510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCynosure Photogenica Lpir Dermatological Laser
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cynosure, Inc. · GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Cleared on Aug 8, 1997 after an 88-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 1,000 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 8, 1997
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1,000 later devices descend from it, 8 citing it directly.
- This deviceK971737 Cynosure Photogenica Lpir Dermatological LaserCynosure, Inc. · 1997
- Descendant · cites it directly · 811 of its ownK981351 Candela Gentlelase GL Dermatological LaserCandela Corp. · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 745 of its ownK991798 Acme Medical Aesthetic ND:Yag LaserAltus Medical · 2000
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 739 of its ownK014040 Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 700 of its ownK993671 Candela Sclero Long Pulse Dye LaserCandela Corp. · 2000
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 699 of its ownK013748 Candela Sclero Long Pulse Laser (Aka Vbeam)Candela Corp. · 2002
Showing 5 of 1,000 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 1,000 · See all- K981351Candela Gentlelase GL Dermatological LaserCandela Corp. · 1998 · cites it directly811descendants
- K991798Acme Medical Aesthetic ND:Yag LaserAltus Medical · 2000 · cites it directly745descendants
- K014040Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide I, II and…Altus Medical, Inc. · 2002 · 2 generations on739descendants
- K993671Candela Sclero Long Pulse Dye LaserCandela Corp. · 2000 · cites it directly700descendants
- K013748Candela Sclero Long Pulse Laser (Aka Vbeam)Candela Corp. · 2002 · 2 generations on699descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K971737 | Cynosure Photogenica Lpir Dermatological Laser | Cynosure, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| +1 | K981351 | Candela Gentlelase GL Dermatological Laser | Candela Corp. | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K991798 | Acme Medical Aesthetic ND:Yag Laser | Altus Medical | 2000 | — |
| +2 | K014040 | Family of Altus Medical Modified Coolglide Aesthetic Lasers, Models Coolglide… | Altus Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K993671 | Candela Sclero Long Pulse Dye Laser | Candela Corp. | 2000 | — |
| +2 | K013748 | Candela Sclero Long Pulse Laser (Aka Vbeam) | Candela Corp. | 2002 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 36 | 0 |
| 2016 | 46 | 0 |
| 2017 | 42 | 0 |
| 2018 | 44 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 46 | 0 |
| 2021 | 49 | 0 |
| 2022 | 84 | 0 |
| 2023 | 76 | 0 |
| 2024 | 96 | 0 |
| 2025 | 103 | 0 |
| 2026 | 59 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (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?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (1,000)
See all 1,0008 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K981351 | Candela Gentlelase GL Dermatological Laser | 1998 | 811 |
| K991798 | Acme Medical Aesthetic ND:Yag Laser | 2000 | 745 |
| K993671 | Candela Sclero Long Pulse Dye Laser | 2000 | 700 |
| K992298 | Iriderm, Model Apex 800 | 1999 | 175 |
| K984601 | Candela Gentlelase II Dermatological Laser | 1999 | 110 |
| K990119 | Epi-Star Surgical Laser Syster | 2000 | 50 |
| K990043 | Smoothlase Alexandrite Laser System | 1999 | 0 |
| K980710 | Schwartz Electro-Optics, Inc. Crystalase 755 DP Alexandrite Laser System | 1998 | 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?
- Of its descendants, K981351 (Candela Corp., 1998) has gone furthest, with 811 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 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The PhotoGenica LPIR laser is indicated for hair reduction.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K971737 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K971737: Cynosure Photogenica Lpir Dermatological Laser.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K971737
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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