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Ronin
X5 Surgical
Headlight
Normally, I
don't wear a
surgical head-
light, but I
might consider
wearing this
one. It's
extremely
lightweight (6.2 ounces) and I can see how it would be helpful during
hip replacements, or hip and shoulder arthroscopies, especially with
larger patients.
The light is extremely bright. The company says it delivers more
than 350,000 lux over an adjustable diameter, making it brighter than
competitive LEDs or fiber optic lights. It's also adjustable, with bright-
ness levels that go from 1 to 10.
It's wireless, so mobility isn't an issue. The battery holster clips on
under your scrubs and is also very light — about a pound or two,
depending on the size of the battery. On average, surgeons change
sides 3 times during procedures, says Ronin, so easy mobility is
important.
The standard battery lasts up to 3 hours, more than enough for the
typical outpatient procedure, but there's also an extended battery that
lasts up to 6 hours. And the unit warns you audibly, visually and hapti-
cally when the battery is getting low. A full recharge takes about 3
hours. Another nice feature: You don't have to re-glove to turn it on
and off. Just press the switch through your surgical gown.
