510(k) · Cleared
ClearedRegenalase Laser System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ipg Medical · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on May 28, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K152722 (G.N.S Neolaser, Ltd., 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 242-day review. Its family tree reaches back 21 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- May 28, 2024
- Review
- 242 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 21 generations to K943450 (1995). 386 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations between
- 3 generations backK102755 Ceralas E/ 1470NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family; Crealas HPD…Biolitec, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK112253 Ceralas 147NM Diode Laser SystemBiolitec, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK152722 neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode LasersG.N.S Neolaser, Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK233344 Regenalase Laser SystemIpg Medical · 2024
Show all 21 generations
- Root · 21 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 20 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 19 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 17 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 16 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 14 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 13 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 9 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 8 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 7 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK083613 Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2008
- 4 generations backK100558 Quanta Diode Laser SystemQuanta System Spa · 2010
- 3 generations backK102755 Ceralas E/ 1470NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family; Crealas HPD…Biolitec, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK112253 Ceralas 147NM Diode Laser SystemBiolitec, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK152722 neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode LasersG.N.S Neolaser, Ltd. · 2015
- This deviceK233344 Regenalase Laser SystemIpg Medical · 2024
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −21 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −20 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −16 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −14 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K083613 | Quanta System Polysurge Diode Laser Family | Quanta System Spa | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K100558 | Quanta Diode Laser System | Quanta System Spa | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K102755 | Ceralas E/ 1470NM Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser Family; Crealas HPD… | Biolitec, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K112253 | Ceralas 147NM Diode Laser System | Biolitec, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K152722 | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers | G.N.S Neolaser, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K233344 | Regenalase Laser System | Ipg Medical | 2024 | — |
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 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152722 | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode LasersSummary page 5…aser: Trade Name Manufacturer 510(k) neoV1470 Diode Laser G.N.S. neoLaser Ltd. # K152722 Device Description The Regenalase is a portable console that houses a fiber laser operating at 1550 nm wavelength and… | 2015 |
| * | K133006 | Neov Diode Laser FamilySummary page 6…in local circulation. Technological Comparison to Predicate Device: Regenalase (Subject Device) neoV1470 (Predicate Device) K133006 Different/Same Wavelength 1550 nm 1470 nm Different Output Modes… | 2014 |
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 9 months on median.
- 17 of the 386 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K152722.
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?
1550nm laser:
Indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue, including meniscus cartilage, in conjunction with an imaging modality for medical specialties including: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy and Spinal Surgery.
980nm laser:
Indicated for use to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K233344 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K233344: Regenalase Laser System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K233344
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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