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Neptune SafeAir™
The perfect fusion of precision and protection
'I literally could not breathe,' Dr. Tony Hedley
Safety and precision
Compatible with a range of SafeAir electrodes and Colorado Needles
On-tip suction captures surgical, smoke and the potential hazards it carries, directly at the source
Tactile buttons provide security and control; available in push button or rocker switch
Ergonomic design optimises grip and comfort
Lightweight, natural feel. Weighs 21.7g
Fully integrated suction/power cord is light and ultra flexible for ease of motion and tangle-free cord management
Electrode and suction sleeve telescope simultaneously reducing the need to change electrode
Adjustable suction sleeve encircles electrode for smoke capture at any angle
Pencil shaft telescopes up to 120mm, for a smoke inlet reach of 127mm
Locking ring secures telescopic shaft at desired length
Tactile buttons provide security and control; available in push button or rocker switch
Fully integrated suction/power cord is light and ultra flexible for ease of motion and tangle-free cord management
Auto-activation via integrated sensor that detects pencil current
ULPA filtration in accordance with AORN guidelines
Lighted indicator visibly tracks filter life; shows when change is needed
Proprietary vacuum design ensures instant “on-tip” suction at the power level set
Multiple activation modes: automatic, continuous and footswitch
Adjustable time delay to ensure maximum smoke evacuation
Protective in nature
comfortable by design
Performance
- Designed to preserve surgeon’s natural technique via a lightweight and ergonomic electrosurgical pencil
- Ergonomic design aids transition from standard electrosurgical pencils
- Eliminates need for nurse with smoke tube, freeing up space at the table and hands to assist
- Helps maintain a clear operative site
Efficiency
- Integrates with existing monopolar electrosurgical generators and smoke evacuation systems (22mm inlet) like that in the Neptune 3 Waste Management System
- Helps fulfill guidelines and recommendations of governmental safety and clinical quality groups scrutinizing surgical smoke hazards (e.g., AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, NIOSH/CDC, ECRI, ANSI) 5-9
Safety
| Device 4 | Height | Width | Length | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top to bottom just in front of "cut" button | Side to side | Tip of needle to end of pencil | Without tubing or wire | |
| Neptune SafeAir | 12.40 mm | 12.40 mm | 190.50 mm | 14 gm |
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of particles within surgical smoke are less than 1.1 micron in size, easily deposited in the alveoli and circulated throughout the body1-2