Berchtold’s new Chromophare F 300 treatment and examination light is an LED-based system which the company says addresses some of the issues with earlier LED surgical lighting by offering optimal lighting ‘almost without reflections and shadows, ideal colour reproduction of the patient's tissue, and low power consumption’.
Efficient LEDs ‘significantly reduce operating costs’, protect surgeons’ eyes, and enable operating personnel to work in a more focused, safer manner. Seven LED optical systems mix the light and guide a light field 16 cms in diameter onto the surgical field. ‘Total reflection’ and integrated Fresnel lenses ensure optimal lighting and reduce coloured hue shadows to a minimum, making the light field homogeneous, and ensuring that deep incisions are well lit. With a colour temperature of 4,500 Kelvin, the Chromophare F 300 generates neutral white light, enabling surgeons to clearly distinguish between different tissues. The 30-watt high-performance, energyefficient LEDs are said to offer up to 30,000 hours’ reliable operation. A handle on the side of the light head, designed for removal and sterilisation following the procedure, is used to position the luminaire. An additional peripheral rail enables adjustment of the light from outside the sterile area, while smooth, seamless surfaces simplify cleaning and maintenance. The Chromophare F 300 can be wall or ceiling-mounted, and equipped with a single or double arm. Arms with 270° rotation ensure optimum light availability from the head to the foot of the patient bed.
