The water-filtered infrared-A-radiation (wIRA) Irradiator allows a locoregional heating of human tissue with a high penetration depth and intensity. The unique principle of operation involves the use of a hermetically sealed water filter in the radiation path to absorb those infrared wavelengths which would otherwise harm the skin. This absorption results of the activation of the OH-groups at 940, 1180, and 1380 nanometers. Hence, with the higher radiation intensity, therapeutic heating of deeper tissue layers over longer periods of time can be achieved.
- MedicalDeviceDirective93/42/EEC
- EC certificate
- ISO certificate
- CE- Conformity Performance
- Six clinical studies
| Power cable | country-specific, IEC receptacle |
| Radiation emission | water filtered Infrared A (wIRA®: 780-1400nm), Visible light (400-780nm), contains no UV radiation |
| Irradiation field Nominal voltage Power | 20 cm/32 cm diameters
230 V, 50 – 60 Hz alternating current 600 W/ 775 W country specific available |
| Consumption | Length: 28,5/28 cm, wide: 23,5/27 cm, height: 35,5/28 cm |
| Temperature protection | automatic resetting temperature after cooling |
| Dimensions Irradiance | E = 200 ±10% mW/cm2 ( in the center of the optical axis ) |
| Country of origin | Federal Republic of Germany |
Thermal Effects:
wIRA increases
- temperature
- oxygen partial pressure
- perfusion in the tissue
Non-thermal effects: putting direct stimuli on cells cellular structures
wIRA decreases
- pain (and required dose of analgesics)
- hypersecretion
- inflammation
wIRA can show
- positive immunomodulatory effects
