Quanta System Discovery Pico
Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment · 532/1064nm pico (694nm ruby option)
Technology: Picosecond Laser
Classification & configurations
Category group: Resurfacing & pigment (ablative, fractional, picosecond, vascular)
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- $100k–$140kSource not documented
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- $45k–$75kSource not documented
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Read FDA-cleared indicationsExact wording from 4 FDA records
K163222 (Quanta System Spa, 2016)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K172376 (Quanta System Spa, 2017)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K191842 (Quanta System Spa, 2019)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode), including microbeam handpieces: Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K240983 (Quanta System Spa, 2025)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode), including microbeam handpieces: • Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angioma - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi • Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus • Treatment of seborrheic keratosis • Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation • Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
Page updated: September 4, 2026 · How we verify
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Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
| Manufacturer | Quanta System |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: El.En. Group S.p.A. (Euronext Milan: ELN), 100% (subsidiary, since 2012) · Distribution: via distributor — Astanza Laser (exclusive US distributor from December 1, 2025; previously Cartessa Aesthetics) |
| Parent company | El.En. Group |
| Brand owner | Quanta System |
| Built by (OEM) | Quanta System S.p.A. |
| Category | Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment |
| Technology | 532/1064nm pico (694nm ruby option) |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| 510(k) citation | K163222, K172376, K191842, K240983 |
| New price range | $100k–$140k |
| Used asking range | $45k–$75k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2015 |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Manufacturer-source documents checked | Not published |
Overview
High peak-power Italian pico
How it worksTechnology and manufacturing
How the technology works
Three wavelengths — 1064nm and 532nm from a picosecond Nd:YAG (~450ps/370ps) plus a genuine 694nm ruby for green, blue, and refractory pigment. Offers picosecond, Q-switched nanosecond, and longer photothermal modes: photoacoustic ink shattering, classic Q-switched work, and skin revitalization on one platform.
Very high peak power means effective fluence at larger spots — deeper, more uniform ink fragmentation, often fewer sessions. Indications: multi-color tattoo removal, benign pigmented lesions, pico toning/rejuvenation.
Patented technology
OPTIBEAM II flat-top square/round beam-shaping handpieces — homogenized energy with no hot spots and tileable square spots; a real safety and speed advantage, not marketing fluff.
Origin
Samarate (Varese), Italy — Quanta System S.p.A., El.En. Group; US distribution historically via Cartessa.
FDA & regulatory detailClearance timeline, authorization route and citation notes
Launch 2015 · Clearance 2017 · Clearance 2025 · K163222; K172376; K191842; K240983
510(k): K163222, K172376, K191842 and K240983. Checked 4 Sep 2026.
FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)
K163222 (Quanta System Spa, 2016)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K172376 (Quanta System Spa, 2017)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K191842 (Quanta System Spa, 2019)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode), including microbeam handpieces: Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angiomaa - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus Treatment of seborrheic keratosis Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K240983 (Quanta System Spa, 2025)
General intended use The Discovery Pico Family is intended for use in aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical applications requiring incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues in the medical specialties of dermatology, general, plastic and oral surgery as follows. 1064 & 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode) The Discovery Pico Family is intended for treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for General dermatology such as, but not limited to treatment of: 532 nm (Q-Switched, nanosecond mode), including microbeam handpieces: • Removal of light ink (red, sky blue, green, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos Treatment of benign vascular lesions including, but not limited to: - port wine birthmarks - telangiectasias - spider angioma - Cherry angioma - Spider nevi • Treatment of benign pigmented lesions including, but not limited to: - cafe-au-Iait birthmarks - Ephalides, solar lentigines - senile lentigines - Becker's nevi - freckles - common nevi - nevus spilus - Ota Nevus • Treatment of seborrheic keratosis • Treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation • Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
Marketed for
Picosecond — 532/1064nm pico (694nm ruby option)
Marketing claims are the manufacturer's own and are not the same as a cleared indication.
Parent company: El.En. Group
Legal manufacturer: Quanta System S.p.A. (Italy)
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Pregnancy, gold salts (chrysiasis), active infection or eczema in the field, isotretinoin per protocol, keloid history, recent tanning; test-spot cosmetic tattoos and allergy-prone red inks.
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History6 tracked changes
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September 4, 2026
FDA status
Unknown → Cleared
Clearance located on openFDA
Source: Council round 2 audit, verified on openFDA 2026-09-04
September 4, 2026
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Unknown → Cleared
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September 4, 2026
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Source: Council round 2 audit, verified on openFDA 2026-09-04
September 4, 2026
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August 1, 2026
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Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
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Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Quanta System Discovery Pico — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).
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