Dräger Selected to Exhibit Polaris at Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange

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Dräger (OTC:DGWPF) has been selected to showcase its innovative Polaris surgical light at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange on September 17 in Las Vegas. The Polaris OR lights feature advanced LED technology with a high-color-rendering index and adjustable light field diameter.

Key features include the Light Guard safety system that limits light energy irradiance to ≤ 700 W/m2, Anti-Glare and Eye Relax functions to reduce surgeon fatigue, and an optional 4K MedView camera for procedure recording. Dräger, which generated revenues of €3.4 billion in 2024, operates in over 190 countries with more than 16,000 employees.

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• Advanced LED optical system with Light Guard safety feature to prevent tissue damage
• High-color-rendering index for faithful tissue color rendering
• Anti-Glare and Eye Relax functions to reduce surgeon fatigue
• Optional 4K MedView camera integration for high-resolution recording

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• None.

TELFORD, Pa., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dräger has been selected to exhibit its new Polaris surgical light at the Vizient^® Innovative Technology Exchange. Vizient, the nation's largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, will hold the Exchange on September 17 in Las Vegas.

The annual Innovative Technology Exchange offers selected suppliers the unique opportunity to demonstrate their products or services to supply chain and clinical leaders from Vizient's hospital clients, as well as subject matter experts who serve on their supply councils. Each product or service will showcase how it may help enhance safety or drive incremental improvements to healthcare delivery or business models.

Dräger's next generation of Polaris OR lights offer an advanced LED optical system that helps create a homogeneous surgical field with smooth edges, a high-color-rendering index that contributes to faithful color rendering of tissues, and the ability for OR staff to precisely adjust the wide light field diameter and brightness range.

Polaris OR lights have a Light Guard feature, which Dräger developed to help reduce the risk of patient injury. When activated, this function limits the total light energy irradiance on both the skin and surgical field to a safe value of ≤ 700 W/m2 (IEC 60601-2-41 standard). It helps prevent the permissible limit level from being inadvertently exceeded when the light fields of two light heads are directed on the same point at a higher brightness setting, which could result in tissue damage, particularly with patients who are photosensitive from certain therapies.

Polaris Pro and Pro+ models provide Anti-Glare and Eye Relax functions that may help decrease unwanted contrasts and blue components in the light, which can strain a surgeon's eyes and create fatigue over time. To help keep staff engaged with operation status or to record the procedure, Polaris offers an optional 4K MedView camera to capture and share high-resolution video recordings.

"We are very excited to participate in the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange to exhibit our new Polaris surgical light," said Merouane Djerbal, Marketing Director at Dräger, Inc.

The annual Innovative Technology Exchange is part of Vizient's Innovative Technology Program that includes product review of supplier-submitted technologies by provider-led councils. Since 2003, Vizient has reviewed over 1,700 product submissions as part of its Innovative Technology Program.

Dräger. Technology for Life.
Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Our products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in 1889, Dräger generated revenues of around € 3,4 billion in 2024. The Dräger Group is currently present in over 190 countries and has more than 16,000 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.

Contact
Communications: Melanie Kamann, Tel. +49 451 882-3202, melanie.kamann@draeger.com
Press Contact North America: Laura Edwards, Tel. +1 215 565-5868, laura.edwards@draeger.com
Investor Relations: Thomas Fischler, Tel. +49 451 882-2685, thomas.fischler@draeger.com 

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FAQ

What are the key features of Dräger's new Polaris surgical light?

The Polaris surgical light features an advanced LED optical system, Light Guard safety feature limiting irradiance to ≤700 W/m2, Anti-Glare and Eye Relax functions, and an optional 4K MedView camera.

When and where will Dräger showcase the Polaris surgical light?

Dräger will showcase the Polaris surgical light at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange on September 17, 2025 in Las Vegas.

What is Dräger's (DGWPF) annual revenue in 2024?

Dräger reported revenues of €3.4 billion in 2024.

How does the Light Guard feature in Polaris OR lights protect patients?

The Light Guard feature limits total light energy irradiance to ≤700 W/m2, preventing tissue damage particularly in photosensitive patients when multiple light heads are used.

What is the global presence of Dräger medical technology?

Dräger operates in over 190 countries with more than 16,000 employees worldwide.