Model note · Retinal Laser
IRIDEX IQ 532 Laser System
The IRIDEX IQ 532 is a compact 532 nm green photocoagulation laser used in eye clinics and theatres for retinal photocoagulation, trabeculoplasty and iridotomy, delivered through a slit lamp adapter, laser indirect ophthalmoscope or endoprobe. Besides conventional CW-Pulse it can deliver MicroPulse trains for subvisible threshold treatment, and its console identifies delivery devices and safety filters through a SmartKey and connector ports.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- IRIDEX Corporation
- Model
- IQ 532 Laser System
- Device type
- Retinal Laser
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 532 nm treatment; 635 nm diode aiming beam, under 1 mW | Source |
| Treatment power | 50 to 2500 mW delivered depending on delivery device; 50 to 5000 mW with XP option | Source |
| Exposure duration | CW-Pulse 10 to 3000 ms or CW up to 60 s; MicroPulse 0.05 to 1.0 ms | Source |
| Repeat interval | 10 to 3000 ms or single pulse; MicroPulse interval 1.0 to 10.0 ms | Source |
| Electrical | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, under 3 A | Source |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Source |
| Operating conditions | 10 to 35 C, 20 to 80% RH non-condensing | Source |
| Size and weight | 30.5 x 35.6 x 21.4 cm, 9 kg | Source |
| Wireless footswitch | Works within 5 m; battery life about 3 to 5 years; each footswitch and receiver pair is uniquely linked | Source |
| FDA clearance | Family of IRIDEX IQ Laser Systems, K071687 (2008) | Source |
Recalls
Recalls.
This note lists no recalls. Check the FDA recall database for the latest record.
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- Everyone in the room must wear laser safety eyewear of the correct wavelength and optical density; prescription glasses are not a substitute. Source
- Do not remove covers: there are no user-serviceable parts and opening it exposes dangerous laser radiation and voltages. Source
- Keep the laser in Standby except during actual treatment. Source
- Do not use near flammable anaesthetics, alcohol or skin prep solutions, and avoid aiming at reflective instruments. Source
- Use only Iridex delivery devices, as others may deliver power inaccurately; connect only to earthed mains. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- IRIDEX IQ 577/IQ 532 Laser Systems Operator Manual 15510-EN Rev H
- FDA 510(k) K071687 summary, Family of IRIDEX IQ Laser Systems
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts, IRIDEX IQ
- openFDA recalls, recalling firm IRIDEX
- IRIDEX IQ 532 product listing
Not covered: MAUDE holds only one report under this brand and no FDA recall names the IQ 532 console (the only IRIDEX recall found is for the TruFocus LIO Premiere), so common failing parts come from the operator manual rather than field data; the service manual is not public.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.
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