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S M O K E
E V A C U A T I O N
5 NEW PRODUCTS
The Latest Smoke Evacuators
Thumbnail sketches of 5 newer smoke evacuation devices.
— Compiled by Lauren Roberts
Plume Pen
Buffalo Filter
buffalofilter.com
• Smoke plume evacuation at the surgical site. The
sleek, compact design offers free range of motion and
accommodates the surgeon's blade preference, which not all surgical smoke plume pencils do. PlumePen features a 360° swivel,
allowing for more comfort and less tension on the wrist. The ESU wire in
the smoke evacuation tube also provides cord management. The tube
above the blade is transparent, which tracks smoke as it rises.
PlumePort ActiV
Buffalo Filter
buffalofilter.com
• Designed for laparoscopic plume
evacuation. As plume begins to build
within the peritoneal cavity, visibility
concerns add to the safety hazards associated with the plume. The PlumePort ActiV,
with integrated ULPA filtration and
moisture management, removes and
filters peritoneal plume during laparoscopic procedures. It's silent, connects easily to standard trocars and actively draws plume out of the
peritoneal cavity, allowing for a clearer field of vision. A wicking system
ensures the filter doesn't become saturated and the flow remains con1 0 2
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