DEKA Again
Diode laser · Triple-wavelength high-speed diode
What it's actually cleared for: DEKA AGAIN PRO family cleared Oct 2023 (El.En) — hair removal; original 810nm Again K not separately located
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
New: $80k–$110k|Used: —market estimate, no email required
Bottom line
DEKA's answer to the speed wars — a triple-wavelength diode (755/810/1064nm fired simultaneously) built for in-motion sweeping that can clear a full back in under 10 minutes and a full body in well under an hour. Cartessa sells it into the same accounts that buy the Motus, and the pitch is pure throughput economics: more clients per hour per room. Expect quotes in the $85k-130k range depending on configuration and quarter-end hunger. Strong machine — but do your FDA homework before signing (see below).
Overview
Ultra-fast in-motion diode (Cartessa)
How it works
The science
Selective photothermolysis with a twist — instead of choosing one wavelength, it blends 755nm (high melanin absorption, finer/lighter hair), 810nm (the classic diode workhorse), and 1064nm (deep penetration, safest on Fitzpatrick V-VI) in a single emission. In-motion/SHR delivery fires rapid low-fluence pulses at high repetition while the operator glides, gradually heating follicles to the ~45-48C denaturation threshold rather than hammering single high-energy shots — less pain, less epidermal risk, safe across skin types year-round. Integrated contact cooling protects throughout.
Patented tech
Simultaneous triple-wavelength diode emission and the in-motion protocol (an evolution of the Moveo concept) — a blended beam rather than separate diode bars firing sequentially.
Origin
Calenzano (Florence), Italy — DEKA M.E.L.A., El.En. Group.
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
DEKA AGAIN PRO family cleared Oct 2023 (El.En) — hair removal; original 810nm Again K not separately located
510(k) numbers
K233090
Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.
Treatment economics
What practices charge
$75-150 small areas, $200-300 Brazilian, $350-550 full legs, 6-packs at 15-25% off. The speed profile makes $150-300/month unlimited-area membership models viable where slower diodes can't sustain them.
Consumables & recurring cost
No per-pulse consumables or tips — buy-it-once diode economics, central to Cartessa's pitch. Budget gel and periodic handpiece refurbishment.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
High-volume hair removal operations — laser bars, franchise medspas, 15-minute-slot books — where speed converts directly to revenue; also diverse-skin-tone markets since the 1064 blend covers V-VI without switching handpieces.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class IV laser — physician or mid-level oversight with state-variable delegation (laser tech certification in TX, RN-plus in NJ, cosmetologist-permissible elsewhere). Budget $1,500-3,500/month for outsourced direction.
Contraindications & screening
Pregnancy, active tans or recent sun on the area, photosensitizers (isotretinoin within 6 months), active infections, gold therapy history, tattoos in the field; white/grey/true-red hair won't respond.
Ownership
Warranty & service
Cartessa typically includes 1-2 year factory warranty; extended $8k-15k/year; the US network is solid but smaller than Sciton's or Candela's — get guaranteed loaner terms, because downtime on your highest-throughput device is the real cost.
Resale & used market
Mid-tier — better than imports, softer than Sciton/Candela; expect 35-50% of purchase price on a 3-4 year-old unit, with the caveat that Cartessa doesn't support secondhand units, which suppresses buyer demand.
Chains using this device
No confirmed chain deployments recorded yet.
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History
Every tracked change to pricing, lifecycle status, FDA data and warranty terms — newest first.
August 5, 2026
FDA status
Unknown → Cleared
Source: Automatic record update
August 5, 2026
FDA K-numbers
K233090
Source: Automatic record update
August 5, 2026
FDA indication
High-speed diode hair removal; no US clearance found naming Again → DEKA AGAIN PRO family cleared Oct 2023 (El.En) — hair removal; original 810nm Again K not separately located
Source: Automatic record update
August 5, 2026
Warranty & service
Cartessa typically includes 1-2 year factory warranty; extended $8k-15k/year; the US network is solid but smaller than Sciton's or Candela's — get guaranteed loaner terms, because downtime on your highest-throughput device is the real cost.
Source: Automatic record update
August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial
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