Illuminator
01 Battery Powered
Lasting & Consistent Output
02 Triple-lock Security
Double Zips & Non-Residue Adhesive
03 Easy On/OFF Button
Configured for Optimal Brightness
04 Low Profile Design
Provides Unobstructed Views
05 Malleable Body
To Conform To Your Retractor
06 Thermal-heat Protection
Increased safety for Patient & staff
07 Bright & Focused Led
Targeted Light Without Glare
Competitive Analysis
Not all illuminated instruments are created equal.
| Lume NXT | Key Competitors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  | Reusable Lighted Retractors | |
| Compatible | Fits Existing Retractors / Low Profile | |||
| Disposable / Cordless | No Reusable equipment Required | |||
| Safe | Reduces SSI & Thermal Injury Concerns | |||
| Cost Effective | Lower Disposable Cost / No Capital Investment | |||
Ilio Economic Advantages
Cost Savings vs. Lighted Instrument Competitors
- Reduced Per Case Disposable Cost
- No Capital / Reusable Equipment Required
- See Per Case Cost Comparison vs. Stryker Invuity (See Appendix B)
Cost Advantages vs. Reusable Lighted Instruments
- Eliminates Sterilization / Reprocessing Costs
- Eliminates Repair / Maintenance Costs
- Eliminates Replacement Costs
- Eliminates Burn / Fire Risk (Potential Litigation Costs)
- Reduces Setup Time and Procedural Delays due to Equipment Adjustment 7,8
- OR Time Cost / Minute = $37-$64
Expose The Unseen
Ilio’s lighted, single-use retractor accessory enhances visibility without bulk or complexity. Streamlined, sterile, and ready to perform.
Ilio Clinical Need
Illumination Quality
Surgical illumination directly affects outcomes, OR time, and patient/surgeon safety1
Not All Light Is Equal
Lighted instruments/retractors provide superior visualization compared to headlights and overhead lights6
Contamination & Fire Risks
Non-disposable systems (fiberoptic, overhead) create contamination and burn/fire risks 2,3
Surgeon Health
Headlight users develop musculoskeletal disorders at significantly higher rates4,5
Clinical Evidence
Supports the use of disposable, sterile, non-fiberoptic lighted instruments1-6
LumeNXT Ilio Advantage
Fully disposable, sterile, and universal — turns standard retractors into lighted retractors at a fraction of the cost
¹ Curlin J, Herman CK. Current State of Surgical Lighting. Surg J (N Y). 2020;6(2):e87-e97. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1710529.
2 Schweitzer D, Klaber I, Fischman D, Wozniak A, Botello E, Amenábar PP. Surgical light handles: a source of contamination in the surgical field. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2015;49(4):421-425. doi:10.3944/AOTT.2015.14.0401.
3 Spradling K, Uribe B, Okhunov Z, Hofmann M, Del Junco M, Hwang C, Gruber C, Youssef RF, Landman J. Evaluation of ignition and burn risk associated with contemporary fiberoptic and distal sensor endoscopic technology. J Endourol. 2015;29(9):1076-1082. doi:10.1089/end.2015.0048.
4 Sahni D, James KB, Hipp J, Holloway S, Marco RAW. Is there an increased incidence of cervical degenerative disease in surgeons who use loupes and a headlight? J Spine. 2015;4(5):256.
5 AlQahtani SM, Alzahrani MM, Harvey EJ. Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic trauma surgeons: an OTA survey. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2016;8(1):6259. doi:10.4081/or.2016.6259. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26812408.
6 Knulst AJ, Mooijweer R, Jansen FW, Stassen LPS, Dankelman J. Indicating shortcomings in surgical lighting systems. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011;20(5):267-275. doi:10.3109/13645706.2010.534169.
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