 Panosol® 6 & Panosol® 6-3D • Digital Timer controller |
1. Device Overview
Panosol® 6 and Panosol® 6-3D are vertical, full-body UV phototherapy devices for clinic or home use (per prescription). Models may be configured with different lamp types within the UV spectrum. Units ship with a Digital Timer (DT) controller for time-based treatments.
Always follow your physician’s protocol; devices may differ from images depending on configuration.
2. Indications for Use
For the treatment of diagnosed skin disorders such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis (eczema) under a physician’s direction (pediatric through geriatric patients when operated by a responsible adult).
3. Warnings & Safety
- Prescription use only. Operate only as directed by a licensed physician.
- Mandatory eye protection: patient and anyone in view must wear UV-blocking goggles/glasses; for PUVA, protect eyes from sunlight for 24 hours after psoralens.
- Shield uninvolved skin (clothing or SPF ≥30) and stand centered 6–8″ from the center panel during treatment.
- UV hazard: Overexposure can cause burns and serious eye injury; some drugs/cosmetics increase photosensitivity.
- Keep pets/others out of the room; verify cords, plugs, and lamps are undamaged before each use.
- Electrical safety: Connect only to a properly grounded supply; disconnect power before cleaning or service; do not modify the device.
4. Site, Power & Assembly
- Location: Dry area, away from water and foot traffic; protect from children; expect UV to fade fabrics over time.
- Electrical (US/CA): Standard grounded outlet on a non-GFCI/RCD breaker; device includes onboard fuse.
- Unpacking & Assembly (summary): Two-person lift; attach feet and stabilizer brackets; install grid (if applicable); insert the “D”-shaped plug into the rear receptacle; then plug into wall outlet. Follow detailed steps in the manual for mounting feet/brackets.
- Lamp check: Verify prescribed lamp type(s) are installed (code at lamp base).
5. Operating Instructions (Digital Timer)
Unlock
- Press any button → display shows C0dE.
- Press ▲ until 0007 is shown (factory default key code) → press PLAY/PAUSE to unlock.
Set & Run a Treatment
- After unlocking, display shows 00:00 (mm:ss). The flashing digit is editable.
- Press ▲ to increase the flashing digit; press ◄ to move left.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE once to lock the time; press again to start.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause; while paused or complete, press CANCEL to end.
- After completion, the last time flashes in Standby. Press PLAY/PAUSE to repeat it.
Notes: Max time 59:59; enter 1:00 (not 0:60). If power is lost mid-treatment, elapsed time is not remembered and one exposure may be deducted on exposure-limited units.
View Device Code & Get Refills
- Unlock, then press CANCEL + ◄ + PLAY/PAUSE → when “—1” shows, press ▲ four times to “—5” → PLAY/PAUSE → note CXXX (Device Code).
- Provide CXXX to your prescriber to receive a four-digit Treatment Code (0, 75, 100, 250, or unlimited exposures).
6. Treatment Protocols (NB-UVB)
Stand 6–8″ from the center panel for all times below.
A. Psoriasis — Initial Times
| Skin Type | Initial Time (min:sec) |
|---|---|
| I | 0:43 |
| II | 1:13 |
| III | 1:27 |
| IV | 1:50 |
| V | 1:57 |
| VI | 2:13 |
B. Psoriasis — Increase Schedule (per session)
| Erythema | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| None — Type I | +5 seconds |
| None — Type II | +8 seconds |
| None — Type III | +13 seconds |
| None — Type IV | +15 seconds |
| None — Type V | +20 seconds |
| None — Type VI | +22 seconds |
| Mild pinkening | Repeat same dose (no increase) |
| Severe erythema | Hold until resolved; resume at half of original initial time |
Missed days: 8–11 repeat previous; 12–14 subtract two treatment-steps; ≥15 restart.
Maintenance (step-down): After ≥95% clear, reduce frequency gradually per a step-down strategy (e.g., 3×/wk → 2×/wk → weekly → every other week), or stop per physician instruction.
C. Vitiligo
- Treat vitiligo patches as Skin Type I.
- Begin: 0:43; if no erythema after 24 hrs, increase by +5 s. If mild pinkening → repeat; if severe erythema → reduce by 25% and increase again only after resolved.
- Maintenance: typically begins at ~75% re-pigmentation; maintain same time but reduce frequency step-wise (weekly → every other week, etc.).
7. Cleaning, Maintenance & Lamps
- Routine: Dust unit and lamps monthly; perform a full internal clean (reflectors/lamps behind grid) annually.
- Low-level disinfection (between uses): Monk® wipes per label or 70% isopropyl alcohol with 3-minute contact; air-dry and re-clean if needed.
- High-level disinfection (between different patients): Use an FDA-cleared HLD (e.g., Resert® XL-HLD) per manufacturer’s IFU.
- Lamp life (typical): UVB ~300 h; UVA ~500 h (environment dependent). Replace all lamps together; contact support for output effects and lamp-hour reset steps.
8. Troubleshooting & Refills
- Won’t unlock? Use key code 0007 (▲ until 0007 → PLAY/PAUSE).
- Refill needed? When exposures are nearly depleted the display flashes the remaining count; when empty it shows CXXX. Retrieve CXXX (see steps above) and obtain a four-digit Treatment Code from your prescriber.
- Power loss mid-treatment: elapsed time not remembered; the unit may deduct one exposure.
9. Operating Specifications
- Ambient: 15–30 °C (59–86 °F); 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
- Ingress: IPX0 (no protection against water).
- Ocular hazard distance: 3 m (9.84 ft); Ambient luminance: 250–500 lux.
10. Warranty & Support
- Limited Warranty: Device 1 year; lamps 90 days.
- Contact: National Biological — +1-216-831-0600 • info@natbiocorp.com • natbiocorp.com