Bovie Medical
Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuator
boviemed.com
(800) 537-2790
List price: $1,933 to $2,075
FYI: Compatible with most electrosurgical generators, Bovie Medical's Smoke Shark II is a portable, lightweight and easy-to-operate device. Its 35-hour, 4-stage filtration system captures the particulate matter (as small as 0.01mm) and chemical toxins that exist in smoke plume with 99.99995% efficiency. Three flow settings and the ability to accommodate 3 sizes of tubing deliver versatility in smoke evacuation.

Buffalo Filter
PlumeSafe Turbo Surgical Smoke Plume Evacuator
(800) 343-2324
buffalofilter.com
List price: $2,838
FYI: The powerful but quiet suction and 4-stage filtration of Buffalo Filter's PlumeSafe Turbo remove surgical smoke plume, odor and potentially hazardous by-products from open or laparoscopic sites. An interactive LCD display notes suction rate, mode, filter type and remaining filter life. Operable by foot pedal, control panel or automatic activation, PlumeSafe is a portable, tabletop or boom-mounted device.

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.

Geiger Medical Technologies
Geiger Smoke Evacuator
(888) GEIGER-1
geigermedical.com
List price: $1,045
FYI: Geiger Medical promotes its smoke evacuator as a ruggedly durable and economical solution during laser or electrosurgery use. It provides 99.999% effective particulate filtration at 0.2 micron and odor absorption via activated charcoal for approximately 60 minutes of use. Optional accessories include a footswitch, hose positioning stand and aluminum hose wand.

I.C. Medical
Crystal Vision Automatic Smoke Evacuation System
icmedical.com
(623) 780-0700
List price: not disclosed
FYI: I.C. Medical's Crystal Vision automatically turns on when the surgeon activates the electrosurgery. Its tube slips over the pencil to capture smoke wherever it moves. The small, quiet unit stops the vacuum pump if tissue becomes trapped in the suction tube, restarting once it's cleared. It also monitors pneumoperitoneal pressure and maintains it with clean CO2.

Lexion Medical
PneuView XE
lexionmedical.com
(877) 9-LEXION
List price: not disclosed
FYI: A disposable, closed-loop, laparoscopic surgical smoke elimination device designed for use with all existing wall or suction canisters, Lexion's PneuView XE actively pulls an airflow of up to 6 liters per minute. A push-button turbo valve system allows users to customize the airflow to up to 13 liters per minute. The compact and easy-to-use device keeps the field of view clear, the pneumoperitoneum full and the procedure uninterrupted.

Megadyne Medical Products
Mega Vac and Mega Vac Plus
megadyne.com
(800) 747-6110
List price: Mega Vac, $4,377; Mega Vac Plus, $4,532
FYI: Megadyne's Mega Vac smoke evacuation system offers variable levels of quiet but efficient suction. The Mega Vac Plus includes a laparoscopic smoke removal mode and an automatic on-off function when a surgeon activates and deactivates the electrosurgical pencil. A use-time monitoring function manages disposable costs and prevents waste by letting the staff know exactly when to change the filter.

Nascent Surgical
MiniSquair
nascentsurgical.com
(952) 345-1112
List price: $37.50
FYI: The MiniSquair smoke capture device from Nascent Surgical removes 99.5% of the bioaerosols formed at the incision site during open surgery. It is compatible with most current smoke evacuation systems. The latex-free device can be applied to the skin, adhering to any body contour, and its low profile doesn't obstruct visualization. In fact, it is nearly unnoticeable once the patient is draped.

Stryker Endoscopy
Plume-Away 4.0 and Ultra Plume-Away 6.0
stryker.com
(800) 624-4422
List price: not disclosed
FYI: Stryker's Plume-Away 4.0 provides continuous, automatic laparoscopic smoke removal at an airflow rate of up to 4 liters per minute. Designed for use with 10mm and 5mm trocars, it is easily installed through a trocar's side port. The Ultra Plume-Away 6.0 (pictured) offers increased airflow of up to 6 liters per minute and is ideal for 5mm trocars.