Insufflation Tubes

CleanFlow^TM – The New Standard for Insufflation Filtration

Bacterial and Viral Protection

The hazards of surgical smoke have been recognized by AORN, OSHA, NIOSH and ANSI. The CleanFlow insufflation filter prevents bacterial and viral contamination from possible backflow of surgical smoke, protecting both equipment and operating room personnel.

• Virus Filtration Efficiency (VFE) of 99.999% for viruses to 0.02 microns.*+
• Hydrophobic membrane provides complete fluid backflow protection.
• Meets all ECRI and OTT recommendations.

Maximum Flow

• Compatible with insufflators with flow capacities to 24 liters/minute.

References:

1 Champault et al. Cells are present in the smoke created during laparocopic surgery. British Journal of Surgery. 1996; 84:993-5.
2 Fletcher et al. Dissemination of melanoma cells within electrocautery plume. Am J Surg. 199; 178(1):57-9.
3 Baggish et al. Presence of human immudeficiency virus DNA in laser smoke. Lasers Surg Med. 1991; 11(3) 197-203.
4 Hallmo P., Naese O. Laryneal papilliomatosis with human papillomavirus DNA contracted by a laser surgeon. Eur Arch Otohinolaryngol. 1991; 248:425-7.
5 Hoglan M. Potential Hazards of Electrosurgical Plume. Canadian Operating Room Nursing Journal. 1995; 13:10-16.
6 OSHA website on laser and electrosurgery plume.
7 American National Standard for the safe use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities (ANSI Z 136.3).
8 Control of smoke from laser/electric surgical procedures. DHHS (NIOSH) Pub 96-128. 1996
9 Entry of Abdominal Fluids into Laparoscopic Insufflators, ECRI-Health Devices, May 1992
10 OTT, Douglas, E. Contamination via Gynecologic Endoscopy Insufflation, Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, 1989:5:205

* data on file
+ bacterial and viral retention at flow rates up to 24 liters/minute