Smoke evacuator, electrosurgical unit

Smoke evacuator, electrosurgical unit
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z12019004
SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEMS
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GMDN related code(s)
37861
Surgical plume evacuation system (A mains electricity (AC-powered) assembly of devices intended to capture smoke generated during open surgical procedures involving tissue ablation (e.g., laser surgery, electrocautery, electrosurgical diathermy device). It captures the plume (smoke composed of carbonized cell fragments, water vapour, and hydrocarbons from vaporized tissue) near its origin before it becomes dispersed and causes surgical staff respiratory exposure. It consists of a capture tube or wand and four elements to evacuate smoke: user interface, filters, suction source, and exhaust. The system may be mobile (on wheels) and used during closed surgical procedures (e.g., endoscopy, laparoscopy) to clear the view.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices