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 |