Table 4. Specifications of low and high power, clinical and experimental 2 µm laser lithotripsy sources.
| Laser | TFL | TFL | Thulium:YAG | Holmium:YAG | Holmium:YAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength: | 1908 | 1940 | 2010 | 2100 | 2100 |
| Model: | TLR-100-1908 | Urolase | Revolix 200 | P20 | P120H |
| Manufacturer: | IPG Medical | IPG Medical | Lisa Laser** | Lumenis** | Lumenis** |
| Size (cm): | 50x60x80* | 55x46x29 | 42x89x95 | 52x57x32 | 47x116x105 |
| Weight (kg): | 120* | 35 | 150 | 40 | 245 |
| Cooling system: | External Water | Air | Internal Water | Internal Water | Internal Water |
| Peak power (W): | 100 | 500 | NA | NA | NA |
| Ave. power (W): | 100 | 50 | 200 | 20 | 120 |
| Pulse rate (Hz): | 1 - 1000 | 1 - 2000 | NA | 5 - 15 | 5 - 80 |
| Energy (J): | Adjustable | 0.2 - 6.0 | NA | 0.5 - 2.5 | 0.2 - 6.0 |
| Pulse width (ms): | Adjustable | 0.2 - 12 | 50 - CW | < 0.5 | Adjustable |
| Mode: | CW/modulated | Pulsed | CW/modulated | Pulsed | Pulsed |
| Fiber (µm): | ≥ 50 | ≥ 150 | NA | ≥ 200 | ≥ 200 |
*
Weight and dimensions for experimental 1908 nm Thulium fiber laser do not include separate recirculating chiller.
**
Multiple manufacturers exist for the low and high power Holmium:YAG and Thulium:YAG lasers. These specifications are representative of the standard in the field.