510(k) · Cleared
ClearedElyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System and Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber Laser System (Laser, Fibers, and Accessories)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Mar 17, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K183647 (Olympus Surgical Technologies America, 2019) after a 181-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Mar 17, 2026
- Review
- 181 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K936109 (1994). 35 ancestors in all, the oldest K853620 (1986). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK252971 Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System and Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 9 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 8 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 6 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 2 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK252971 Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System and Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −8 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −3 | K140388 | Lumenis Pulse 120H | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K170121 | Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2017 | 1 |
| −1 | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2019 | 4 |
| 0 (this device) | K252971 | Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System and Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber Laser System… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2026 | — |
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 |
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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Top candidate predicates for a new GEX device
- #1 K222064 The Alma Soprano Titaniumscore 38.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed…Summary page 6…anel: General & Plastic Surgery Prior Correspondence: Q231350 510(k) Premarket Submission Number: K252971 Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K183647 Device Trade Name: SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Pre… | 2019 |
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 32 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 3 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K183647.
How does its category compare?
All GEX devicesGEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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?
Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System The Elyra™ TFL System (Laser, Fibers, and Accessories) is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications: urology and lithotripsy. Urology • Condylomas • Urethral strictures • Lesions of external genitalia • Bladder neck incisions (BNI) • Ablation and resection of bladder tumors, urethral tumors, and ureteral…
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Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System
The Elyra™ TFL System (Laser, Fibers, and Accessories) is intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications: urology and lithotripsy.
Urology
• 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
• 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 guidewire cannot be passed
Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber Laser System
The Elyra™ Plus TFL System (Laser, 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 indications: urology and lithotripsy.
Urology
• Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH]
• Laser Resection of the Prostrate (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 guidewire cannot be passed
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K252971 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K252971: Elyra™ Thulium Fiber Laser System and Elyra™ Plus Thulium Fiber Laser System (Laser, 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/K252971
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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