Laser Safety Considerations

Not all "therapeutic" lasers are "low level" lasers. There are several products in the market that output significantly higher power levels than the Q-Laser products. In general, clinical studies have not shown that higher power levels are any more effective.

In addition, higher power devices typically require special care and safety precautions. In the U.S., lasers are regulated by the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The links in the sidebar at the left will give you details of the laser classification system.

Q-Laser Classifications

Laser Systems

Q1000 Multi-Wavelength Multi-Frequency Resonating Laser

Registered with the FDA as a Class I device. Class I lasers as non-significant risk (NSR) devices. No safety precautions are required.

Full specifications for the Q1000

Laser Systems

Q10 Multi-Wavelength Multi-Frequency Resonating Laser

Registered with the FDA as a Class I device. The FDA classifies Class I lasers as non-significant risk (NSR) devices. No safety precautions are required.

Full specifications for the Q10

Laser Systems

660 Enhancer Laser Probe

Registered with the FDA as a Class IIIA device. Class III lasers can cause eye damage if viewed directly or in a highly reflective mirror. Other viewing such as looking at the laser beam shining on the skin is not dangerous. Care must be taken to ensure that the Probe is not shined in the therapist's or the client's eyes.

If you are concerned about your ability to prevent accidental viewing, you can purchase safety goggles specially designed for lasers.

Full specifications for the 660 Enhancer

Laser Systems

808 Enhancer Laser Probe

Registered with the FDA as a Class IIIB device. Class III lasers can cause eye damage if viewed directly or in a highly reflective mirror. Other viewing such as looking at the laser beam shining on the skin is not dangerous. Care must be taken to ensure that the Probe is not shone in the therapist's or the client's eyes. Special care must be taken with the 808 Enhancer as its light output is in the near-infrared region which is not visible to the eye.

If you are concerned about your ability to prevent accidental viewing, you can purchase safety goggles specially designed for lasers.

Full specifications for the 808 Enhancer

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