The patented ML830® laser is manufactured by Microlight and there is a lot of buzz about this company. The ML830 is the first IIIB laser with FDA clearance to market low-level laser therapy (â??LLLTâ??) for the non-surgical treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The company also has FDA clearance on other LLLT devices for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, and arthritis. The product comes in 2 versions, an AC powered console and a battery power handheld unit. This laser is designed for trigger point therapy versus broad tissue treatment. Cold laser like the ML830® can successfully treat a number of health conditions. There is a growing body of knowledge based on successfully clinical studies that prove that cold lasers like the ML830 can be to accelerate healing and recovery times.

The ML830® gets its name from the fact that the design is based on a wavelength of 830nm (GaAIAs).The emitter of the ML830® has a power level and coverage that allows for a penetration capacity of approximately 5cm covering an area of about 3cm. This is over double the tissue penetration of an a HeNe (632nm) laser. As a class IIIB laser, the ML830 can be purchased without the need for a doctor's prescription.

Console Unit
Battery Operated Portable
MSRP: $9,995
MSRP: $8,995

 

The ML830 was used in several clinical studies including on at GM. General Motors had serious problems with Corpal Tunnel Syndrome among its workers. GM conducted a 36-week double-blind study, using the ML830® to see if non-invasive therapy would help. The study was based on 166 afflicted GM workers. Those treated with the ML830® laser showed significant improvement in grip strength and range of motion when compared to other GM workers who were treated with placebo lasers. In addition, a prominent medical school in Houston conducted a similar double-blind study on Corpal Tunnel Syndrome in 1998 and that study showed a 70% improvement among those patients in the active group.

General Specifications

Laser Class

IIIb

FDA NHN Cleared Laser

Yes

FDA Cleared LED (heat lamp to provide muscle and joint pain relief)

Yes

Laser Power (not led)

90mw

Laser Penetration

est 5cm

Laser Wavelength

830nm

Double Blind Studies

Baylor College of Medicine
and GM Motors

The primary target market for the ML830 is the Corpal Tunnel market. This is where Microlight has received their FDA clearance and it is where they have their best clinical work. The product can be an excellent choice for those seeking a class III laser in the $10,000 range. Contact us for more information about the Microlight ML830.