BLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator
Primary DI
M706417021
Brand
BLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator
Company
DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Model
4170-2
Catalog number
4170-2
Device description
The 4170-2 is the Post Assembly component of the BLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator, Model 4170 (BLU-U). The BLU-U Head Assembly (4170-1) is assembled for use only with the BLU-U Post Assembly (4170-2) and the BLU-U Base Assembly (4170-3).The BLU-U is a compact light source designed to provide a uniform distribution the blue light. The BLU-U Head Assembly (4170-1) is mounted on a Post Assembly (4170-2) and a Base Assembly (4170-3). The BLU-U has a built-in power output monitoring and diagnostic system, as well as a system timer used to set the light dose delivered to a patient.
A portable, mains electricity (AC-powered) lamp intended to emit low-level narrow-band (LLNB) red light (e.g., 600-650nm) and blue light (e.g., 415-440nm) either separately or simultaneously for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications (with photosensitizing agent) to treat skin disorders such as actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer, and for phototherapy applications (through modification of skin metabolism) to treat skin complaints such as acne, rosacea and sun spots. It uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce a heatless light source which may be used for treatment at multiple anatomical sites. It is intended to be used by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting.