Philips Phototherapy Range
Philips Phototherapy & Narrowband UVB Lamps
Pro UV Lamps supplies the Philips narrowband UVB phototherapy range, the TL/01 linear tubes and PL-S 9W/01 compact lamps specified by dermatology equipment manufacturers, from UK stock. The same lamps are often written TL01, TL/01, PL9W/01 or PLS9W/01, and every variant resolves to the same genuine Philips product.
Philips Phototherapy Lamp Ranges
The /01 phosphor is available in two Philips formats: TL linear tubes for whole-body cabins and panels, and PL-S compact lamps for handheld and localised phototherapy units.
Philips TL 100W/01 Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Lamp
The TL/01 linear range for whole-body dermatology phototherapy cabins, panels and hand and foot units. The TL 100W/01 is the high-output tube for full-body units, with 20W, 40W and 120W formats covering smaller applicators.
Type: Linear narrowband UVB tube
Models: TL 20W/01, TL 40W/01, TL 100W/01, TL 120W/01
Philips PL-S 9W/01 Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Lamp
The compact 9W /01 lamp (G23 2-pin base) used in handheld and localised phototherapy applicators, hand and foot units and diagnostic phototherapy devices. PLS is the common shorthand for the Philips PL-S compact format.
Type: Compact narrowband UVB lamp
Models: PL-S 9W/01 (also written PL9W/01, PLS9W/01)
We also supply Philips TL-D UVA lamps used in PUVA equipment, and neonatal blue-light phototherapy lamps. See all medical lamp supplies.
Narrowband UVB Technology
Philips phototherapy lamps with the /01 phosphor are narrowband UVB sources: their ultraviolet emission is concentrated into a narrow band of the UVB spectrum centred at approximately 311 nanometres. Narrowband UVB is commonly abbreviated NB-UVB, and is also written as narrow band UVB or narrowband UV-B. The /01 phosphor is the narrowband type; Philips' broadband UVB lamps carry the /12 suffix instead.
These lamps are used in dermatology departments and clinics in whole-body phototherapy cabins, panels, hand and foot units and localised applicators. Phototherapy equipment is engineered around a specific lamp type, so replacements should always be like-for-like, using the code printed on the original tube.
Lamp references in this family are frequently written in different ways. TL01, TL 01 and TL/01 all refer to the Philips narrowband UVB tube range; TL 100W/01, TL100W/01, TL 100W 01 and TL100W01 all refer to the same 100W linear tube; and PL-S 9W/01, PL9W/01 and PLS9W/01 all refer to the same compact 9W lamp. Whichever way the code is written, we supply the correct genuine Philips part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a narrowband UVB lamp?
A narrowband UVB lamp uses a phosphor that concentrates the ultraviolet output into a narrow band of the UVB spectrum, centred at approximately 311nm. Narrowband UVB is often abbreviated NB-UVB and is sometimes written as narrow band UVB.
What is the difference between UVB and narrowband UVB?
Conventional (broadband) UVB lamps emit across a wider portion of the UVB spectrum, while narrowband UVB lamps such as the Philips TL/01 concentrate emission in a narrow band around 311nm. Phototherapy equipment is designed for one type or the other, so always replace like-for-like using the code printed on the original tube.
What does TL/01 mean on Philips lamps?
On Philips lamps, the /01 suffix denotes the narrowband UVB phosphor. TL is the Philips designation for its linear tube family, so TL/01 (often written TL01 or TL 01) refers to the Philips narrowband UVB tube range. By contrast, the /12 suffix denotes Philips' broadband UVB phosphor.
Which Philips lamps are used for phototherapy applications?
The TL/01 linear range (TL 20W/01, TL 40W/01, TL 100W/01 and TL 120W/01) is used in whole-body phototherapy cabins, panels and hand and foot units. The compact PL-S 9W/01 is used in handheld and localised applicators. Philips TL-D UVA lamps are used in PUVA equipment. Contact us with your unit's make and model to confirm the correct lamp.
What is the difference between TL, PL and PLS lamp formats?
TL lamps are Philips linear tubes, used in cabin and panel installations. PL-S lamps (often written PLS) are compact 2-pin G23 lamps, and PL-L lamps are longer 4-pin compact lamps. The format is dictated by the equipment: whole-body cabins use TL tubes, while handheld and localised units use compact PL formats.
How do I identify the correct replacement lamp?
Quote the code printed on the end of the tube (for example TL 100W/01 or PLS9W/01), or the make and model of the phototherapy unit. The same lamp is often written in different ways (TL100W/01, TL 100W 01 and TL100W01 all refer to the same product), so any variant of the code is fine. Our Find My Lamp service can also identify the correct lamp from a photograph or spec sheet.
Need help identifying your phototherapy lamp?
Send us the code from the tube, or the make and model of your phototherapy unit, and our specialists will confirm the correct genuine Philips replacement from UK stock.