System Description; Introduction; Inspection - Buffalo filter PlumeSafe Turbo Manuel De L'opérateur

System Description

Section 1.0

1.1 Introduction

BUFFALO FILTER® Turbo Auto-Sense™ Smoke Evacuation Systems are intended to evacuate and filter
surgical smoke plume and aerosols created by the interface surgical tools with tissue, examples being
lasers, electrosurgery systems, and ultrasonic devices.
The Turbo Auto-Sense™ Smoke Evacuation Systems have been designed with a high suction, high flow
rate centrifugal action pump. The ultra-quiet motor is used to draw the surgical smoke from the surgical
site through the vacuum tubing and into the ViroSafe® filter where the surgical smoke is processed
by a series of filters. A single disposable filter is used to simplify the installation and removal during
filter changes. The filter is completely enclosed to protect the healthcare personnel from potential
contamination during filter changes. One Buffalo Filter ViroSafe® filter contains four different stages
within to capture the smoke plume.
The first stage filtration is a prefilter whose function is to trap and remove gross particulate and casual
fluid.
The second stage filtration is ULPA grade (Ultra Low Penetration Air) filter whose high-tech patented
(U.S. Patent #5874052) design captures particulates and micro-organisms from .1 to .2 microns at an
efficiency of 99.999%.
The third stage filtration uses the highest grade virgin activated carbon, especially designed for Buffalo
Filter for the removal and adsorption of odors and toxic gases produced by burning tissues. These
harmful gases may constitute a health hazard to healthcare professionals who are subjected to prolonged
exposure. The activated carbon used in the Turbo Auto-Sense™ Smoke Evacuation Systems preferentially
removes toxic organic gases rather than water vapor and provides optimal odor removal.
The fourth stage filtration is an expanded foam used to trap activated carbon fines from migrating out of
the filter.
The electronic controls on the face panel of the Turbo Auto-Sense™ Smoke Evacuation System has been
designed "user friendly" and facilitate unit set up and operation. Please refer to Section 2.0 for Operating
Instructions.

1.2 Inspection

The Turbo Auto-Sense™ Smoke Evacuator has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment
from the factory. Please check the unit before using it to insure that no damage has occurred in transit.
If damage is evident, please contact BUFFALO FILTER Customer Service
at 1-800-343-2324 (US Only) or (716) 835-7000 (International)
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