Welch Allyn 490 Green Series Minor Procedure Headlight [49020]

The 490 Green Series Minor Procedure headlight LED technology offers cool, bright, white light that is ideal for a variety of practitioners in many different fields.

When you require a direct, defined illumination, look no further than the Welch Allyn 490 Series. This is the highest quality and longest-lasting headlamp ever made my Welch Allyn, leading to higher staff satisfaction and better patient outcomes.

• Increase staff satisfaction with the most comfortable, and lightest design
• Perfect for foreign body removal, OB/GYN, and dermatology applications
• Weighs only 6oz, providing maximum comfort
• 60 minutes of continuous run-time on a fully charged battery
• Coaxial luminaire showcases shadow-free lighting for more efficiency
• 120 lumens and a color temperature of 5700 ºK light tissue with true color rendition
• 50,000-hour life helps maximize investment

Cleaning

1. Unplug the unit prior to cleaning. 
2. Wipe down the entire luminaire with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild solution of detergent. 
3. Do not operate the light until the light is thoroughly dry 
   • Caution Do not immerse in cleaning solutions.
   • Caution Excess solution entering the luminaire assembly could damage internal components.
   • Caution Do not sterilize the unit.

FAQ

Q: How do I use the Welch Allyn Portable Headlight System?
A:  To operate the headlight using the direct power source, insert the charger/direct power source (REF 74170) into the input port located on the top of the luminaire (see photo below). To charge the battery pack, connect the charger/direct power source (REF 74170) into the top of the luminaire (see photo below). To adjust the spot size, rotate the front section of the luminaire. To adjust the headband, simply move the Velcro adjustable headband to a comfortable position. Use the Solid State Portable Headlight to provide illumination while performing a number of activities in the physician’s office, hospital, or emergency environment such as minor suturing, general exam, and foreign body removal.

Q: Are there any memory problems or concerns with the battery on the Welch Allyn Portable Headlight System?
A: This battery pack does not exhibit any memory problems that exist with NiCad batteries. However, like other products where batteries are used, remove the battery from the product when the product is in storage or when not in use for extended periods beyond 6 months. If the battery is left in the product for extended periods of time, the battery will drain down to an unusable level and require charging prior to use.

Q: What kinds of procedures can this be used on?
A: This product can be used in many different applications from veterinary, pediatric, and general medicine. It is ideal for general examination, minor suturing, and foreign body removal.

Q: How do I replace the bulb in the Welch Allyn Portable Headlight
A: This is an LED product. LEDs provide a long life that requires no bulb replacement. In addition, LEDs require much less energy. The LED should last for approximately 10,000 hours.

Q:  Is the Welch Allyn Portable Headlight a comfortable option?
A:   The headband style light is extremely lightweight and compact making it comfortable to use. It also conveniently fits into a shirt pocket. It has no wires which ensures doctors have an unobstructed view.

Q: What is included in the box for the Welch Allyn Portable LED Headlight
A: The Welch Allyn Green Series 460 Portable Diagnostic Headlight, Headband, Power Supply are all included in the box.

Warranty
 Special order sales are final per our return policy. These items are only returnable for manufacturer’s defects and a replacement will be sent. Don't forget! You need to contact us for a return authorization number (RMA). Although rated life is not a warranty, the battery is rated to last approximately two years depending on usage.

Instrumentation purchased new from Welch Allyn, Inc. is warranted to be free from original defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year for the Solid State Portable Headlight from the date of first shipment from Welch Allyn. This warranty shall be fulfilled by Welch Allyn or its authorized representative repairing or replacing at Welch Allyn’s discretion, any such defect, free of charge for parts and labor.

Welch Allyn should be notified via telephone of any defective product and the item should be immediately returned, securely packaged and postage prepaid to Welch Allyn. Loss or damage in shipment shall be at the purchaser’s risk.

Welch Allyn will not be responsible for loss associated with the use of any Welch Allyn product that (1) has had the serial number defaced, (2) has been repaired by anyone other than an authorized Welch Allyn Service Representative, (3) has been altered, or (4) has been used in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions.

About Welch Allyn
Welch Allyn, Inc. is an American manufacturer of medical devices and patient monitoring systems. Headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York, it was family-owned until it was acquired in 2015 by Hillrom.