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"Plasma Surgical is pleased to be recognized by the SLS, one of theleading organizations representing surgeons and associated professionals,"said Peter Gibson, chief executive officer (CEO) of Plasma Surgical."PlasmaJet harnesses aerospace technology and the unique properties of pureplasma to deliver clean, precise surgical cutting and coagulation of tissueand bone. It truly sets a new standard in surgery and is simple and safecompared to existing techniques."
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PlasmaJet is the first and only plasma surgery system offering a newapproach to surgical cutting and coagulation. Until recently,electrosurgery-based equipment was the standard used by surgeons to cut andcoagulate tissue. Electrosurgery-based equipment cuts and coagulates usingelectrical currents that flow through patients' bodies, placing patients atrisk for burns, deep tissue damage caused by electrical sparks, and even deathfrom such complications.
PlasmaJet was cleared for marketing in the United States in 2004 forcoagulation, and on June 24, 2008, the device received 510(k) clearance fromthe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cutting. PlasmaJet provides ahigher standard of care than electrosurgery because it avoids the use ofelectric currents flowing through patients.
PlasmaJet generates intense energy in the form of pure plasma. The plasmacreated is released upon contact with tissue and bone in the form of thermaland kinetic energy. Surgeons deliver this energy through a disposable,ergonomically-designed hand piece.
PlasmaJet is ideal for laparoendoscopic surgery because it has a very lowgas flow, less than 0.6 I/m, in comparison to the argon beam coagulator, whichcan use up to 6 I/m. Current applications for the PlasmaJet are in OB-GYN,orthopedic surgery, thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary, urology, general surgery,plastic surgery and many other surgical specialties in which accurate tissuecutting and management of bleeding are vital.
PlasmaJet has already been used in operating rooms at more than 50different clinical centers in North America, Europe and Russia.
About the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
SLS recognizes the most innovative products of the past year that have amultidisciplinary application in minimally invasive surgery. Innovations ofthe Year are announced in September at the SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo.Products are selected for informational purposes only. SLS does not endorseor approve any products. Surgeons should investigate any new equipment forsafety and suitability for their particular practice and needs.
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) was established as aneducational, non-profit organization to help ensure the highest standards forthe practice of laparoscopic, endoscopic and minimally-invasive surgery. TheSLS serves surgeons from various specialties and other health professionalswho are interested in advancing their expertise in the diagnostic andtherapeutic uses of laparoendoscopic and minimally-invasive surgicaltechniques. With an international membership of more than 6,000 surgeons, theorganization offers a unique approach to the study and education ofminimally-invasive surgery by bringing together different medi