Biolitec recently announced that it has extended its ELVeS Radial laser system for the minimally invasive laser treatment of insufficient veins by two further new developments.
The ELVeS Radial 2ring Pro laser fibre is capable of removing even highly tortuous veins thanks to its additional channel for saline solution. The saline solution can be inserted directly to the front of the fiber tip via a rear Luer Lock connection. This stretches the vein before the laser light is emitted.
Also new to the ELVeS Radial family, is the single wavelength Leonardo 1940 laser. The laser with this special wavelength enables more efficient absorption of water components in the vein wall. This significantly reduces the occurrence of bruising, shortens convalescence and gives excellent aesthetic results.
Biolitec has also released an updated on the “first” empirical experience with off-label use of the ELVeS Radial 2ring Pro laser fibre in the treatment of varices. By combining distal endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and proximal foam sclerotherapy, varices can also be sclerosed in a single step. This reduces the risk of recurrence or neovascularisation caused by untreated varices. A retrospective single-centre cohort study from Switzerland published in March 2023, showed persistent complete occlusion of treated truncal veins and neovascularisation’s even after 52 weeks, with no clinically relevant complications observed.
The researchers note that this means there are “no longer any limits” to minimally invasive varicose vein laser therapy, large truncal veins, side branches and perforating veins, veins with a large diameter, strongly tortuous veins and smaller varicose veins, which can all be effectively and sustainably removed with Biolitec’s laser system.
