510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Laser Fibers, and Accessories)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus Surgical Technologies America · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 24, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K242191 (Olympus Surgical Technologies America, 2024) after a 101-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1994. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 24, 2026
- Review
- 101 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K936109 (1994). 38 ancestors in all, the oldest K853620 (1986). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK211401 SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK221306 SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK242191 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2024 · Recalled
- This deviceK261221 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK262877 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2026
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- Root · 12 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 11 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 9 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 8 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 7 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK140388 Lumenis Pulse 120HLumenis, Ltd. · 2014
- 5 generations backK170121 Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and…Lumenis, Ltd. · 2017 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK183647 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2019 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK211401 SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK221306 SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser…Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2023 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK242191 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2024 · Recalled
- This deviceK261221 SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2026
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K262877SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed…Olympus Surgical Technologies America · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −11 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −6 | K140388 | Lumenis Pulse 120H | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −5 | K170121 | Lumenis Family of Holmium Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories | Lumenis, Ltd. | 2017 | 1 |
| −4 | K183647 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2019 | 4 |
| −3 | K211401 | SOLTIVE Laser System (SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium… | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2021 | 1 |
| −2 | K221306 | SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE… | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2023 | 8 |
| −1 | K242191 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2024 | 7 |
| 0 (this device) | K261221 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K262877 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium… | Olympus Surgical Technologies America | 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 |
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.
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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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K242191 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed…Summary page 5…Class II Review Panel: General Surgery Devices III. Predicate Device SOLTIVE Laser Systems K242191 1 SOLTIVE Laser S… | 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K262877 | SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed… | 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 32 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 6 of the 38 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K262877 (Olympus Surgical Technologies America, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K242191.
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?
The SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ 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, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery. Urology » Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH]…
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The SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ 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, lithotripsy, gastroenterological surgery and gynecological surgery.
Urology
» Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) [BPH] « Laser Resection of the Prostate (LRP)- Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (LEP)* Laser Ablation of the Prostate (LAP) * Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP) « Condylomas « Urethral/ureteral 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 dehydrate stones* Endoscopic fragmentation of renal calculis Treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed.
Gastroenterology
Open and endoscopic gastroenterology surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and haemostasis) including:
* Appendectomy * Polyps * Biopsy * Gall Bladder calculi * Biliary/Bile duct calculi * Ulcers * Gastric ulcers * Duodenal ulcers * Non Bleeding Ulcers * Pancreatitis * Haemorrhoids « Cholecystectomy * Benign and Malignant Neoplasm « Angiodysplasia * Colorectal cancer * Telangiectasias * Telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease * Vascular Malformation « Gastritis * Esophagitis * Esophageal ulcers * Varices * Colitis » Mallory-Weiss tear « Gastric Erosions
Gynecology
Open, endoscopic (including hysteroscopic) and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) of soft tissue.
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/K261221 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K261221: SOLTIVE™ Laser System (SOLTIVE™ Pro SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE™ Premium SuperPulsed Laser, SOLTIVE 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/K261221
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded Oct 30, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026