Maquet Betastar

Maquet Betastar Surgical Table

The Maquet Betastar Surgical Table is designed to meet a wide variety of OR requirements with exceptional patient comfort and safety. Ideal for general surgery, this table features a subdivided tabletop with six sections—head plate (optional), upper back plate (optional), lower back plate, seat plate, and leg plates (optional)—providing superb positioning for surgical procedures. Constructed with durable chrome-nickel steel components and multilayer SFC (Special Foam Core) padding (80 mm thick), the Betastar ensures reliable support and enhanced comfort. The entire tabletop is free of crossbars to facilitate unobstructed intraoperative fluoroscopy, while patient orientation can be easily adjusted using the control unit’s Return to Level button.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Tabletop Design:
  • Six-section design: head plate (optional), upper back plate (optional), lower back plate, seat plate, and leg plates (optional) for versatile surgical positioning.
• Superior Construction & Comfort:
  • Durable chrome-nickel steel in seat and back supporting arms, leg plate sockets, joint covers, and accessory rails.
  • Multilayer SFC padding (80 mm thick) provides outstanding patient comfort and safety.
• Radiolucent Tabletop:
  • Entire tabletop is free of crossbars for clear fluoroscopic imaging.
• User-Friendly Orientation Control:
  • Patient orientation can be set via control units with a “Return to Level” function.
• Robust Load Capacity:
  • Maximum overall load of 454 kg (1,000 lbs) ensures stability for a wide range of patients.
• Versatile Power Options:
  • Operates on both AC power (115 VAC or 230 VAC) and battery power, with rechargeable batteries that charge automatically when plugged in.

Detailed Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall Table Dimensions:
  • Length (without accessories): 860 mm (34″)
  • Width (without side rails): 540 mm (21″)
  • Width (with side rails, max): 590 mm (23″)
  • Height (without padding): 600–950 mm (24–37″)
• Weight:
  • Operating table weight: 260 kg (573 lbs)
  • Maximum permissible overall load (patient weight and accessories): 454 kg (1,000 lbs)

Construction & Materials

• Tabletop:
  • Subdivided into six sections for specialized positioning.
  • Designed with a low-attenuation, radiolucent surface for unobstructed imaging.
• Structural Components:
  • Seat and back supporting arms, leg plate sockets, joint covers, and accessory rails are constructed of chrome-nickel steel.
• Padding:
  • Multilayer SFC (Special Foam Core) padding with a thickness of 80 mm (3 inches) for enhanced patient comfort.

Movement & Control

• Tilting Features:
  • Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg: ±30°
  • Lateral Tilt (Left/Right): 18° each
  • Backplate Adjustment: +68° / -25°
  • Leg Plates: +80° / -105°
• Additional Movements:
  • Motor-powered joint: up to 80° upward, 90° downward
  • Flex Position: up to 40°; Reverse Trendelenburg: 20°; NORMAL mounting point: down 20°
  • Reflex Position: Flex up to 70°; Reverse Trendelenburg: 30°; NORMAL mounting point: down 40°
• Controls:
  • Operated via backlit hand controls with options for electronic base braking, patient orientation adjustments, and an optional electric autodrive system.

Power & Battery

• Power Supply:
  • Operates on selectable mains voltages: 100/110-115/127/200/220/230-240 V AC.
• Battery:
  • Equipped with maintenance-free, specially designed rechargeable batteries.
  • Battery charge level is monitored electronically and indicated optically.
  • Batteries automatically recharge when the table is plugged into AC power.

Mobility & Accessories

• Casters:
  • Stable base with large twin disk castors for easy travel and maneuverability.
• Accessory Rails:
  • Standard OR accessory rails integrated for mounting additional equipment.