
1) Pro handpiece:
• Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue
• The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles
2) Multistation Handpiece:
• Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB.
3) Vektra QS Handpiece:
• Tattoo Removal: Dark Ink: (Black & Blue)
• Nevus of Ota
• Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles
4) IPL Handpiece:
The Intense Pulsed Light wavelengths are 515-1200 nm
• Multiwave: 650-1200 nm
The removal of unwanted hair from skin types l-V, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction in skin types I - V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicules.
• Expert Light: 570- 1200nm
The treatment of benign pigment (epidermal and cutaneous) lesions, such as warts.
• Expert Light: 515-1200nm
The treatment of benign vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal anf leg telangiectasias, rosacea, melasma, angiomas and spider aglormas, polkilorderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K221766 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K221766: Solon.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221766
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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