Buffalo Filter ViroVac - Manual (Page 4)

1.1 Introduction
patented (U.S. Patent #5874052) design captures particulates and micro-organisms from .1 to .2
Systems preferentially removes toxic organic gases rather than water vapor and provides optimal
odor removal.
designed “user friendly” and facilitate unit set up and operation. Please refer to Section 2.0 for
Operating Instructions.
1.2 Inspection
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)
System Description
Section 1.0
BUFFALO FILTER® ViroVac 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 ViroVac Smoke Evacuation Systems have been designed with a high suction, high flow rate
vacuum motor. 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 poten-
tial contamination during filter changes. One Buffalo Filter ViroSafe filter contains four different
stages within to capture the smoke plume.