510(k) · Cleared
ClearedJOULE 1064nm System and Accessories
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sciton, Inc · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Dec 19, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K023881 (Sciton, Inc, 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 255-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Dec 19, 2025
- Review
- 255 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 414 ancestors in all, the oldest K771218 (1978). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK091562 Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 LasersLambda Scientific Spa · 2009
- 2 generations backK102036 Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010
- 1 generation backK122567 Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013
- This deviceK251077 JOULE 1064nm System and AccessoriesSciton, Inc · 2025
Show all 20 generations
- Root · 20 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 19 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 18 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 17 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 16 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 15 generations backK981870 Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 14 generations backK000944 Thermage Thermacool SystemThermage, Inc. · 2000
- 13 generations backK013034 Modification to: Thermacool IiaThermage, Inc. · 2001
- 12 generations backK013639 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK021402 Thermage Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK030142 Thermacool TC SystemThermage, Inc. · 2003
- 9 generations backK031671 Polaris WRSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2003
- 8 generations backK041959 Polaris DS/CometSyneron Medical, Ltd. · 2004
- 7 generations backK053540 Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery…Intermedic Arfran, SA · 2006
- 6 generations backK071295 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 5 generations backK072106 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode LaserBiolitec, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK073322 Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810A.R.C Laser GmbH · 2008
- 3 generations backK091562 Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 LasersLambda Scientific Spa · 2009
- 2 generations backK102036 Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers FamilyLambda S.P.A. · 2010
- 1 generation backK122567 Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2013
- This deviceK251077 JOULE 1064nm System and AccessoriesSciton, Inc · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −19 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −18 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −17 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −16 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −15 | K981870 | Visage Cosmetic Surgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −14 | K000944 | Thermage Thermacool System | Thermage, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −13 | K013034 | Modification to: Thermacool Iia | Thermage, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K013639 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K021402 | Thermage Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030142 | Thermacool TC System | Thermage, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K031671 | Polaris WR | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041959 | Polaris DS/Comet | Syneron Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K053540 | Intermedic Diode Laser Family 810NM and 980NM (and the Delivery Accessories… | Intermedic Arfran, SA | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K071295 | 100W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K072106 | 150W Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser | Biolitec, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K073322 | Fox 1-980, Fox Q-1064, Fox-Q-810 | A.R.C Laser GmbH | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K091562 | Doctor Smile a-810 and B-980 Lasers | Lambda Scientific Spa | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K102036 | Doctor Surgery Diode Lasers Family | Lambda S.P.A. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K122567 | Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K251077 | JOULE 1064nm System and Accessories | Sciton, Inc | 2025 | — |
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 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 40 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K023881 | Profile 1064 Laser SystemSummary page 6…dermatology, 21 CFR 878.4810 Classification Product Code: GEX Regulatory Class: Class II Legally Marketed Predicate/Reference Devices: K023881 (Primary Predicate), Sciton Profile 1064 Laser System K122567 (Secondary Predicate), Joule 810/940… | 2003 |
| * | K122567 | Joule 810/940/980 Multi-Platform SystemSummary page 6…Class: Class II Legally Marketed Predicate/Reference Devices: K023881 (Primary Predicate), Sciton Profile 1064 Laser System K122567 (Secondary Predicate), Joule 810/940/980 Multi-platform System, Sciton, Inc.… | 2013 |
| † | K063748 | Thermomed 1.8 | 2007 |
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 30 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 19 of the 414 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K023881.
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?
The 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are intended for use in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, dermatology, endoscopic/laproscopic general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastics, orthopedics, pulmonary/thoracic surgery and urology for surgical and aesthetic applications. Dermatology: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to port wine…
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The 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are intended for use in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, dermatology, endoscopic/laproscopic general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastics, orthopedics, pulmonary/thoracic surgery and urology for surgical and aesthetic applications.
Dermatology:
Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. The lasers are also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), café au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. Additionally, the lasers are indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments.
When used with the specified treatment protocol, it is also intended for histological clearance of biopsy-confirmed nodular or superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) located on the trunk, in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types I-II. The rate of recurrence after this procedure is not known.
Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar.
Removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The 1064 Laser System and Accessories are indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-Vl), including tanned skin.
The 1064 Laser Systems and Accessories are indicated for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
Surgical Applications:
Incision/excision and cutting, ablation, coagulation/hemostasis of soft tissue in the performance of surgical applications in endoscopy/laparoscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, head and neck/otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastics, orthopedics, plastic surgery, pulmonary/thoracic surgery, gynecology (e.g. menorrhagia) and urology.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K251077 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K251077: JOULE 1064nm System and Accessories.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K251077
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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