Boston Scientific Auriga XL
Boston Scientific · Model Auriga XL
The Auriga XL is paired with propriety LightTrail™ Laser Fibers, inclusive of the LightTrail 270µm fiber that can generate 18Hz Console detects what size and type of fiber has been connected Designed for precise optical fit between the fiber and console to increase power at the fiber tip and reduce fiber fracture Only settings that have been tested and verified for the respective fiber size can be selected
Key tips
- ·Verify true laser output with an external power meter, not the console readout - the display drifts independently of real delivered energy.
- ·Never bypass a door interlock, key switch, or footswitch safety to finish a treatment - laser safety interlocks are not optional.
- ·Most low-output complaints trace to the delivery fiber or handpiece, not the laser source - inspect and swap those first.
- ·Intermittent mid-treatment shutdowns are usually cooling-related - check coolant level and flow before suspecting the diode or lamp.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Laser diode / gain medium degradation
HighSymptoms: Reduced output power, inconsistent treatment fluence.
Root cause: Normal diode/gain-medium wear over lamp/diode hours.
Cooling system fault
HighSymptoms: Overheat shutdown mid-treatment, error code on startup.
Root cause: Coolant pump, TEC element, or filter degradation.
Handpiece / delivery fiber wear
MediumSymptoms: Uneven beam delivery, connector arcing, or no output at the handpiece.
Root cause: Fiber or articulated-arm optics degraded by flex/heat cycling.
Interlock / shutter fault
MediumSymptoms: Won't fire, safety interlock fault on the display.
Root cause: Door/footswitch interlock or shutter mechanism failure.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Handpiece / delivery fiber assembly
High-turnover; keep spares.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
Footswitch / interlock assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Laser diode / flashlamp module
Core consumable; major cost driver.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Cooling system (pump / TEC / filter)
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handpiece / delivery fiber assembly High-turnover; keep spares. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Fairly easy |
| Footswitch / interlock assembly | Major service part | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Laser diode / flashlamp module Core consumable; major cost driver. | Periodic replacement | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Cooling system (pump / TEC / filter) | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Laser output power verification against a calibrated external power meter
- ·Cooling-system check: coolant level, flow rate, and filter / heat-exchanger condition
- ·Delivery-system inspection: handpiece, delivery fiber or articulated arm, and output optics
- ·Interlock, key-switch, emergency-stop, and footswitch function test
- ·Beam-alignment and optical-path check per the service manual
- ·Annual full PM and electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Laser diode / gain medium degradation
- Confirm the presentation - typically reduced output power, inconsistent treatment fluence.
- Check the most likely cause first: normal diode/gain-medium wear over lamp/diode hours.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the laser diode / flashlamp module per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Cooling system fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically overheat shutdown mid-treatment, error code on startup.
- Check the most likely cause first: coolant pump, TEC element, or filter degradation.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the cooling system (pump / TEC / filter) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms and surgical procedure suites
- Dermatology and medical-aesthetic clinics
- ENT, gynecology, and specialty procedure rooms
- Outpatient surgical centers
Documents & Manuals
No documents available for this device yet.
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Flash may be protruding from the lumen of the catheter shaft. If this flash is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting from the flash detaching from the device during the procedure.
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Missing holes: Catheters are missing the catheter's side holes.
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Excess strands of resin may exist in the lumen near the hub of certain batches/lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. If this excess resin is present in the catheter, there is the potential of an embolization resulting from the excess resin detaching from the device during the procedure.
- RECALL
Boston Scientific is voluntarily recalling one lot/batch of Katzen Infusion Wires because they have identified that the label on the carton may indicate a different length device than what is actually in the carton. The affected batch was manufactured using the Katzen Core Assembly of 146 cm, instead of a 177cm assembly.
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One lot of product, Stainless Steel Greenfield Vena Cava Filter, may have the incorrect expiration date of 2008-07 and the correct date is 2008-06.
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The PT2 J-tip labeled guide wires may be missing the pre-formed J-tip. As a result, guide wires may have a straight tip instead of a pre-formed J-tip.
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Lack of assurance of sterility (pre-sterilization bioburden limits exceeded)
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Boston Scientific discovered through an internal inspection process that the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating is not consistently adhering to the transition area of the distal end of the guide wires which may cause PTFE to flake off.
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Gaps were identified between polymer segments on the 7F Wiseguide Guide Catheter in which the PTFE was not properly laminated to the braid of the catheter. This delamination of the PTFE from the braid could compromise the device delivery.
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There have been reports of detachment at the bond between the carrier capsule and the outer sheath of the Greenfield Vena Cava Filters with 12 Fr Femoral introducer Systems manufactured before Marcyh 10, 2004. If the capsule should detach during an implantation procedure, there is a risk of cardiac and pulmonary embolization.
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The device has the potential for overheating its transformer and has the potential for fire hazard.
- RECALL
The device has the potential for overheating its transformer and has the potential for fire hazard.
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