Why haven't I heard about the Ultra MD™ laser system before now?
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The Ultra MD™ CO2 laser system has been manufactured since 1981.
The MD was the first CO2 laser that used the "sealed tube" design. This revolutionized the CO2 laser industry. No longer were OR nurses responsible for mounting, regulating, and inventorying tanks of gas to support their CO2 laser.
Dr. Robert Rudko of MIT developed the sealed tube and incorporated it into the earliest models of CO2 MD laser systems. For many years several different laser companies under an OEM agreement marketed the MD laser under their name. Dr. Rudkow and Laser Engineering of Milford Massachusetts sold the manufacturing and distribution rights to SSI of Nashville, TN in 1995. Since that time SSI continued to innovate, manufacture and distribute under the name LEI Ultra MD™. The system is now offered under the name of SSI Laser Engineering Ultra MD™.
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Who can use the Ultra MD™ laser system?
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The Ultra MD™ is designed as a multi-specialty surgical laser that is easily applied from one surgical specialty to another. The Ultra MD™ is used effectively in GYN (both upper and lower reproductive tract surgeries), ENT, Urology, General, and Plastic specialties.
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What accessories are available to be used with the Ultra MD™?
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SSI Laser Engineering provides a micromanipulator and a standard 125mm hand piece with every laser sold. Other accessories for laparoscopy, LAUP, Skin Resurfacing, Sinus surgery and other applications are sold separately.
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Is the Ultra MD™ compatible with laser accessories that work with other manufacturer's lasers?
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Yes, some manufacturers articulated arms have a different screw thread for attaching the accessory to the laser. SSI Laser Engineering can supply an adapter that will allow a wide variety of accessories, including after-market companies' products to be used with the Ultra MD™.
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Laser equipment seems to become obsolete very quickly.
How does SSI Laser Engineering insure the laser will not be outdated in a few years?
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The Ultra MD™ has been designed with the idea that laser applications and equipment needs are constantly changing. When a laser system requires newer technology to meet the needs of surgery, SSI Laser Engineering has a flexible plan. Rather than forcing the customer to purchase a new laser system, SSI Laser Engineering can easily upgrade an old system to perform as new. Whether a simple upgrade or a complete refurbishment is required, the Ultra MD™ is built for change!
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What types of clinical support does SSI Laser Engineering offer?
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Upon installation of a customer's laser system, the clinical specialist will come and conduct a thorough inservice to familiarize the surgical staff with the laser system and its operation.
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What other types of clinical support is available?
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SSI Laser Engineering has a number of educational products. Excellent clinical training will be provided during installation period of your Ultra MD laser. Also, Laser Safety Officer training is available to keep your facility in compliance. CEU hours are available with SSI Laser Engineering Lecture and Skills Labs.
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What is the warranty like?
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SSI Laser Engineering has the best warranty in the industry. There is a one-year warranty "bumper to bumper" on the laser system. And a three-year warranty on the laser tube itself. No other company can offer this type of security. All service work performed during the warranty period includes parts, labor, and travel expenses. Extended Warranty / Maintenance Packages are also available.
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Who provides service for the Ultra MD™?
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SSI Laser Engineering has a service network that covers the entire nation. Service technicians will be local to most major metropolitan areas. This provides to our customers 24 hour response to service requests regardless of their location.
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