CO2 Surgical Laser Machine: the A.R.C. C-Las 30 W

A medical CO2 laser manufacturer from Nuremberg

A.R.C. Laser is a Nuremberg-based maker of ophthalmic, ENT and surgical lasers, developed and produced in Germany. The C-Las is its CO2 laser for very fine, almost bloodless cutting and ablation of tissue, and it has been in clinical use for decades across many disciplines.

Its compact design means the laser and accessories fit on a dedicated trolley without taking extra OR space. See the A.R.C. Laser brand page for the full range.

Power, pulse and physical data

The C-Las has a 10,600 nm wavelength and 30 W output, or 10 W in Super Pulse mode. Pulse length ranges from 20 to 500 ms or continuous wave. A colour touchscreen controls the settings. It uses a horizontal ceramic resonator, which is air-cooled.

The laser measures 490 × 480 × 200 mm and weighs 32 kg. That is small enough to be moved between theatres on its trolley, which suits departments sharing one device across lists.

Super Pulse mode delivers high peak power in short pulses, generally used to limit thermal spread in delicate tissue, while continuous wave suits faster tissue division. Ask your supplier to demonstrate the modes on a tissue model.

• Wavelength 10,600 nm, 30 W (10 W Super Pulse).
• Pulse length 20 to 500 ms or CW.
• Dimensions 490 × 480 × 200 mm, weight 32 kg.
• Air-cooled horizontal ceramic resonator.

CO2 laser micromanipulator and handpieces

The C-Pro micromanipulator delivers a 100 µm spot, adapts to all common surgical microscopes and offers a continuously adjustable working distance of 200 to 500 mm. A focus/defocus lever switches between cutting and coagulation. A handpiece can be used instead for freehand work.

For laryngeal and microscope work this combination is central; our article on laser laryngeal surgery explains the setup. For a comparison of laser types in general, see CO2 laser in surgery and diode versus CO2 laser.

A micromanipulator is only as useful as its fit with the microscope, so bring your own microscope model to the demonstration or ask for a compatibility confirmation in writing.

Specialties and system expansion

Because the C-Las serves many disciplines, ask which accessories and handpieces are needed for your specialties and how they are sterilised or protected. The accessories supplied include the micromanipulator, focusing handpieces, safety goggles and smoke evacuation.

ENT departments can extend the platform with the CO2 DUO3 Concept, which adds a fibre-guided second wavelength to the C-Las. Smoke should be handled with an evacuator, as described in our guide to laser plume evacuation.

When training is part of the offer, ask who delivers it, how many sessions are included and whether refresher visits are available.

Buying a CO2 laser: criteria and next steps

Compare CO2 lasers on documented power stability, beam quality at the working distance, micromanipulator compatibility with your microscopes, accessories included, training, preventive maintenance and local service. Because prices depend heavily on the package, request a project quote rather than relying on a catalogue figure. Our note on medical laser service explains what to plan for.

Beckfinity can arrange a C-Las demonstration and prepare a quote for your operating theatre. Contact our specialists, and confirm current device registration requirements with the relevant UAE authorities.