AirSeal® iFS: an Integrated Solution for Insufflation and Abdominal Access Management
Conmed's AirSeal® iFS is a device designed to transform the surgical experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. This 3-in-1 system effectively combines three key functions that previously required several separate devices: gas insufflation to create the pneumoperitoneum, continuous evacuation of smoke generated by electrosurgical instruments, and valve-free access to the surgical site. The AirSeal® iFS makes all this possible via a centralised, intuitive and reliable platform.
The system operates in three different modes, each with a dedicated filtered tubing circuit: AirSeal mode (with tri-lumen circuit), smoke evacuation mode (with bifurcated bi-lumen circuit), and standard insufflation mode (with mono-lumen circuit). This modular structure allows precise adaptation to the specific requirements of each procedure, while ensuring constant control of intra-abdominal pressure and optimal visibility.
One of the great strengths of the AirSeal® iFS is its ability to maintain stable pressure even at low flow rates, facilitating low-pressure procedures. This provides surgeons with better exposure while reducing the incidence of post-operative pain, such as shoulder pain, which is often associated with high pressures.
The system works in synergy with specific valve-free access ports, allowing surgical instruments (needles, sutures, clips, meshes) to be inserted smoothly and samples to be removed intact without compromising the internal working environment.
In a hospital setting where time is critical, AirSeal® iFS has also proven effective in reducing procedure times and improving operating theatre performance. This has a positive impact on post-operative costs and patient recovery.
The AirSeal® iFS system is designed for facilities seeking solutions that optimise both the quality of procedures and operating theatre productivity. Thanks to its ability to work with both conventional trocars and specific ports, it can be easily integrated into a variety of surgical environments.
