Product Manual

INTRODUCTION
The Bovie® Smoke Evacuator System (SE01) is designed to remove smoke and noxious odors produced by
surgical smoke during laser and electrosurgical procedures.
The smoke evacuator system has been designed with a high-suction, high-flow rate centrifugal action pump. The
ultra-quiet motor is used to draw the surgical smoke from the surgical site through the vacuum tubing and into the
SF18 filter where the surgical smoke is processed by a series of filters. A single disposable filter is used to simplify
the installation and removal during filter changes. The filter is completely enclosed to protect the healthcare person-
nel from potential contamination during filter changes. One Bovie® SF18 filter contains three different stages
within to decontaminate the smoke plume.
The first stage filtration is a pre-filter whose function is to trap and remove gross particulate and casual fluid.
The second stage filtration uses the highest grade virgin activated carbon, especially designed for Bovie Medical
Corporation for the removal and absorption of odors and toxic gases produced by burning tissues. These harmful
gases may constitute health hazard to healthcare professionals who are subjected to prolonged exposure. The
activated carbon used in the smoke evacuator system preferentially removes toxic organic gases rather than water
vapor and provides optimal odor removal.
The third stage filtration is a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integrated) grade ULPA (Ultra Low Penetration Air) filter
whose high-tech patented design captures particulates and micro-organisms down to 0.1 to 0.2 μm at an efficiency
of 99.999%. Each VLSI grade ULPA filter is pre-tested and certified before use.
The electronic controls on the face panel of the smoke evacuator system have been designed to be user friendly and
facilitate unit setup and operation. Please refer to the section Operating Instructions for details.
INSPECTION
The smoke evacuator system has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment from the factory. Please
check the unit before using it to ensure that no damage has occurred in transit. If damage is evident, please contact
Bovie Medical Corporation Customer Service at U.S. 1-800-537-2790 or Int’l [phone].
In addition, please compare the accessories you received with the standard accessories listed below. If an item is
missing, please notify Bovie Medical Corporation Customer Service.
Standard Accessories:
• User’s Guide
• Power Cord
Please contact Bovie Medical Corporation Customer Service to purchase the following accessories:
• Replacement Filters
• Electronic Footswitches
• Remote Switch Activator
• Hoses, Tubing, Laparoscopic Kits, Adapters,
Wands & Other Accessories
3User’s Guide • Bovie Smoke Shark ™ Surgical Smoke Evacuator