Q-Flow 2 minor surgery light and Q-Flow 1: lights for procedure rooms

Where Q-Flow 1 and Q-Flow 2 fit

Q-Flow 1 is an examination light and Q-Flow 2 is a minor surgery light, designed for smaller procedures, particularly those performed outside the main operating rooms. Both use the technology of the large Q-Flow surgical lights, with accurate rendering of tissue and skin colour. You can read the full specification on the Q-Flow 1 and 2 product page.

Typical locations are treatment rooms, outpatient clinics, emergency departments and day-surgery suites. If you are unsure whether a room needs an examination or a surgical-grade luminaire, our article on examination versus surgical lights sets out the practical differences.

Key specifications compared

The two lights share a colour temperature of 4400 K, colour rendering Ra 98 and R13 98, and an LED lifetime above 60,000 hours. They differ in output and field size, which is the main basis for choosing between them.

Brightness can be dimmed between 25 and 100 %, so staff can reduce glare for sensitive examinations and increase output for suturing or small excisions.

• Maximum illumination at 1 m: 50,000 lux (Q-Flow 1) and 100,000 lux (Q-Flow 2)
• Light field diameter: 240 mm (Q-Flow 1) and 150 to 220 mm (Q-Flow 2)
• Number of LEDs: 9 (Q-Flow 1) and 18 (Q-Flow 2)
• Light head with IP44 splash protection and a smooth, easy-to-clean enclosure

Q-Flow 2 minor surgery light: when the extra output matters

Choose Q-Flow 2 where tissue is cut or sutured: dermatology and plastic procedures, wound care, endoscopy-room backup or small gynaecological and urological interventions. The higher output and the adjustable field of 150 to 220 mm help concentrate light in a small incision area without lighting the whole bed.

A double yoke option is available for Q-Flow 2, which suits rooms where two clinicians stand on opposite sides of the patient. Check with the supplier which mounting variant gives the reach you need relative to the couch or table position.

For dermatology or aesthetic clinics, the most important checks are shadow behaviour when the clinician's head or hands enter the light field and whether the arm holds its position without drifting during a long suturing session. Ask for a demonstration in a room of similar height and with similar wall finishes to your own.

Ergonomics, hygiene and cleaning

The light heads mount on arms optimised for different procedures and can be operated with one hand, so the other hand stays clean for patient care. A detachable sterilizable handle supports aseptic positioning, and the splash-proof IP44 head can be wiped between patients.

In practice, agree a cleaning routine with infection control before purchase: which disinfectants are compatible with the head surface, how often the handle is sterilised, and who is responsible. Both lights won a Red Dot award in 2024.

Finally, think about cable routing and the position of the wall switch, because awkward placement is a common source of contamination risk in small rooms. A tidy installation is easier to keep clean and easier to service later.

Selection checklist for clinics

Measure the couch or table position, ceiling height and wall type before choosing between ceiling, wall or other mounting. Confirm the electrical supply and where the switch or control sits relative to the working position.

Ask for the manufacturer's documentation covering electrical safety and the standards that apply to the model, and confirm current device registration with the relevant UAE authorities. Requirements can change, so verify them with the regulator.

Get a recommendation

Tell us the type of procedures, room size and mounting preference, and Beckfinity will suggest between Q-Flow 1 and Q-Flow 2 and prepare a quote. You can also browse the wider operating room category or send details through our contact page.