When purchasing Sublative iD Standard 64 tips, clinics need to know exactly which product and batch the quotation covers.

A listing may mention Candela, Syneron, eTwo, AS79253 and KT72861 together. Those terms do not replace clear information about equipment compatibility, pack contents, pulse specification and shelf life.

This guide explains how to compare offers and identify material purchasing differences.

Important: the specific stock described as EXP 2025 is expired. It should not be treated as an equivalent clinical purchasing option to appropriately documented, in-date stock.

For product identification, see our [AS79253 and KT72861 Sublative tip guide](/blogs/news/sublative-id-standard-64-tips-as79253-kt72861).

Define the Exact Product Before Asking for a Price

A purchasing request should identify:

• Sublative iD Standard 64 configuration.
• Individual tip reference.
• Ten-pack reference where applicable.
• Pulse specification.
• Supported console and applicator.
• Required number of tips.
• Minimum remaining shelf life.
• Delivery destination.

For the product covered here, the published references identify AS79253 as the individual 100-pulse tip and KT72861 as the ten-pack. accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov

Do not request compatibility using KT72861 as though it were the console model.

Confirm Ten Individual Tips Are Included

A ten-pack should be clearly distinguished from an individual tip or a larger order containing several packs.

The quotation should state both package quantity and total individual quantity.

An incomplete “ten units” description should be clarified before payment.

Compare Prices Only After Checking Expiration

Expired and in-date products should not be combined into one clinical procurement comparison.

A lower price for EXP 2025 inventory does not establish equivalent value because the item is past its stated expiration date.

For usable clinical-stock comparisons, establish identity, compatibility, condition and valid shelf life first. Then compare equivalent offers.

If expired stock is described in a listing, its status should be visible in the title and description rather than disclosed only after an inquiry.

Calculate Delivered Cost Per Tip

For equivalent, appropriately documented products:

Delivered cost per tip = total purchasing cost ÷ individual tips ordered

For example, a hypothetical ten-pack costing $600 plus $50 shipping has a cost of $65 per tip before other applicable charges.

This is an illustration, not a current quotation.

Depending on the transaction, additional costs may include taxes, import charges or other disclosed fees.

Do not divide a ten-pack’s price by its pulse count when the purchasing question concerns the number of physical tips supplied.

Pulse Capacity Is Not Patient Capacity

A pulse specification does not establish how many patients can be treated.

The applicable single-use instructions govern use. Remaining pulses should not be interpreted as permission to share a tip between patients or reuse it for another procedure.

Likewise, a ten-pack does not independently establish a specific number of complete treatment sessions. Clinical requirements may vary.

Purchasing quantities should reflect documented consumption and the applicable instructions.

Verify Manufacturer Identity and Product Origin

Request evidence supporting any claim that the tips are original Candela products.

Check:

• Manufacturer name.
• Product reference.
• Lot information.
• Expiration label.
• Protective packaging.
• Relevant traceability documents.

Public device records can help compare product identifiers. They do not certify a particular seller’s inventory.

A seller’s independent status does not automatically establish or disprove authenticity.

Resolve Compatibility Before Ordering

Ask the supplier to identify the exact supported console and applicator.

Do not accept a broad statement such as “fits Candela machines” as a complete compatibility specification.

Provide photographs of the equipment labels and the reference of the cartridge currently verified for your system. Where documentation remains unclear, confirm through the manufacturer or qualified equipment provider.

Do not substitute a different pulse-count or platform-specific product based only on a similar name.

Shelf Life and Bulk Orders

Bulk purchasing should match consumption and available shelf life.

Estimate:

Months of stock = tips ordered ÷ average monthly usage

A hypothetical order of fifty tips for a clinic using ten per month represents approximately five months of inventory.

Compare this with the actual expiration dates at the expected delivery date and allow a suitable buffer.

Ask whether multiple batches will be supplied. A photograph of one pack does not establish the dates of the entire order.

What to Request in a Written Quotation

A complete quote should include:

• Seller identity.
• Exact tip and pack references.
• Pulse specification.
• Total quantity.
• Manufacturer and stated origin.
• Product condition.
• Actual expiration information.
• Stock availability.
• Shipping origin.
• Dispatch estimate.
• Shipping charges.
• Return and defect terms.

For the EXP 2025 batch, the expired status must remain explicit. Do not accept a general description such as “new stock” as a substitute for date disclosure.

Inspecting the Delivery

Compare the delivered goods with the purchase order before adding them to available inventory.

Record the product references, quantities, batch details, expiration dates and package condition.

Keep expired, damaged or unidentified items separate. Report discrepancies promptly with photographs and the invoice number.

An unopened outer carton does not independently establish that all individual packages are intact or suitable.

Returns and Supplier Support

Establish how the supplier handles:

• Incorrect references.
• Quantity shortages.
• Damaged packaging.
• Expiration differing from the quotation.
• Unopened returns.
• Reported operational defects.

Ask about reporting deadlines, required evidence, return shipping and available remedies.

For an operational complaint, record the exact equipment, applicator, tip reference and error message. Follow manufacturer instructions rather than forcing a connection or bypassing a warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KT72861 the device model?

No. The reviewed device record identifies it as the ten-pack reference.

Does AS79253 identify a ten-pack?

The reviewed record identifies the individual 100-pulse tip. The pack reference is separate.

Should I compare EXP 2025 stock with current-expiry stock?

Not as equivalent clinical inventory. Expiration is a material difference.

Can unopened expired tips be described as ready for patient use?

Unopened condition does not override their expiration.

Does a full pulse count prove that a tip is suitable?

No. Identity, origin, expiration, condition and compatibility require separate checks.

Does the reference prove that the seller is authorized?

No. Product identification and seller authorization are different matters.

Where can I understand the product references?

Read our [Sublative Standard 64 identification guide](/blogs/news/sublative-id-standard-64-tips-as79253-kt72861).

Request Clearly Identified, In-Date Clinical Stock

For patient-treatment procurement, request the exact Sublative product with confirmed compatibility, traceability and valid shelf life.

The listing described as AS79253 / KT72861, ten-pack, EXP 2025 should retain its expired status prominently. Accurate disclosure helps buyers distinguish product identity from present suitability.