Tuesday, January 22, 2008

PASCAL Photocoagulation System

Filed under: Ophthalmology

PASCAL (Pattern Scan Laser) Photocoagulator, a system designed for the treatment of retinal diseases such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy, is a product of OptiMedica Corp., a Santa Clara, California company. The device has been given the gold medal at the 2007 Medical Design Excellence Awards.

The PASCAL technology platform is based upon the use of a proprietary, semi-automated, pattern generation method employing short 532 nm laser pulses. These laser pulses are delivered in a rapid predetermined sequence resulting in improved precision, safety, patient comfort, and a significant reduction in treatment time compared with single-spot photocoagulation.

Pre-clinical animal studies, as well as initial pilot studies in humans indicate that in addition to reducing treatment duration for typical patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, the number of sessions may also be reduced.

This fully integrated system incorporates design advancements including:

Intuitive touch screen user interface

Pattern scanner technology

Advanced optics slit lamp

Slit lamp mounted micromanipulator

Dual slit lamp mounted rotary power controls

PrecisionSpot™ laser delivery

LIO compatible

Wheelchair accessible table

Ergonomic features for physician and patient

Product page: PASCAL Pattern Scan Laser...

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