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Researchers have identiﬁed more than 80 organic compounds in surgical smoke

which contain a wide variety of toxic chemical by-products. The most effective way

of protecting operating room staff and patients from inhaling harmful constituents of

surgical smoke and aerosol is to use a smoke evacuation system.

The ConMed Surgical Smoke System offers the most dynamic smoke removal

solution available to medical staff today. The AER DEFENSE™ Smoke

Evacuator and GoldVac™ Smoke Evacuation Pencil provide a highly

effective and user-friendly system.

Surgical Smoke Solution

The adaptable way to eliminate surgical smoke

Summary of content (4 pages)

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The adaptable way to eliminate surgical smoke Surgical Smoke Solution Researchers have identified more than 80 organic compounds in surgical smoke which contain a wide variety of toxic chemical by-products. The most effective way of protecting operating room staff and patients from inhaling harmful constituents of surgical smoke and aerosol is to use a smoke evacuation system. The ConMed Surgical Smoke System offers the most dynamic smoke removal solution available to medical staff today.
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The Clinical Challenge: Smoke Plume from Lasers, Electrosurgery, Orthopedic, and Ultrasonic Devices may negatively affect the health of surgical team members and their patients. An appropriate surgical smoke evacuation practice is needed to protect the health of the surgical team and patients. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) “Surgical smoke has been conclusively shown to be hazardous to the health of the surgical team.
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The Solution: GoldVac™ Smoke Evacuation Pencil The GoldVac™ Smoke Evacuation Pencil allows the surgeon to position the smoke elimination tube anywhere along the active electrode. The tube can be positioned near the electrode tip for maximum smoke removal or farther back for maximum accessibility and visibility.
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Smoke Solution Ordering Information Catalog Number Description Case Quantity AER DEFENSE Smoke Evacuator and Accessories ™ 60-8080-120 AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator–100/120V Includes AC Power Cord, 4’ ESU Activation Cord, and Operator’s Manual—Filters sold separately 60-8080-230 AER DEFENSE Smoke Evacuator–220/240V Includes 4’ ESU Activation Cord—Filters sold separately 60-8084-001 AER DEFENSE™ FilterOne™ 60-8083-001 AER DEFENSE™ Pneumatic Footswitch 1 each 62-5626-005 AER DEFENSE™ 10’ ESU Acti