ELECTROSURGERY PRODUCTS
PlumePen
April 17, 2013 9:57 am | by Buffalo Filter | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen electrosurgical pencil features a sleek compact design that combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. Featuring Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) TechnologyTM, the extendable/retractable capture port lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility.
LISTED UNDER: Pens/Pencils
Reusable Patient Return Electrode
February 20, 2013 9:44 am | by Megadyne | Megadyne Medical Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe environmentally-friendly Mega Soft reusable patient return electrode from Megadyne can be used with most isolated electrosurgical generators and eliminate up to 1,500 sticky pads over its 2-year life. It is safer than traditional CQM “grounding” pads as its large surface area and capacitive technology prevents heat build-up.
LISTED UNDER: Electrodes
PlumePen
February 14, 2013 2:33 pm | by Buffalo Filter | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen electrosurgical pencil features a sleek compact design that combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. Featuring Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) TechnologyTM, the extendable/retractable capture port lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility and the most effective capture regardless of blade length.
LISTED UNDER: Pens/Pencils
Reusable Patient Return Electrode
January 9, 2013 9:53 am | by Megadyne | Megadyne Medical Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe environmentally-friendly Mega Soft reusable patient return electrode from Megadyne can be used with most isolated electrosurgical generators and eliminate up to 1,500 sticky pads over its 2-year life. It is safer than traditional CQM “grounding” pads as its large surface area and capacitive technology prevents heat build-up.
LISTED UNDER: Electrodes
Electrosurgical Pencil
November 30, 2012 9:35 am | by Buffalo Filter | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen™ electrosurgical pen features a sleek compact design that combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. Featuring Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) TechnologyTM, the extendable/retractable capture port lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility and the most effective capture regardless of blade length.
LISTED UNDER: Pens/PencilsPlumePen
October 9, 2012 7:15 am | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen features Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) Technology with an extendable/retractable capture port that lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for visibility regardless of blade length. The PlumePen is designed to house most common brands of blades so that surgeons can continue using their blade of preference.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke EvacuatorsSQUair Smoke Capture System
September 14, 2012 7:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsNascent Surgical’s SQUair Smoke Capture System has been documented to capture 99.5 percent of surgical smoke without altering standard surgical procedures. It adapts to all types of smoke evacuation equipment and can be applied to any body contour. It does not require team member involvement during surgery and eliminates odors and bioaerosols.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke EvacuatorsPlumePort
September 11, 2012 5:43 am | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsBuffalo Filter has introduced PlumePort Laparoscopic Plume Filtration Device that features Moisture Sense Technology. PlumePort connects to standard trocars and contains an integral fluid trap and wicking agent to safely filter the aerosolized contents of the peritoneum during laparoscopy. It incorporates activated carbon to adsorb harmful gases and odors and ensures minimal flow degradation in high moisture environments.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke EvacuatorsFMwand
September 10, 2012 7:07 am | Domain Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsDomain Surgical’s FMwand is ideal for use in neurosurgery, spine surgery, cardiothoracic, and other subspecialties that require dissection near delicate tissue structures. The FMwand uses ferromagnetic heating to uniformly heat a small, looped wire (similar in shape to the end of a paperclip) at the end of the hand piece.
LISTED UNDER: GeneratorsFMwand Ferromagnetic Surgical System
May 9, 2012 8:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsDomain Surgical has announced that its novel FMwand Ferromagnetic Surgical System has been used successfully in 100 cases. The FMwand simultaneously cuts and coagulates tissue without passing electrical current into the patient, making it safe to use near delicate tissue structures. For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Vessel Sealing SystemsTHUNDERBEAT Surgical Device
March 21, 2012 6:19 am | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsOlympus has announced FDA clearance of its revolutionary THUNDERBEAT hand instruments and universal surgical platform. THUNDERBEAT is the world's only surgical device that combines advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energies into a single multi-functional hand instrument allowing surgeons to simultaneously seal and cut vessels up to and including 7 mm in size with minimal thermal spread.
LISTED UNDER: Vessel Sealing SystemsMega Power Electrosurgical Generator
March 20, 2012 6:42 am | Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMegadyne's Mega Power® Electrosurgical Generator is now even easier to use with a new faceplate interface for improved access to all modes. The original generator was designed specifically to be easy to use; this latest version has been further simplified as its push-button functionality now offers intuitive, dedicated buttons to activate each function and mode.
LISTED UNDER: GeneratorsLaparoscopic Plume Filtration
March 14, 2012 7:07 am | Buffalo Filter | Product Releases | CommentsComplementing Buffalo Filter's current LapEvac® system, is the new PlumePortTM Laparoscopic Plume Filtration device that improves surgical visibility and protects staff from the hazards of smoke during laparoscopic procedures. Unlike other devices the Plumeport offers a dual moisture management process that eliminates moisture build up and flow degradation during surgery.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke EvacuatorsSmoke Evacuation
February 17, 2012 6:41 am | by Jill Trasamar | Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. | Articles | CommentsJill Trasamar, Marketing Manager, Megadyne Medical Products www.megadyne.com What advances have been made in surgical smoke evacuation? What should an OR consider when choosing smoke evacuation products? The most significant advancement in surgical smoke evacuation is AORN’s enhanced recommended practice, which empowers clinicians with the knowledge and encouragement that surgical smoke is hazardous and should be removed.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke EvacuatorsPortable Smoke Evacuation System
September 14, 2011 6:56 am | Surgimedics | Product Releases | CommentsA stand alone, portable smoke evacuation system with a highly efficient filtration system is the best way to protect staff and patients from the potentially harmful effects of airborne contaminants present in laser and electrosurgical smoke. Surgimedics’ Surgifresh Turbo is a freestanding, economical smoke evacuation system featuring quiet operation, filter replacements based on actual filter life and easily adjusted air flow.
LISTED UNDER: Smoke Evacuators
