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Deka Lotus

K233473510(k) TraditionalCleared May 16, 2024204-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4810

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

El.En S.P.A. · ONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect

Cleared on May 16, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K202503 (Quanta System Spa, 2020) and 2 other predicates after a 204-day review. Its family tree reaches back 27 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
May 16, 2024
Review
204 days
Class
Class II
Product code
ONF
Recalls
None
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 27 generations to K943450 (1995). 404 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2018: 1 other ancestor2011: 3 other ancestors2017: 1 other ancestor2010: 3 other ancestors2007: 15 other ancestors2005: 18 other ancestors2004: 21 other ancestors2013: 2 other ancestors2009: 6 other ancestors2008: 9 other ancestors2006: 11 other ancestors2002: 39 other ancestors2001: 28 other ancestors2003: 32 other ancestors2000: 28 other ancestors1999: 15 other ancestors1998: 20 other ancestors1996: 22 other ancestors1995: 17 other ancestors1991: 7 other ancestors1997: 27 other ancestors1994: 17 other ancestors1993: 8 other ancestors1986: 2 other ancestors1984: 1 other ancestor1990: 4 other ancestors1988: 4 other ancestors1982: 2 other ancestors2015: 1 other ancestor1992: 3 other ancestors1989: 3 other ancestors1987: 2 other ancestors2014: 1 other ancestor2012: 2 other ancestors1980: 1 other ancestor1985: 1 other ancestor2025: 1 descendant clearedK943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K961069 (1996), K962445 (1996) K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K013034 (2001), K013639 (2002) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K021402 (2002), K030142 (2003) K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K051214 · Aluma Skin Renewal System · Lumenis, Inc. · 2005K060448 · Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One. · Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006K072564 · Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008K083899 · Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser System · Hoya Conbio, Inc. · 2009K103118 · Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece Adaptor · Hoya Photonics, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK121346 · Picosure Workstation · Cynosure, Inc. · 2012×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K142372 (2014), K150326 (2015) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K152012 (2015), K160368 (2016) K163222 · Discovery Pico Family · Quanta System Spa · 2016×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K171945 (2017), K172376 (2017) K191842 · Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus, Discovery Pico Derm · Quanta System Spa · 2019K202503 · Chrome · Quanta System Spa · 202019801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors2 generations back: 7 other ancestors3 generations back: 16 other ancestors4 generations back: 31 other ancestors5 generations back: 61 other ancestors6 generations back: 86 other ancestors7 generations back: 50 other ancestors8 generations back: 33 other ancestors9 generations back: 23 other ancestors10 generations back: 28 other ancestors11 generations back: 12 other ancestors12 generations back: 14 other ancestors13 generations back: 10 other ancestors14 generations back: 4 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant K202503 · Chrome · Quanta System Spa · 2020K191842 · Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus, Discovery Pico Derm · Quanta System Spa · 2019K172376 · Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus · Quanta System Spa · 2017K171945 · Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus · Quanta System Spa · 2017K163222 · Discovery Pico Family · Quanta System Spa · 2016K160368 · EVO platform · Quanta System Spa · 2016K152012 · EVO platform · Quanta System Spa · 2015K150326 · PicoWay Laser System · Candela Corporation · 2015K142372 · Pico Way Laser System · Candela Corpation · 2014K121346 · Picosure Workstation · Cynosure, Inc. · 2012K103118 · Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece Adaptor · Hoya Photonics, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK083899 · Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser System · Hoya Conbio, Inc. · 2009K072564 · Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application Platform · Alma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008K060448 · Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One. · Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006K051214 · Aluma Skin Renewal System · Lumenis, Inc. · 2005K031671 · Polaris WR · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003K030142 · Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2003K021402 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013639 · Thermage Thermacool TC System · Thermage, Inc. · 2002K013034 · Modification to: Thermacool Iia · Thermage, Inc. · 2001K000944 · Thermage Thermacool System · Thermage, Inc. · 2000K981870 · Visage Cosmetic Surgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K973478 · Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1998K964849 · Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1997K962445 · Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K961069 · Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System · Arthrocare Corp. · 1996K943450 · Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 · Arthrocare Corp. · 1995−25−20−15−10−50
  1. Root · 27 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 23 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK172376 Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico PlusQuanta System Spa · 2017
  4. 2 generations backK191842 Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus, Discovery Pico DermQuanta System Spa · 2019
  5. 1 generation backK202503 ChromeQuanta System Spa · 2020
  6. This deviceK233473 Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A. · 2024
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250281 Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A. · 2025
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  1. Root · 27 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
  2. 26 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  3. 25 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
  4. 24 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
  5. 23 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  6. 22 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
  7. 21 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
  8. 20 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
  9. 19 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  10. 18 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
  11. 17 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
  12. 16 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
  13. 15 generations backK051214 Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc. · 2005
  14. 14 generations backK060448 Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd. · 2006
  15. 13 generations backK072564 Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd. · 2008
  16. 12 generations backK083899 Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser SystemHoya Conbio, Inc. · 2009
  17. 11 generations backK103118 Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece AdaptorHoya Photonics, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  18. 10 generations backK121346 Picosure WorkstationCynosure, Inc. · 2012
  19. 9 generations backK142372 Pico Way Laser SystemCandela Corpation · 2014
  20. 8 generations backK150326 PicoWay Laser SystemCandela Corporation · 2015
  21. 7 generations backK152012 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2015
  22. 6 generations backK160368 EVO platformQuanta System Spa · 2016
  23. 5 generations backK163222 Discovery Pico FamilyQuanta System Spa · 2016
  24. 4 generations backK171945 Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico PlusQuanta System Spa · 2017
  25. 3 generations backK172376 Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico PlusQuanta System Spa · 2017
  26. 2 generations backK191842 Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus, Discovery Pico DermQuanta System Spa · 2019
  27. 1 generation backK202503 ChromeQuanta System Spa · 2020
  28. This deviceK233473 Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A. · 2024

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  • K250281Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−27K943450Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp.1995—
−26K961069Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−25K962445Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1996—
−24K964849Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1997—
−23K973478Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−22K981870Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp.1998—
−21K000944Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc.2000—
−20K013034Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc.2001—
−19K013639Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−18K021402Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2002—
−17K030142Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc.2003—
−16K031671Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd.2003—
−15K051214Aluma Skin Renewal SystemLumenis, Inc.2005—
−14K060448Lumenis One Family of Systems; Lumenis One.Lumenis, Ltd.2006—
−13K072564Alma Lasers Harmony XL Multi-Application PlatformAlma Lasers, Ltd.2008—
−12K083899Revlite Q-Switched ND:Yag Laser SystemHoya Conbio, Inc.2009—
−11K103118Revlite Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser System with Nadpiece AdaptorHoya Photonics, Inc.20101
−10K121346Picosure WorkstationCynosure, Inc.2012—
−9K142372Pico Way Laser SystemCandela Corpation2014—
−8K150326PicoWay Laser SystemCandela Corporation2015—
−7K152012EVO platformQuanta System Spa2015—
−6K160368EVO platformQuanta System Spa2016—
−5K163222Discovery Pico FamilyQuanta System Spa2016—
−4K171945Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico PlusQuanta System Spa2017—
−3K172376Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico PlusQuanta System Spa2017—
−2K191842Discovery Pico, Discovery Pico Plus, Discovery Pico DermQuanta System Spa2019—
−1K202503ChromeQuanta System Spa2020—
0 (this device)K233473Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A.2024—
+1K250281Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A.2025—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198010
198220
198410
198510
198620
198720
198840
198930
199040
199170
199230
199380
1994170
1995170
1996220
1997270
1998200
1999150
2000280
2001280
2002390
2003320
2004210
2005180
2006110
2007150
200890
200960
201030
201130
201220
201320
201410
201510
201710
201810

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202510
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K233473, 1995–2025Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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. #1 K250281 Deka Lotusscore 17.0 · 28 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (3)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K202503Chrome
Summary page 5
…ation device and accessories. Product Code: ONF, GEI Regulatory Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 21 CFR. 878.4400 Predicate Devices: Quanta Chrome (K202503) Palomar Icon (K110907) Pollogen Legend+™ System (K173503) Device Description: The DEKA Lotus is a device provided with two puls…
Quanta System Spa2020—
*K110907Palomar Icon (TM) Aesthetic System
Summary page 5
…ories. Product Code: ONF, GEI Regulatory Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 21 CFR. 878.4400 Predicate Devices: Quanta Chrome (K202503) Palomar Icon (K110907) Pollogen Legend+™ System (K173503) Device Description: The DEKA Lotus is a device provided with two pulsed light handpieces and…
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.2011—
*K173503Pollogen Legend System
Summary page 5
…ulatory Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 21 CFR. 878.4400 Predicate Devices: Quanta Chrome (K202503) Palomar Icon (K110907) Pollogen Legend+™ System (K173503) Device Description: The DEKA Lotus is a device provided with two pulsed light handpieces and a RF handpiece.…
Pollogen, Ltd.2018—

Also cleared against K202503: 7 other devices →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K250281Deka LotusEl.En S.P.A.20250

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 13 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
  • 19 of the 404 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K250281 (El.En S.P.A., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 7 other devices also cite its predicate K202503.

How does its category compare?

All ONF devices

ONF Powered Light Based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument With Thermal Effect: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · ONF

4in 2025

2008: 12009: 52010: 42011: 52012: 32013: 102014: 72015: 32016: 52018: 22019: 22020: 42021: 42022: 42023: 52024: 52025: 42026 (partial year): 1
2007high 10 (2013) · low 0 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · ONF

192in 2025

2009: 160 days median2010: 137 days median2011: 166 days median2012: 134 days median2013: 113 days median2014: 118 days median2015: 111 days median2016: 87 days median2020: 104 days median2021: 101 days median2022: 165 days median2023: 86 days median2024: 168 days median2025: 192 days median
2007high 192 (2025) · low 86 (2023)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · ONF

No recall names ONF since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · ONF

5in 2025

2014: 22015: 42016: 62017: 12018: 12019: 22020: 12021: 22022: 22023: 22024: 32025: 5
2007high 6 (2016) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code ONF, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

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YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20070—00
20081—00
2009516000
2010413700
2011516600
2012313400
20131011300
2014711802
2015311104
201658706
20170—01
20182—01
20192—02
2020410401
2021410102
2022416502
202358602
2024516803
2025419205
20261—0—

What is it indicated for?

* The DEKA LOTUS 590nm pulsed light handpiece is indicated for permanent hair removal. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. * The DEKA LOTUS 500G pulsed light handpiece is intended for treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including lentigines, nevi, melasma, and cafe-au-lait; and treatment of benign…

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* The DEKA LOTUS 590nm pulsed light handpiece is indicated for permanent hair removal. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.

* The DEKA LOTUS 500G pulsed light handpiece is intended for treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including lentigines, nevi, melasma, and cafe-au-lait; and treatment of benign vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, angiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, facial and leg veins.

* The DEKA LOTUS RF handpiece is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for the non-invasive treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytides.

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K233473: Deka Lotus.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K233473

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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