ONE HeadLIT gives you what other surgical headlights can’t. When you compare our performance, comfort, and reliability to the competition, there really is no competition.
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Xenon |
LED |
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| Freedom of movement | Complete freedom of movement | Restricted, due to tether | Some tetherless systems available providing mobility |
| Ergonomics | Ultra-lightweight and breathable; co-axial alignment; fully adjustable to customize fit; can be worn with loupes; headlamp rotates for optimal visibility and comfort | Uncomfortable due to heat generated on forehead; discomfort from cable constantly pulling against users head | Typically heavy and uncomfortable; does not provide co-axial alignment with loupes; fixed headlamp cannot be adjusted |
| Quality of light | Offers exceptionally bright, better than xenon quality of light; optimal color for tissue differentiation | Central hot spot inverts depth perception; poor light patterns can lead to tissue/color incompatibility | Level of illumination is typically insufficient for surgical procedures; uneven light pattern; creates a blue color that distorts tissue color |
| Consistency of light | Brightness exceeds industry average; light is distributed evenly to provide improved depth perception; light will not degrade or dim over the course of 10,000 hours use | Brightness and color decay as bulbs and cables age; uneven illumination can lead to bright spots and poor visualization | Light pattern is often diffuse and inconsistent leading to poor visualization and may cast shadows |
| Adaptability of light | Adjustable aperture allows customization of spot size; level of illumination remains constant as spot size increases | Adjustable aperture allows customization of spot size; decreased brightness as spot size increases | Non-adjustable aperture with fixed light spot size |
| Cost-effectiveness | Virtually no maintenance or replacement part costs | Expensive to maintain lightsource; high annual costs to replace fiber-optic cables and bulbs; bulb breakage can lead to system downtimes | Relatively inexpensive to maintain |
| Comfort | Ultra-lightweight and breathable; fully adjustable for a custom fit | Can weigh up to 14 ounces (not including cable); tethered cable can pull on the head, causing neck fatigue | Typically heavy; minimal adjustment points; generates uncomfortable heat on users head |
| Safety | No “hot spots,” fire risk, trip hazards, or other risks to user | Risk of fire or explosion and trip hazard | Heat sink can become hot to the touch with prolonged use; weight can lead to fatigue |
| Effect on O.R. equipment | No effect on other O.R. equipment; fully self-contained | Increased workload for O.R. personnel and Bio-Medical Engineers | No effect on other O.R. equipment |
