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ConMed Advanced Energy
AER Defense Smoke Evacuator
conmed.com
(800) 448-6506
List price: not disclosed
FYI: ConMed's AER Defense offers 4 activation and usage modes —
automatic, laparoscopic, continuous and footswitch-activated — for
optimal evacuation of smoke, aerosolized particulates and noxious
odors during electrosurgical procedures. Its dual-stage motor supports
efficient suction with quieter operation than the company's previous
model. The ULPA-grade filter is 99.9995% efficient at 0.1 micron, with an
estimated lifespan of 35 hours.
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