Characteristics Of The 532 Nm Laser Beam; Characteristics Of The 1064 Nm Laser Beam; System Preparation - Cutera Excel V+ Operator's Manual

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Characteristics of the 532 nm Laser Beam

The 532 nm laser wavelength falls in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum and produces
green light. The 532 nm laser light is absorbed by hemoglobin and melanin in target tissues. This makes
the 532 nm laser useful for treating multiple indications. See the Clinical Applications section for specific
Indications for Use for the 532 nm wavelength.

Characteristics of the 1064 nm Laser Beam

The 1064 nm laser wavelength falls in the near infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This
wavelength is invisible to the human eye; therefore, a low power, visible aiming beam that is coaxial with
the invisible treatment beam is used to target tissue. The 1064 nm laser light is a longer penetrating
wavelength that is absorbed by melanin and hemoglobin in target tissues. This makes the 1064 nm laser
useful for treating multiple indications. See the Clinical Applications section for specific Indications for
Use for the 1064 nm wavelength.

System Preparation

The excel V+ system is shipped directly from the factory to your site. Your local Cutera representative will
initially uncrate, inspect, set up, and install the system to ensure that it is working properly before use. In
addition, Cutera provides training to ensure that your staff is experienced with appropriate performance
and safety considerations. Thereafter, you or the staff at your facility will be performing the daily
maintenance routines associated with the system, as well as performing basic system safety checks.
These procedures are detailed later in this chapter and in the Maintenance section of this manual.
We recommend that you or your staff inspect and perform a functional system check prior to scheduled
cases. Doing so will ensure adequate time to troubleshoot problems or contact your service
representative with the least amount of disruption to patients and schedules.
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