Syneron-Candela GentleLASE
Syneron-Candela · Model GentleLASE
• Speed - Treat more patients faster and more comfortably with the largest spot size and fastest repetition rate found on any hair removal laser. • Efficacy - 17,666 watts of peak power enables the GentleLASE to treat a variety of conditions unlike any other laser on the market today. The GentleLASE is capable of delivering 755 nm fluences up to 100 J/cm2 in pulse durations of 3 ms for unparalleled treatment efficacies in hair removal - especially thinner, finer hairs other hair removal lasers simply cannot touch - and the treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions and wrinkles. • Patient Comfort - Subject your patients to fewer laser pulses and provide them faster treatment times using the GentleLASE’s 18 mm spot size, the largest spot found on any hair removal laser. • Patented Epidermal Cooling - Candela's Dynamic Cooling Device represents an adjustable epidermal protection technology to maximize patient safety and comfort. Integrated computer controls assure consistent, reproducible protection, regardless of who is operating the laser for true treatment independence and ultimate patient safety.
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.
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
Handpiece / delivery fiber assembly
High-turnover; keep spares.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footswitch / interlock assembly | Major service part | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Laser diode / flashlamp module Core consumable; major cost driver. | Periodic replacement | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Cooling system (pump / TEC / filter) | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Handpiece / delivery fiber assembly High-turnover; keep spares. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ 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.
Technical Specs
- Laser Type
- Alexandrite
- Height
- 35 in
- Length
- 28 in
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Wavelength
- 755 nm
- Width
- 16 in
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
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