2026-01-07

[News] Nichia and Illumi Medical Develop an Ultra-Compact Laser Catheter for Deep-Tissue Phototherapy

Nichia, the world's largest LED/Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of high-brightness blue and white LEDs, is pleased to announce that it is currently advancing the joint development of an intravascular laser irradiation system with Illumi Medical. This innovative system combines Nichia's next-generation laser light source technology with Illumi Medical's catheter-based phototherapy technology to enable cutting-edge deep-tissue treatment solutions. Background Until now, the use of light in medical treatments—such as photodynamic therapy (PDT)...
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