Convergent's Optica XT Laser
Introducing the Optica XT laser from Convergent Laser Technologies
For the last several years there has been a fair amount of chatter and even a buzz about Thulium Fiber laser technology. The first laser of that type commercially available for medical use in the US was the Soltive laser distributed by Olympus. Until now, that has been the only option in the US. Today, I am excited to announce that Medworks has received the first Optica XT thulium fiber laser from Convergent Laser Technologies.
Convergent is best known for the ProTouch, a 1470nm laser that offers excellent hemostatic capabilities and is used primarily for the treatment of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). Medworks currently offers Convergent’s ProTouch, LiteTouch, and Odyssey lasers, and we are pleased to be adding the Optica XT to our fleet.
The Optica is a 1940nm wavelength laser that has the capabilities of effectively dusting and breaking stones as well as treating tissue with enough power to do prostate enucleations. All of this is in a box that weighs 95 pounds, can be placed on a tabletop, and uses a standard 110 VAC outlet.
The Optica XT has settings of up to 1kHz which will make it potentially one of the most effective stone dusting lasers available in the world. Because Convergent is primarily a medical laser manufacturer, they have incorporated pre-programmed settings that have been created with a meticulous emphasis on safety.
These settings are specifically tuned for the following:
• Treatment of stones in the bladder
• Treatment of stones in the Ureter
• Treatment of BPH
• Treatment of tumors
Soon, we will be scheduling demonstrations and evaluations with this new technology. If you are interested in seeing or trying the Optica XT, please contact your local Medworks representative.
Darrell Shires, President & CEO, Medworks, Inc.