Buffalo Filter Porta PlumeSafe 604 - Manual (Page 4)

BUFFALO FILTER®
Porta PlumeSafe® 604 Smoke Evacuation System – Rev B
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1.1 Introduction
BUFFALO FILTER ® PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation Sy stems are designed to re move smoke and
noxious odors produced by surgical smoke during laser, electrosurgical, ultrasonic, argon, plasma and
mechanical instument procedures.
The PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuation Systems have been designed with a high suction, high fl ow 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 singl e disposable filter is used to simplify the installation and removal during
filter changes. The filter i s completely enclosed to protect the healthcare personnel from potential
contamination during filter changes. One Buffalo Filte r 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 #58740 52) 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 remo val and adsorption of odors and toxic g ases 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 Plum eSafe 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 th e PlumeSafe S moke Evacuation Sy stem has been
designed “user friendly ” and facilitate unit set up and operation. Please refer to Sectio n 2.0 for
Operating Instructions.
1.2 Inspection
The PlumeSafe Smoke Evacuator has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment from the
factory. Please check the unit before using it to in sure that no da mage has occurred in transit. If
damage is evident, please contact BUFFALO FI LTER Customer Service at 1-800-343-2324 (U S
Only) or (716) 835-7000 (International)
In addition, please compare the accessories you receive with the standard accessories list below. If an
item is missing, please notify BUFFALO FILTER Customer Service.
Standard Accessories:
• Operator’s Manual
• Power Cord
• Pneumatic Footswitch
System Description
Section 1.0