Getinge launches Maquet PowerLED II in the U.S.

Getinge’s Maquet PowerLED II Surgical Light is now available in the United States. This “best in class technology” is designed to improve to surgical efficiency for surgeons and staff working in general and Hybrid operating rooms. Getinge’s news release says its Maquet PowerLED II Surgical Light delivers clear, shadow-free illumination which has been shown to improve tissue visualization for better clinical outcomes.

· Important new features, says Getinge, include:

· laser aiming guidance for precise positioning

· an adjustable light patch size to direct light where it’s needed most

· a comfort Light option to reduce contrast between the bright surgical patch and surrounding area to increase surgeon visual acuity while reducing visual fatigue

· automated Illumination Management (AIM) that automatically increases light output when the light path is partially obstructed by staff

· an optional Luminance Management Device (LMD) that prevents excessive variations in luminance output helping reduce surgeon eye fatigue

· an anti-bacterial coating on all high touch surfaces to help prevent cross-contamination and hospital acquired infections

The company says the Maquet PowerLED II Surgical Light also addresses cost of ownership as it is compatible with Getinge’s Maquet SATELITE Ceiling Mounting System which allows equipment to be easily added, removed or upgraded to meet future requirements using three axis mounting points to attach lights, monitors, the Orchid FHD camera and X-ray shields. Also, the LEDs used in PowerLED II provide for a full 60,000 hours of reliable light output with no shifts in the optical parameters over time. Upgrading from PowerLED, says Getinge, saves on installation costs since the new PowerLED II uses the same ceiling mounting components as the previous generation product.