EVEREADY 3AAA METAL LED FLASHLIGHT

The Eveready 3AAA Metal LED Flashlight is a durable, high-performance lighting tool designed for clinical environments. Available in standard (80 lumens, 7-10 hour runtime, 55m beam) and tactical (270 lumens, 3 modes, zoomable, 185m beam, IPX4, impact-resistant) variants . All models feature rugged metal/aluminum construction, textured grip for secure handling, and long-lasting LED technology (lifetime bulb life). Powered by 3 AAA batteries (included in standard model; tactical typically requires separate purchase), with lanyard for security . Ideal for supply inspection, emergency kits, night rounds, and equipment checks. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention (202-625-3333)

Description

EVEREADY 3AAA METAL LED FLASHLIGHT

PRIMARY USES

1. High-Intensity Illumination for Clinical Supply and Equipment Inspection
Primary Use: Provides 80-270 lumens of bright white LED light with a durable metal body and textured grip for inspecting medical supply cabinets, reading medication labels, or checking equipment settings in dimly lit clinical areas, utilizing three AAA batteries for extended runtime .
How it helps: For the hospital supply chain staff, pharmacy technician, and nursing assistant, locating supplies or inspecting expiration dates on medications in dimly lit storage rooms is a daily challenge. The higher-output tactical variants deliver up to 270 lumens with a beam distance of up to 185 metres, while the standard compact model provides 80 lumens with a beam distance of 55 metres (180 feet) . The focused beam allows clinicians to easily read fine print on medication labels, inspect IV pump settings, or check equipment serial numbers without turning on overhead lights that may disturb patients nearby. The lightweight metal construction (as light as 5 grams) allows for easy pocket carry, ensuring the light is always accessible for quick tasks.
2. Durable Lighting for Emergency Carts, Kits, and Rapid Response
Primary Use: Built with a rugged metal/aluminum body that is IPX4 water-resistant (splash-proof) and impact-resistant up to 3 feet (0.9 metres), making it a reliable addition to emergency crash carts, rapid response kits, and disaster preparedness supplies .
How it helps: For the emergency department nurse and code team member, equipment on a crash cart must be reliable, compact, and ready for immediate use. The tactical variant is constructed with a durable metal body, IPX4 water resistance protecting against accidental splashes, and impact resistance ensuring functionality even after an accidental drop . The textured metal surface provides a secure grip for easy handling, even when hands are gloved . A tactical variant also features a manual focus (zoomable) beam, three light modes (high, low, strobe), and includes a lanyard for security .
3. Extended Runtime for Long Clinical Shifts and Power Outages
Primary Use: Delivers an extended battery runtime of 1.5 to 10 hours on a single set of 3 AAA alkaline batteries (included with purchase), depending on the brightness mode selected, ensuring the light remains functional throughout long shifts or multi-day emergencies .
How it helps: For the night shift clinician, a flashlight that loses power in the middle of a shift is a safety concern. Runtime varies by variant: the standard compact model provides up to 7-10 hours of continuous use ; the tactical variant provides 2.5 hours on low mode and 1.5 hours on high mode . The included batteries ensure the light is ready to perform immediately upon purchase .
4. Hands-Free Operation and Secure Grip for Clinical Use
Primary Use: Features an ergonomic textured metal surface for a secure, non-slip grip, and an easy-to-operate tail-cap or body-mounted switch that can be used even while wearing gloves .
How it helps: For healthcare professionals wearing nitrile or latex gloves, fine motor control can be reduced. The textured metal surface ensures the flashlight remains secure in hand, while the large push-button switch is easy to operate without removing gloves . The tactical variant also includes a lanyard to prevent accidental drops during use . This design allows for one-handed operation, keeping the other hand free for patient care or equipment handling.
5. Long-Lasting LED with Lifetime Bulb Life
Primary Use: Equipped with LED technology that lasts 10x longer than old incandescent bulbs and up to 100,000 hours, eliminating the need for bulb changes and ensuring consistent light output over the product’s lifetime .
How it helps: For the biomedical engineer and clinical equipment manager, equipment that requires ongoing maintenance adds to workload and supply costs. The LED bulb is designed to last the life of the flashlight, never needing replacement . This eliminates the need to stock replacement bulbs or track bulb lifespan, simplifying equipment management and reducing long-term operating costs.

SECONDARY USES

1. Performing equipment checks in mechanical rooms or utility areas: For facilities maintenance staff, the compact, lightweight design allows for easy inspection of equipment labels and gauges in dark mechanical rooms, with IPX4 water resistance protecting against moisture in these environments and the optional focusable beam allowing for both wide-area and detailed inspection .
2. Providing personal task lighting for administrative and clerical work: For hospital administrative staff working late or during an outage, this flashlight can be stood on its end or held to provide directional task lighting for completing essential paperwork, managing patient logs, or filing records without turning on bright overhead lights that may disturb patients.
3. Checking on patients in darkened rooms without harsh overhead light: For nursing staff conducting night rounds, the directional beam can be pointed at the floor to provide enough ambient light to navigate and check lines, drains, or dressings without shining the beam directly onto a sleeping patient’s face, with the low mode on tactical variants providing softer illumination .
4. Emergency kit essential for disaster preparedness and home healthcare: For community health workers and home healthcare providers, the long runtime, impact resistance, metal durability, and water-resistant construction make this flashlight a practical addition to emergency kits, hurricane supplies, and survival kits .
5. Locating dropped instruments or supplies on floors in dim areas: For surgical and emergency department staff, the focused beam (up to 185 metres beam distance on tactical variants) helps locate dropped forceps, sutures, medication vials, or other small items on floors or in cluttered areas without turning on overhead lights .
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Compact handheld LED flashlight for general purpose and clinical lighting
  • Available Variants: Standard Compact (80 lumens, metal body) ; Tactical (270 lumens, zoomable, IPX4, 3 modes)
  • Key Components: White LED (up to 100,000 hour life), metal/aluminum housing, textured grip, tail-cap or body switch, lanyard
  • Power Source: 3 x AAA alkaline batteries (included with standard model; tactical requires separate purchase)
  • Unique Feature: IPX4 water resistance (tactical variant); impact resistance up to 3 feet; manual focus zoom (tactical); lifetime LED bulb

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Light Output (Standard): 80 lumens
  • Light Output (Tactical High): 270-300 lumens
  • Beam Distance (Standard): 55 metres (180 feet)
  • Beam Distance (Tactical High): 185 metres (608 feet)
  • Runtime (Standard): 7-10 hours continuous
  • Runtime (Tactical High/Low): 1.5 hours / 2.5 hours
  • Water Resistance (Standard): Not water resistant (check specific model)
  • Water Resistance (Tactical): IPX4 (splash-proof from any direction)
  • Impact Resistance: Withstands drops from up to 3 feet / 0.9 metres
  • Lamp Life: Up to 100,000 hours (never needs replacing)
  • Material: Metal / Aluminum
  • Weight (Standard): 5-85 grams depending on variant
  • Length (Standard): 100 mm / 3.9 inches
  • Light Modes (Tactical): High, low, strobe
  • Special Features (Tactical): Manual focus zoom (spot to flood), adjustable beam
  • Test Standards: ANSI/NEMA FL 1

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Preparation: Remove from packaging. For standard model, remove battery insulator tab. For tactical model, insert 3 AAA batteries following polarity markings.
  • Usage Instructions (Standard): Press tail-cap or body switch to turn on and off.
  • Usage Instructions (Tactical): Press tail-cap switch for momentary on; click for constant on. Cycle through high, low, and strobe modes by half-pressing within 1-2 seconds. Pull lens forward or backward for manual focus (spot to flood beam).
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and humidity. Remove batteries if storing for extended periods (>6 months).
  • Battery Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention; call 202-625-3333 collect.

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Ingestion Hazard: AAA batteries are a serious ingestion hazard for infants and young children. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Battery Ingestion Hotline: Call 202-625-3333 collect day or night for battery ingestion .
  • Water Resistance (Tactical): IPX4 rated - splash-proof, not submersible .
  • Material Safety: Constructed from durable metal/aluminum .
  • Certifications: ANSI/NEMA FL 1 tested .
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Battery ingestion: AAA batteries are a serious ingestion hazard for infants and young children. If swallowed, a battery can become lodged in the oesophagus and cause severe injury or death within 2 hours. Seek immediate medical attention. Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202-625-3333 collect day or night for advice and follow-up. Do not delay—severe injuries can occur within 2 hours .
  • Keep out of reach of children: Store flashlight and spare batteries in a secure container that children cannot open. Keep new, used, and charging batteries out of reach of children at all times .
  • Do not ingest: Batteries contain corrosive materials that are toxic if ingested .
  • Do not install backwards: Reversing polarity can cause leakage, rupture, or fire .
  • Do not short circuit: Short circuit can cause the battery to lose energy and generate significant heat. Do not carry loose batteries in pockets or bags with metal objects (coins, keys, jewellery) .
  • Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or incinerate: The flashlight and batteries should not be opened or burned. Exposure to internal components or combustion products could be harmful .
  • Do not mix battery types: Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands, or different chemistries in the same device .
  • Replace all batteries at the same time: Replacing only some batteries can cause leakage or reduced performance .
  • Remove batteries during extended storage: Remove batteries if storing for more than 6 months to prevent corrosion damage .
  • Avoid submersion: Standard model is not water resistant. Tactical IPX4 protects against splashing but not submersion. Do not immerse in water .
  • Do not shine directly into eyes: Avoid directing beam into anyone's eyes, especially at close range, as high lumens (270) may cause temporary vision disruption or discomfort. The strobe mode on tactical variants should not be used for patient assessment .
  • Tactical mode caution: The strobe mode is designed for disorientation and emergency signalling, not for clinical assessment or routine use .

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Battery Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Do not give food or drink. Seek immediate medical attention. Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202-625-3333 collect day or night for advice and follow-up. Do not delay—severe injuries can occur within 2 hours .
  • Eye contact (battery leakage): Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. If battery ruptures and contents contact eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of lukewarm water for a minimum of 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids. Get immediate medical attention .
  • Skin contact (battery leakage): Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and chemical burns. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists or burns are present, seek medical attention .
  • Inhalation (battery leakage): Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention .
  • Light exposure (eye): If the flashlight beam is accidentally shone directly into eyes at close range, rest eyes in a dark environment for several minutes. Persistent discomfort should be evaluated by an eye care professional.

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  • Flammability: Metal casing is non-combustible; plastic components may burn if exposed to open flame. AAA alkaline batteries are combustible and may leak or rupture if exposed to fire.
  • Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚). No special restrictions apply.
  • Fire Response: For small fires, use an appropriate extinguisher. For large fires, evacuate area. Do not throw batteries into fire as they may leak or rupture. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.