Capsulo Nd:YAG Laser


Abstract

The Capsulo is a fully integrated Nd:YAG laser system manufactured by Lumibird Medical (formerly Quantel Medical), designed specifically for anterior segment procedures including posterior capsulotomy and laser peripheral iridotomy.

Laser Specifications

  • Laser Type: Nd:YAG (Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)

  • Wavelength: 1064 nm

  • Pulse Duration: 4 nanoseconds

  • Repetition Rate: 3 Hz maximum

  • Energy Range: Continuously variable energy levels

  • Targeting System: Advanced two-point green aiming beam for rapid and precise tissue targeting

Optical System

  • Slit Lamp: High quality optics, designed and manufactured by Lumibird Medical

  • Illumination: Dual height illumination-tower for clear view into anterior and posterior segments

  • Viewing: Optics optimized for enhanced viewing of the anterior and posterior segments

  • Focus Range: Wide range of anterior and posterior offsets from 0 to +/- 500µm, providing safer targeting to avoid inadvertent IOL damage

User Interface

  • Control System: Full touch screen control

  • Interface Design: Intuitive user interface for ease of operation

  • Display: Modern touchscreen interface for parameter adjustment and system control

Clinical Applications

Primary Procedures

  1. Posterior Capsulotomy: Treatment of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) following cataract surgery

  2. Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): Treatment for narrow-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma prevention

Safety Features

  • Precision Targeting: Wide offset range provides safer targeting to avoid inadvertent IOL damage

  • Variable Energy: Continuously adjustable energy levels for optimal treatment customization

  • Advanced Aiming System: Two-point green aiming beam ensures accurate tissue targeting

Platform Expandability

Combination Capabilities

The Capsulo can be expanded into a comprehensive laser platform:

  • VITRA 2 Integration: Easily combines with the VITRA 2 MonoSpot or MultiSpot photocoagulator

  • 532nm Photocoagulation: Expansion capability for 532 nm Retinal Photocoagulation

  • Dual Platform: Can be transformed into an anterior and posterior laser platform

Pattern Options

When combined with VITRA 2:

  • MonoSpot: Single-spot photocoagulation capability

  • MultiSpot: Pattern scanning configuration for retinal treatments

    combined laser ( YAG/ IP + PPR )

Technical Advantages

Optical Quality

  • Built with exclusive high-quality optics delivering pristine clarity of view into the anterior and posterior segments

  • Advanced illumination system with variable tower height

  • 2 different illumination angles for optimal visualization

Laser Performance

  • New Nd:YAG cavity design for improved performance

  • Precise pulse duration control at 4 ns

  • Consistent energy delivery with 3 Hz repetition rate

Clinical Benefits

Versatility

  • Versatile Nd:YAG laser platform combining photodisruption and iridotomy treatments

  • Fully integrated glaucoma and cataract laser platform

  • Expandable architecture for future capability additions

Ease of Use

  • Fully integrated, easy to use and highly versatile laser platform

  • Enabling efficient and accurate capsulotomy and iridotomy treatments

  • Modern touchscreen interface reduces learning curve

Market Position

The Capsulo addresses the significant clinical need in ophthalmology, considering that ten million cataract surgeries are performed annually, with a substantial percentage requiring subsequent YAG laser capsulotomy for PCO treatment.

Manufacturing

  • Manufacturer: Lumibird Medical (formerly Quantel Medical)

  • Quality: Built on the established expertise of Quantel Medical in ophthalmic laser technology

  • Design: Engineered specifically for anterior segment applications with expansion capability

The Quantel Capsulo represents a modern approach to Nd:YAG laser therapy, combining traditional capsulotomy and iridotomy capabilities with the flexibility to expand into a comprehensive anterior and posterior segment treatment platform through its integration with retinal photocoagulation systems.