510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCeralas D 980NM Diode Laser System, Model D15
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 Oct 14, 1999 after a 37-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 179 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 14, 1999
- Review
- 37 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
179 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- This deviceK993002 Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser System, Model D15Ceram Optec, Inc. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 153 of its ownK072779 Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Biolitec, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 112 of its ownK081352 Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 111 of its ownK101916 Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 70 of its ownK132806 Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 62 of its ownK143723 SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015
Showing 5 of 179 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 179 · See all- K072779Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25Biolitec, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly153descendants
- K081352Profile Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2008 · 2 generations on112descendants
- K101916Joule Multi-Platform SystemSciton, Inc · 2011 · 3 generations on111descendants
- K132806Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser HandpieceFotona D.D. · 2014 · 4 generations on70descendants
- K143723SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP SpectroFotona D.D. · 2015 · 5 generations on62descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K993002 | Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser System, Model D15 | Ceram Optec, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K072779 | Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser, Models D15 and D25 | Biolitec, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K081352 | Profile Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K101916 | Joule Multi-Platform System | Sciton, Inc | 2011 | — |
| +4 | K132806 | Fotona F-22 Laser Handpiece (F-Runner), Fotona FS-01 Laser Handpiece | Fotona D.D. | 2014 | — |
| +5 | K143723 | SP Dynamis, SP Spectro, XS Dynamis, XP Dynamis, XP Spectro | Fotona D.D. | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2026 | 16 | 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.
Planning a device in GEX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | American Dental Technologies Plasma Arc Curing System Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (179)
See all 1793 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, K072779 (Biolitec, Inc., 2008) has gone furthest, with 153 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?
Intended for light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whiteniag.
Note: This is an addirional indication to the already cleared indications for use.
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/K993002 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K993002: Ceralas D 980NM Diode Laser System, Model D15.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K993002
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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