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Industry Milestone!The General Technical Requirements for High-Power Semiconductor Laser Therapy Devices for Animals Officially Released, FotonMedix Leads the Upgrade of Animal Medical Standards
Preface
Recently, the video review meeting for the General Technical Requirements for High-Power Semiconductor Laser Therapy Devices for Animals, organized by the China Veterinary Medical Association, was successfully concluded. The expert review committee—comprising authorities from Nanjing Agricultural University, the China Animal Disease Control Center, Southwest University College of Veterinary Medicine, and other institutions—unanimously approved the submission draft after rigorous evaluation.
The standard has now completed all approval and release procedures, and the official announcement has been published on the China Veterinary Medical Association website and related standard platforms. This milestone not only fills a major gap in China’s animal high-power laser therapy equipment standards, but also marks a new stage in the standardized development of animal laser medicine, driven by FotonMedix Medical Laser
Why Is It Needed?
Filling the Industry Gap: Why This “General Technical Requirement” Matters
In 2024, China’s urban pet consumption market exceeded 300 billion RMB, with animal medical services accounting for 28%. High-power semiconductor laser therapy (HILT) has been increasingly adopted in scenarios such as wound healing, anti-inflammatory treatment, and pain relief due to its non-invasive safety, fast efficacy, deep penetration, and short treatment duration.
FotonMedix’s VETMEDIX series of veterinary laser therapy devices, backed by strong technical foundations and extensive clinical validation, has advanced standardization and large-scale development in the field alongside leading industry enterprises.
However, before this standard, China lacked unified technical specifications for such devices, causing three major industry challenges:
Uncontrolled safety risks
Non-compliant devices may cause laser-induced blindness, animal burns, or even fire hazards.
Disordered R&D and production
Inconsistent specifications and models, absence of guidance, higher R&D costs, and increased market risks.
Insufficient user protection
Animal hospitals and pet owners struggled to evaluate device performance, while lack of training and technical support increased safety concerns.
To address these issues, the General Technical Requirements for High-Power Semiconductor Laser Therapy Devices for Animals was introduced as a critical measure for regulating the industry and ensuring medical safety—with FotonMedix playing a central role as leader and technical contributor.
Why FotonMedix?
FotonMedix: Defining Industry Standards Through Core Technology and Practical Experience
As the first drafting organization, FotonMedix Medical Laser. led the entire process from project initiation to final review. Its technical expertise and practical experience provided essential support for ensuring the scientific and applicable nature of the standard.
Robust Technical Competence: Building the Standard’s “Technical Foundation”
FotonMedix has long focused on high-power semiconductor laser technology, mastering the full chain of device development and providing validated references for key clauses of the standard:
High-power laser source technology
Breakthroughs in multi-diode spatial coupling and high-precision fiber coupling enable continuous power output >45W at wavelengths of 650–1064 nm. Device size is only 15 mm × 36 mm × 66 mm—combining high-power output with compact design.
High-performance driving technology
Development of zero-overshoot, zero-rebound high-current drivers with modulation frequencies up to 20 kHz (meeting analgesic and anti-inflammatory requirements), overcoming stability challenges in high-power device operation.
Safety-focused thermal design
Through structural and optical optimization, risks of laser overheating and excessive surface temperature are mitigated, aligning with medical device safety standards.
Comprehensive compliance capability
Products meet stringent laser safety and EMC requirements, and devices have obtained FDA certification. Their medical registration experience contributed a mature model for the standard’s “safety performance requirements.”
Clinical Experience Supporting Real-World Applicability
FotonMedix is not only a technology developer but also a practitioner in animal laser medicine, enabling effective implementation of the standard.
The VETMEDIX series devices are already used in hundreds of domestic pet hospitals, including the Yangzhou University Veterinary Hospital. Applications span dogs, cats, equines, and exotic species, with tens of thousands of clinical cases covering fracture rehabilitation, mammary wound care, and more.
Collaborations include:
• “High-Energy Laser Medicine and Semiconductor Joint Laboratory” with Tsinghua Straits Research Institute
• “High-Energy Composite Laser Bio-modulation Translational Research Center” with Xiamen University
These partnerships support scientific research on laser anti-inflammation mechanisms and contribute data for sections like “intended use” and “contraindications.”
Clinical Case Examples
Dogs
Breed: Poodle
Age: 8 years
Condition: Total mastectomy + axillary lymph node removal
Laser Therapy: Once daily. Lymphatic cavity remained uninfected. Discharged after 5 days; sutures removed at 10 days; clean incision healing.
Breed: Chinese Rural Dog
Age: 3 months
Condition: Severe chemical burn, with 80% area showing purulent infection
Laser Therapy: Once daily; after 15 sessions wounds healed and fur regrowth returned to normal.
Breed: French Bulldog
Age: 5 years
Condition: Acute neuritis leading to paralysis
Laser Therapy: Able to stand independently after 3 sessions; fully recovered after 7 sessions.
High-energy laser therapy with a penetration depth of 10–15 cm is effective for deep tissue inflammation, an area where traditional treatment options are limited. Combined with acupuncture, outcomes can be further enhanced.
For surgical wounds, trauma, and dermatological conditions, supplementing medication with laser therapy shortens healing time by 3–7 days on average, reduces postoperative complications, and accelerates overall hospital turnover.
Cats
Breed: Chinchilla
Age: 1.5 years
Condition: Diarrhea
Laser Therapy: Symptoms resolved after a single session.
Horses
Breed: Mixed-breed horse
Age: 8 years
Condition: Ligament strain
Laser Therapy: Initially 4 sessions every 2 days, then 4 sessions every 3 days, later once every 2 weeks, finally once weekly. After 15 treatments total, full recovery achieved.
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 14 years
Condition: Acute suspensory ligament strain with partial interosseous muscle injury; symptoms included lameness, heat, and swelling. Estimated 40% chance of returning to competition.
Laser Therapy: Swelling eliminated after 2 sessions; significant improvement at 2 weeks; fully resolved at 2 months—4 months ahead of projected recovery.
Laser therapy has long been widely used in equine medicine and is now an essential modality in the field.
Exotic Pets
Species: Macaw
Condition: Open wing fracture; owner declined surgery
Laser Therapy: Treatment plan included bandaging + medication + laser sessions. Bandage removed before each session and replaced after treatment. Full recovery achieved in 1 week.
Species: Burmese Python
Condition: Thermal burn on abdomen from cage contact
Laser Therapy: Once daily; burn fully resolved within 1 week.
High-power laser therapy—safe, drug-free, and effective—shows strong potential to become a routinely used treatment for exotic pets and zoo animals, which often lack available therapeutic options.
Standard Implementation: Entering a “New Era of Regulation” in Animal Healthcare
The General Technical Requirements for High-Power Semiconductor Laser Therapy Devices for Animals has completed the approval and publication process and is officially released on the China Veterinary Medical Association website and standard platforms.
As the industry’s first standard for these devices, its core value lies in three areas:
Setting Rules for Enterprises
Defines device structure, performance parameters, and safety specifications, guiding manufacturers toward compliant R&D and reducing disorderly competition.
Offering Protection for Users
Helps animal hospitals and regulatory bodies quickly understand key device characteristics, lowering risks and ensuring diagnostic safety.
Empowering the Industry
Promotes alignment with international standards, accelerates adoption of high-power laser therapy in veterinary medicine, and supports high-quality development of the pet economy.
A FotonMedix representative stated:
“The publication of this standard is not the end—it is the beginning of the industry’s regulated development. We will continue to drive technological innovation and collaborate with the association to promote training, ensuring that advanced technology and standardized practice benefit more veterinary institutions and pet families.”
From bridging gaps to defining standards, FotonMedix is writing a new chapter in China’s animal laser medical field with technology and real-world experience. Guided by this standard, more high-quality devices are expected to enter the market, driving the animal healthcare industry toward a safer, more standardized, and more efficient future.