Category
Operating Room Safety
Typical Use
Remove surgical plume and airborne contaminants generated by energy devices.
Description
A suction based system with high efficiency filtration that captures and filters surgical smoke produced by electrosurgery, lasers, and ultrasonic devices to reduce exposure to particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and potential infectious material for operating room staff and patients. Effective smoke evacuation improves visibility at the surgical site and supports occupational health; device placement near the source, appropriate filter selection, and maintenance are essential to performance. Use of smoke evacuators is recommended during procedures that generate plume to mitigate respiratory and ocular irritation and to reduce potential long term exposure risks.