A method for operating a laser system for a medical procedure, or a similarsystem, comprises detecting presence of a portable memory device like a smartcard coupled to the laser system, and reading data on the portable memorydevice usable to identify an associated delivery device. An identifier is readfrom the associated delivery device after it is coupled to the laser. Aprocess is executed to verify the configuration including matching theidentifier read from delivery device with the delivery device associated withthe portable memory device, verifying that the portable memory device includesa data structure adapted for storage of an event log, and enabling delivery oflaser energy if said authenticating and said verifying are successful. A kitcomprising a delivery device and a portable memory device supporting theprocess is provided to users of the laser system.
