Leading off what promises to be the first of many DeRoyal smoke evacuation products and systems is the ExtendEVAC, an electrosurgical pencil with an integral suction channel that removes smoke from the point of origin using the industry's first telescoping extendable tip. Once more, DeRoyal will be on the cutting-edge of healthcare technology as it unfolds. DeRoyal's ExtendEVAC features an integrated smoke evacuation channel through the middle of the electrosurgical pencil allowing smoke to be immediately captured during electrosurgery as it originates in the surgical site. The most unique advantage offered by the DeRoyal pencil is the industry's first telescoping tip which allows surgeons the freedom of precise electrode adjustments from one to six inches. The product fits well in the physician's hand, with no change from the current pencil's feel and flexibility.
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The flexible tubes for both the ExtendEVAC and the sheath are connected to either dedicated wall suction with a special ULPA filter or to any smoke evacuation machine. AORN has published information to its professional members regarding OSHA guidelines issued to external reviewers in March, 1998. At high concentrations, the smoke causes ocular and upper respiratory tract irritation in healthcare personnel, and creates visual problems for the surgeon. Among its more than 25,000 products are information systems like Meridian, unitized delivery systems including custom procedural trays and TracePak, surgical accessories, orthopedic bracing and support items, critical care products, wound care products, anesthesia and neonatal care items.