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7. Cost-effective Fluid Waste Disposal
If your surgeons perform fluid-intensive orthopedic or GYN cases,
you might need to invest in mobile, direct-to-drain fluid waste man-
agement systems. But if your typical cases produce significantly less
fluid, the Nemo disposal device from Serres might be the perfect
option for keeping your OR floors dry. Fluid runoff is collected in
clear bags placed within suction canisters. You then insert the fluid-
filled bags into the compact Nemo disposal unit, close the cover and
push the start button to initiate a 20-second emptying and wash
cycle. Empty and cleaned bags can be tossed in non-regulated
waste, which is much less expensive to dispose of than red bag
waste. The closed system also does away with pouring fluid waste
down the hopper, which eliminates the risk of staff exposure to
splashes and spills.
• DOWN THE DRAIN The Nemo system empties fluid-filled bags quickly and easily.
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