LaserFDA + CEReleased 2010

PinPointe FootLaser

NuvoLase

The original FDA-cleared laser dedicated to toenail fungus.

PinPointe FootLaser was the first laser cleared in the US specifically for the temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis. It uses a near-infrared 1064nm pulse that passes through the nail plate to heat and disrupt fungal organisms in the nail bed without cutting or numbing. Because it does only one job, it is the simplest way for a podiatry-leaning clinic to add a credible cash-pay nail service.

Technical specifications

Wavelength
1064 nm
Pulse Width
Microsecond domain
Spot Size
~1 mm scanning spot
Session Time
About 20–30 min for 10 nails

Applications

  • Nail Fungus

Advantages

  • Purpose-built and heavily studied for onychomycosis
  • No anesthesia, no downtime, no consumables
  • Strong patient recognition from years of marketing

Considerations

  • Single-indication device with no other revenue use
  • Small spot means slower coverage than platform lasers

Ideal clinic profile

Podiatry practices and foot-focused clinics wanting a dedicated nail-fungus laser.

Clinical notes

Most protocols run 2–4 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart, with results judged by new clear growth over 6–12 months.

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