Dornier - General Information

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Dornier MedTech is all about people – about making lives better. Dornier provides the healthcare community with leading-edge medical devices used to detect and treat a variety of conditions and diseases. Our advanced design, manufacturing and field service capabilities are providing quality medical solutions and improving the health of the population … worldwide. As a truly diversified, international organization, Dornier MedTech understands the unique medical requirements of caregivers and their patients in all parts of the world. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Dornier has regional offices in America, Japan, Europe and Asia.

Dornier MedTech America, Inc.

1155 Roberts BoulevardKennesaw, GA 30144 USA

Toll-free: 800.831.0859Telephone: 770.426.1315Fax: 770.426.6115

E-mail:  [email protected]

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Aesthetic Applications:Unlike conventional short wave laser systems, the Medilas D FlexiPulse can be used to reliably

occlude larger vessel lumens.  The lower melanin absorption makes treatments possible that are far gentler to the skin and less painful for patients.

Surgical Applications:The 940nm wavelength of the Dornier Medilas D FlexiPulse is ideal for endovenous laser treatment. 

The procedure is a revolutionary, minimally invasive treatment for the removal of varicose veins.

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Easy to Use:The Dornier Medilas D FlexiPulse is easy to use.  A graphic display shows all functions and

parameters which can be selected or changed by the push of a button including time functions, irradiation dose and various application modes.  Application set-up is quick and easy with stored

treatment parameters and irradiation programs.

Ergonomic Design:The sleek, ergonomic design makes set-up quick and easy.

• Quiet, lightweight and easily transportable• Plug and Play design

• Simple-to-use hand control puts all the system functions right at the user’s fingertips

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Medilas D Flexipulse Video:

http://www.dornier.com/UnitedStates/products/lasers/medilas-d-flexipulse-overview/video/

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Publications:

R.G. Bush et al; Treatment of Incompetent Vein of Giacomini (Thigh Extension Branch); Ann Vasc Surg 2007; 21: 245-248The 940 nm Dornier diode laser is successful used on 14 patients with incompetent vein of Giacomini without serious complications, sometimes in combination with sclerotherapy.

R.G. Bush; Thermal Endovenous Ablation of the Saphenous Vein; Endovascular Today, April 200741 patients were treated using different wavelengths and power settings and the RF treatment compared regarding mechanism of action and histological finding.

R.G. Bush et al.; 940-nm Laser for Treatment of Saphenous Insufficiency: Histological Analysis and Long-Term Follow-Up; Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 2005; 23(1); 15-19620 patients were treated with the Dornier SkinPulse S diode laser with a high closure rate of 95%, some have already a follow-up period of 3 years.  The patented lightguide protection system of Dornier is explained.

Proebstle, et al.; Endovenous Treatment of the Greater Saphenous Vein with a 940-nm Diode Laser: Thrombotic Occlusion After Endoluminal Thermal Damage by Laser-Generated Steam Bubbles; J of Vasc Surg 2002; 35; 4; 729-736The steam bubble effect is explained, which is the mechanism of action with a 940 nm diode laser for the endovenous laser treatment.

Proebstle, T. et al.; Thermal Damage of the Inner Vein Wall During Endovenous Laser Treatment: Key Role of Energy Absorption by Intravascular Blood; Dermatol Surg 2002; 28; 596-600Basic in vitro and in vivo experiments were done for the endovenous laser treatment.  The blood is responsible for damage along the entire vein wall.

Kundu, S.; Recommended Reporting Standards for Endovenous Ablation for the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency: Joint Statement of the American Venous Forum and the Society of Interventional Radiology; Journal of Vascular Surgery 2007; 46; 582-9.This paper gives recommendations on how to write a paper for endovenous laser treatment and what information should be included.

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Spider VeinsKaudewitz, et al.; Treatment of Leg Vein Telangiectases; 1-year results with a new 940 nm Diode Laser; Dermatol Surg 2002; 28; 1031-1034Study shows that after 1 year the results are even better as after 4 weeks.  75% of patients had 75% or  better clearance of spider veins.

Kaudewitz, et al.; Effective Treatment of Leg Vein Telangiectasia with a New 940 nm Diode Laser; Dermaol Surg 2001; 27; 101-106Study shows that 75% of patients had 50% or better clearance of spider veins.

Baumann, L.  Using the 940-nm Laser for Facial Indications; Cosmetic Dermatology 2005; Vol 18:6, 407-410The Dornier Medilas D diode laser is successfully used on facial veins and angiomas.

Passeron, et al.; The new 940- nanometer diode laser: An effective treatment for leg venulectasia; J Am Acad Dermatol 2003; 48; 768-774.

Study evaluates the efficacy of spider veins with a diameter of 0.4 to 1.4 mm that were treated with a 0.5 to 1.5mm spot size on the Dornier D940 laser.

 Surgical

Hopf et al.; Endoscopically Controlled Laser Therapy of Recurrent Epistaxis with the 940nm Diode Laser; Med Laser Appl 2002; 17; 231-241The high efficiency of a 940 nm diode laser for sealing hemorrhage-prone areas is shown in a long- term follow-up of 24 months.

Hopf et al.; Endoscopic Laser Surgery of Choanal Atresia- The New Retropalatine Approach; Med Laser Appl 2002; 17; 243-261This paper shows excellent results of 5 treatments of PCA concerning wound healing. No complications  and no growth changes in the surrounding anatomy occurred.

Janda et al.; Diode Laser Treatment of Hyperplastic Inferior Nasal Turbinates; Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 2000; 27; 129-139.86% of the patients had a clear improvement of nasal airflow 6 months after treatment of hyperplastic  inferior nasal turbinates with the Medilas D diode laser.

Sroka et al.: Comparison of Long Term Results after Ho: YAG and Diode Laser Treatment of Hyperplastic Inferior Nasal Turrbinates; Las Surg Med 2007; 39; 324-331The Dornier diode laser as well as the Ho:YAG laser are both successful treatment options for hyperplastic inferior nasal turbinates.   The improvement rate after 3 years is 67-74%.

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Dornier MedTech America, Inc.

1155 Roberts BoulevardKennesaw, GA 30144 USA

Toll-free: 800.831.0859Telephone: 770.426.1315Fax: 770.426.6115

E-mail:  [email protected]

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