VW1 Veterinary Wood’s Lamp

Product Overview

The VW1 is a portable Wood’s lamp for veterinary dermatology. A ring of 16 high-brightness UV LEDs surrounds a 2× magnifying lens, so the clinician illuminates and magnifies the examination area in one step to assess skin lesions, fluorescence of hair shafts and pigment distribution.

The lamp runs on a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, weighs 182 g and switches on with a single button, making it suited to consultation room, cage-side and mobile use in canine and feline practice. A fluorescence reference card is supplied for checking the lamp before examination.

Key Features

• 16 high-brightness UV LEDs arranged around the lens for even illumination of the examination area
• 2× magnifying lens, Φ50 mm ±5 mm viewing aperture
• Screens for fungal fluorescence, feline ringworm and cat urine residue
• One-button operation: a single press switches the UV light on or off
• Cordless and portable: 182 g, 250 × 120 × 40 mm integrated body
• Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with plug-in charging from a DC 5 V 2 A adapter
• Fluorescence reference card supplied for pre-examination verification
• Medical-grade device for use in veterinary hospitals and clinics

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Technical Specifications

Clinical Applications

• Screening of feline and canine patients for dermatophytosis, including ringworm in cats
• Selecting fluorescing hairs for trichogram, fungal culture or PCR sampling
• Monitoring fluorescence during treatment of dermatophytosis
• Assessment of skin lesions and pigment distribution under magnification
• Detection of feline urine residue on the coat, bedding and the environment

Workflow & Operating Notes

• Verify the lamp on the supplied fluorescence reference card before examining the patient
• Examine in a darkened room and hold the lens head close to the coat; view the area through the 2× lens
• Press the power button once to switch the UV light on and again to switch it off
• Recharge from the DC 5 V 2 A adapter (AC 100–240 V input)
• Operating environment: 10–40 °C, 30–80% RH
• Do not look directly into the UV light source; observe the warning labels on the handle

Package Contents

• 1 × VW1 veterinary Wood’s lamp
• 1 × Fluorescence reference card
• 1 × Power adapter (DC 5 V 2 A)

Downloads & Documentation

Product brochure and user manual are available on request — contact our sales team.

Why Choose the VW1

• Workflow efficiency: cordless, one-button operation lets the clinician screen the patient at the cage side or in the consultation room without setting up a mains-powered lamp
• Clinical accuracy: combined UV illumination and 2× magnification help identify individual fluorescing hairs for targeted sampling
• Clinical accuracy: the supplied fluorescence reference card confirms lamp output before each examination
• Practice economics: LED light source and rechargeable battery remove the need for replacement tubes and disposable batteries

Warranty & Support

Warranty terms for the main unit are confirmed at the time of order. Probes, cuffs, cables and other accessories follow standard wear-item terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the VW1 detect?

Fluorescence associated with fungal infection, including feline ringworm, and cat urine residue. A negative Wood’s lamp examination does not exclude dermatophytosis; confirm with culture or PCR.

Does it magnify the examination area?

Yes. The lens provides 2× magnification with a Φ50 mm ±5 mm aperture, surrounded by 16 UV LEDs.

How is the lamp powered?

By a built-in DC 3.7 V rechargeable lithium battery, charged from a DC 5 V 2 A adapter that accepts AC 100–240 V input.

How do I check the lamp is working correctly?

Use the fluorescence reference card supplied with the lamp to verify UV output before each examination.

How large and heavy is it?

250 × 120 × 40 mm and 182 g, so it fits in a house-call or dermatology kit.