FASTER HEALING, BETTER RESULTS.. Table of Contents Opening the Pilot In the Box About the Pilot Introduction Display & Controls Other Features Preparing

FASTER HEALING, BETTER RESULTS.

Table of Contents Opening the Pilot In the Box About the Pilot Introduction Display & Controls Other Features Preparing to Use the Pilot Laser Assembly and Setup Dust Cap & Handpiece Sleeves Foot Pedal Battery Installation Foot Pedal Programming (pairing) Using the Pilot Standby & Ready Status Aiming Beam Settings Power Settings Continuous Wave / Pulsed Modes Programs Care of the Pilot Cleaning Procedures Procedure Guidelines Questions Questions about the Pilot 2

In the Box The following is a description of what you will find in 9W Pilot Diode Laser box. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact us immediately. Contact information is listed below. 1 Pilot Diode Laser Unit w/400 Micron Fiber w/6 cord 3 Pair Protective Glasses 2 Therapeutic Hand-piece Sleeves (autoclavable) 1 Digital Timer 1 Wireless Foot Pedal 1 9 volt Lithium Battery 1 Power Cord, Hospital Grade, 8 long 1 Key 1 9W Pilot Diode Laser Operators Manual 1 Laser Safety Sign 3 CAO Group, Inc. 4628 West Skyhawk Drive West Jordan, Utah 84084 Main:801-256-9282 Toll Free:877-877-9778 Support:877-236-4409 Sales:877-236-4404 Email:[email protected] Home NOTE: Please keep the shipping box and materials for transporting or reshipping

Introduction CAO Group has developed the Pilot Diode Laser, the most practical infrared laser technology available for performing therapeutic procedures. The laser energy provided by the Pilot Diode Laser is shown to reduce healing time and increase blood circulation within the treated sites. The lasers energy is delivered through a 400 micron silica filament to the reusable handpiece. The Pilot Diode Laser increases blood circulation to muscles, joints and other areas of the body to allow patients to heal safely and more quickly with less pain, inflammation and infection. Weighing 5.5 pounds, the Pilot Diode Laser is controlled by a wireless foot switch that offers maximum flexibility in unit positioning. FEATURES 810nm wavelength for rehabilitation Up to 9.0 Watt laser output Easy exchange of the ergonomic handpiece to reduce cycle time, increase patient throughput Sterilizable handpiece sleeve 630nm aiming beam for illumination of working site Easy to operate intuitive program Compact size and light weight The major components of the Pilot Diode Laser are semiconductor chips that are commonly referred to as AIGaAs. They are activated or pumped by passing an electrical current through the diode to produce an elliptical shaped display of monochromatic light that can be focused into a very small point and placed into the delivery fiber. Pilot Diode Laser generates energy in two wavelengths, 810nm and 630nm. The energy produced at 810nm is used for rehabilitation; it is invisible non-ionizing radiation that does not create changes in cellular DNA. The energy produced at 630nm illuminates the site. 4 Home

Display & Controls Upon examination of the 9W Pilot Diode Laser, you will notice that the buttons on the main unit are color coded. These colors correspond with the colors on the display screen. Here is a breakdown of the colors and their purposes. GREEN Ready & Program ORANGE Aiming Beam RED Increase & Decrease BLUE - Mode 5 Working Beam Power Setting Aiming Beam Setting Program Settings Pulse Mode Continuous Mode Ready Indicator Laser On Indicator Manual Setting Home

Here are some other features to be aware of when using the 9W Pilot Diode Laser. Emergency Shutoff Depress the red button on the top of the system until you feel it click into the shutdown (OFF) position. Depress slightly and turn right of a turn to release. The emergency stop will pop up and the LED screen will light. Other Features 6 Handpiece Holder for when the unit is not in use and the handpiece sleeve has been removed Laser Key On/Off Power/Fan On/Off Switch Power Cord Receptacle Remote Interlock Connector Cartridge Lock DO NOT OPEN Serial Number Unique to each Unit Home

Laser Assembly and Setup 1.Open Pilot Box. 2.Read Operators Manual. 3.Remove the power cord and insert into power cord receptacle on the back of the Laser. 4.Plug The unit into a 110 volt wall outlet. 5.Turn on the power/fan switch on the back of the machine. 6.Place the key into the front laser key on/off switch. 7.Turn the key turn clockwise. 8.The fan will start. 9.Install the 9 volt battery into the foot pedal. InstructionsInstructions 10.Make sure the pedal has been programmed properly. InstructionsInstructions 11.Check to see if the Emergency Shutoff Switch is in the up position. If it is locked down the laser will not operate. 12.To release, turn turn clockwise while pressing in slightly. You will feel it click and then pop up. 13.Remove Dust Plug. 14.Install one of the included therapeutic handpieces over the handpiece stem and threading it hand-tight. 15.Select the appropriate settings for procedure. 16.Press Ready. 17.Step on the foot pedal under the protective shield to fire the laser and begin procedure. Don t forget to put on the patient, yourself and anyone else in the room the protective glasses 7 Home

Large 5W Handpiece Sleeve Small 3W Handpiece Sleeve Dust Cap & Handpiece Sleeves 8 Prior to using the 9W Pilot Diode Laser, first you must remove the Dust Plug that protects the fiber. To remove, just pull the Dust Plug out. Dust PlugHandpiece Stem NOTE: The 9W Pilot Diode Lasers hand-pieces (or attachments) were named 5W and 3W for simplicity. When using the laser on a Continuous Wave (CW) power setting of 5 Watts, you would ideally use the 5W (larger) hand-piece for 5 minutes to treat an area the approximate size of a playing card to achieve the most effective treatment. When using the laser on a Continuous Wave (CW) power setting of 3 Watts, you would ideally use the 3W (smaller) hand-piece for 5 minutes to treat the same size area. To put it simply, the names came from the settings (5W setting, 5W hand-piece for 5 minutes or 3W setting, 3W hand-piece for 5 minutes. Home

Foot Pedal Battery Installation The 9 Volt Lithium battery and battery cover will need to be installed before the Pilot Diode Laser will function. Make sure the laser is completely turned off before placing the battery in the foot pedal. When installing the 9 volt Lithium battery, make certain that the incorrect terminals are not touched by the battery. Note: Touching the terminals incorrectly with the battery could possibly damage the wireless chip. 9 Back Home

Foot Pedal Programming (pairing) There is no concern if two or more Pilot Diode Lasers in the same office or area are set to the same channel. Each laser and its corresponding pedal have additional programming that is unique to the pair. The pedal from one laser will not activate any other laser. However, if units on the same channel are near each other, the transmissions from one may interfere with the signal from another and thus prevent the second laser system from operating properly. It may become necessary to change the channels on one or more units to minimize interference. Following are instructions for programming the Pilot Wireless Foot Pedal to Connect with the Pilot Diode Laser in Six Easy Steps. Make sure the unit is off before continuing with the programming. Do not press the foot pedal for at least 30 seconds before proceeding. 10 Home

Foot Pedal Programming (pairing) STEP #1 Before turning the unit on, press and hold PROGRAM. STEP #2 While holding the PROGRAM button down, turn on the unit. The display will briefly show = P, then show c 1 for channel 1, c 2 for channel 2, up to channel 8 (depending on what programmed channel the unit is already on). STEP #3 Release the PROGRAM button. STEP #4 Press the INCREASE button to scroll up through the channels, from 1 to 8. Press the DECREASE button to scroll from 8 to 1 to select the desired channel. STEP #5 Once the desired channel is selected, press the PROGRAM button again. The unit will beep the same number of times as the channel selected. After a few moments the display will show - -. STEP #6 With the main unit in this condition - -, press the PEDAL. While the PEDAL is pressed, the display will change to -||-. The pedal is now set to the same channel and is paired with this laser. When the PEDAL is released, the display will return to - -. This indicates that the channel change was successful and the new channel is saved into memory. If any problems occur during this process, the display will show E r. If this occurs, turn the unit off, then back on again. The original channel should be restored. Once the channel programming is complete, turn the units back power fan switch OFF, then back ON again. The laser display should return to a laser power setting. 11 Back Home

Standby & Ready Status Turn the Key Switch on the front of the laser to the on position by turning it approximately turn to the right (clockwise). The control panel should light up and show the laser is in the Standby Mode. Once you have turned on the power/fan switch on the back of the laser and the key switch on the front, you will see the lasers LED screen light up. The status of the laser will be in Standby, which is a non-active status. The laser will not emit energy while in Standby, even if you depress the foot pedal. Press the READY button to place the unit in the ready status. When this button is pressed, whatever settings are displayed on the unit will be saved into the units memory for the program setting shown. The settings saved into the three programmable modes will be retained even if the laser is turned off. Any adjustments to the manual settings after the laser is in the ready status will not be saved to memory. The laser will now be ready to emit energy as you depress the foot pedal. 12 Power/Fan On/Off Switch Home

Aiming Beam Settings The 9W Pilot Diode Laser is actually two lasers in one, the infrared 810 nanometers wavelength laser which performs the actual treatment of the soft tissue and the adjustable 630 nanometers laser pointer which illuminates the direction where the laser will be used. To set the Aiming Beam, press the Aiming Beam button repeatedly to increase the intensity. 13 Each bar represents 20% of maximum intensity. Thus 0 bars means the aiming beam is shut off. Home

Power Settings Press the Program key to select either manual (M) or one of three user defined programs (P1, P2, P3). The settings can be changed as desired for any of the program modes. Once you have set the unit with your desired settings push the ready button. Upon activating the ready button use the Increase / Decrease buttons to adjust the power setting from 0 to 9 watts. 14 You can hold the desired key to rapidly change the value. Home

Continuous Wave / Pulsed Modes Use the MODE key to toggle back and forth between Continuous and Pulse. The Pilot Diode Laser will deliver energy in either a continuous wave (CW) mode or in a pulsed mode which are called temporal emission modes (time related modes). Selecting the appropriate mode is a factor in controlling target tissue temperatures and the efficiency of energy delivered. The pulse duration (.05 seconds) and the number of pulses per second (10) have been fixed by the manufacturer using a 50% duty cycle and you will therefore need only to change the power and mode settings. We can explain Continuous Wave (CW) and Pulsed modes in this way: Lets say the Pilot has been set at 6W in the Continuous Wave mode, and you want to use the laser on a patient for 5 minutes. If you were switch the mode setting to Pulsed, the same procedure would take 10 minutes to complete on the same 6W setting. 15 Pulse Mode Continuous Mode Home

Continuous Wave / Pulsed Modes Continuous Wave Mode The Continuous Wave (CW) mode, will deliver the amount of energy in joules in one second that you have set the laser for (i.e., set the laser for 2 Watts CW and while in the ready mode, the laser will deliver 2 joules of energy per second as long as you have the foot pedal depressed.). Pulsed Mode Pulsing the laser will allow some cooling of the tissue in between emissions of energy. The duty cycle is the percentage of the time in each second that the laser is emitting energy. The pulses per second, the duty cycle and the energy intensity per pulse will determine your average power. In the pulse mode the Pilot Diode Laser is programmed to deliver 10.0 pulse per second with each pulse lasting for 0.05 seconds. The duty cycle is set for 50%, so you will have 1 energy pulse with 1 periods of rest with no energy between each pulse. If the laser is producing energy at 10 times per second for 0.05 seconds per pulse, you will be producing energy for a total of 0.5 seconds for every 1 second the laser is active. The result will be an average power per second that will be 50% of what you have set the laser for. When using pulsed energy, you will have to adjust your power upward in order to achieve the same rate of work as the same power set in CW. 2 Watts of Pulsed energy will be the same average power output as 1 Watt CW. 16 Home

Programs Press this key to select either manual (M) or one of three user defined programs (P1, P2, P3). Each program will save the parameters working beam, aiming beam and mode of operation. The settings can be changed as desired for any of the program modes. To set the user defined program modes, choose P1, P2 or P3, set your preferred settings and push the ready button. Upon activating the ready button, the new settings will be retained for future procedures. 17 Home

Cleaning The handpiece sleeves should be autoclaved (sterilized) after each patient. Take care to avoid bending the fiber cable in a tight circle or subjecting it to blunt force as these may cause the fiber to crack or break. Radiation exposure may occur in these instances which could be harmful to yourself, your staff and your patient. Special care should be taken not to kink or crush the fiber cable. As the aiming beam passes down the same delivery system as the Working Beam, it provides a good method of checking for integrity of the delivery system. If the aiming beam spot is not present at the distal end of the handpiece, its intensity is reduced or it looks diffused, this is a possible indication of a damaged or not properly working delivery system. WARNING DO NOT PLACE THE LASER OR FIBER CABLE IN THE AUTOCLAVE TO STERILIZE THE SYSTEM. USE COLD DISINFECTING SOLUTIONS TO WIPE DOWN THE FIBER CABLE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LASER UNIT. 18 Home

Procedure Guidelines 19 Disclaimer Please read these statements carefully before utilizing any of the information in this document. It is the sole responsibility of the therapist to gain the knowledge of and comply with any and all federal, national, state, province and local laws regarding the use of therapeutic lasers for any condition. The information contained in this document is presented for informational purposes only and is designed as an addition to formal training in laser therapy. It is neither complete nor comprehensive for any of the conditions addressed and each condition should be evaluated on an individual basis for therapy. This document is not a substitute for professional advice, care, diagnosis or treatment. All persons involved with the creation and publication of this document expressly disclaim any and all responsibility or legal liability for any kind of loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is the result of the direct or indirect use of any of the information in this document. The following procedures and settings are purely guidelines. The power settings should be adjusted higher or lower based on the depth of penetration desired, skin pigment, hair obstruction, and hand speed. Home

20 Home LocationCondition Dosage Joules/cm2 Suggested Watt Setting Suggested Time in CW Mode with 3W Handpiece min:sec Suggested Time in CW Mode with 5W Handpiece min:sec Weekly Treatments Achilles TendonAchilles Tendonitis323 - 3576.1 - 92:51 - 3:094:45 - 5:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed AnkleArthritis458 - 5775.7 - 8.74:03 - 5:066:45 - 8:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Ankle & FootDegenerative Osteoarthritis458 - 5945.6 - 8.64:03 - 5:156:45 - 8:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Ankle & FootFractures/Stress Fractures526 - 7645.3 - 8.34:39 - 6:457:45 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Ankle & FootMorton's Neuroma390 - 5265.5 - 8.53:27 - 4:395:45 - 7:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Ankle & FootNeuropathy221 - 3575 - 81:57 - 3:093:15 - 5:15once/day for 2 days, then as needed Ankle & FootSprained/Strained Ankle424 - 5265.7 - 8.73:45 - 4:396:15 - 7:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Ankle & FootTarsal Tunnel Syndrome424 - 5265.7 - 8.73:45 - 4:396:15 - 7:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Cervical SpineCarpal Tunnel Syndrome136 - 2215 - 81:12 - 1:572:00 - 3:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Cervical SpineCervical Radiculopathy560 - 6965.7 - 8.74:57 - 6:098:15 - 10:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Cervical SpineDegenerative Osteoarthritis560 - 6965.7 - 8.74:57 - 6:098:15 - 10:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Cervical SpineDisc Herniation560 - 6965.7 - 8.74:57 - 6:098:15 - 10:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Cervical SpineFacet Joint Syndrome526 - 6455.8 - 8.84:39 - 5:427:45 - 9:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Cervical SpineSoft Tissue Sprain/Strain560 - 6965.7 - 8.74:57 - 6:098:15 - 10:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed ElbowArthritis357 - 5775 - 83:09 - 5:065:15 - 8:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ElbowCarpal Tunnel Syndrome153 - 2894.6 - 7.61:21 - 2:332:15 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed ElbowDegenerative Osteoarthritis577 - 6965.8 - 8.85:06 - 6:098:30 - 10:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed ElbowEpicondylitis357 - 4585.6 - 8.63:09 - 4:035:15 - 6:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed ElbowOlecranon Bursitis458 - 5775.7 - 8.74:03 - 5:066:45 - 8:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ElbowTendonitis357 - 4585.6 - 8.63:09 - 4:035:15 - 6:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ElbowUlnar Nerve Pathologies289 - 4245.2 - 8.22:33 - 3:454:15 - 6:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Entire HandArthritis187 - 2724.9 - 7.91:48 - 2:333:00 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Entire HandRheumatoid Arthritis238 - 3575.2 - 8.22:06 - 3:093:30 - 5:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed FaceBell's Palsy221 - 3575 - 81:57 - 3:093:15 - 5:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed FootPlantar Fasciitis407 - 4755.9 - 8.93:36 - 4:126:00 - 7:00once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Foot/ToesArthritis407 - 5775.3 - 8.33:36 - 5:066:00 - 8:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ForeheadCervicogenic119 - 1535.6 - 8.61:03 - 1:211:45 - 2:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ForeheadMigraine Headaches119 - 1535.6 - 8.61:03 - 1:211:45 - 2:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed ForeheadTension Headaches119 - 1535.6 - 8.61:03 - 1:211:45 - 2:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed GroinAdductor Injury424 - 5775.4 - 8.43:45 - 5:066:15 - 8:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed

21 Home LocationCondition Dosage Joules/cm2 Suggested Watt Setting Suggested Time in CW Mode with 3W Handpiece min:sec Suggested Time in CW Mode with 5W Handpiece min:sec Weekly Treatments Hand & FingersDe Quervains Disease204 - 2725.1 - 8.11:48 - 2:333:00 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Hand & FingersDegenerative Osteoarthritis221 - 3575 - 81:57 - 3:093:15 - 5:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hand & FingersDupuytran's Contracture204 - 2725.1 - 8.11:48 - 2:333:00 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Hand & FingersFractures/Stress Fractures221 - 3575 - 81:57 - 3:093:15 - 5:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hand & FingersJoints34 - 515.2 - 8.20:18 - 0:270:30 - 0:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Hand & FingersSoft Tissue Sprain/Strain204 - 2725.1 - 8.11:48 - 2:333:00 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed HipArthritis985 - 13245.5 - 8.58:24 - 11:0014:00 - 19:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hip AreaCapsulitis/Synovitis764 - 11375.2 - 8.26:45 - 0.0437511:15 - 16:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hip AreaDegenerative Osteoarthritis917 - 13245.3 - 8.38:06 - 11:0013:30 - 19:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hip AreaFractures934 - 13245.3 - 8.38:15 - 11:0013:45 - 19:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Hip AreaPiriformis Syndrome764 - 11375.2 - 8.26:45 - 10:0511:15 - 16:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Hip AreaTrauma/Sprains & Strains764 - 11375.2 - 8.26:45 - 10:0511:15 - 16:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Hip AreaTrochanteric Bursitis764 - 11375.2 - 8.26:45 - 10:0511:15 - 16:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Jaw LineTemporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)153 - 2215.3 - 8.31:21 - 1:572:15 - 3:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed JointsFibromyalgia - Continued Treatment136 - 1536.1 - 9.11:12 - 1:212:00 - 2:15every other day as needed JointsFibromyalgia - Initial Treatment102 - 1195.9 - 8.90:54 - 1:031:30 - 1:45one initial treatment JointsFibromyalgia - Therapy Treatment119 - 1366 - 91:03 - 1:121:45 - 2:00multiple additional treatments Joints on HandRheumatoid Arthritis34 - 515.2 - 8.20:18 - 0:270:30 - 0:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneeArthritis628 - 9005.3 - 8.35:33 - 7:579:15 - 13:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneeChondromalacia Patella577 - 7645.5 - 8.55:06 - 6:458:30 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed KneeDegenerative Osteoarthritis645 - 9175.3 - 8.35:42 - 8:069:30 - 13:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneeLigamentous Injury577 - 7645.5 - 8.55:06 - 6:458:30 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneeMensical Strains/Sprains577 - 7645.5 - 8.55:06 - 6:458:30 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed KneePatellar Tendonitis577 - 7645.5 - 8.55:06 - 6:458:30 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneePatellofemoral Syndrome577 - 7645.5 - 8.55:06 - 6:458:30 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed KneeSupra/Infrapatellar Tendonitis645 - 9175.3 - 8.35:42 - 8:069:30 - 13:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Lumbar SpineDegenerative Osteoarthritis458 - 6965.1 - 8.14:03 - 6:096:45 - 10:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Lumbar SpineDisc Herniation458 - 5775.7 - 8.74:03 - 5:066:45 - 8:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Lumbar SpineFacet Joint Syndrome357 - 4585.6 - 8.63:09 - 4:035:15 - 6:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Lumbar SpineLumbar Muscle Sprains/Strains458 - 5775.7 - 8.74:03 - 5:066:45 - 8:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Lumbar SpineSpinal/Foraminal Stenosis458 - 5775.7 - 8.74:03 - 5:076:45 - 8:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed

22 Home LocationCondition Dosage Joules/cm2 Suggested Watt Setting Suggested Time in CW Mode with 3W Handpiece min:sec Suggested Time in CW Mode with 5W Handpiece min:sec Weekly Treatments NeckCervicogenic424 - 5605.5 - 8.53:45 - 4:576:15 - 8:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed NeckMigraine Headaches424 - 5605.5 - 8.53:45 - 4:576:15 - 8:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed NeckTension Headaches424 - 5605.5 - 8.53:45 - 4:576:15 - 8:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Rotator CuffAcromioclavicular Joint Dysfunction662 - 8325.7 - 8.75:51 - 7:219:45 - 12:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Rotator CuffAdhesive Capsulitis764 - 9175.8 - 8.86:45 - 8:0611:15 - 13:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Rotator CuffLigamentous Injury662 - 7646 - 95:51 - 6:459:45 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Rotator CuffRepetitive Stress662 - 7646 - 95:51 - 6:459:45 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Rotator CuffRotator Cuff Injury764 - 9175.8 - 8.86:45 - 8:0611:15 - 13:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Rotator CuffTendonitis/Bursitis662 - 7646 - 95:51 - 6:459:45 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed ShoulderArthritis696 - 9175.5 - 8.56:09 - 8:0610:15 - 13:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed SinusCervicogenic68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed SinusMigraine Headaches68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed SinusTension Headaches68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed SinusesSinusitis153 - 2215.3 - 8.31:21 - 1:572:15 - 3:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Spinal AreaArthritis696 - 9175.5 - 8.56:09 - 8:0610:15 - 13:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed TemplesCervicogenic68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed TemplesMigraine Headaches68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed TemplesTension Headaches68 - 1025.2 - 8.20:36 - 0:541:00 - 1:30once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Thigh & LegThigh & Leg Muscles577 - 8665.2 - 8.25:06 - 7:398:30 - 12:45once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Thoracic SpineCompression Fractures628 - 8665.4 - 8.45:33 - 7:399:15 - 12:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Thoracic SpineDegenerative Osteoarthritis560 - 7645.4 - 8.44:57 - 6:458:15 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Thoracic SpineKyphosis560 - 7645.4 - 8.44:57 - 6:458:15 - 11:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Thoracic SpineMyoFasciitis492 - 6965.3 - 8.34:21 - 6:097:15 - 10:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Thoracic SpineTrauma/Sprains & Strains560 - 7645.4 - 8.44:57 - 6:458:15 - 11:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed WristArthritis238 - 3575.2 - 8.22:06 - 3:093:30 - 5:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed WristCarpal Tunnel Syndrome238 - 2725.6 - 8.62:06 - 2:333:30 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Wrist AreaDegenerative Osteoarthritis153 - 2894.6 - 7.61:21 - 2:332:15 - 4:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Wrist AreaFlexor/Extensor Tendonitis153 - 2894.6 - 7.61:21 - 2:332:15 - 4:15once/day for 3 days, then every other day as needed Wrist AreaFractures289 - 4585 - 82:33 - 4:034:15 - 6:45every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed Wrist AreaPeripheral Nerve Compression153 - 2894.6 - 7.61:21 - 2:332:15 - 4:15every other day for 2 weeks, then as needed

Questions Q:Do you have a loaner program? A:Yes, we have implemented a free of charge loaner program for Pilot Diode Lasers that need to be sent to our equipment service facility. This program is in effect for Pilot Diode Lasers that are still under warranty. Contact Pilot Customer Service for more information. Q:What is the warranty period of the 9W Pilot Diode Laser? A: The Pilot Diode Laser is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years except for the handpiece and cable assembly which are warranted for six (6) months from the date of purchase. This warranty does not include labor or shipping charges. This warranty does not apply to the external finish of the console, power cord or foot pedal. Your Pilot warranty does NOT become effective until the registration is completed by either 1) mailing the registration card included with your Pilot Diode Laser purchase or 2) online at www.pilotlasers.com/registration within thirty (30) days of the purchase, with all invoice and serial number information completely filled in. Extended warranties are also available and apply only to the main unit. Q:How can patients benefit by using the 9W Pilot Diode Laser? A: For many procedures, the Pilot Diode Laser is a versatile tool. Its technology gently increases cellular energy that accelerates the bodys self-healing capabilities, allowing your patients to heal safely and quickly. Laser light is organized (coherent) and uniform, and as such is able to penetrate deeper into the tissue than from other sources. Thus deeper tissues benefit from the direct generation of heat from the laser light, rather than relying on transmission of heat through the surface tissues down to the deep tissue. 23 Home

Questions Q:Why 810nm Wavelength? A:The term laser stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", which means a device that produces and amplifies light. The wavelength of the light produced will determine what types of procedures can be utilized by the lights energy. Light waves that emanate from within the visible and near-infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum will be readily absorbed into body pigments like melanin in the skin, and heme found within hemoglobin in blood. They will have virtually no affinity for water and thus, it wont be absorbed at the surface as it enters soft tissues. Wave lengths located within the mid to far infrared range are attracted to water and the hydroxyapatite crystals that are found within bone and teeth. Thus, these wave lengths are primarily used in hard tissue lasers. With a frequency of 810+/-20 nanometers, the Pilot Diode Lasers wave length falls into the lower end of the near-infrared spectrum, making it suitable for soft-tissue applications. Q:Is the 9W Pilot Diode Laser FDA approved ? A:The Pilot Diode Laser is FDA-cleared, FDA 510(k) #K100143, IEC 60601-1 and 60825-1 compliant. Q:Where is the 9W Pilot Diode Laser manufactured and by what company? A:The Pilot Diode Laser is manufactured in Salt Lake City, UT by CAO Group, Inc. (CAO) under the direction of Dr. Densen Cao, PhD. CAO offers design, development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of innovative medical, dental, veterinary, forensic, and solid state lighting products. CAO Group is headquartered in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with research, development, and manufacturing facilities in both West Jordan, Utah and Langfang (Beijing) China. All facilities are FDA registered and ISO 9000/EN 13485 certified. CAO Group is the largest diode laser manufacturer in the world, with over 10,000 units manufactured and sold. 24 Home

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