Palomar SLP 1000
by Palomar Medical Products, Inc.
510(k) K013028
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK013028 | Date6 Dec 2001 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GEX
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 878.4810
- Advisory Committee
- General, Plastic Surgery
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 26 Sep 2026
The Palomar SLP 1000 is a diode laser system that delivers 810 nm infrared light for dermatologic and cosmetic procedures. It is designed for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae, hair removal and permanent hair reduction, as well as for addressing pigmented and vascular lesions such as facial and leg veins.
The system is supplied as a power unit, a chiller, a footswitch, and a water‑cooled handpiece. It is cleared under FDA 510(k) (K013028) as a powered laser surgical instrument for general and plastic surgery use. The device is intended for clinical use in a controlled setting, is not described as sterile or single‑use, and is regulated according to the applicable FDA classification.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 26 Sep 2026
What clinical applications is the Palomar SLP 1000 intended for?
The system is designed for dermatologic and cosmetic procedures, specifically pseudofolliculitis barbae, hair removal and permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions such as facial and leg veins. These uses align with its 810 nm infrared output and FDA 510(k) clearance for general and plastic surgery.
What components are included when the device is supplied?
Each Palomar SLP 1000 unit is delivered as a complete system comprising a power unit, a chiller to maintain handpiece temperature, a footswitch for hands‑free operation, and a water‑cooled handpiece that emits the laser energy. This package ensures the clinician has all necessary hardware for immediate use in a controlled setting.
Is the Palomar SLP 1000 a sterile or single‑use device?
The device is not described as sterile nor as single‑use. It is a reusable powered laser instrument intended for clinical use in a controlled environment, requiring the user to follow standard cleaning and maintenance procedures rather than discarding it after one procedure.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Palomar SLP 1000?
The system was cleared through the FDA 510(k) process (K013028) as a powered laser surgical instrument. It was found substantially equivalent to a predicate device and classified under product code GEX for general and plastic surgery applications.