510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGemini NOVA 810+980 Soft Tissue Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Azena Medical, LLC · NVK Laser, Dental, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Mar 10, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K210350 (Azena Medical, LLC, 2021) after a 1-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 10, 2026
- Review
- 1 day
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NVK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K943450 (1995). 206 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 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 backK111689 StlaseDental Photonics, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK163128 Epic ProBiolase, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK210350 Gemini 2 810+980 Soft Tissue LaserAzena Medical, LLC · 2021
- This deviceK260765 Gemini NOVA 810+980 Soft Tissue LaserAzena Medical, LLC · 2026
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- 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 backK072034 Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30Quanta System Spa · 2007
- 5 generations backK081015 Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Biolitec, Inc. · 2008
- 4 generations backK094049 Stlase Diode LaserDental Photonics, Inc. · 2010
- 3 generations backK111689 StlaseDental Photonics, Inc. · 2012
- 2 generations backK163128 Epic ProBiolase, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK210350 Gemini 2 810+980 Soft Tissue LaserAzena Medical, LLC · 2021
- This deviceK260765 Gemini NOVA 810+980 Soft Tissue LaserAzena Medical, LLC · 2026
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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 | K072034 | Diode Medical Laser Family, Models 4, 6, 30 | Quanta System Spa | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K081015 | Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −4 | K094049 | Stlase Diode Laser | Dental Photonics, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −3 | K111689 | Stlase | Dental Photonics, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K163128 | Epic Pro | Biolase, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K210350 | Gemini 2 810+980 Soft Tissue Laser | Azena Medical, LLC | 2021 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K260765 | Gemini NOVA 810+980 Soft Tissue Laser | Azena Medical, LLC | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K210350 | Gemini 2 810+980 Soft Tissue LaserSummary page 6…Powered Classification: Class II Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810 Product Codes: NVK (primary); GEX; ILY Predicate Device Gemini 2 (Gemini EVO) 810 + 980 Soft Tissue Laser (K210350) Indications for Use Dental Soft Tissue Indications Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft ti… | 2021 |
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 31 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 8 of the 206 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All NVK devicesNVK Laser, Dental, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NVK
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NVK
139in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NVK
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NVK
1in 2024
MAUDE reports naming product code NVK, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 277 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Dental Soft Tissue Indications Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including marginal and inter-dental gingival and epithelial lining of free gingiva and the following specific indications: • Excisional and incisional biopsies • Exposure of unerupted teeth • Fibroma removal • Frenectomy • Frenotomy • Gingival troughing for crown impressions • Gingivectomy • Gingivoplasty • Gingival incision and excision •…
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Dental Soft Tissue Indications
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including marginal and inter-dental gingival and epithelial lining of free gingiva and the following specific indications:
• Excisional and incisional biopsies
• Exposure of unerupted teeth
• Fibroma removal
• Frenectomy
• Frenotomy
• Gingival troughing for crown impressions
• Gingivectomy
• Gingivoplasty
• Gingival incision and excision
• Hemostasis and coagulation
• Implant recovery
• Incision and drainage of abscess
• Leukoplakia
• Operculectomy
• Oral papillectomies
• Pulpotomy
• Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
• Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
• Soft tissue crown lengthening
• Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral mucosa
• Treatment of aphthous ulcers.
• Vestibuloplasty
• Tissue retraction for impression
• Lesion (tumor) removal.
Laser Periodontal Procedures
• Laser soft tissue curettage.
• Laser removal of diseased, Infected, Inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket.
• Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium.
• Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility)
• Reduction of bacterial level (decontamination) and inflammation
Pain therapy
• Topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for a temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain, the temporary increase in local blood circulation; the temporary relaxation of muscle.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K260765 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K260765: Gemini NOVA 810+980 Soft Tissue Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K260765
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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