Suction Filter
Product Code – M06.1.001
Product Description – Surgical Smoke Filter
Item | Description |
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Media | ULPA disc– Particulate filtration media. Activated carbon disc – Odour removal media |
Effective filtration area | 24.9 cm2 |
Bacterial Filtration Efficiency | >99.9999% |
Viral Filtration Efficiency | >99.9999% |
Water Entry Pressure (of media) | 28″ H2O |
Housing Material | Styrene – Transparent |
Connections | 8mm barb tube fittings (other connections available) |
Benefits of use | Using diathermy smoke extraction & associated filters can: Improve the surgeon’s view of the operational area. Prevent irritant smoke from affecting theatre staff. Reduce nuisance odour within the theatre environment. |
Additional information | Evidence for exposure and harmful effects of diathermy plumes (surgical smoke), evidence based literature review. Prepared by the Health and Safety Laboratory for the Health and Safety Executive 2012. |