66 devices · GMDN 34849
An anaesthesia workstation gas scavenger is a pneumatically-powered component that connects to the expiratory side of a breathing circuit to capture and remove waste anaesthetic and exhaled gases from the clinical environment. It channels these gases to an external extraction system, often incorporating filters or absorbers to purify the effluent before atmospheric release, thereby helping maintain safe air quality in operating rooms.
Devices in this category are integral parts of anaesthesia workstations and are regulated as medical device accessories or components, subject to the same regulatory pathways as the workstations they support. They are supplied for integration into clinical anaesthesia systems and are not intended for standalone use, with their design and performance governed by standards governing anaesthetic gas scavenging and workplace safety.
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