Surgical Contrast Light

Engineered for precision

Surgical Contrast Light (SCL) from BrainLit is an advanced surgical lighting system designed in collaboration with OR teams. It enhances visibility, reduces glare, and supports visual precision in modern operating rooms. With plug-and-play components, auto-configuration, and seamless integration, SCL ensures precise, comfortable, and efficient lighting for surgical teams.

Why upgrade OR lighting?

Traditional white ceiling lights can cause more harm than good in modern operating rooms. They create glare, wash out surgical monitors, and strain the eyes of surgeons and staff. Turning off these lights leaves essential team members in the dark while forcing surgeons to work with overly bright screens.

SCL solves these challenges with a smart, integrated lighting system that enhances contrast, reduces eye strain, and supports every phase of surgical care.

How SCL works

SCL replaces harsh white light with scientifically selected complementary colors, creating a balanced, functional visual environment. Broad-spectrum green light enhances contrast in endoscopy, radiology, and laparoscopy, while red light behind the surgeon minimizes screen reflections and distractions. The system adapts to every phase of the clinical workflow, from prep and surgery to cleaning and transitions, creating calming or task-focused lighting. For grayscale imaging like X-rays and ultrasound, SCL uses magenta-toned light to deliver exceptional contrast and resolution, ensuring precise visibility and supporting every aspect of surgical care.

Developed with OR teams

Surgical Contrast Light was co-developed with clinical experts and refined by BrainLit’s R&D team to meet the demands of critical procedures, including minimally invasive surgery (MIS), endoscopy, interventions, angiography, radiology, and ultrasound. It delivers precise illuminance, color rendering (CRI), glare control, and surgical color temperature, ensuring optimal performance throughout every phase of the workflow.

SCL is designed for clinical workflows in every room

Room conditions

Tailored lighting to minimize distractions and optimize assistance functions.

Balanced brightness

Harmonizing room lighting with screen luminance for sharp, readable images.

Contrast reconciliation

Using soft, neutral tones behind screens to reduce visual noise and enhance focus.

Background contrast tuning

Adapting background colors to highlight screen details.

Complementary colors

Applying light pastel tones with high color rendering for a balanced, calming environment.

Chromatic aberration management

Eliminating disruptive blue/white light behind the surgeon to prevent reflections and distortions.

SCL integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure

Operation

SCL is designed with simplicity in mind, providing intuitive controls that integrate seamlessly with existing hospital systems. The lighting adjusts quickly to suit different phases of a procedure, from preparation to surgery to cleanup, with settings accessible via user-friendly interfaces such as touchscreen panels or browser-based controls. The system ensures smooth operation for all team members, reducing distractions and supporting a more focused surgical environment.

Configuration

Configuration of SCL is straightforward and efficient, requiring no specialized software or complex programming. Accessible through a standard web browser, the system offers drag-and-drop functionality for quick adjustments and automatic detection of components. Built-in smart features simplify setup and ensure optimal integration with building infrastructure, so your team can spend less time configuring and more time delivering exceptional patient care.

Maintenance

SCL is built for reliability and low-maintenance operation. The system’s configuration tool supports troubleshooting with built-in logging, while allowing easy downloading of complete installation reports for documentation. All previous settings can be saved and quickly restored, ensuring continuity even during updates or changes. Modbus simulation capabilities offer direct control, and the user-friendly interface makes ongoing maintenance easy and efficient for both technical and clinical staff.

BrainLit offers a complete solution

  • Councelling and training
  • Finished light design
  • Design and system integration in collaboration with CTS suppliers
  • Installation and commissioning
  • Follow up and adaptation in collaboration with clinical and technical staff