DRE Unveils Bright Future of Surgical Illumination
With the unveiling of its new V-Series line of surgical lights, DRE has once again demonstrated its commitment to unparalleled quality and economic efficiency. Each of the line’s three new models (Vision,Vortex and Vista) is available in two versions: the economy base version and the upgraded deluxe version. For instance, the Vision comes standard with heat absorbing, color-correcting glass; removable sterilizable handles; additional positioning handles mounted on the housing’s perimeter; and head and arm assemblies that accommodate 540º of rotation. These features alone are enough to give the Vision more flexibility and ease-of-use than most any minor surgery lighting unit. If these features do not adequately meet the needs of your facility, however, you can always upgrade the Vision’s (380mm) diameter elliptical reflector to a 16 (406 mm) multi-faceted reflector for superb shadow control. The upgraded lamp housing also generates 6,000 ft candles (64,500 lux) output at 1 meter, offering an enhanced visual clarity and 2,000 more ft candles.
Similarly, the Vortex leads the field of variable spotlighting with a continuously adjustable spot from 3 (76mm) to 16 (406mm) in diameter. The units easily replaceable 20 volt 150 watt halogen bulb with an integral dichroic reflector provides homogenous light with 2,000 ft candles (21,500lux) at a 36 (914mm) distance. Many of the superior features of the Vortex are due to the technology it shares with the rest of the V-Series products: the Vortex offers the same heat absorbing, color-correcting glass; the same standard sterilizable handles and the same superior surgical experience. The unit also features a mechanical iris dimmer that provides constant purity of light without affecting the true 3500º K color temperature. In addition to the 28 (711mm) articulating arm with integral compression spring which it also borrows from the Vision the Vortex comes equipped with a 23 extension arm. While these features surpass the needs of most facilities, those seeking a secondary light source will be pleased to find that the deluxe version of the Vortex, the Vortex FO, is available with a built-in fiber optic light source. To make the most of both sources, the dual switches on the FO make it possible to use the two independently or simultaneously. The FO also features a 4-position turret for easy connection to ACMI, Storz, Olympus or Wolf-type plug-in connections.
While some lines may focus primarily upon the larger, higher end lights, sacrificing quality, mobility and ease of use on smaller products, the DRE V-Series exceeds expectations on all fronts with its exam/diagnostic lighting. The DRE Vista shares components with both other members of the V-Series. It features the same heat absorbing, color-correcting lens technology as the Vision and Vortex, as well as the same flexible arm and lamp head assembly that rotates a full 540º. The Vista also applies the same dichroic design utilized in the Vortex this time scaled to a 5 diameter capable of projecting a large, 6(150mm) flood pattern at 4,000 ft candles and 4,300º Kelvin color temperature. The Vista is also available with the same sterilizable handle available on the Vortex, making it equally suitable for sensitive operations when disinfection is a must.
The shared components of the V-series enhance the overall quality, mobility and ease of use of each product individually, but the strongest advantages of the line are not realized until the units are used in conjunction. All of the units in DREs new line utilize versatile mounting configurations for portable floor, wall, single or dual ceiling mounts, and combination ceiling mounts with other DRE surgical lights. The number of combinations and permutations that this permits makes the system ideal for offices in need of a full range of lighting alternatives. The most popular configuration among these is the dual ceiling-mounted Vision surgery lights due to its applicability in practices of all sizes and functions. On the other hand, the Vortex-Vision combo ceiling setup is increasingly popular due to the greater visibility it offers to dermatologists, plastic surgeons and oral surgeons working on small, detailed regions. Furthermore, the system is designed with signature simplicity and minimalism. It only takes one bulb replacement on any of the V-series units to notice the way in which each unit was designed with the user in mind.
