The dangers are clear. So is the solution.

According to multiple studies, surgical smoke presents a significant danger to your staff.

  • More than 150 hazardous chemicals are found in laser plume.1
  • The amount of surgical smoke produced in the OR daily is equal to 27–30 cigarettes.†,2
  • Surgical smoke creates up to two times more respiratory issues for nurses than the general population.‡,3

Be clear about the health advantages smoke evacuation can give your hospital. Our portfolio of smoke evacuation solutions can help protect surgeons, healthcare workers, and patients from the dangerous toxins in surgical smoke.


Putting safety first for 50 years: the Valleylab™ legacy continues.

The energy-based devices you use shouldn’t put your patients or your team’s health at risk. That’s why our Valleylab™ energy portfolio includes comprehensive smoke-evacuation solutions, from pencils and smoke evacuation units to training for your staff.

Each product offers distinct benefits — for patients and your staff — but it’s when they’re used together as an integrated system that you’ll get the most value.


The Valleylab™ SM smoke management pencil easily connects to the Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform and RapidVac™ smoke evacuator system.§,4

Using TissueFect™ technology, the Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform  actively monitors changes in the tissue (impedance) and adjusts energy output in real-time.5

The RapidVac™ smoke evacuation system filters surgical smoke to remove harmful particulates and byproducts.6

A wide range of smoke pencils, designed to meet diverse surgeon preferences, completes the system.

 

The Valleylab SM smoke management pencil used with the Rapidvac system and FT10 generator

The RapidVac™ smoke evacuator fits conveniently on the cart with the FT10 energy platform.

Images of our various configurations of the FT10 generator, along with it's accessories and tools.

A broader focus in OR safety —  combining smoke management with sponge detection

The Valleylab™ smoke evacuation platform delivers proven technology for surgical safety. And the Situate™ detection system detects tagged sponges with 100% sensitivity and specificity.◊,7 Together, they create the ultimate power couple in OR safety.

Featured products

Product image of Valleylab™ Laparoscopic Smoke Evacuation System

Valleylab™ laparoscopic smoke evacuation system

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

Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencil

Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencil

The Valleylab™ smoke evacuation pencil is available in multiple formats to fit your specific needs.

RapidVac™ smoke evacuation system

RapidVac™ smoke evacuation system 

The RapidVac™ smoke evacuation system captures and filters surgical smoke to remove odor, particulates, and other byproducts of electrosurgery procedures.

Valleylab™ SM smoke management pencil

 Valleylab™ SM smoke management pencil

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

Product image of the Situate™ delivery system

Situate™ delivery system

The Situate™ delivery system is an adjunct technology to manual counting. It addresses retained sponge prevention in one of the most vital arenas in modern medicine, detecting missing tagged sponges in patients and the delivery room.

Product image of the Situate™ detection system X

Situate™ detection system X

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

Product image of the Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform

Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform

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

Product image of the Valleylab™ universal generator cart

Valleylab™ universal generator cart

The Valleylab™ universal generator cart supports multiple generators and accessories and is compatible with the Valleylab™ F10 and FX8 energy platforms.


Surgical smoke education and training

The tools you use shouldn’t put yours or your patient’s health at risk. That’s why we’re committed to bringing you the latest on surgical smoke safety. With programs designed to give you confidence in the OR and improve patient care — we’ve got your OR safety concerns covered. 

With both virtual and in-person options, our fully accredited programs broaden your clinical expertise and keep your patients and teammates safe. Because, when you have all the facts, OR safety is quality care.

Don't expose yourself to surgical smoke.

Join the campaign to protect healthcare workers and patients from the potentially dangerous toxins in surgical smoke. We’re partnering with the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to raise awareness about the dangerous toxins in surgical smoke. We are working together to create surgical smoke-free ORs — to keep patients and the perioperative team safe.

Go Clear™ with us.

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