Covidien RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Filter (2/Case)

<p>Yes, the Covidien RapidVac Filter is specifically engineered to provide comprehensive protection against surgical smoke hazards for healthcare personnel. This is achieved through a multi-stage process and safe design:</p>

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<li><strong>High-Efficiency ULPA Filtration:</strong> The filter features a patented ULPA Grade Filter that achieves <strong>99.9995% efficiency</strong> in capturing particulates and micro-organisms down to 0.12 microns.</li>
<li><strong>Toxic Gas and Odor Removal:</strong> A critical filtration stage includes high-grade virgin <strong>activated carbon</strong> designed to remove and adsorb toxic organic gases and odors generated during tissue ablation.</li>
<li><strong>Personnel Protection:</strong> The integrated unit is fully enclosed and disposable, protecting healthcare personnel from potential contamination exposure during filter changes and disposal.</li>
<li><strong>All-in-One Design:</strong> This eliminates the need for separate prefilters or adapters, simplifying maintenance and ensuring proper installation.</li>
</ul>

<p>The Covidien RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Filter uses a highly effective, patented <strong>ULPA grade filter</strong> designed to safeguard personnel from surgical smoke plume.</p>

<p>Key specifications for the filtration stage are:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Filtration Efficiency:</strong> <strong>99.9995%</strong></li>
<li><strong>Particle Size:</strong> Effective down to <strong>0.12 micron</strong> particle size.</li>
</ul>

<p>This filter is part of a four-stage process that also includes high-grade virgin activated carbon to adsorb toxic gases and odors generated by burning tissue.</p>

<p>This filter is specifically designed for use with the <strong>ValleyLab RapidVac Smoke Evacuator System (#SE3690)</strong>.</p>

<p>Yes, the Covidien RapidVac Filter utilizes a comprehensive <strong>four-stage filtration system</strong> to ensure maximum contaminant removal, including surgical smoke plume, particulates, and toxic gases. This all-in-one unit eliminates the need for separate prefilters.</p>

<p>The four distinct stages are:</p>

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<li><strong>Prefilter:</strong> Captures gross particulate matter and incidental fluids.</li>
<li><strong>ULPA Patented Filter:</strong> Provides Ultra Low Penetration Air filtration, capturing particulates down to 0.1 µm at an impressive 99.9995% efficiency.</li>
<li><strong>Highest Grade Virgin Activated Carbon:</strong> Specifically designed to remove and adsorb odors and toxic gases produced during tissue ablation.</li>
<li><strong>Expanded Foam:</strong> Acts as the final stage, trapping activated carbon fines.</li>
</ol>

<p>The Covidien RapidVac filter uses a comprehensive <strong>four-stage filtration system</strong> to effectively capture the full spectrum of contaminants found in surgical smoke plume, ensuring a highly safe operating environment.</p>

<p>This high-efficiency system targets and removes the following contaminants through its unique stages:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Particulates and Micro-organisms:</strong> The patented <strong>ULPA (Ultra Low Penetration Air) filter</strong> achieves exceptional efficiency, capturing particulates down to 0.1 µm at a rate of <strong>99.9995%</strong> (measured at 0.12 microns). This removes fine particles and airborne micro-organisms.</li>
<li><strong>Toxic Gases and Odors:</strong> The system incorporates the <strong>highest grade virgin activated carbon</strong> (Stage 3) specifically designed to adsorb and remove hazardous organic gases and noxious odors generated by burning tissue.</li>
<li><strong>Gross Matter and Fluids:</strong> A prefilter (Stage 1) handles larger gross particulates and incidental fluids.</li>
<li><strong>Residual Fines:</strong> An expanded foam layer (Stage 4) traps any residual activated carbon fines, ensuring clean final airflow.</li>
</ul>

<p>The Covidien RapidVac Filter features <strong>three integrated ports</strong> to ensure maximum compatibility with existing equipment and simplify your procedural setup, eliminating the need for separate adapters.</p>

<p>The supported connection sizes are:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>1/4” (6 mm)</strong></li>
<li><strong>3/8” (10 mm)</strong></li>
<li><strong>7/8” (22 mm)</strong></li>
</ul>

<p>Each case of the Covidien RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Filter includes <strong>two</strong> individual filter units.</p>

<p>Yes, the <strong>Covidien RapidVac Smoke Evacuator Filter</strong> is engineered as a high-technology, all-in-one disposable unit.</p>

<p>This integrated design includes four filtration stages (prefilter, ULPA, activated carbon, and foam) within the single cartridge, meaning it <strong>eliminates the need for separate prefilters or adapters</strong>.</p>

<p>This simplifies installation, reduces complexity, and ensures the filter remains fully enclosed during changes to protect healthcare personnel from contamination.</p>