510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2026IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and Accessories
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ipg Medical Corporation · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 21, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K211401 (Gyrus Acmi, Inc., 2021) after a 210-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 21, 2024
- Review
- 210 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K936109 (1994). 36 ancestors in all, the oldest K853620 (1986). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK211401 SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- This deviceK232568 IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and…Ipg Medical Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251100 Ipgtfl-02Ipg Medical Corporation · 2025
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- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 9 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 7 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 3 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK211401 SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- This deviceK232568 IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and…Ipg Medical Corporation · 2024
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K251100Ipgtfl-02Ipg Medical Corporation · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −9 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −4 | K140388 | Lumenis Pulse 120H | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K170121 | Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2017 | 1 |
| −2 | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2019 | 4 |
| −1 | K211401 | SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium… | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2021 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K232568 | IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and Accessories | Ipg Medical Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K251100 | Ipgtfl-02 | Ipg Medical Corporation | 2025 | — |
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 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K211401 | SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser…Summary page 5…ces: Trade Name Manufacturer 510(k) SOLTIVE Laser System (primary predicate) Gyrus, ACMI, Inc. K211401 IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers 510(k) Summary Confidential 1… | 2021 |
| * | — | vela XL Laser System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K251100 | Ipgtfl-02 | 2025 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Class II | Z-2554-2026 | Device Design | Software anomaly that causes a false display of error code 5018. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 30 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 4 of the 36 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K251100 (Ipg Medical Corporation, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K211401.
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?
The IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and Accessories is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indication: urology, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery. Urology: ● Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH] ● Laser Resection of the Prostate (LRP) ● Laser…
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The IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical Fibers, and Accessories is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indication: urology, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery.
Urology: ● Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH] ● Laser Resection of the Prostate (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 dihydrate stones ● Endoscopic fragmentation of 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 hemostasis) including: ● Appendectomy ● Angiodysplasia ● Polyps ● Colorectal Cancer ● Biopsy ● Telangiectasias ● Gall Bladder Calculi ● Telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu Disease ● Biliary/Bile duct Calculi ● Vascular Malformation ● Ulcers ● Gastritis ● Gastric Ulcers ● Esophagitis ● Duodenal Ulcers ● Esophageal Ulcers ● Non Bleeding Ulcers ● Varices ● Pancreatitis ● Colitis ● Hemorrhoids ● Mallory-Weiss Tear ● Cholecystectomy ● Gastric Erosions ● Benign and Malignant Neoplasm
Gynecology: Open and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) of soft tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K232568 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K232568: IPG Medical Family of Thulium Fiber Lasers, Surgical 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/K232568
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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