Smoke Shark II Operator’s Manual: Page 3
1.1 Introduction
Bovie® Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuation Systems are intended to evacuate and filter surgical
smoke plume and aerosols created by the interface surgical tools with tissue, examples being la-
sers, electrosurgery systems, and ultrasonic devices.
The Smoke Shark II 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 surgi-
cal site through the vacuum tubing and into the Bovie® SF35 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 person-
nel from potential contamination during filter changes. One Bovie® SF35 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 #5874052) 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
Bovie Medical Corporation for the removal and adsorption of odors and toxic gases produced
by burning tissues. These harmful gases may constitute a health hazard to healthcare profession-
als who are subjected to prolonged exposure. The activated carbon used in the Smoke Shark II
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 the Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuation System has
been designed “user friendly” and facilitate unit set up and operation. Please refer to Section 2.0
for Operating Instructions.
1.2 Inspection
The Smoke Shark II Smoke Evacuator has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment
from the factory. Please check the unit before using it to insure that no damage has occurred
in transit. If damage is evident, please contact Bovie Medical Corporation Customer Service at
1.800.537.2790 (US Only) or +1.727.384.2323 (International)
System Description
Section 1.0
