Principle of operation:

The infrared contact coagulator consists of an infrared radiation source, a rigid lightguide curved at the end at which the light emerges, and a tissue contact surface or tip made from a TeflonŽ polymer that is transparent to infrared and does not adhere to the tissue.
A low-voltage tungsten-halogen lamp produces the beam that is focused into the lightguide. Through this applicator the radiation is delivered to the tissue where it is converted into thermal energy causing the process of coagulation. The red light and infrared leakage radiation is allowed to escape outside through the red lamp housing, thus preventing the coagulator from overheating and making it unnecessary to provide an expensive cooling system. The optimal amount of energy to be transferred into the tissue can be pre-set exactly by means of a timer and reproduced at all times.
The ergonomically designed applicator, fitted with a hand-operated switch and supplied with low voltage be means of a flexible lead, enables the doctor to work in a simple and convenient manner. The operation of the device is very simple - it is enough to press the switch on the hand applicator after pre-setting the time of irradiation. The typical pulse length of single flashes vary from 0.5 up to 3 seconds resulting in light penetration up to 3mm into the soft tissue.






Basic usage features:

• possibility of precise adjustment of depth of tissue coagulation
  
  
• simple and very effective treatment especially when operating inside the body of the patient
  
  
• efficient even in case of excessive bleedings
  
  
• relatively low maximal temperature (around 100°C) - does not cause thermal losses in neighbouring tissues
  
  
• does not cause the danger of disturbances in circulatory system under the influence of electric current (which is possible in electro-coagulation treatments)
  
  
• full possibility of application during pregnancy
  
  
• smaller thermal damages of tissue than when applying conventional coagulators (non-laser)
  
  
• applicators are easy to sterilize - can be sterilized by gas ( 60° ) or liquid
  
  
• possibility of very quick replacement of the lamp by every user
  
  
• minimal contact with tissue during the treatment - very important in case of bleedings
  
  
• time of coagulation does not exceed 3 seconds
  
  
• does not cause tissue adhesion
  
  
• simpler and more effective than injection treatment ( proctology )
  
  
• suitable for blood staunching
  
  
• various interchangeable lightguides
  
  
• has no inactive electrode
  
  
• causes no danger of explosion in the intestine ( proctology )
  
  
• has no effect on cardiac pacemakers

Applications:

Rapid blood staunching following extractions or other surgical interventions in the oral cavity in patients with disturbed or delayed blood coagulation is a further sphere in which the infrared contact coagulator can be used. For example, it can be used in anti-coagulation therapy, in low-grade haemophilia, or in coagulation disorders after the taking of analgesics. After removal of the gelatine sponge, the lightguide is placed in the cavity left by the tooth and the light pulse is triggered. After lifting off the TeflonŽ tip, the bleeding is staunched and the cavity is sealed.
In this way, the infrared coagulator is also suitable for extractions in dental practice on a routine basis since the blood is staunched within a few seconds.
The lightguide is sterilized by immersion in an upright vessel containing a sterilizing fluid.


Lightguides and tips:

For use in all kinds of medical domains we supply a range of lightguides of various lengths and diameters as attachments to the basic coagulator apparatus. The circumference of the necrosis produced is determined by the diameter of the lightguide used. The light exit surface of the guide is protected by a replaceable Teflonâ tip. This tip constitutes the contact surface and prevents the guide from sticking to the tissue.
The system can be also equipped with nearly undestroyable Saphire contact tips. They feature better surface cooling than with a Teflonâ tip, resulting in less carbonisation of the tissue and slightly deeper necrosis. They are recommended for removing tattoos and preferably used in surgery.

1. CTL-006    dermatology, dentistry
   L=70mm, f=6mm
2. CTL-008    proctology, surgery, ENT
   L=120mm, f=6mm
3. CTL-009    gynaecology
   L=170mm, f=6mm
4. CTL-010    proctology
   L=220mm, f=6mm
5. CTL-014    proctology
   L=320mm, f=6mm
6. CTL-017    proctology
   L=420mm, f=6mm
7. CTL-022    gynaecology
   L=150mm, f=10mm
8. CTL-025    surgery
   L=120mm, f=10mm
9. CTL-045    dermatology, dentistry, ENT
   L=70mm, f=2mm
10. CTL-046    dermatology, ENT
    L=70mm, f=2mm
11. CTL-109    IR (infrared) lamp
12. CTL-501    hand applicator
13. CTL-213    Teflon-Tip, f=2mm
14. CTL-613    Teflon Tips, f=6mm
15. CTL-1013    Teflon Tips, f=10mm
16. CTL-613/S    Sapphire-Tip, f=6mm
17. CTL-1013/S    Sapphire-Tip, f=10mm