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Copyright 2019 Sound Technologies
5810 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad CA 92008
800.268.5354 | soundvet.com
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DO NOT remove protective eyewear until the operator returns the laser device to Standby
mode. To do this, the operator releases the hand -switch at completion of the treatment or
cancels treatment by pressing “Laser Ready” button and waiting until the operator visually
observes the laser device returning to Standby.
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AVOID THE USE of flammable anesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide (N
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and oxygen. The high temperatures produced in normal use of the laser equipment may ignite
some material, for example cotton or wool, when saturated with oxygen. The solvents of
adhesives and flammable solutions used for cleaning and disinfecting should be allowed to
evaporate before the laser equipment is used. Attention should also be drawn to the danger of
ignition of endogenous gases.
If the laser fails to operate properly, contact Sound Technologies, Inc. at 800-268-5354 Option 3.
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RECOMMENDATION
Designate at least one person at each facility that utilizes this device as laser safety officer,
responsible for providing training on all laser operating and safety procedures.
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INTRODUCTION
The SMART RLT Sport system is classified as a class 4 laser device.
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Device Description
The SMART RLT Sport system is designed for therapeutic treatment of the equine species, and more
specifically tissue regeneration. The laser reaches deep into the body through intact skin to stimulate
the body to achieve a highly beneficial result. The laser therapy increases circulation, reduces pain
and inflammation, and promotes cellular metabolism in tissue. The regenerative aspect stems from
photo-acoustic wave generation that modulates the extra-cellular matrix, releasing growth factors that
revitalize injured tissue. Operating at a wavelength of 1064nm in the near infrared portion of the
spectrum and delivered in short, energetic pulses, it has a vital combination of penetration and energy
conversion.
The system is housed in a rugged case to protect the laser hardware and the tablet is mounted on the
interior lid plate. There is a two meter fiber optic cable going to a hand piece with a button and a LED
indicator. The interior deck has the main emergency stop button and LED indicators reflecting power
and laser emission.
The laser source of this device is a sold-state laser system. It produces invisible laser energy at the
1064 nanometer (nm) wavelength. The delivery system consists of a flexible optical fiber threaded
through a lightweight hand piece. Activation occurs when the operator enables the laser and presses
the hand-switch. There is a visible red aiming beam (650 nm) that is used to visualize the laser on the
