LIGHTSEERDUE
LIGHTSEERDUE
LIGHTSEERDUE
Duet ™
Operator Manual
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Contents
Safety and Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ocular hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Regulatory
Electrical hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Laser plume precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fire hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Health hazard during treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chemical hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clean-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LightSheer Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audible emission indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electronic shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handpiece enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handpiece trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handpiece design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LightSheer Duet safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Location of Regulatory and System Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HS handpiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ET handpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LightSheer Duet Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inspecting the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Laser console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
External door interlock plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Handpieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Complications and Side Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Clinical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Pseudofolliculitis barbae treatment using the ET handpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Hair removal with LightSheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Other applications with LightSheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Customer Support, Sales, and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Safety and
Regulatory
Regulatory Compliance
The LightSheer Duet system complies with 21 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter J,
as administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CE-labeled devices comply
with all appropriate performance standards as specified in Annex II of the
Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC as ammended by 2007/47/EC.
The LightSheer system is classified as a Class IV laser by the CDRH and as a
Class 4 laser by the European Standard EN 60825-1.
The following precautions are extensive but may not be complete. Laser users
are advised to supplement these precautions with information regarding
technological advances in surgical products and techniques as they become
available to the medical laser user community through medical literature. For
more information refer to ANSI Z136.3, ANSI Z136.1, and EN 207 for
recommendations on the safe use of lasers in health care facilities. Please
follow the recommendations of the latest edition of these standards. In
particular, the use of safety eyewear with an adequate optical density rating for
the LightSheer wavelength must be used for all persons with the potential for
laser exposure.
All persons operating the LightSheer Duet laser system or in the vicinity of the
laser must be aware of the potential hazards. Be certain all personnel carefully
review the following safety information. Only authorized individuals with
appropriate laser training and knowledge should operate, assist in the
operation of, or provide maintenance to the LightSheer system. For
information on training, contact Lumenis Customer Support.
In Canada this device must be installed and operated according to
CAN/CSA-Z386-92: Laser Safety in Health Care Facilities.
There are no user-serviceable parts in the LightSheer system, and all service
and repair must be performed only by the factory or authorized field service
technicians. See the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of this manual
for troubleshooting and routine maintenance instructions.
Ocular hazards
• Never direct the laser beam at anything other than within the
holster or at the intended treatment site.
• Never look directly into the laser aperture at the distal end of the
handpiece.
• All persons in the treatment room must wear approved laser safety
eyewear with an optical density of 5 or greater at the LightSheer
wavelength of 790 - 830 nanometers. For users outside the U.S.,
the appropriate standard may be EN 207, in which case the safety
eyewear must have a protection class of L5. This includes the
operator, patient, nurses, and any other persons in the room.
• Do not attempt to remove the protective covers on the handpiece,
which could allow exposure to high-intensity laser light.
Electrical hazards
The LightSheer Duet laser system uses high-voltage internal components,
which have the potential to cause serious injury or fatal electrical shock. It is
possible for the high voltage components to retain a charge for some period of
time even after the laser has been turned off.
No part of the exterior housing, except the holsters, should be removed except
by trained and authorized LightSheer laser technicians. Do not soak or spray
the laser console, handpieces or touchscreen in fluids because this can result in
damage to the equipment and electrical shock. Do not operate the system if
the power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged. Clean the touchscreen only
when the LightSheer system is turned off.
Fire hazards
The potential for fire hazards exists because the absorption of laser energy may
raise the temperature of any material. While this principle is the basis of many
useful medical and surgical applications, it requires that precautions be taken
against igniting combustible materials. For the LightSheer Duet laser system,
the following precautions should be taken:
• Allow any flammable liquids used for cleaning the skin or
handpiece insert, such as alcohol, to fully evaporate before
treatment.
• Anesthetics administered topically or by inhalation must be
approved as nonflammable.
• Exercise particular care in the use of oxygen, which can accelerate
the combustion of any flammable material.
• Avoid using combustible materials, such as gauze and drapes, in the
treatment area. When required, these materials may be made more
fire resistant by keeping them moist with water. Clothing should be
kept well away from the area of treatment.
• Do not operate the laser with any cover or drape over the laser.
Chemical hazard
The LightSheer laser is cooled by a closed loop cooling system. The system is
used to maintain the operating temperature of the lasers in the handpiece and
the ChillTip for the ET handpiece.
Prevention
Always inspect the system and handpiece before powering up. Do not move
the system around with the handpiece or umbilical, this will stress the
umbilical and also cause the system to fall over if the wheels are locked on the
system or cart.
Clean-up procedure
Turn off the system and unplug from the AC outlet. Use paper towels to wipe
up all of the spill. Use any household cleaning agent to wipe down the area
affected to prevent skin contact and to remove the slipping hazard if it spills
on the floor.
If in contact with skin, immediately wash with soap and water and remove
affected clothing. If there are skin irritations, seek medical attention.
If in contact with eyes, flush for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
The cooling solution to be used is an Ethylene Glycol mixture. It has a light
green color and feels silky to the touch. It is diluted to 80% water and 20%
Ethylene Glycol.
Safety interlocks
The LightSheer system contains a comprehensive monitoring system that
allows operation only when numerous safety conditions have been met. A
fault must be corrected and the system reset before laser operation is re-
enabled. The monitoring system includes the following:
• Remote interlock: An external door interlock receptacle and plug
are provided to disable the laser if the treatment room doors are
opened.
• System time out which disables the laser if it has not been used for
15 minutes. This feature is designed to help prevent unintended
exposure and reduce mechanical wear.
• Energy monitoring to verify that the laser output is within specific
energy tolerances for every laser pulse. If abnormally low or high
laser current (indicative of optical energy) is detected, a system
fault is triggered and the user is notified.
• Temperature monitoring which disables system operation if the
diode temperature or ChillTip (on the ET handpiece only) is
outside the operating range.
Electronic shutter
As a safety feature and in compliance with U.S. and international regulations,
the LightSheer Duet system contains an electronic shutter to help prevent
inadvertent laser emission. Located in the console, the shutter is an electronic
switch that is independent of, and in addition to, the normal energy circuit for
the laser pulse. The shutter is directly controlled by the handpiece enable and
system mode; laser emission is prohibited by the shutter if the system
handpiece enable is active and the laser is not in ready mode. This is unlike
conventional lasers, which rely upon shutters to block the beam during warm-
up, alignment, and other times.
Handpiece enable
To help prevent unintended emission, laser output occurs only if the
handpiece enable is active, the laser is in ready mode, and the handpiece
trigger is pressed.
ET handpiece
With the laser in ready mode, the operator must first press the handpiece
enable button, which opens the safety shutter, and then press the handpiece
trigger to delivery the treatment pulses to the patient. The enable button is
unlit when disabled and lit when enabled. The enable button becomes
disabled after being idle for more than 30 seconds.
HS handpiece
With the laser in ready mode, the operator must first press the handpiece
enable button, which opens the shutter, and then press the handpiece trigger
to initiate the vacuum function. Once the target vacuum is reached, the
treatment pulses are delivered to the patient. The enable button is unlit when
disabled and lit when enabled. The enable button becomes disabled after
being idle for more than 30 seconds.
Handpiece trigger
ET handpiece
With the handpiece enable active and the system in ready mode, the laser can
be fired repetitively by (1) either pressing and releasing the trigger for each
pulse, or (2) keeping the trigger continuously pressed, in which case the laser
will fire repetitively for as long as the handpiece trigger is pressed.
HS handpiece
With the handpiece enable active and the system in ready mode, the laser can
be fired by pressing and releasing the handpiece trigger for each treatment of
1-3 pulses. The trigger must be pressed each time to perform multiple
treatments.
Handpiece design
Several aspects of the ET and HS handpiece design also contribute to the
safety of the LightSheer Duet system. Since the laser emission originates in the
handpiece itself and not in the console as in conventional lasers, there is no
need for an articulated arm or other beam delivery system with inherent beam
quality and alignment concerns. The laser emission is confined to the
handpiece, so there is no hazardous optical radiation in the console or
umbilical.
ET Handpiece
The sapphire tip is placed against the patient’s skin during system use,
reducing stray light while increasing the therapeutic effectiveness.
The ET handpiece console connector is keyed to connect to the left side of the
system (when facing the system).
HS handpiece
The handpiece is placed against the patient’s skin during use; a vacuum pump
creates suction and draws the skin into the treatment handpiece, thus
reducing stray light while increasing the therapeutic effectiveness.
The HS handpiece console connector is keyed to connect to the right side of
the system (when facing the unit).
STOP
Regulatory
compliance labels
ON/OFF Keyswitch
HS handpiece
ET handpiece
Laser aperture label
55ºC
(131ºF)
-5ºC
(23ºF)
HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE
90% @ 35ºC -5ºC – 55ºC
32% @ 55ºC 23ºF – 131ºF
Manufactured by MONTH/YEAR
P/N, REV
P.O.B. 240
S/N
Yokneam 20692, Israel
+972.4.959.9000
Model name, serial number,
Lumenis contact information CSA compliance and manufacturing date
This equipment
conforms to provision
Caution: U.S. federal U.S. 21.CFR 1040.10
law restricts this and 1040.11 as
U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL device to sale by or applicable
PATENTS PENDING on the order of a
physician (for FDA-compliant systems)
EC REP
!
(Read and comprehend the
operator manual before use.) Type B electric Type BF electric
Attention, read manual Mains connection shock protection shock protection
HS handpiece ET handpiece
External interlock
receptacle Keyswitch ON Keyswitch OFF
L LUMENIS R
L LUMENIS R
P/N P/N
S/N S/N
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
LB-1077922
LB-1077932
Operation
Introduction
The LightSheer laser system delivers pulsed infrared light intended for hair
removal, permanent hair reduction, the treatment of leg veins, and benign
pigmented lesions.
Based on state-of-the-art diode laser technology, the LightSheer system offers
many advantages, including the combination of a favorable wavelength,
excellent pulse characteristics, and unique integrated cooling in a lightweight
and compact instrument. The console provides touchscreen computer control
and a user-friendly interface, ensuring that treatments are performed with
confidence and convenience.
The LightSheer Duet laser system consists of a console with touchscreen, a
power cable, a large aperture, high-speed (HS) handpiece, and a standard (ET)
handpiece.
HS handpiece
The HS handpiece features an open tip to which vacuum is applied. The
vacuum draws the patient’s skin into the tip before laser treatment, and
releases the skin upon delivery of the pulses. The combination of larger
aperture and vacuum affords the customer a faster treatment rate by covering a
larger skin area with each laser pulse.
ET handpiece
The ET handpiece features a chilled sapphire tip that is pressed against the
patient’s skin during treatment. By conductively cooling the skin, the chilled
handpiece tip increases the tolerated fluence, provides partial anesthesia, and
reduces temperature-rise in the melanin-rich epidermis.
Touchscreen
ET handpiece
HS handpiece umbilical
Utility drawer
ET handpiece umbilical
Laser console
Laser console
The laser console houses the touchscreen, main power keyswitch, emergency
stop button, control electronics, and power supply. The laser console also
includes integrated holsters, which are used for both calibration and storage of
the LightSheer Duet handpieces.
Touchscreen
The touchscreen provides an interface for operating and calibrating the
system. Press the touchscreen lightly with a finger to select the on-screen
functions.
Handpieces
Each handpiece contains laser diode arrays that generate the laser treatment
light. Power and control signals are exchanged with the main console via the
handpiece umbilical. Each handpiece is equipped with a wrist strap to prevent
damage to the handpiece if inadvertently dropped.
HS handpiece
The HS handpiece operates by drawing the patient’s skin into the handpiece
and against the aperture with a vacuum pump. The combination of larger
aperture and vacuum affords a faster treatment rate by covering a larger skin
area with each laser pulse.
Enable button
Trigger
Vacuum check
mode indicator
HS handpiece
Disposable insert
ET handpiece
The ET handpiece features a sapphire tip that provides contact cooling to the
patient’s skin during treatment. Cooling fluid is exchanged with the main
console via the handpiece umbilical.
In standard operation, the handpiece tip is placed against the patient's skin
and a laser pulse is delivered when the enable button is on and the handpiece
trigger is pressed.
For hair removal and treatment of benign pigmented lesions, direct pressure
with the handpiece tip allows light to penetrate more deeply, decreases the
amount of blood in the dermis, and conductively cools the epidermis if the tip
is chilled. For treatment of leg veins, contact between the handpiece tip and
skin is maintained for epidermal cooling, but no pressure is applied.
ET Handpiece
ET handpiece HS handpiece
holster holster
Installation Instructions
Laser Preparation
The laser is shipped directly from the factory to your site. Before using the
laser, you must unpack the laser console, install the handpiece holsters, and
attach the handpieces.
Guidelines to observe when moving the laser between locations are described
under “Moving the laser console” later in this chapter.
Inquire from your local Lumenis representative for in-service training to
ensure that you and your staff are experienced with the performance and
safety considerations of the laser.
Cardboard box
Shipping straps
6 Remove the keyed section of foam from the bottom and place the ramp in
front of the system.
8 Remove the laser system from the bottom of the cardboard box.
Holsters
Protective foam
Keyed foam
ET handpiece
holster HS handpiece
holster
2 Place the HS handpiece holster into the cradle on the laser console, as shown.
Identify the HS handpiece holster by the handle rest bar. The ET handpiece
holster does not have a handle rest bar.
3 Press the upper-front of the holster until you feel or hear it snap securely into
place. Press the sides and bottom of the holster until you feel or hear it snap
securely into place.
5 Squeeze the sides of the holster and push it into position, then release.
6 Ensure that both holsters are properly seated, with no gaps between the holster
and console.
2 Securely seat each handpiece inside its matching holster and loop its
handpiece strap around the center hook to prevent accidental damage while
attaching the handpiece umbilical to the laser console.
The handpiece umbilical cables may be very stiff when new. This is a normal
result of the manufacturing process, which tightly integrates a large number of
smaller cables into a convenient single cable. Your umbilical cables will become
increasingly flexible and easier to position with regular use of the laser system.
Once the handpiece umbilical cables are connected to the laser console, it is
usually not necessary to disconnect them. They should only be disconnected
when necessary due to repair, replacement, shipping, or recycling of the
system.
ET handpiece HS handpiece
holster holster
3 Align the umbilical connector with its corresponding umbilical port on the
laser console.
The ports and connectors are "keyed" to prevent accidental connection to the
wrong port. If the connector is not going into position smoothly, check that the
electrical connections are aligned and that the center element of both the
connector and umbilical port are the same color.
ET handpiece HS handpiece
umbilical port umbilical port
4 Plug the connector into the port and push briskly until you feel both of the
two locking mechanisms “click” into place. After feeling the first “click”, push
harder on the opposite side of the plug until you hear the second “click”.
COM (Tip)
COM (Tip)
N.O. (Sleeve)
Door Switch Assembly
5m (MAX)
Connection Instructions
Plugging in the main power cable
1 Ensure that the keyswitch is in the (off ) position.
2 Ensure that the main power circuit breaker is in the O (off ) position.
3 Unwrap the main power cable from the cable wrap on the rear of the laser
console.
4 Insert the matching end of the main power cable into the main power
receptacle on the rear of the laser console.
6 Verify that the key is inserted into the keyswitch and turned to the On
position.
7 Verify that the Emergency stop switch is not engaged (turn the switch
clockwise to verify).
8 When ready to use the laser, remember to switch the main power circuit
breaker to the I (on) position.
The LightSheer Duet system is shipped with an external door interlock plug
already connected. To set up a remote interlock switch, see “Installing an
external door interlock” in this chapter, or contact your local Lumenis service
representative.
External door
interlock plug
External interlock
receptacle
USB port
For Lumenis service use only.
USB port
USB port
Ethernet port
2 Turn the keyswitch to the (off ) position and remove the key to prevent
unauthorized use of the laser.
3 Turn off the main circuit breaker located on the back of the system.
To avoid tipping the laser console when moving it, always observe the following
precautions:
• Disengage the system brake
• Grasp the laser console handle while moving the laser
• Always pull the laser console to the desired location
• Never push the laser console
As with any heavy equipment, use caution when tilting the laser console or
moving it up or down an incline. For optimum safety, use a second person
when moving up or down a steep incline.
Do not move the laser console rapidly over uneven surfaces; doing so may
damage the equipment.
Laser
console
handle
Disengage the
system brake
before moving
the laser
Adequate space around the laser console ensures proper air circulation for
system cooling.
If desired, engage the system brake by cycling the brake foot lever to the
pressed (down) position.
5 Verify that the main power circuit breaker is in the I (on) position.
A laser self-test and warm-up begin.
The self-test and warm-up take approximately one minute. When the self-test
is successfully completed, the handpiece selection screen displays on the
touchscreen.
If any fault conditions are encountered during the laser self-test and warm-up,
refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” in the Maintenance chapter.
Emergency
stop switch
Keyswitch
Main power
circuit breaker
Self-test screen
Select the desired handpiece, either by selecting the corresponding icon on the
touchscreen, or by removing the handpiece from its holster.
Upon selecting the desired handpiece, the calibration screen appears. Follow
the calibration procedure, as described in the following section.
Quit button
1 On the LightSheer Duet startup screen, select the handpiece that you intend
to calibrate. A screen will appear, reminding you to wear safety eyewear and
clean the handpiece tip.
For accurate energy calibration, the handpiece tip and energy meter window
must be clean and free of condensation. If condensation is present, dry the
handpiece tip with a clean, dry gauze pad. If the handpiece tip or energy meter
window is not clean, clean according to the instructions in the Maintenance
chapter of this manual.
6 When the enable icon appears (flashing arrow pointing at the enable button),
press the handpiece enable button to enable the laser.
Enable button
Trigger
Vacuum check
mode indicator
Enable button
Trigger
When the trigger icon appears (flashing arrow pointing at the trigger), press
the handpiece trigger to fire the laser. Keep the handpiece trigger pressed
until all calibration shots are fired as indicated by the progress bar.
10 If necessary, clean the handpiece tip and the energy meter window and then
repeat the calibration sequence.
If an abnormal energy is measured, a screen will prompt you to clean the
handpiece tip and the energy meter window (below the holster) because
contamination or condensation can affect the reading. Carefully perform the
cleaning per the Maintenance chapter of this manual and repeat the
calibration sequence.
2 Press the Quit button on the startup screen and follow any prompts presented
by the system.
3 Turn the keyswitch to the (off ) position. Remove the key to prevent
unauthorized use of the laser.
Emergency stop
In an emergency, press the emergency stop button on the front of the laser
console to immediately turn off the laser.
To restore operation, rotate the button clockwise until it pops out and restart
the instrument with the keyswitch. Use the keyswitch, rather than the
emergency stop button for routine shutdown.
When the main power cable is connected to the electrical source, some
internal circuits remain energized. To de-energize all internal circuits, unplug
the main power plug from the wall socket, or turn off the main power circuit
breaker.
STOP
Emergency stop
button
Keyswitch
Tip counter
Tip counter
The tip counter registers the number of shots remaining before the LightSheer
Duet system suspends treatment and prompts the operator to inspect the
handpiece tip. If necessary, clean the ET handpiece sapphire tip or replace the
HS handpiece disposable insert, as described in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
After verifying the tip, press OK to clear the warning, reset the counter, and
continue treatment.
Resume treatment
and reset the
counter after
verifying the tip
Tip counter
Resume treatment
and reset the
counter after
verifying the tip
Tip counter
Pulse counter and counter reset button (ET handpiece screen is shown)
In ready mode, the trigger is enabled and the treatment beam is available. In
standby mode, the trigger is disabled; no treatment beam is available.
• To select Ready mode, press Ready; the three indicators display the
progress of transition from Standby to Ready mode. The green
Ready button illuminates when Ready mode is active.
• To select Standby mode, press Standby. The red Standby button
illuminates to indicate that the laser is in Standby mode.
Even after selecting ready mode, you must press the handpiece enable button
on your handpiece before pulling the handpiece trigger will fire the laser.
Clinical indications
screen selector
Vacuum level
Vacuum on/off
Field Description
Pulse repeat Select 1, 2 or 3 to deliver up to three laser shots for each press of the trigger, at a rate of up to
2 shots per second.
Fluence Select from 4.5 to 12 J/cm2 in increments of 0.1 J/cm2.
For the 30 ms mode the maximal fluence will be 6 J/cm2.
Vacuum level Selects the vacuum level: highest (18 inHg), medium (12 inHg), or lowest (8 inHg) available level.
Vacuum on/off Toggles the vacuum pump on or off; only available when the laser is in Standby mode.
Will automatically activate when the laser is placed in ready mode.
OptiPulse OptiPulse has four user-selectable modes: 30 ms”, “Custom”, “100 ms” and “400 ms”.
With “Custom” mode selected, the system will select the optimal pulse width based on the fluence
and number of pulses selected.
Pulse interval Displays actual pulse interval between pulses from 333 ms to 2000 ms. It is displayed at the bottom
of the "No. Pulses" field.
Fluence field
Fluence J/cm2
Increase fluence
OptiPulse™ mode
Decrease fluence
Control/Indicator Description
Rate (Hz) Select the “Fast” (1-3 Hz), “Med” (0.5-1.0 Hz) or “Slow” (0.5 Hz); the actual rate will be
displayed at the bottom of the pulse rate field.
OptiPulse OptiPulse has four user-selectable modes: “AUTO”, “30 ms”, “100 ms”, and “400 ms”. In
(Pulse width) “30 ms”, “100 ms”, and “400 ms” modes, the pulse width is fixed at 30 ms, 100 ms, and 400 ms
respectively, independent of the fluence setting. In “AUTO” mode, the system selects the pulse
width allowable at a given fluence.
Fluence field Displays the selected fluence, numerically, and as a bar indicating the fluence level in relation to
the maximum available fluence for your current Rate and OptiPulse settings. Press the increase
or decrease fluence selectors to adjust the desired fluence.
Toggle chill tip on/off When first turned on, the ChillTip requires approximately 30 seconds to cool to its operating
temperature, during which time the “COOLING” message is displayed on the screen. The laser
cannot be fired if the ChillTip is on, but not adequately cold. For safety, the ChillTip is turned
on by default and a confirmation screen appears when the ChillTip is switched off. In addition, if
the ChillTip is turned off, the “OFF” indicator flashes red as a warning to the user. The status
indicator on the treatment screen also indicates if the ChillTip is turned off.
Using the LightSheer Duet system when the ChillTip is off can result in epidermal damage. Use
extreme care when operating the system with the ChillTip off. Except in rare circumstances, the
system should always be operated with the ChillTip turned on.
Control/Indicator Description
Clinical indications Displays the clinical indications screen, described in the following section.
screen selector
Load physician • Loads the physician recommended presets for the currently selected clinical indications into
recommended presets the treatment screen. Presets are Rate, OptiPulse selection, and Fluence.
• This button is disabled if there are no clinical indications currently selected, or if there are no
Lumenis presets for the currently selected clinical indications.
Load user presets • Loads previously-saved user presets for the currently selected clinical indications into the
treatment screen. Presets are Rate, OptiPulse selection, and Fluence.
• This button is disabled if there are no clinical indications currently selected, or if there are no
previously-saved user presets for the currently selected clinical indications.
Save user presets Opens the Clinical Indications screen, which lets you save your currently selected treatment
parameters for future retrieval with the Load user presets button.
Current clinical settings Displays the currently selected patient clinical settings, if selected:
• skin type (I through VI)
• hair color (Blonde/Red, Light brown, dark brown, or black)
• hair texture (Fine, Coarse, or Dense)
Hair with less melanin (pigment) is a known treatment challenge, and may
result in less than optimal results.
Hair color must be darker than skin color to be safely and effectively treated.
In cases where hair color is lighter than skin color, no presets are available.
Load physician
recommended presets
Load physician
recommended presets
Control/Indicator Description
Skin Type Selects the skin type
Hair Color Selects the hair color
Hair Texture Selects the hair texture
Treatment Parameters • Displays the Lumenis or User presets for the currently selected skin type, hair color, and
display hair texture. Presets are Rate, OptiPulse selection, and Fluence.
• This field is displayed only after the Lumenis Preset or User Preset button has been pressed.
Load physician • Loads the physician recommended treatment presets for the currently selected clinical indi-
recommended presets cations into the treatment parameters display. Presets are Rate, OptiPulse selection, and
Fluence.
• This button is disabled if there are no clinical indications currently selected, or if there are
no Lumenis presets for the currently selected clinical indications.
Load user presets • Loads previously-saved user treatment presets for the currently selected clinical indications
into the treatment parameters display. Presets are Rate, OptiPulse selection, and Fluence.
• This button is disabled if there are no clinical indications currently selected, or if there are
no previously-saved user presets for the currently selected clinical indications.
OK Accepts the user selections and closes the screen. This button is inactive until the user has
selected the skin type, hair color, and hair texture.
Skin Type Hair Color Hair Texture Fluence [J/cm2] Pulse Duration [ms]
Fine No Preset No Preset
Blond/Red Coarse No Preset No Preset
Dense No Preset No Preset
Fine 20 30
Light Brown Coarse 26 100
Dense 24 100
IV
Fine 20 30
Dark Brown Coarse 26 100
Dense 24 100
Fine 20 30
Black Coarse 26 100
Dense 24 100
Fine No Preset No Preset
Blond/Red Coarse No Preset No Preset
Dense No Preset No Preset
Fine No Preset No Preset
Light Brown Coarse No Preset No Preset
Dense No Preset No Preset
V
Fine 22 100
Dark Brown Coarse 18 100
Dense 16 100
Fine 22 100
Black Coarse 18 100
Dense 16 100
Fine No Preset No Preset
Blond/Red Coarse No Preset No Preset
Dense No Preset No Preset
Fine No Preset No Preset
Light Brown Coarse No Preset No Preset
Dense No Preset No Preset
VI
Fine 25 400
Dark Brown Coarse 20 400
Dense 20 400
Fine 25 400
Black Coarse 20 400
Dense 20 400
Press OK to save
2 Select skin and hair options. If Lumenis or user preset buttons are highlighted,
the parameter already exists.
Clinical Indications
Press OK to save
System Messages
“System Cooling”
When necessary, the system will pause operation to activate cooling of the
selected handpiece. During system cooling the LightSheer Duet system
automatically returns to standby mode, the Ready button on the touchscreen
is disabled, and the enable buttons on the handpieces deactivate. You may still
set parameters; however, the system cannot be returned to ready mode until
after the required operating temperature is reached and the “System Cooling”
message clears.
Recoverable error
Clear recoverable errors by pressing the Clear button on the error message.
Continue the procedure; if the error continues to appear, contact your
Lumenis representative.
Non-recoverable error
Non-recoverable errors require a system restart. To restart the system after a
non-recoverable error, turn the keyswitch to the (off ) position, wait 30
seconds, and then turn the keyswitch to the (on) position. If the error
persists, contact your Lumenis representative.
Idle Mode Press to place system into idle mode. System will also enter into idle mode automatically after a period
of inactivity.
User Preferences • Adjust the system volume by pressing the - or + buttons on the touchscreen until the system beeps
at the desired volume.
• Press the Change button or press on the desired language button to select the desired language.
System Operating • Pressing the Vacuum Purge button will cause the system to reverse the vacuum direction and elim-
Tools inate any blockage within the HS handpiece vacuum lines. This is only for laser systems which use
the HS handpiece. It is recommended to purge once at the beginning of the day or as needed for
better vacuum.
• The Enter Code button is intended for use by authorized Lumenis service personnel to access the
service screen and special operating modes.
Enter code
Laser Operation
Preoperative instructions
1 Verify that the laser and its components are properly connected, as instructed
in “Connection Instructions” in this chapter.
2 Post the “Laser in Use” warning sign outside the treatment room door.
4 Ensure that all persons in the treatment room are wearing the appropriate laser
safety eyewear. See “Ocular hazards” in the Safety and Regulatory chapter for
laser safety eyewear information.
5 If using the HS handpiece, install a new disposable insert prior to treating the
patient.
7 If the laser is not already on, turn on the laser, as instructed in “Laser Console
Basics” in this chapter.
If the HS handpiece cannot achieve sufficient vacuum suction, the system will
display a notification message; release and then re-press the trigger to clear the
message.
For operator feedback and safety, an audible beep accompanies each laser
pulse as an emission indicator.
4 Press the ChillTip button to toggle the cooling to the sapphire tip on and off.
For safety, the ChillTip is turned on by default and a confirmation screen
appears when the ChillTip is switched off.
5 When the ChillTip is turned on (also the default), verify the ET handpiece is
properly chilling by physically touching the ChillTip.
For operator feedback and safety, an audible beep accompanies each laser
pulse as an emission indicator.
10 5
15 7.5
20 10
25 12.5
30 15
35 17.5
40 20
60 30
Note that the pulse width (in ms) is the fluence (in J/cm2) divided by two.
The OptiPulse “AUTO” mode is not available with a fluence setting above
60 J/cm2.
In “30 ms”, “100 ms”, and “400 ms” modes, the pulse width is fixed at 30 ms,
100 ms, and 400 ms respectively, independent of the fluence setting.
Postoperative instructions
2 Turn off the laser, as instructed in “Laser Console Basics” in this chapter.
Patient Treatment
Patient treatment is the responsibility of licensed practitioners; therefore, the
following information is provided only as a general guideline. Users should
consult experienced practitioners and medical journals for more detailed and
current information.
See the Indications for Use chapter in this operator manual for information on
indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, complications
and side effects.
Patient consultation
The physician should conduct a patient consultation prior to treatment and
provide detailed information on the nature of their problem, the treatment
options, risks, benefits, complications, and anticipated outcome prior to
treatment. As part of the consultation, the patient should be informed that
multiple treatments may be necessary. Those patients having leg vein or
benign pigmented lesion treatments should be informed that hair removal
may occur at the treatment site as a result of the treatment. The patient
consultation should also include a medical history and exam with particular
attention paid to contraindications. Patients should be treated with test spots
and assessed for side effects before a full treatment is performed.
Pre-treatment procedure
Dosimetry
The two dosimetry parameters for the LightSheer diode laser system are pulse
width and fluence. General dosimetry considerations are described below.
Physicians are strongly advised to consult experienced practitioners and
medical journals for more detailed and current information.
General principles
In selective photothermolysis, pulsed laser energy is absorbed by a
chromophore or pigmented target (melanin or oxyhemoglobin, in this case)
which has greater optical absorption at the laser wavelength than surrounding
tissue. During the pulse, absorption converts radiant energy into heat within
the target, raising its temperature. The heat is initially confined to the target
but will begin to conduct to the cooler surrounding tissue. However, the
conduction time is relatively slow, and for a suitably brief pulse, the
temperature of the target may have resulted in thermal denaturation while the
surrounding tissue remains below this threshold. Thus, higher fluence
generally results in greater heating since more optical energy is delivered to the
absorbing chromophore.
Skin color
The maximum tolerated fluence is generally inversely proportional to skin
pigmentation for a given pulse width. As the skin pigmentation increases, the
fluence is usually decreased to reduce laser absorption and heating in the
epidermis. When treating darker skin, delivering the fluence over a longer
pulse duration can also reduce epidermal heating. As noted below, skin
cooling reduces temperature rise in the epidermis and is necessary to avoid
potential epidermal damage, especially in tanned or darker skinned patients.
When treating dark-skinned patients (phototypes V & VI) with the ET
handpiece and OptiPulse 400 ms mode, test spots should be administered prior
to treatment to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Begin treatment
with a conservative fluence setting, below the MTD, to minimize side effects.
Furthermore, exercise caution when treating phototypes V & VI with the HS
handpiece as well: begin with low fluence and single pulses to minimize side
effects.
Always perform a test patch on the intended treatment area during the first
treatment session.
For skin types I-IV, wait at least 2-30 minutes after performing the test spot to
observe skin tissue reaction; and adjust parameters as needed.
For skin styles V & VI, wait at least 48 to 72 hours after performing the test
spot to observe skin tissue reaction; and adjust parameters as needed.
See the Indications for Use section of this manual for more information.
Hair color
The minimum fluence for effective hair removal is generally correlated with
hair color. For the same efficacy, higher fluence is usually necessary for lighter-
haired patients since their hair contains relatively little melanin. Pulse
duration is generally correlated with hair diameter. Shorter pulse durations are
effective for finer hair, while longer pulse durations are effective for coarser
hair.
1 Press the enable button prior to applying the tip onto the tissue.
2 Position the handpiece tip on the target tissue, making a complete seal prior to
pressing the trigger.
3 Press the trigger button to initiate treatment. The system will activate the
vacuum. Once the specified amount of vacuum (High, Medium, or Low) has
been applied, the laser energy is delivered.
4 The trigger button needs to be held during the entire cycle. When the
programmed cycle of 1-3 pulses is completed, the trigger button can be
released.
5 After the vacuum is released, the handpiece can be repositioned to the next
treatment area.
If at any point during treatment the operator decides to discontinue the cycle,
the button can be released and the treatment will be terminated.
Two ways of holding the HS handpiece during treatment are shown below.
Overlap successive
treatments to assure
continuous total treated
area. Treated areas are
shown in gray.
1
Vacuumed/
treated area
2
HS handpiece
footprint
Vacuumed/
treated area 1 2 3 4
HS handpiece
footprint
Overlap successive
treatments to assure
continuous total
treated area. Treated
areas are shown in
gray.
Tip cleaning
Maintenance
Introduction
The only user-performed maintenance required for the LightSheer Duet
system is frequent cleaning of the handpiece, handpiece tip, touchscreen, and
energy meter window.
To ensure proper performance, it is recommended that a check of the internal
energy meter be performed annually by an authorized field service technician
or by returning the system to the factory.
In the event that the LightSheer Duet system fails to operate properly, please
consult the Troubleshooting Guide later in this chapter. If the problem
persists, contact Customer Support at (877) LUMENIS.
There are no user-serviceable parts, and all service and repair should be
performed only by the factory or authorized field service technicians.
Prepare the patient’s skin by shaving any existing hair and cleaning the skin
prior to conducting treatment.
Keep the HS handpiece’s window and disposable insert clean at all time
during treatment. Whenever you see any contamination on the window’s
surface, use a lint-free gauze pad wetted with alcohol to clean the window and
then clean with a dry gauze pad. Frequently observe the disposable insert for
damage and replace it if necessary.
ET handpiece
The clear region of the ET handpiece tip is fabricated of sapphire and thus is
extremely hard. Vigorous wiping with a gauze pad will not harm the sapphire
tip.
ET handpiece
The ET handpiece and handpiece tip must be thoroughly cleaned between
patients to avoid potential cross contamination. Use an antibacterial/ antiviral
cleaning solution that is compatible with the handpiece materials, such as
Cavicide® or Virex™; follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on the
product label.
Never use an abrasive cleanser or cleaning pad that could scratch the
handpiece or handpiece tip.
Never use any fibrous wipe or towel that could leave lint on the tip, as the
fibers could carbonize on the tip and result in patient burns.
HS handpiece Maintenance
The HS handpiece uses a removable, disposable insert that attaches to the
handpiece aperture, and which must be replaced between patients, or during
patient treatment if the tip becomes dirty or if the filters become clogged.
Disposable insert
Filter
Filter
Troubleshooting Guide
Laser will not turn on
Verify that the following items have been completed:
• The AC power cord is firmly and fully inserted into the power
socket on the back panel and into a live electrical wall socket.
• The main power circuit breaker is in the I (on) position.
• The keyswitch is turned to the on position.
• The emergency stop button has been disengaged by rotating the
button clockwise until it pops out.
If the problem persists, call Customer Support.
Low Fluence – Full fluence range is not available with OptiPulse set to 400 ms
mode
The laser is incapable of delivering the requested fluence in 400 ms mode.
Shut down the system. Carefully clean the handpiece tip and protective
window above the energy meter. Restart and recalibrate the system. Enter the
treatment screen and attempt to set the desired fluence. If the available fluence
is still insufficient for the desired treatment, contact Customer Support. Note:
if this error occurs, the user should still be able to set a different set of
treatment parameters.
Low Fluence – Full fluence range is not available in all OptiPulse modes of oper-
ation
The laser is incapable of delivering the requested fluence in the requested
OptiPulse mode. Shut down the system. Carefully clean the handpiece tip and
protective window above the energy meter. Restart and recalibrate the system.
Enter the treatment screen and attempt to set the desired fluence. If the
available fluence is still insufficient for the desired treatment, contact
Customer Support. Note: if this error occurs, the user should still be able to
operate the system with a different set of treatment parameters.
Paused: Please wait while the laser system cools to proper operating temperature
This message will appear temporarily upon returning from “sleep” mode.
Occasionally, if the laser has been stored in a hot location, this message will
appear temporarily. This behavior is normal and the message will clear
automatically when the laser cools. However, if the message appears for longer
than five minutes, it indicates a possible malfunction of the cooling system
and the LightSheer Duet system should be turned off to prevent damage from
overheating. Contact Customer Support.
Information Messages
These messages are used to inform the user of actions that are ongoing and
delay the treatment or limit the treatment available. These are not error
messages and do not require a service call, but messages to let operator know
of any changes.
Message Description
This shows that the life of the laser package in the handpiece is begin-
This handpiece has a limited ning to shorten. This is not an alarm to immediately return the hand-
functionality piece. If you do not use the full treatment range available, it is still okay
to use.
This message will appear the first time after initial calibration and the
system goes into the selected treatment screen. Between treatments, the
System Cooling
system may need to cool. The message will clear when cooling is
complete.
Error Messages
The LightSheer Duet laser system displays two types of errors: errors requiring
a system restart, and errors advising the user of hardware problems and/or
requiring user attention. If a problem persists, even after performing the
recommended action, contact your Lumenis service representative.
E143 EPI temperature sensor failure Turn system off. Wait 30 seconds and then turn system on.
ET backplane temperature sensor If problem persists after system restart – call Lumenis service.
E145
failure
E124 Vacuum pump fuse broken Can still use the ET handpiece.
HS backplane temperature sensor Turn system off. Wait 30 seconds and then turn system on.
E146
failure If problem persists after system restart – call Lumenis service.
Troubleshooting Form
The following form is provided to assist the user in recording error messages
and codes that are displayed on the screen. Please provide this information
when contacting Customer Support. This information will assist Customer
Support in more quickly determining the cause of the problem.
Treatment Parameters/System
Date Code Number Error Message
Settings When Error Occurred
General approach
The purpose of the automated calibration is to determine a transfer function
between optical energy and drive current for every laser pulse width mode for
every handpiece. During normal operation, the LightSheer Duet’s software
uses the transfer function to set the drive current to accurately produce the
desired fluence.
The general approach is as follows:
3 The newly calculated transfer function is checked against the previous transfer
function for abnormality.
1 30 12 A 30 ms; AUTO
2 30 45 A 30 ms; AUTO
3 100 9.5 A 100ms
4 100 26 A 100ms
5 400 12 A 400 ms Burst
6 400 38 A 400 ms Burst
1 30 18 A 30 ms; Custom
2 30 38 A 30 ms; Custom
3 70 18 A Custom
4 70 38 A Custom
5 100 12 A 100ms
6 100 26 A 100ms
7 400 15 A 400 ms Burst
8 400 38 A 400 ms Burst
Electrical Utilities
The LightSheer Duet laser system is designed to meet UL60601-1, IEC
60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, and CSA 22.2. The laser is
available in one electrical configuration with a universal input ranging from
100–240 V~, 15 Amps maximum current.
The supplied Hospital Grade cord set should be used with a standard 20 A
wall outlet. The supplied cord set will vary according to the electrical
conventions for the country in which the laser will operate.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Like other electrical medical equipment, the LightSheer Duet requires special
precautions to ensure electromagnetic compatibility with other electrical
medical devices. To ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), the LightSheer
Duet must be installed and operated according to the EMC information
provided in this manual. See Appendix 1, EMC Guidance and Manufacturer’s
Declarations.
The LightSheer Duet has been designed and tested to comply with
IEC60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004 (Edition 2.1) requirements for EMC with
other devices.
Technical Specifications
Laser Handpiece ET Handpiece HS Handpiece
Type AlGaAs laser diode array
Classifications
Protective eyewear
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 15 A
Physical parameters
Humidity 10 – 70%
Warranty Information
For specific and detailed warranty information for this instrument, please refer
to the first page of your purchase “Agreement” and the last page of the “Terms
and Conditions of Sale.”
1 Shut down the laser, as described in the Operation section of this manual.
Indications
for Use
Introduction
The LightSheer Duet laser system is intended to effect temporary hair removal
and/or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as a
long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment
regime. The number of regrowing hairs must be stable over a time greater than
the duration of the complete growth cycle of hair follicles, which varies from
4 – 12 months according to body location. Permanent hair reduction does not
necessarily imply the elimination of all hairs in a treated area.
The LightSheer Duet system is intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick
skin types I – VI), including tanned skin. HS handpiece treatments should
only be performed on tanned skin after the recommended test spot protocol
has been employed, to verify the appropriate parameter settings prior to any
treatment. Use added caution due to sun exposure.
HS handpiece
In addition to temporary hair removal and permanent hair reduction, the
LightSheer HS handpiece is intended for the treatment of benign vascular and
pigmented lesions.
ET handpiece
In addition to temporary hair removal, permanent hair reduction, leg veins,
and benign vascular lesions, the LightSheer ET handpiece is intended for the
treatment of vascular lesions including angiomas, hemangiomas,
telangiectasias; as well as the treatment of pseudofollilculitis barbae and
benign pigmented lesions.
Theory of operation
The therapeutic basis of the LightSheer Duet laser system is selective
photothermolysis. To effect hair removal, the 800 nanometer laser light
penetrates deeply into the dermis where the optical energy is preferentially
absorbed by the melanin in hair, causing a rapid heating of the hair shaft and
follicle that disables the follicle. For leg vein treatment, the optical energy is
absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, causing photocoagulation of blood vessels in the
dermis. For benign pigmented lesions, the optical energy is absorbed by
melanin-containing cells in the pigmented lesion, causing rapid heating and
thermal damage to the lesion. The duration of the laser pulses is long enough
to disable the hair follicle, coagulate the vein, or be absorbed by the target
chromophore, while short enough to limit heat transfer to the surrounding
tissue.
As with any laser, appropriate care must be taken to ensure safe and proper
use. The entire user manual should be thoroughly reviewed and understood
before operating the instrument. Furthermore, as discussed below, the
operator should attend a laser training course before using the LightSheer
system.
Contraindications
Patients who have had prior problems with laser therapy, should be carefully
screened before treatment. Additionally, persons known to form skin keloids
may be more prone to scarring after any skin trauma, including laser
treatment.
Laser hair removal, treatment of leg veins, or treatment of benign pigmented
lesions should not be attempted in patients with:
• active infections in the treatment site;
• active infection or a history of herpes simplex in the treatment area;
• use of oral Isotretinoin (such as Accutane) within the preceding
6 months;
• history of keloid formation;
• history of livedo reticularis, an autoimmune vascular disease;
• hypersensitivity at the treatment site to any agents, solution, or gel
used in the treatment, if no alternative exists;
• use of anticoagulants before the washout period, per the package
insert, and at the physician’s discretion;
• presence of refluxing varicose veins feeding the telangiectases;
• personal history of melanoma;
• dysplastic nevi in the area to be treated;
• history of bleeding disorders;
• history of collagen, vascular or immunosuppression disorders;
• tattoos at the treatment sites;
• significant concurrent skin conditions affecting areas to be treated
or any inflammatory skin conditions;
• active cold sores, open lacerations or abrasions on the area to be
treated;
• history of immune deficiency (including HIV infection or AIDS).
Relative contraindications
• history of erythema ab igne, which is an acquired persistent
reticulated erythematous and pigmented rash of the skin produced
by prolonged or repeated exposure to moderately intense heat or
infrared radiation;
• use of depilatories or other hair removal treatments, such as
waxing, plucking, tweezing, or electrolysis, in the treatment area
within the preceding 6 weeks;
• chronic or cutaneous viral, fungal or bacterial infections in the
treatment area;
Warnings
Darker skin types and individuals with a suntan are at a higher risk for
pigmentary changes in the treatment area. These patients should be treated
with lower fluences and/or longer pulse durations than similar skin types that
are untanned.
Sun exposure to the treatment area immediately after treatment and for one
month following treatment may also increase the risk of pigmentary changes
in the treatment area. Patients should be instructed to use a broad spectrum
sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater) on a daily basis.
Observe all safety precautions described in the Safety and Regulatory chapter
and elsewhere in this manual.
Precautions
The physician should only attempt laser treatment after adequate training and
familiarity with laser safety and with the device.
CAUTION - The laser can cause epidermal injury. The risk increases
with greater laser fluence and skin pigmentation.
Clinical Studies
Hair removal and permanent hair reduction
The results of clinical studies have shown that the length of time necessary to
determine whether a treated area exhibits a stable, long-term or permanent
hair reduction varies according to the specific body site treated. If a treated
area exhibits a reduction in hair for a period longer than the total growth cycle
for that area, then the hair reduction may be expected to be stable, long-term
or permanent. The following table shows the duration of hair growth cycles
for the body sites treated in the clinical studies cited in this report.
reduction of hair and with the growth cycle of hair follicles, which is 6 – 12
months for the back and thighs, and shorter for other body sites.
On average, a significant, permanent reduction in hair was seen at the 12
month follow up at all test sites and fluences as compared to untreated sites.
The amount of hair loss increases with higher fluence levels and with multiple
treatments. Approximately 89% of patients demonstrated permanent hair loss
at 12 months. The average percentage of permanent hair loss for each test site
is presented in the following table.
Eleven percent of patients showed less than 10% hair loss when
treated with the LightSheer system, so cannot be considered to have any
permanent hair loss.
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clinical and histologic study. J Cutan Laser Ther 2000;2(4):183-90.
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A partial bibliography of medical and scientific articles pertinent to laser-
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Appendix 1
RF emissions CISPR 11 Class A LightSheer Duet is suitable for use in all establishments other
than domestic, and may be used in domestic establishments and
Harmonic emissions Class A those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply
IEC61000-3-2 network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes, pro-
Voltage Fluctuations/ flicker Complies vided the following warning statement is heeded:
emissions IEC61000-3-3
Warning: This system is intended for use by health care profes-
sionals only. This system may cause radio interference or may
disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be necessary
to take mitigation measures, such as re-orienting or relocating
the system or shielding the location.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflec-
tion from structures, objects, and people.
(a) Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile
radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast, cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To
assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If
the measured field strength in the location in which the LightSheer Duet system is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance
level above, the LightSheer Duet system should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is
observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the LightSheer Duet unit.
(b) Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
Appendix 2
Guideline: LightSheer Leg Veins Treatment Guideline: LightSheer 9mm Treatment 400 ms
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
REQUIRED WHEN LASER
IS IN USE
OUTPUT 102J MAX
DURATION 5-400 ms
WAVELENGTH 790-830 nm
CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT
LB-1073740, Rev A