Description
Lasers powered by Er:YAG (erbium substituted: yttrium aluminium garnet), operating at 2.94 microns, crystals couple well into water and body fluids. The output of Er:YAG laser rod working as active element in special devices enables the painless monitoring of blood sugar levels for diabetic people, while safely reducing the risk for infection.
The laser device has the potential to obtain a blood sample for routine tests without a needle. This needle-free method will decrease the risk of bloodborne infections caused by needlestick injuries and thus lead to considerable cost savings and public health advantages. Further work is needed to alter the laser energy so that hemolysis can be decreased, thus enabling a more reliable potassium estimation.
Call upon our depth of experience in research, crystal growth and laser rod/slab fabrication. DIGCO will work with you to produce laser crystals that meet the exact specifications for superior performance of your 2.94 micron Er3+:YAG laser system.
50 at% Er^3+:YAG Laser rods for Medical Devices of Skin Treatment, Dental Surgery and Blood Sampling
Specifications
Type Of Crystal: | Er:YAG |
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Crystal Diameter: | 2 mm |
Crystal Length: | 5 mm |
AR Coating: | Both sides |
Chemical Formula, Crystal: Activator: | Y3Al5O12:Er^3+ |
Activator Concentrations: | Er^3+:~50at% |
Orientation: | [111] or [100] |
Wavefront Distortion: | λ/8 per inch @632.8nm |
Extinction Ratio: | ≥25 dB |
Tolerances: | Diameter: ±0.02mm, Length: ±0.2mm |
Parallelism: | ≤10″ |
Perpendicularity: | ≤5′ |
Features
- Very high slope efficiency
- Operates well at room temperature
- Operate in a relatively eye-safe wavelength range
Applications
- Skin resurfacing
- Dental surgery
- Blood sampling
- Blood glucose monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using the Er:YAG laser rod for blood sampling?
The Er:YAG laser rod enables painless monitoring of blood sugar levels for diabetic people while safely reducing the risk for infection. It also has the potential to obtain a blood sample for routine tests without a needle, which decreases the risk of bloodborne infections caused by needlestick injuries and leads to cost savings and public health advantages.
What is needed to alter the laser energy for more reliable potassium estimation?
Further work is needed to alter the laser energy so that hemolysis can be decreased, thus enabling a more reliable potassium estimation.
What is the Er:YAG laser rod used for?
The Er:YAG laser rod is used for medical devices such as skin treatment, dental surgery, blood sampling, and blood glucose monitoring.
What is the wavelength range of the Er:YAG laser rod?
The Er:YAG laser rod operates at 2.94 microns, which is a relatively eye-safe wavelength range.
What services does DIGCO offer for the Er:YAG laser rod?
DIGCO offers services such as research, crystal growth, and laser rod/slab fabrication to produce laser crystals that meet the exact specifications for superior performance of your 2.94 micron Er3+:YAG laser system.
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