Helping to protect healthcare workers who are exposed to surgical smoke
According to multiple studies, surgical smoke presents a significant danger to your staff.
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.
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 RapidVac™ smoke evacuator fits conveniently on the cart with the FT10 energy platform.
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.
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.
Please refer to the instructions for use (IFU) by product model for important safety information.
† Average based on 44 operating days in a single elective plastic surgery theatre where porcine tissue was subject to electrocautery tissue ablation. Results may not be indicative of the average operating theater.
‡ Most frequently reported respiratory symptoms include nasal congestion, coughing, allergies, sinus infection/problems.
§ 17 out of 17 OR staff agreed.
◊ As compared to not using the Situate detection system, and when used in accordance with the operating instructions demonstrated by one study.
