Technology for Health: The Evolution of Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems
In today's surgical environment, operating room safety has become a top priority. Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems were developed to address a frequently underestimated risk: the exposure of medical personnel to toxic smoke generated during procedures using electrosurgical units, lasers, or other thermal devices.
History and Development of Smoke Evacuation Systems
Awareness of the dangers linked to inhaling surgical smoke has grown significantly since the 1990s. Clinical studies have shown that these fumes contain potentially harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, ultrafine particles, and toxic chemicals. Since then, surgical smoke evacuation systems have evolved into increasingly efficient, quiet, and compact solutions, easily integrated into any operating room.
Today, these systems consist of:
- filtering units (HEPA and ULPA),
- electronically controlled suction motors,
- and most importantly, flexible medical-grade tubing capable of safely transporting smoke to the filters.
The Role of EVA Spiral Tubing
A key component of these systems is the EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) spiral tubing—a plastic material that combines flexibility, transparency, and biocompatibility. The tube must ensure:
- safe transport of smoke without leaks,
- high mechanical resistance,
- the ability to be sterilized or easily disposed of.
Despite its simple appearance, spiral tubing is a highly technical component that requires precise, consistent production aligned with medical standards.
Our Contribution: Extrusion Lines for Medical Tubes
At Tecno System, we do not produce tubes or smoke evacuation systems. Our role lies upstream: we design and manufacture the extrusion lines that enable medical tubing producers to efficiently create these essential components.
We have specifically developed dedicated solutions for:
- the extrusion of EVA spiral tubes for medical use, with high-precision production and in-line processes to achieve the finished product.
Why Choose Tecno System
Thanks to our experience in the medical sector, we offer:
- high-performance, compact lines that are easy to integrate into clean rooms,
- complete technical support from design to start-up,
- tailor-made solutions for producing medical-grade EVA, PU, PVC, and more.
If you are in the business of manufacturing medical components and wish to independently produce tubing for surgical smoke evacuation systems, we are the right partner for you.
Contact us to discover the right line for your business.
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