A surgeon's vision shouldn't be compromised during laparoscopic procedures.
In fact, we believe laparoscopes shouldn't get dirty in the first place. Which is why we developed FloShield.
![FloShield Vortex Barrier Techonology](/images/panel_home-vision_laparoscope.png)
Clear vision should be the standard.
We think surgeons should have consistent, clear vision for every procedure. So we designed FloShield.
The FloShield system includes a sheath that directs carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to the tip of a laparoscope and actively protects the lens from condensation, debris and smoke. We call it Vortex Barrier Technology™, and it reduces, and in many cases eliminates, the need to remove a scope during laparoscopic procedures.
FloShield is available with Flo-X in situ, which allows surgeons to flush the lens intra-operatively. The ability to clean the lens without removing a scope greatly enhances the surgical flow while potentially reducing the length and overall costs of procedures.
The FloShield Family of Products
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Vortex Barrier Technology
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Instantly defogs the lens |
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Actively protects the lens from condensation, debris and smoke |
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Eliminates the need to heat the scope |
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Flo-X in situ
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Intra-operatively cleans the lens with a biocompatible surfactant |
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Rapid vision recovery upon abrupt loss of vision without removing the scope |
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Use with Traditional Laparoscope
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Use with Robotic Laparoscope
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![FloShield Laparoscopes](/images/scopes-r.png)
![Vortex](/images/vortex-r-bg.png)
![Hand with scope](/images/hand-w-scope.png)
Keeping laparoscopes clean doesn't need to be complicated.
FloShield connects to existing insufflation tubing and diverts a portion of CO2 down the FloShield sheath to the tip of the scope. The all-inclusive system eliminates the need for other defogging and cleaning products. FloShield is simply set-up at the beginning of a case, taken off at the end of a case, and not thought about otherwise.
Traditional
Both FloShield Air and FloShield Plus are compatible with most 5mm or 10mm laparoscopes and accommodate 0°, 30° and 45° angled lenses.
![Traditional Scope](/images/traditional-scope.png)
![Robotic Scope](/images/robotic-scope.png)
Robotic
FloShield Plus is compatible with the 8.5mm da Vinci® Si HD™ Surgical System laparoscope and accommodates 0° and 30° Down angled lenses.
da Vinci is a registered trademark of Intuitive Surgical Inc. More About Compatibility