The dangers are clear. So is the solution.


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The daily amount of
surgical smoke is equal to
27–30
unfiltered cigarettes.†,1

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More than
150+
hazardous chemicals
are found in laser plume.2

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Nurses experience
2x
more respiratory issues than
the general population.‡,3



A comprehensive electrosurgical system


A legacy of trusted innovation for over 55 years.

Valleylab™ surgical smoke removal — elevating surgical safety for clinicians like you.






Celebrating 10 years — Go Clear™ brings Medtronic and AORN together to help advance smoke-free operating rooms through education, implementation support, and recognition. Our commitment to clinician and patient safety continues to drive a safer future for perioperative care.


Register your facility today in the evidence-based surgical smoke-free recognition program, and work towards a smoke-free environment.


Surgical smoke evacuation products



Featured product

Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencils

Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencils are designed to optimize smoke removal, while delivering monopolar technology safely.



PlasmaBlade™ X dissection device

The PlasmaBlade™ X device uses a 99.5%-insulated electrode to cut and coagulate soft tissue with radiofrequency energy during surgical procedures.


RapidVac™ smoke evacuator

Designed to synergize with Valleylab™ technology, the RapidVac™ smoke evacuator has a four-stage ULPA filtration system to eliminate 99.9995% of 0.12 micron particles.4,5


Valleylab™ laparoscopic smoke evacuation system

The Valleylab™ laparoscopic smoke evacuation system can be set up in either active or passive mode. The system easily connects to standard luer-lock trocars and suction (only in active mode).§,6

The Valleylab™ laparoscopic smoke evacuation system removes and filters smoke during surgical procedures.

Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform

For over 55 years, the Valleylab™ portfolio has shown a commitment to positive patient outcomes through trusted energy delivery, establishing pathways for future innovation in the surgical energy space.

The Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform drives our full portfolio of energy-based devices for use in a wide range of procedures.

In-service video

Getting a grip on smoke safety with Dr. Sharad Rajpal (6:08)



We are focused on broader surgical safety.


Learn more about our solution to prevent retained surgical items.

Situate™ detection system

The Situate™ detection system X is designed to be used as an adjunct technology to manually counting surgical sponges.