Proprietary Survey Conducted on Safe Operation of Overseas Fractional CO2 Laser Devices | Verification of Power Compatibility and Domestic Operational Challenges for Metal RF Tube Equipped Devices such as ICONIC CO2 Pulse
MEDLAC Instrument & Consulting announced the results of its proprietary survey on the safe domestic operation of overseas fractional CO2 laser devices. The survey verified power compatibility, maintenance, and technical awareness of Metal RF Tube technology, aiming to provide objective information to domestic physicians.
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- 📰 Published: April 25, 2026 at 03:00
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※This release provides an overview of the results of a proprietary survey conducted by our company.
※This is not intended to recommend specific products, procedures, treatments, adoption decisions, or usage.
※The results of this survey are based on information independently collected and analyzed by our company, and do not guarantee specific efficacy, effectiveness, or safety in Japan.
※For individual adoption and usage decisions, please confirm the latest public information, relevant laws and regulations, legitimate materials from equipment providers, and other necessary information, and make your own judgment.
MEDLAC Instrument & Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Hideki Ogawa) has conducted a proprietary survey on technical challenges and safety management systems for the domestic operation of overseas fractional CO2 laser devices and is now publishing its results.
Background of the Survey
Fractional CO2 laser, as a technology category that fractionally (dot-wise) irradiates carbon dioxide laser with a wavelength of 10,600nm, is widely recognized in the medical field.
In medical institutions in Japan, the introduction of overseas fractional CO2 laser devices is increasing.
On the other hand, when operating such overseas laser devices in Japan, there is currently insufficient organized verification information regarding technical aspects such as the power environment (difference between overseas 220V specifications and Japan's commercial power 100V/200V), maintenance systems (differences in air-cooling/water-cooling methods, etc.), and laser tube methods (technical differences between glass tube method and Metal RF Tube method, etc.).
As a provider of information on overseas medical devices, our company conducted this survey with the aim of filling this information gap and providing objective technical data necessary for domestic physicians when considering the introduction and operation of laser devices.
Overview of Survey Results
This survey verified and analyzed the following three items:
① Survey on Power Compatibility of Overseas Fractional CO2 Laser Devices
We collected and analyzed actual operating data from various clinics regarding whether overseas fractional CO2 laser devices (including overseas devices such as ICONIC CO2 Pulse) can maintain their designed rated output with Japan's commercial power (100V/200V).
As a result, data on the operating status of laser output under Japan's commercial power environment was obtained.
For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
② Survey on Information Needs Regarding Maintenance Systems and Long-Term Operation
We conducted a questionnaire survey on domestic physicians' information needs regarding maintenance systems (differences in cooling methods, laser tube replacement cycles, etc.), which are important for the long-term operation of laser devices, and their concerns regarding operational aspects in the Japanese market.
As a result, data on trends in information needs regarding maintenance systems and the direction of interest in long-term operating costs was obtained. For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
③ Hearing on Technical Awareness of Laser Tube Methods (Metal RF Tube, etc.)
Based on MDSAP-compliant manufacturing data disclosed from Taiwan, we confirmed the awareness status of domestic physicians regarding the laser tube methods installed in fractional CO2 laser devices.
Specifically, we conducted hearings on the understanding of the technical features of the Metal RF Tube (metal RF tube) method compared to the conventional glass tube method (technical specifications such as uniformity of irradiation energy, design requiring no cooling maintenance due to the adoption of an air-cooling method, and design intended for long-term use (7-10 years)).
As a result, data on the awareness status of the technical specifications of the Metal RF Tube method was obtained. For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
Future Outlook
Since its establishment in 2019, our company has continuously listened to the needs of domestic physicians regarding overseas medical devices.
This survey, as part of that accumulation, was prompted by a survey request for MDSAP-certified devices from our Taiwan corporation, and collected and analyzed physicians' voices regarding technical challenges for safe operation in Japan in the fractional CO2 laser field.
For detailed analysis results of each survey item, please contact us. Our company will continue to work on improving the transparency of information regarding overseas medical devices through the accumulation and publication of objective data.
Survey Overview
Item: Content
Survey Period: January 15, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Survey Organization (Survey Principal): MEDLAC Instrument & Consulting Co., Ltd. (MEDLAC, Inc.) Research and Development Department
※This is not intended to recommend specific products, procedures, treatments, adoption decisions, or usage.
※The results of this survey are based on information independently collected and analyzed by our company, and do not guarantee specific efficacy, effectiveness, or safety in Japan.
※For individual adoption and usage decisions, please confirm the latest public information, relevant laws and regulations, legitimate materials from equipment providers, and other necessary information, and make your own judgment.
MEDLAC Instrument & Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Hideki Ogawa) has conducted a proprietary survey on technical challenges and safety management systems for the domestic operation of overseas fractional CO2 laser devices and is now publishing its results.
Background of the Survey
Fractional CO2 laser, as a technology category that fractionally (dot-wise) irradiates carbon dioxide laser with a wavelength of 10,600nm, is widely recognized in the medical field.
In medical institutions in Japan, the introduction of overseas fractional CO2 laser devices is increasing.
On the other hand, when operating such overseas laser devices in Japan, there is currently insufficient organized verification information regarding technical aspects such as the power environment (difference between overseas 220V specifications and Japan's commercial power 100V/200V), maintenance systems (differences in air-cooling/water-cooling methods, etc.), and laser tube methods (technical differences between glass tube method and Metal RF Tube method, etc.).
As a provider of information on overseas medical devices, our company conducted this survey with the aim of filling this information gap and providing objective technical data necessary for domestic physicians when considering the introduction and operation of laser devices.
Overview of Survey Results
This survey verified and analyzed the following three items:
① Survey on Power Compatibility of Overseas Fractional CO2 Laser Devices
We collected and analyzed actual operating data from various clinics regarding whether overseas fractional CO2 laser devices (including overseas devices such as ICONIC CO2 Pulse) can maintain their designed rated output with Japan's commercial power (100V/200V).
As a result, data on the operating status of laser output under Japan's commercial power environment was obtained.
For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
② Survey on Information Needs Regarding Maintenance Systems and Long-Term Operation
We conducted a questionnaire survey on domestic physicians' information needs regarding maintenance systems (differences in cooling methods, laser tube replacement cycles, etc.), which are important for the long-term operation of laser devices, and their concerns regarding operational aspects in the Japanese market.
As a result, data on trends in information needs regarding maintenance systems and the direction of interest in long-term operating costs was obtained. For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
③ Hearing on Technical Awareness of Laser Tube Methods (Metal RF Tube, etc.)
Based on MDSAP-compliant manufacturing data disclosed from Taiwan, we confirmed the awareness status of domestic physicians regarding the laser tube methods installed in fractional CO2 laser devices.
Specifically, we conducted hearings on the understanding of the technical features of the Metal RF Tube (metal RF tube) method compared to the conventional glass tube method (technical specifications such as uniformity of irradiation energy, design requiring no cooling maintenance due to the adoption of an air-cooling method, and design intended for long-term use (7-10 years)).
As a result, data on the awareness status of the technical specifications of the Metal RF Tube method was obtained. For detailed trends in responses for each item, please contact us.
Future Outlook
Since its establishment in 2019, our company has continuously listened to the needs of domestic physicians regarding overseas medical devices.
This survey, as part of that accumulation, was prompted by a survey request for MDSAP-certified devices from our Taiwan corporation, and collected and analyzed physicians' voices regarding technical challenges for safe operation in Japan in the fractional CO2 laser field.
For detailed analysis results of each survey item, please contact us. Our company will continue to work on improving the transparency of information regarding overseas medical devices through the accumulation and publication of objective data.
Survey Overview
Item: Content
Survey Period: January 15, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Survey Organization (Survey Principal): MEDLAC Instrument & Consulting Co., Ltd. (MEDLAC, Inc.) Research and Development Department