Surgical smoke evacuators are an integral part of ensuring the health and safety of the operating room environment. They effectively filter and remove the smoke produced during various surgical procedures. And a smoke evacuator should be aptly selected depending on the need of the facility.
This blog post compares several top surgical smoke evacuators available at MFI Medical from renowned brands such as Bovie Medical, Buffalo Filter, ConMed, CooperSurgical, Surgimedics, and ValleyLab to help you make a decision on which surgical smoke evacuator is right for your practice.
1. Bovie Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuator
The Smoke Shark II is a specialized device that reduces the risk of exposure to harmful smoke and aerosols produced during surgical procedures involving electrosurgery, lasers, and harmonic scalpels. These smoke plumes can contain viruses, carbon monoxide (CO), and other dangerous substances. Equipped with a powerful and quiet vacuum motor, the Smoke Shark II efficiently removes the surgical smoke from the operation site, passing it through a set of filters in the SF35 Filter. The system utilizes a single disposable filter, making installation and replacement easier. The enclosed design of the filter ensures the safety of healthcare personnel during changes.
2. Bovie Smoke Shark III Smoke Evacuator
The Bovie Smoke Shark III Smoke Evacuator is designed for shorter procedures lasting up to 15 minutes. It has a 6-hour filter that effectively removes 99.999% of 0.1 - 0.2 micron particles and microorganisms. Its compact and quiet design allows for wall-mounted installation in offices. With the SharkSkin evacuation pencil adapter, it can be used with most pencils, reducing the biological and chemical risks associated with the smoke from electrosurgery procedures.
This device offers a streamlined design and user-friendly features, providing effective surgical smoke removal with optimal safety and quality.