Neonatal phototherapy unit
A neonatal phototherapy unit shines blue light on a newborn's skin to help break down bilirubin in cases of neonatal jaundice. It is used in neonatal units, maternity wards and postnatal wards.
Common types
- Overhead LED phototherapy lamp: a lamp on a stand or mounted over an incubator or cot.
- Phototherapy cot or bassinet: a cot with built-in lights above and sometimes below the baby.
- Phototherapy blanket or pad: a fibre-optic or LED pad placed under or around the baby.
- Fluorescent tube unit: an older design using blue fluorescent tubes, still sold in some markets.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Light source (LED or fluorescent) and peak wavelength
- Irradiance level at the baby and size of the effective treatment area
- Stand type, height adjustment and compatibility with incubators or radiant warmers
- Treatment timer and LED lifetime
- Voltage and plug type; a radiometer for measuring irradiance if required
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers usually ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or local registration, ISO 13485 for the maker, and IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-50 test reports.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Why do buyers ask for the irradiance figure?
The amount of light reaching the baby's skin, measured as irradiance over a defined area, determines how much phototherapy is delivered. Comparing units by irradiance and treatment area is more useful than comparing by lamp power.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.
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