SafeAir
smoke evacuation

Our goal is zero surgical smoke

Studies revealed that perioperative nurses have twice the incidence of some respiratory problems compared with the general population and are exposed to the smoke equivalent of 27 cigarettes in an 8-hour day in the OR.¹

Help reduce surgical smoke exposure with our expansive suite of smoke evacuation products. We pride ourselves on implementation excellence to help you to work towards your goal of zero smoke in the operating room.

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Overview

Up to 77% of the particles in surgical smoke are not adequately filtered out by standard surgical masks.²

Surgical smoke affects everyone, even non-scrubbed OR staff.³

16 EPA priority pollutants⁴ and 150 chemicals⁵ have been found in surgical smoke.

500,000 healthcare workers are exposed to electrosurgical smoke every year.⁶

Learn how it works

Learn more about SafeAir smoke evacuation pencil vs standard.

SafeAir compact smoke evacuator

A) Auto-activation via integrated sensor that detects pencil current

B) ULPA filtration in accordance with AORN guidelines

C) Lighted indicator visibly tracks filter life; shows when changes are needed³

D) Proprietary vacuum design enables instant "on-tip" suction at the power level set

E) Multiple activation modes: automatic, permanent and footswitch

F) Customizable time delay up to 10 seconds of smoke evacuation after pencil deactivation

Designed for safety, shaped for comfort.

Performance

Preserves surgeon’s natural technique via lightweight, ergonomic dimensions
Helps to maintain a clear operative site.
The Standard Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil is an ergonomic, slim, lightweight pencil compared to others on the market.⁸

Efficiency

Integrates with existing monopolar electrosurgical generators and smoke evacuation systems
Eliminates the need for nurse with smoke tube; frees up space at the table to assist

Safety and satisfaction

Helps reduce exposure to smoke-related biohazards⁹

“If it comes between doing what’s right and what’s easy, all of us should do what’s right.”

– Tom Siemers, CEO Dosher Memorial Hospital, on going smoke-free with Stryker Neptune and SafeAir

SafeAir Pencils

SafeAir Pencil

The Standard Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil is an ergonomic, slim, lightweight pencil compared to others on the market.⁷

A) Transparent, x-ray detectable suction sleeve provides "on-tip" smoke evacuation

B) Ribbing and knurling to optimize grip and comfort

C) Lightweight, natural feel; weighs 14 grams

D) 70mm blade, coated or uncoated based on surgeon preference

E) Push button or rocker switch cut and coag functions with visual tactile cues

F) Lightweight, pre-stretched tubing

SafeAir Telescopic Pencil

A) Suction sleeve adjusts forward or backward, and encircles electrode for smoke capture at any angle

B) Locking ring secures telescopic shaft

C) Fully integrated suction/power cord is light and pre-stretched for ease of motion and tangle-free cord management

D) Electrode and suction sleeve telescope simultaneously

E) Shaft telescopes up to 4.75" for a smoke inlet reach of 5"

F) Push button and rocker switch option

Device⁷	Height	Width	Length	Weight	Weight
	Top to bottom just in front of "cut" button	Side to side	Tip of the needle to end of pencil	Without tubing or wire	Without tubing or wire
Neptune SafeAir	0.488 in	0.488 in	7.50 in	14 gm	0.49 oz