510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMedical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D, VELAS II-6H, VELAS II-15D)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 19, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K222701 (Squalus Med, Ltd., 2022) and 3 other predicates after a 271-day review. Its family tree reaches back 23 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Mar 19, 2025
- Review
- 271 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 23 generations to K943450 (1995). 639 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 23 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 19 generations between
- 3 generations backK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
- 2 generations backK182088 XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP SpectroFotona D.O.O. · 2018
- 1 generation backK193656 SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020
- This deviceK241791 Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK262426 Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026
Show all 23 generations
- Root · 23 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 22 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 21 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 20 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 19 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 18 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 17 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 16 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 15 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 14 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 13 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 12 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 11 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 10 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 9 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 8 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK083682 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180Biolitec, Inc. · 2009
- 6 generations backK082230 Vectra Plus Laser System and AccessoriesXintec Corporation · 2010
- 5 generations backK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- 4 generations backK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
- 3 generations backK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
- 2 generations backK182088 XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP SpectroFotona D.O.O. · 2018
- 1 generation backK193656 SkyPulseFotona D.O.O. · 2020
- This deviceK241791 Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D…Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K262426Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75)Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −23 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −22 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −21 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −20 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −19 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −18 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −17 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −16 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −15 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −14 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −13 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −12 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −10 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −9 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K083682 | 180W Cerelas D 980NM Diode Laser, Model D180 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K082230 | Vectra Plus Laser System and Accessories | Xintec Corporation | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K132806 | Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece | Fotona D.D. | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K143723 | SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro | Fotona D.D. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K182088 | XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, SP Dynamis, XP Spectro, SP Spectro | Fotona D.O.O. | 2018 | — |
| −1 | K193656 | SkyPulse | Fotona D.O.O. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K241791 | Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS… | Gigaalaser Company, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K262426 | Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75) | Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 26 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 |
| 1998 | 38 | 0 |
| 1999 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 |
| 2001 | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 | 48 | 0 |
| 2003 | 52 | 0 |
| 2004 | 39 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K222701 | MANTA LaserSummary page 7…1 / 17 Regulatory class: Class Ⅱ Product code: GEX Submitter: SQUALUS MED Ltd. 510(k) number: K222701 Predicate Device Trade name: SkyPulse Laser Platform Classification name: POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Regu… | 2022 |
| * | K193656 | SkyPulseSummary page 7…eneral and Plastic Surgery Regulatory class: Class Ⅱ Product code: GEX Submitter: Fotona d.o.o. 510(k) number: K193656 Predicate Device Trade name: Alma Diode Tabletop Laser Classification name: POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Reg… | 2020 |
| * | K160952 | Alma Diode Tabletop LaserSummary page 7…stic Surgery And In Dermatology Regulatory class: Class Ⅱ Product code: GEX Submitter: Alma Ltd 510(k) number: K160952 Predicate Device Trade name: Medical Diode Laser (M2-GK) Classification name: POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT R… | 2016 |
| * | K240747 | Medical Diode Laser (M2-GK)Summary page 8…2 / 17 Regulatory class: Class 1l Product code: GEX Submitter: Wuhan Pioon Technology Co.,Ltd. 510(k) number: K240747 3/17 IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION (1) The “Medical Diode Laser Systems”, include model: GBOX-6H, VELASⅡ-6H, GBOX- 10D… | 2024 |
| † | K140470 | Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire Fiber, Radial Emission… | 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K262426 | Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro+, S1Pro K15, S1Pro N6, S1Pro N75) | 2026 | 0 |
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 30 years and passes through 10 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 30 of the 639 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K262426 (Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd., 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, 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?
(1) The Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: GBOX-6H, VELAS Il-6H is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology…
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(1) The Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: GBOX-6H, VELAS Il-6H is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures. The output wavelength of model GBOX-6H and VELAS II -6H is 1940nm.
(2) The Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: GBOX-1OD, GBOX-12D is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endloscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures. The output wavelength of model GBOX-10D and GBOX-12D is 1470nm.
(3) The Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: GBOX-15D, VELAS II -15D is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The GBOX-15D, VELAS II-15D is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The output wavelength of model GBOX-15D and VELAS II -15D is 1470nm.
(4) The Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: VELAS Pro-30B15D is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. Medical Diode Laser Systems, model: VELAS Pro-30B15D is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The output wavelength of model VELAS Pro-30B15D is 980nm or 1470nm.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K241791 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K241791: Medical Diode Laser Systems (GBOX-6H, GBOX-10D , GBOX-12D, GBOX-15D, VELAS Pro-30B15D, VELAS II-6H, VELAS II-15D).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K241791
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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