INSUFFLATION
High-Flow CO2 Insufflation System
Why the Arthrex Insufflation System
The Synergy Insufflator* is a CO₂ insufflation system that delivers volumetric flow rates of up to 50 L/min to help maintain a stable set pressure throughout the procedure. Built for laparoscopic surgery, the system integrates gas heating and smoke evacuation into a single console and features four preset surgical modes (Veress, High Flow, Bariatric, and Pediatric), along with customizable, savable user profiles. An intuitive touchscreen interface, single-touch desufflation, and streamlined menu navigation support workflow efficiency and help operating room staff stay focused on what matters during every case.
*Investigational device, not available for commercial sale in the USA.
The Synergy Insufflator maintains a stable set pressure by delivering volumetric CO2 flow rates up to 50 L/min. Four preset surgical modes plus customizable, savable profiles support procedure-specific performance and efficient workflow.
Precise Pressure Management
Automatic venting functions continuously to accommodate pressure fluctuations, support stable pressure levels, and help mitigate uncontrolled overpressure.
Intuitive User Experience
The touchscreen supports case setup and allows easy menu navigation for selecting preset operating modes or custom profiles, simple adjustments of pressure and flow, and single-touch desufflation, while a foot pedal offers hands‑free control of smoke evacuation.
Integrated Active Smoke Evacuation
Safely removes surgical smoke through a lightweight, flexible tube set with an integrated HEPA filter designed to capture and filter surgical smoke and potentially hazardous byproducts generated by electrosurgery, supporting clear, smoke-free visualization.
Built-In Gas Heating
Optional heated insufflation tubing warms CO2 toward body temperature before delivery, helping support thermal consistency throughout the procedure.
Product Specifications
Maximum Flow Rate
Up to 50 L/min
Gas Type
CO2
Preset Surgical modes
Veress, High Flow, Bariatric, Pediatric
Smoke Evacuation Flow
Low: 4 L/min
High: 6 L/min (50 EVAC + Heat)
HEPA Filtration
Removes 99.999% of particles ≥0.3 µm
Integrated gas heating
Up to 98.6 °F (37 °C) with compatible heated tube set (50 EVAC + Heat)
Automatic venting
Pressure relief and overpressurization mitigation
pressure monitoring
Real-time pressure and flow display on touchscreen and heads-up display
Touchscreen interface
Preset modes, custom profiles, and single-touch desufflation
Foot pedal control
Optional hands-free smoke evacuation activation
Alarm System
Overpressure, gas supply warning, and temperature sensor (50 EVAC + Heat)
Available configurations
Synergy Insufflator 50
Synergy Insufflator 50 EVAC + Heat
System Overview
Products
Two CO2 Insufflator Models for Your OR
System Overview
Products
Two CO2 Insufflator Models for Your OR
Synergy Insufflator
50 EVAC + Heat
An advanced solution for establishing and maintaining set pressure, featuring integrated smoke evacuation, gas heating, and desufflation.
Synergy Insufflator
50
Offers core Synergy Insufflator functionality for establishing and maintaining CO2 pressure without smoke evacuation, gas heating, or desufflation features.
50 L/m
High-flow CO2 delivery up to 50 L/min
4
Preset surgical modes
Integrated HEPA-filtered smoke evacuation
Integrated CO2 gas heating
Foot pedal or touchscreen smoke evacuation activation
Compatible with the Synergy ecosystem of products
Desufflation following procedure completion
50 L/m
High-flow CO2 delivery up to 50 L/min
4
Preset surgical modes
Touchscreen interface
Compatible with the Synergy ecosystem of products
Synergy Insufflator 50 EVAC + Heat
An advanced solution for establishing and maintaining set pressure, featuring integrated smoke evacuation and gas heating. Filtered smoke evacuation tubing captures and removes surgical smoke and electrosurgical byproducts, with foot-pedal or touchscreen activation for rapid smoke removal without disrupting intra-abdominal pressure.
Synergy Insufflator 50
A streamlined solution for establishing and maintaining set pressure during laparoscopic procedures. Designed to deliver reliable CO2 insufflation with intuitive controls and responsive flow performance, helping maintain a stable pneumoperitoneum throughout the procedure.
Accessories
A versatile accessory portfolio designed to support system configuration and facility-specific needs, including high-flow, heated, and smoke-evacuation tube sets, gas connection hoses, a foot pedal, and pressure reducers.
Quality Connection Hoses
Bottled and house-gas connection hoses for reliable CO2 supply across OR configurations.
Tube Sets
Standard, high-flow, heated, and smoke-evacuation tube sets to match procedure type and configuration. Heated tube sets enable CO2 warming when used with the Synergy 50 EVAC + Heat.
Foot Pedal
Optional foot pedal for hands-free on/off control of smoke evacuation during electrosurgical use.
Pressure Reducers
Regulate CO2 source pressure for bottled gas.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Surgical Insufflation
What are the advantages of the Synergy Insufflator?
The Synergy Insufflator is an advanced insufflation system that delivers high-flow CO2 (up to 50 L/min), integrated smoke evacuation, and heated gas delivery while maintaining a stable pressure. Flexible tubing options allow CO2 insufflation gas to be delivered through either high-flow or optional heated tubing based on procedural needs.
What is the Synergy Insufflator used for?
The Synergy Insufflator delivers controlled CO2 insufflation during laparoscopic and other minimally invasive procedures, creating and maintaining the working space surgeons need for clear visualization. It also provides integrated smoke evacuation and optional gas heating from the same console.
Does the Synergy Insufflator have preset modes?
The Synergy Insufflator’s preset modes adapt CO2 delivery to the demands of different procedures. Veress mode has lower-flow delivery for safe establishment of pneumoperitoneum during initial entry. High-Flow mode offers high-flow delivery to reach and rapidly recover set pressure during general laparoscopic procedures. The system also includes a Bariatric mode that supports the higher demands of bariatric cases, as well as a Pediatric mode with lower flow and pressure settings (pressure range, 3-15 mm Hg; flow range, 0.1-15 L/min) for pediatric and adolescent patients.
What gas does the Synergy Insufflator use?
The Synergy Insufflator uses carbon dioxide (CO2). It automatically regulates CO2 flow and pressure to establish and hold the surgeon’s set pressure throughout the procedure.
What flow rate does the Synergy Insufflator deliver?
Up to 50 L/min. High-flow delivery enables the system to reach the set pressure quickly and rapidly restore it following pressure loss, such as during suction or instrument exchange.
How does integrated smoke evacuation help streamline procedures?
It removes surgical smoke at the source while maintaining stable intra-abdominal pressure. The system offers two levels (4 L/min and 6 L/min) and can be activated using the touchscreen or a hands-free foot pedal.
Is CO2 gas warming available?
Yes, on the Synergy Insufflator 50 EVAC + Heat. A built-in heating element warms CO2 toward body temperature (up to 98.6 °F [37 °C]) when used with the compatible gas-warming tube set.
Does the system have safeguards for smoke removal?
Yes. The HEPA-filtered smoke evacuation tubing captures, filters, and removes surgical smoke and electrosurgical byproducts. The HEPA filter removes 99.999% of particles larger than 0.3 µm before the air is discharged into the OR.
Can insufflation settings be viewed on the screen?
Yes. The touchscreen displays real-time flow and pressure, set parameters, and gas-temperature status icons for at-a-glance visibility during the procedure.
What is surgical insufflation?
Insufflation is the controlled delivery of gas, usually carbon dioxide (CO2), into a body cavity to create and maintain the working space surgeons need for clear visualization during minimally invasive surgery. In laparoscopy, the abdomen is insufflated with CO2 to lift the abdominal wall away from the organs.
Because that working space depends on maintaining a steady pressure, the insufflator that delivers the gas, the speed at which it restores pressure, and its management of smoke and gas temperature all help shape the surgical field throughout the case.
