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Hi People

I was wondering if anyone can 'enlighten' me with the specification for testing the light intensity output of the Medela phototherapy lamps?

Use a light meter 15 inches from the source

Please see this MDA Report for Medela phototherapy - they outlin the test and equipment they used on this very device...

As well as the peak blue light output measurement, you should also measure the area in which the output is > 1mW/cm2 - this should be measured at a height of 40 cm above the measuring device.

For preterm babies this area must be > 300 cm2 and term babies > 700cm2.

Thanks for that JohnBhoy.... looking into the report now.