Astralite® HD-LED minor surgical and examination lights introduce a breakthrough lighting technology that delivers far superior visual performance compared to standard-definition LEDs or conventional surgical fixtures. The HD-LED system produces natural white light with near-perfect colour rendition across the full visible spectrum, allowing clinicians to perceive fine colour differences with exceptional clarity. This full-spectrum output enhances tissue differentiation, strengthens colour vibrancy, and reduces visual fatigue by allowing the light—not the eye—to perform the demanding work of colour interpretation. With the highest R9 red colour rendition in its class, Astralite® HD-LED also enhances the visibility of red tissues, compensates for the human eye’s relative insensitivity to long wavelengths, and provides user-adjustable Red Balance Control to tailor the colour response to the clinician’s visual preference and the surgical conditions.
The optical system produces a large 250 mm illuminated field supported by Brandon Medical’s Fat Beam technology, which increases light flux to generate one of the broadest and most uniform beams available. This wide, even field eliminates harsh contrast, improves uniformity across the full working area, and reduces peripheral distraction by allowing the beam size to be adjusted to the clinician’s preferred working space. Users can select between two output configurations—70,000 lux at one metre with the AL10 lamp head or 100,000 lux at one metre with the ALE10—both generating crisp, cold light that enhances visibility without adding heat to the clinical environment. A broad working distance of 70–140 cm ensures consistent performance whether the clinician is conducting close examination work or performing minor surgical procedures. For skin-related assessments, the Astralite® Warm/Cold range has demonstrated excellent effectiveness across all skin tones, including deeper tones validated through extensive testing focused on R13 and R15 performance metrics, making it particularly valuable for dermatology and general examination settings.
Astralite® HD-LED lights also provide comprehensive lighting control features that support precise, uninterrupted workflows. The system activates instantly through an Auto-On function when any control surface is touched, and intensity can be adjusted through eight discrete steps to match specific procedural requirements. Twist-handle beam focusing enables rapid modification of the light field without breaking sterility, while user-adjustable colour output ensures optimal visibility for different tissue types, wounds, or examination needs. These lighting controls work in harmony with the HD-LED optical engine to provide consistent, high-fidelity clinical illumination.
For practical use, the Astralite® light head is built with an exceptionally wide range of movement. Five independent rotational axes allow the beam to be positioned anywhere around the couch, giving caregivers complete flexibility to illuminate any part of the patient from any angle. This broad movement capability makes Astralite® well suited for examination rooms, treatment centres, minor procedure suites, and general diagnostic spaces. Handle options support both routine and sterile workflows: the standard handle is easy to clean and compatible with most disposable covers, while a resterisable handle is available for environments requiring full sterilisation.
Astralite® HD-LED lights are designed for longevity, sustainability, and low lifetime cost. With an LED life exceeding 50,000 hours—equivalent to more than two decades of typical use—these fixtures eliminate bulb replacement and significantly reduce maintenance demands. Astralite® operates at under 32 VA and contains no mercury, CFCs, POPs, VOCs, or halogens, making it environmentally responsible and cost-efficient for long-term use. Infection control is built into every aspect of the design: smooth, continuous surfaces minimise dirt traps; split lines are kept to a minimum; and the sealed lamp head prevents ingress of dust and fluids. Silver-ion antimicrobial technology is integrated directly into the plastic components via Biomaster additives, while Ultra Fresh additives are incorporated into the paint finish, providing continuous antimicrobial protection for enhanced clinical hygiene.
Through its combination of HD-LED optical excellence, superior colour accuracy, wide movement range, user-focused lighting controls, sterile-friendly handling options, and long-life sustainable performance, Astralite® HD-LED stands out as a highly effective lighting solution for minor surgery, general examination, dermatology, and clinical assessment across every skin tone and tissue type.
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