510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMegabeam Endo-Ent Probe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ceram Optec, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Jul 17, 1995 after a 31-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 26 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 17, 1995
- Review
- 31 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
26 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK952772 Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeCeram Optec, Inc. · 1995
- Descendant · cites it directly · 24 of its ownK113858 Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeBiolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 23 of its ownK124003 Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 13 of its ownK170366 Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 5 of its ownK220189 LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK140470 Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire…Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies · 2014
Showing 5 of 26 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 26 · See all- K113858Megabeam Endo-Ent ProbeBiolitec Medical Devices, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly24descendants
- K124003Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers End- and…Med-Fibers, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on23descendants
- K170366Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser FibersLaser Peripherals, LLC · 2017 · 3 generations on13descendants
- K220189LISA Laser Surgical FibersOmni-Guide Holdings, Inc. · 2022 · 4 generations on5descendants
- K140470Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire Fiber, Radial Emission…Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies · 2014 · 3 generations on5descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K952772 | Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe | Ceram Optec, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| +1 | K113858 | Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe | Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K124003 | Med-Fibers Surgical Laser Fiber, Med-Fibers Endo-Ent Laser Probes, Med-Fibers… | Med-Fibers, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K170366 | Laser Peripherals, LLC Family of Bare Laser Fibers | Laser Peripherals, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +4 | K220189 | LISA Laser Surgical Fibers | Omni-Guide Holdings, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +3 | K140470 | Oberon: Laser Surgery Fiber, Atraumatic Surgery Fiber, Side Fire Fiber, Radial… | Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies | 2014 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (26)
See all 262 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K113858 (Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 24 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.
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 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K952772 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K952772: Megabeam Endo-Ent Probe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K952772
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026