Ellex · Model UltraQ
• Flexible, Fully Integrated Design - Ellex’s fully integrated design optimizes laser treatment and provides a number of advantages, including more stable, reliable and consistent energy delivery. The Ultra Q’s built-in slit lamp features converging optics to provide a more natural stereoscopic view, ideal for anterior segment viewing. This compact, efficient design creates more working space for the physician, as well as convenient, simultaneous access to the patient and laser controls. The Ultra Q’s self-contained design, in which the laser and controls are integrated into the slit lamp, provides optimal ease of use and flexibility for adapting to different working conditions. • Ultra Gaussian Beam Mode Enables Lower Energy Treatments - The Ultra Gaussian beam profile and fast plasma rise time result in an ultra-low optical breakdown (in air) at approximately 1.8 mJ in optimal conditions, compared to fundamental mode lasers that typically achieve optical breakdown (in air) at 3 to 4 mJ. This optimized laser energy enables capsulotomies and iridotomies to be performed at lower, more efficient power levels, resulting in a much lower risk of lens pitting, more efficient tissue cutting with fewer shots and less cumulative energy delivered. • Unique, Solid-State Q-Switch Optical Shutter - Life-tested to deliver 400,000 shots, this solid-state Q-switch does not deteriorate over time like more common YAG Q-switches, and dramatically reduces long-term operating costs. • Fine, Two-Point Focusing System - Detection of aiming deviations of as little as 8 microns from the focal plane ensures that energy is placed where intended in relation to the target. With the Ultra Q’s tolerance range of ± 8 microns, the physician can easily detect if the system is out of focus.
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.
Symptoms: Dim illumination, lamp error.
Root cause: Xenon/LED aging.
Symptoms: No phaco power, error.
Root cause: Tip or handpiece wear.
Symptoms: Unstable anterior chamber.
Root cause: Peristaltic pump wear.
Symptoms: Blurry/offset image.
Root cause: Camera calibration drift.
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.
High-value, track usage.
Consumable.
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging camera module | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Phaco handpiece / tip High-value, track usage. | Periodic replacement | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Illumination lamp / LED | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Peristaltic pump tubing Consumable. | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
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.
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
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