Table 1 Device information, irradiation and treatment parameters
Device information | ||
|---|---|---|
Manufacturer | IBRAMED | |
Model identifier | LaserPulse | |
Number of emitters | 1 | |
Emitter type | GaAS | |
Beam delivery system | Hand-held probe | |
Irradiation parameters | ||
Parameter [unit] | Value | |
Center wavelength [nm] | 904 | |
Spectral bandwidth [nm] | 724 – 1009 | |
Operating mode | pulsed | |
Frequency [Hz] | 9,500 | |
Pulse duration [ns] | 60 ns ± 20 % | |
Peak radiant power [W] | 70 | |
Average radiant power [mW] | 40 | |
Beam profile | Circular | |
Treatment parameters | ||
Parameter [unit] | Value | Additional notes |
Beam spot size at target [cm2] | 0.13090 | |
Irradiance at target [mW/cm2] | 305.6 | |
Exposure duration [sec] | 11 min and 25 s | Per knee |
Radiant exposure [J/cm2] | 22.9 | |
Radiant energy [J] | 3 | Per knee |
Number of points irradiated | 9 points per knee | |
Area irradiated [cm2] | 0.13090 | Per point |
Application technique | Contact with pressure | |
Number and frequency of treatment sessions | 9 treatments total - 3×/week | |
Total radiant energy [J] | 27 | Per knee |