Surgical smoke evacuation system
A suction unit with an ULPA filter that captures surgical smoke generated by electrosurgery or ultrasonic energy devices directly at the operative field, preventing its dispersal into the OR environment.
How it is used
Protects OR staff from inhaling particles, viruses, and potentially carcinogenic compounds present in surgical smoke.
Clinical tip
Its use is increasingly mandated by workplace safety regulations, given growing evidence of the respiratory risks surgical smoke poses to repeatedly exposed staff.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-17.
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