Medical equipment manufacturer · since 2013
Every activation of an electrosurgical electrode vaporizes tissue — and produces smoke. A day of routine operating exposes the team to a plume whose particle load has been compared to smoking several cigarettes, and unlike a cigarette it may carry viable biological material.
What is in the plume
- •Ultrafine particles (<1 μm) that bypass surgical masks and settle deep in the lungs
- •Toxic compounds: benzene, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide and dozens more
- •Viable viruses and cellular material documented in laser and electrosurgical plume
- •Odor and visual haze that degrade concentration and the view of the field
Evacuation as a workflow, not a gadget
The effective pattern is capture at the source: an evacuator that starts automatically with ESU activation and pulls the plume before it reaches breathing height. DS.Surg SSE works exactly this way — 55 dB noise, continuous mode and filter status on a touch panel, so protection requires zero attention from the team.
Frequently asked questions
Do surgical masks protect against smoke?
Only partially — standard masks do not stop ultrafine particles; source evacuation plus filtration is the recommended control.
Does the evacuator interfere with the surgeon?
No — automatic start with the ESU and a 55 dB noise level keep the workflow unchanged.
Is smoke evacuation mandatory?
Requirements vary by country, but professional bodies increasingly recommend routine evacuation for every energy-based procedure.
Have questions about the equipment?
Our specialists will advise on models, configurations and documentation — free of charge.