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Category: OR Equipment and Accessories
Product description and innovation synopsis:
Daymark is BFW’s newest high intensity, compact portable LED headlight system. It provides 5 levels of crisp, clean, daylight quality illumination up to 60,000 LUX. The Daymark system includes 2 lightweight batteries, each providing over 5-hours of battery life at the highest setting. The low profile optic provides a fully adjustable 1-to-4-inch spot. The 2-button On-Off /Intensity control is easily accessible on the battery holster, and, along with the robust connector, provides ergonomic ease of operation. Daymark is designed to perform under rigorous use.
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What sets this product apart from others available in the industry?
Until now, surgeon’s had to rely on bulky portable headlights that provided uneven illumination in the field of view and a limited battery life. The Daymark LED Headlight eliminates the weight and bulk found in other headlights while providing consistent illumination of 60,000 LUX (at a 16” working distance) for a miniumum of 5 hours with a single battery. An adjustable spot size of 1” – 4” remains clean and crisp across the diameter of the field. Ergonomically designed battery controls provide the surgeon hours of supreme illumination and comfort during long cases.
How does this product benefit the surgical team and aid in better outcomes?
The Daymark provides the surgical team with better outcomes by producing a conhesive, bright spot that evenly illuminates the surgeon’s field of view. The long lasting battery and robust design, assures the surgical team consistent illumination during a long case with no interruptions. This headlight has a lightweight optic that assures comfort for the surgeon. Neck fatigue and other distractions can be avoided. The 1 to 4 inch spot provides a consistent color temperature and intensity over the surgeons entire field of view.
