As awareness of operating room air quality continues to increase, healthcare facilities are increasingly evaluating technologies that support effective surgical smoke management and smoke evacuation.
Searches for terms such as surgical smoke evacuation, surgical smoke management, surgical plume removal, operating theatre air quality, OR smoke evacuation systems, laparoscopic smoke evacuation and operating room safety continue to grow as healthcare facilities seek solutions that support cleaner surgical environments.
Why Surgical Smoke Evacuation Matters
During electrosurgical, laser and energy-based procedures, surgical smoke can be generated as tissue is dissected or coagulated. Effective smoke evacuation systems are designed to capture, filter and remove surgical plume, helping support cleaner air within the operating theatre.
- Smoke evacuation technology can assist in:
- Improving visualisation during procedures
- Supporting cleaner operating room air quality
- Maintaining efficient surgical workflows
- Supporting healthcare professionals working within the operating theatre environment
- Enhancing minimally invasive surgical procedures
Advanced Surgical Smoke Solutions from CONMED
Medhold proudly distributes CONMED surgical smoke evacuation technologies in South Africa.
AirSeal® iFS System
The AirSeal® iFS System is the world’s first 3-in-1 insufflation management system, combining:
- Stable pneumoperitoneum
- Continuous smoke evacuation
- Valve-free access
The system is designed to support minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery by helping maintain visualisation and procedural consistency throughout surgery. Its unique insufflation management capabilities assist surgical teams in maintaining a stable operating environment while effectively managing surgical smoke.
VisiClear® Surgical Smoke Evacuator
VisiClear® is CONMED’s advanced acute care smoke evacuation platform, designed to effectively capture and filter surgical smoke, odours, particulates and procedural by-products.
Features include:
- Advanced filtration technology
- Procedure-specific operating modes
- Intuitive touchscreen interface
- Occlusion warning functionality
- SafePort Technology™
- Whisper Technology™ sound control
Medhold: Delivering Advanced Surgical Technology
Medhold is a leading supplier of medical equipment, surgical devices, operating theatre solutions and healthcare technology across South Africa.
Through partnerships with globally recognised manufacturers such as CONMED, Medhold provides healthcare professionals with access to advanced technologies that support modern surgical practice.
Learn More About Surgical Smoke Evacuation
Whether you are exploring surgical smoke evacuation solutions, operating theatre air quality technologies, laparoscopic insufflation systems or advanced surgical equipment, our team can help identify the right solution for your clinical environment. Contact us to learn more about CONMED’s AirSeal® iFS and VisiClear® technologies available through Medhold.
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