• GeO2 - based glass
• High Power Handling
• Excellent Flexibility and Strength
• Glass Clad - No Bending Loss
• Low Optical Loss
• Non-Toxic

A key component to the Er:YAG, YSGG or Ho:YAG mid-infrared laser system is the optical fiber, which is used to transmit the laser power from the laser to the patient. Since conventional silica glass fibers cannot transmit in the infrared, a special fiber (HP™ fiber) made from Germanium Oxide (GeO2) - based glass was developed by IFS, Inc. Fiber can handle up to 20 Watts of laser power for applications in dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, orthopedics and general surgery.

• Input Power @10 Hz - 20 watts
• Loss at 2.94 µm - 0.70 dB/m
• Loss in visible region - 1.00 dB/m (or less)
• Output NA - 0.12 (@ input NA=0.08)
• Max acceptance NA - 0.25
• Available Core sizes - 100 - 700 µm
• Toxicity - Passes Agar Overlay cytotoxicity and Dermal Sensitization tests

• 150 µm Core - Minimum Bend Radius .5 cm
• 450 µm Core - Minimum Bend Radius 2.5 cm
• 500 µm Core - Minimum Bend Radius 4.0 cm