SafeAir Pencil
Neptune SafeAir™
The perfect fusion of precision and protection
'I literally could not breathe,' Dr. Tony Hedley
Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil vs Standard Pencil
Safety and precision in less than half an ounce
70mm blade, coated or uncoated based on surgeon preference
Transparent, x-ray detectable suction sleeve provides “on-tip” smoke evacuation
Push button or rocker switch cut and coag functions with visual and tactile cues
Ribbing and knurling to optimize grip and comfort
Lightweight, natural feel. Weighs 14 grams
Lightweight, pre-stretched tubing
Electrode and suction sleeve telescope simultaneously
Suction sleeve adjusts forward or backward, and encircles electrode for smoke capture at any angle
Shaft telescopes up to 4.75” for a smoke inlet reach of 5”
Locking ring secures telescopic shaft
Push button and rocker switch option
Fully integrated suction/power cord is light and pre-stretched 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
- Preserves surgeon’s natural technique via lightweight, ergonomic dimensions
- 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
- 2-in-1 clinical solution for seamless budget approval
- 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) 4-8
Safety
| Device 4 | Height | Width | Length | Weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top to bottom just in front of "cut" button | Side to side | Tip of needle to end of pencil | Without tubing or wire | Without tubing or wire | |
| Neptune SafeAir Standard Smoke Evacuation Pencil | 0.488 in | 0.488 in | 7.50 in | 14 gm | 0.49 oz |
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77%
of particles within surgical smoke are less than 1.1 micron in size, easily deposited in the alveoli and circulated throughout the body1