SSL-5500 Surgical Headlight
Manufactured by Sunoptic Surgical
The SSL-5500 is the first ‘wireless’ headlight in the Sunoptic Surgical portfolio. The LED surgical headlight allows for unlimited mobility in the operating room. The battery-powered surgical headlight provides a homogeneous spot of bright white light with a colour temperature of 4500°K. The SSL-5500’s minuscule 420 grams is evenly distributed around the head, providing the user with comfort and minimal distractions to perform at their optimum.
SSL-5500 Surgical Headlight
Manufactured by Sunoptic Surgical
The SSL-5500 is the first ‘wireless’ headlight in the Sunoptic Surgical portfolio. The LED surgical headlight allows for unlimited mobility in the operating room. The battery-powered surgical headlight provides a homogeneous spot of bright white light with a colour temperature of 4500°K. The SSL-5500’s minuscule 420 grams is evenly distributed around the head, providing the user with comfort and minimal distractions to perform at their optimum.
SSL-5500 Surgical Headlight Design
The SSL-5500’s miniscule weight is evenly distributed around the head, providing the user with comfort and minimal distractions to perform at their optimum. The light output can be easily changed to adjust the light spot from 20-110mm at a 40cm distance, along with adjustable light intensity. The smart surgical headlight comes with a clearly visible low battery indicator for ease of use and to stop unintended disruptions during surgery.
Product Specification
- Variable module spot 20mm-110mm at 40cm
- Side mounted variable intensity control
- Rear cranial support headband for added comfort
- Headband without battery weight 314 grams
- Battery weight 106 grams
- Battery life up to 8 hours
- Battery recharge time 4-5 hours
- Colour Temperature 4500°K
- Colour rendition (CRI): 75
- Typical LED life: >50,000 hours
- Warranty: 2 years on LED headlight and 1 year on batteries
Distinctive Features
The light output of the SSL-5500 can be easily changed using the variable spot wheel to adjust the light spot from 20mm-110mm at a 40cm distance, along with adjustable light intensity. With a lux output of 599,000 lux, the SSL-5500 provides a homogeneous spot of bright white light which has a colour temperature of 4500°K that can be helpful with tissue recognition.
Distinctive Features
The light output of the SSL-5500 can be easily changed using the variable spot wheel to adjust the light spot from 20mm-110mm at a 40cm distance, along with adjustable light intensity. With a lux output of 599,000 lux, the SSL-5500 provides a homogeneous spot of bright white light which has a colour temperature of 4500°K that can be helpful with tissue recognition.
Testimonials
The SSL-5500, weighing in at a lightweight 420 grams (headband without battery weighing 314 grams), is a great headlight for complete mobility and comfort. Used by a range of surgeons, its comfortability and light feel are stand out features amongst users. This is due to the vertical and horizontal adjustability of the headband which has been designed to evenly distribute the weight of the headband around the head.
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Light, quiet and my Plastic Surgeons love it!
Senior Sister
NHS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Comfortable, light and easy to move around the operating room.
Breast Surgeon
NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Recommended Surgical Disciplines for the SSL-5500
Otolaryngology
The SSL-5500 is the most suitable LED surgical headlight in the Uniplex range for ENT Surgery. The headlight can be used for all aspects of ENT work including diagnosis of outpatients or in the operating room. The long battery life ensures users can last long periods of time without changing batteries. The light output is also perfect for the depth of surgery involved in ENT surgery with an LED surgical headlight.
Paediatric
Paediatric surgery can cover a vast range of surgeries from Neonatal to GI. The SSL-5500 is a great LED surgical headlight for Paediatric surgery because of the light output, comfortability and long battery life. Some Paediatric cases, such as Urological, may require a brighter light in larger children, such as the LX2. The SSL-5500 is ideal for the majority of Paediatric cases, especially longer cases where long battery life is required.
Plastic
The vast majority of Plastic Surgery is reconstructive on external parts of the body, requiring a medium level of light, but cases can be extremely long in some circumstances. This is why the SSL-5500 is a perfect LED surgical headlight for Plastic Surgery. With an 8-hour battery life at 50% and 2 batteries as standard, the SSL-5500 offers consistent bright light for extended periods of time. The bright white light as also excellent for tissue recognition, great for plastic surgery.
Oral
The SSL-5500 is a perfect surgical LED headlight for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The bright white light provides the user with excellent tissue recognition for soft tissue procedures and due to the mouth, neck and head area being relative ‘shallow’ work, the light output is ideal. the ‘wireless’ aspect also allows for unlimited movement around the operating table, oral clinic or dental suite.
Orthopaedic
The SSL-5500 can be an ideal LED surgical headlight for orthopaedic surgeries such as knee replacement surgery. The unlimited mobility of the SSL-5500 means the surgeon can move around the operating table with no restrictions. The bright white light and 4500°K colour temperature also offers the user excellent tissue colour recognition.
General
General Surgery is a broad discipline with many sub-specialties. The SSL-5500 is a perfect headlight for some General Surgery sub-specialties, for instance, Breast Surgery. The SSL-5500 is a great Breast surgical headlight because of its comfortable feel, lightweight and long battery life. For some other sub-specialties such as Colorectal, Transplant and GI where a much brighter headlight is required, Uniplex recommends the LX2, Titan X400 or LED4500.
Recommended Surgical Disciplines for the SSL-5500
Otolaryngology
The SSL-5500 is the most suitable LED surgical headlight in the Uniplex range for ENT Surgery. The headlight can be used for all aspects of ENT work including diagnosis of outpatients or in the operating room. The long battery life ensures users can last long periods of time without changing batteries. The light output is also perfect for the depth of surgery involved in ENT surgery with an LED surgical headlight.
Paediatric
Paediatric surgery can cover a vast range of surgeries from Neonatal to GI. The SSL-5500 is a great LED surgical headlight for Paediatric surgery because of the light output, comfortability and long battery life. Some Paediatric cases, such as Urological, may require a brighter light in larger children, such as the LX2. The SSL-5500 is ideal for the majority of Paediatric cases, especially longer cases where long battery life is required.
Plastic
The vast majority of Plastic Surgery is reconstructive on external parts of the body, requiring a medium level of light, but cases can be extremely long in some circumstances. This is why the SSL-5500 is a perfect LED surgical headlight for Plastic Surgery. With an 8-hour battery life at 50% and 2 batteries as standard, the SSL-5500 offers consistent bright light for extended periods of time. The bright white light as also excellent for tissue recognition, great for plastic surgery.
Oral
The SSL-5500 is a perfect surgical LED headlight for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The bright white light provides the user with excellent tissue recognition for soft tissue procedures and due to the mouth, neck and head area being relative ‘shallow’ work, the light output is ideal. the ‘wireless’ aspect also allows for unlimited movement around the operating table, oral clinic or dental suite.
Orthopaedic
The SSL-5500 can be an ideal LED surgical headlight for orthopaedic surgeries such as knee replacement surgery. The unlimited mobility of the SSL-5500 means the surgeon can move around the operating table with no restrictions. The bright white light and 4500°K colour temperature also offers the user excellent tissue colour recognition.
General
General Surgery is a broad discipline with many sub-specialties. The SSL-5500 is a perfect headlight for some General Surgery sub-specialties, for instance, Breast Surgery. The SSL-5500 is a great Breast surgical headlight because of its comfortable feel, lightweight and long battery life. For some other sub-specialties such as Colorectal, Transplant and GI where a much brighter headlight is required, Uniplex recommends the LX2, Titan X400 or LED4500.
Colour Temperature
Colour temperature, measured in kelvin (K), describes the appearance of surgical headlight illumination: lower values indicate warmer, yellowish light and higher values cooler, bluish light. Balanced white light without a pronounced tint, strong colour rendering, appropriate brightness and an even, consistent beam support clear visibility while helping limit glare and visual discomfort. No single colour temperature is proven best for every surgeon or procedure, so consider the kelvin value alongside overall illumination quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Lux?
Lux is a measurement of illuminance. the measure is the total amount of light that falls on a surface. Lux is a common method of measuring the light output of an LED surgical headlight. The higher the lux, the brighter the headlight.
What Is Colour Temperature?
Colour temperature is a scale of how warm (yellow) or how cold (blue) light is. It’s measured in °K (Kelvins). The higher the °K the bluer the light, the lower the number, the yellower, with white light being in the middle of the scale.
What Is The Warranty On The SSL-5500?
2 years on the LED headlight, 1 year on the batteries.
What Is The Life Span Of The SSL-5500?
The estimated LED lifespan of the SSL-5500 is more than 50,000 hours or 5.7 years of consistent usage.
How Long Does The Battery Charge Last?
The batteries on the SSL-5500 have a life of 4 hours on full power or 8 hours at 50%. The SSL-5500 comes with 2 batteries as standard and can be changed in seconds.
What Is The Lux Output On The SSL-5500?
The lux output on the SSL-5500 is 599,000 lux.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Lux?
Lux is a measurement of illuminance. the measure is the total amount of light that falls on a surface. Lux is a common method of measuring the light output of an LED surgical headlight. The higher the lux, the brighter the headlight.
What Is Colour Temperature?
Colour temperature is a scale of how warm (yellow) or how cold (blue) light is. It’s measured in °K (Kelvins). The higher the °K the bluer the light, the lower the number, the yellower, with white light being in the middle of the scale.
What Is The Warranty On The SSL-5500?
2 years on the LED headlight, 1 year on the batteries.
What Is The Life Span Of The SSL-5500?
The estimated LED lifespan of the SSL-5500 is more than 50,000 hours or 5.7 years of consistent usage.
How Long Does The Battery Charge Last?
The batteries on the SSL-5500 have a life of 4 hours on full power or 8 hours at 50%. The SSL-5500 comes with 2 batteries as standard and can be changed in seconds.
What Is The Lux Output On The SSL-5500?
The lux output on the SSL-5500 is 599,000 lux.
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Unlimited Mobility
The SSL-5500 surgical headlight offers the user bright white light, without any restricting wires
Bright White Lights
The SSL-5500 LED surgical headlight provides the user with over 500k Lux of bright white light
Long Battery Life
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Learn More About The Manufacturer
An Introduction To Sunoptic Surgical
Sunoptic Surgical is a leading medical device supplier specializing in the development of state-of-the-art surgical equipment. As an internationally recognized brand, the company is committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunoptic Surgical operates its own manufacturing facility, where 100% of its products are designed, tested, manufactured, and shipped. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions to meet the light delivery and illumination needs of customers worldwide.