Evacuation pencils

Valleylab™ SM smoke management pencil

<p>The Valleylab™ SM smoke management pencil is a slim, integrated smoke pencil designed to remove surgical smoke plume during electrosurgery.</p>

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Features

Valleylab™ SM pencil

Striking the right balance between size, ergonomics, and smoke capture†,1 — the Valleylab™ SM pencil delivers superior air flow‡,§,2 and smoke removal§,◊,2 in a compact, narrow design.¶,2

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Superior clinical performance

  • 30% higher air flow§,#,2
  • More efficient smoke capture¶,2

Enhanced ergonomics

  • Supports natural hand and wrist movementΔ,1
  • A lightweight and natural feel†,1

Seamless integration

  • Easy set up†,1
  • As natural to use as a standard electrosurgery pencilΔ,1
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1. 360 degrees of freedom

A 360-degree swivel supports natural hand and wrist movement.Δ,1

2. Get a grip.

Nonslip buttons are easy to use when you’re wearing gloves.∞,1

3. A clear vision

A transparent tip for good visibility at the surgical siteΔ,1

4. Access granted

Optimal access to the surgical site‡‡,1,3

5. Keep a low profile.

A compact, low-profile design¶,2 means the Valleylab™ SM pencil fits into your OR environment.

6. Wired for efficiency

An integrated ESU wire simplifies cord management during your procedures.††,8

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Item number Description Length Items per box
VSMEN4 Valleylab™ SM smoke management extended nozzle electrode 4 inches 80
VSMEN6 Valleylab™ SM smoke management extended nozzle electrode 6.5 inches 80
VSMP10 Valleylab™ SM smoke management extended nozzle with Edge™ electrode 10 feet 20
VSMP10NSB Valleylab™ SM smoke management extended nozzle with Edge™ electrode, (nonsterile bulk) 10 feet  30
VSMP15 Valleylab™ SM smoke management extended nozzle with Edge™ electrode 15 feet 20

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† 17 out of 17 OR staff agreed.

‡ Compared to Stryker SafeAir™* smoke evacuation pencil™*, MEGADYNE™* Zip Pen™* pencil, Conmed PlumePen™* Pro slim pencils, and Conmed GoldVac™* slim pencils.

§ Tested on bench tissue model with RapidVac™ smoke evacuator system at 100% (5 dots), 10 ft configurations. Bench testing may not be indicative of clinical performance.

◊ Compared to ConMed PlumePen™* Elite pencil, MEGADYNE™* Zip Pen™* pencil, and ConMed GoldVac™* slim pencils.

¶ Compared to Valleylab™ smoke evacuation rocker switch pencil, Edge™ blade electrode.

# Compared to Stryker SafeAir™* smoke evacuation pencil™*.

Δ 16 out of 17 surgeons agreed.

∞ 14 out of 17 surgeons agreed.

†† Cable is integrated for the first three feet.

‡‡ 15 out of 17 surgeons agreed.

 
  1. Based on internal test report RE00507394 , Valleylab™ smoke management pencil marketing claims testing report. July 12–19, 2023.
  2. Based on internal test report RE00486994, Valleylab™ smoke management pencil marketing claims testing report. December 6–7, 2023.
  3. Based on internal test report RE00460034, SPD-88 report surgeon summative Lucky Strike. 2011;8447-466.
  4. Pierce JS, Lacey SE, Lippert JF, Lopez R, Franke JE. Laser-generated air contaminants from medical laser applications: a state-of-the-science review of exposure characterization, health effects, and control. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2011 Jul;8(7):447–466.
  5. Hill DS, O'Neill JK, Powell RJ, Oliver DW. Surgical smoke - a health hazard in the operating theatre: a study to quantify exposure and a survey of the use of smoke extractor systems in UK plastic surgery units. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012;65(7):911–916.
  6. Ball K. Surgical smoke evacuation guidelines: compliance among perioperative nurses. AORN J. 2010;92(2):e1–23.
  7. Moss, C Eugene. Control of Smoke From Laser/Electric Surgical Procedures Department of Health and Human Services (NIOSH). Publication number 96–128. September 1996.
  8. Based on product design, Valleylab™ SM smoke managment pencil, ASSY, VSMP1X.