AirSeal® iFS The Clinical Insufflation System
Why AirSeal® iFS Matters
CONMED AirSeal® is an advanced insufflation system designed for laparoscopic and robotic surgery, delivering a stable pneumoperitoneum, continuous smoke evacuation, and enhanced visualisation. By improving surgical precision and intraoperative control, it supports faster procedures, improved patient outcomes, and greater operating room efficiency for surgeons, clinical teams, and healthcare providers.
AIRSEAL® HAS BEEN USED IN NEARLY 8 MILLION LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES ACROSS 5,857 FACILITIES IN 82 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING.
Clinical Challenges & Solutions
Minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery relies on the creation of a stable pneumoperitoneum to provide adequate working space and consistent visualisation. However, conventional CO₂ insufflation systems are inherently reactive, often struggling to maintain pressure during instrument exchange or suction. This can lead to pressure fluctuations, loss of exposure, and intermittent visibility due to surgical smoke, disrupting surgical flow, increasing operative complexity, and placing additional demands on both surgical and anaesthetic teams.Minimally invasive surgery depends on a stable pneumoperitoneum to maintain working space and clear visualisation. Conventional CO₂ insufflation systems are inherently reactive, often struggling to maintain pressure during suction or instrument exchange. This can result in pressure fluctuations, loss of exposure, and smoke accumulation, leading to impaired visibility and disruption to surgical flow. These challenges may increase procedural complexity and place additional demands on both surgical and anaesthetic teams.
From a clinical and operational perspective, these limitations translate into several key challenges, including unstable pneumoperitoneum during high-flow suction or complex procedures where gas leakage occurs, compromised visual field due to smoke accumulation and lens contamination, and the need for higher intra-abdominal pressures, which may contribute to cardiopulmonary stress and postoperative pain. In addition, workflow inefficiencies can arise from repeated interruptions required to re-establish working space and maintain visibility.
AirSeal® (CONMED) addresses these challenges through a fundamentally different, valve-free approach to insufflation management. The system continuously monitors and responds to intra-abdominal pressure changes in real time, maintaining a stable pneumoperitoneum even during continuous suction. In parallel, integrated continuous smoke evacuation preserves visual clarity without requiring repeated instrument removal or scope cleaning, supporting uninterrupted workflow and reducing cognitive load for the surgical team.
Clinically, this approach supports improved procedural control, stable working space, and enhanced visualisation. Evidence indicates that AirSeal® enables safe low-pressure operating conditions, which may reduce physiological impact, including postoperative pain, cardiopulmonary stress, and recovery time. For surgeons, clinical teams, and procurement professionals, this translates into smoother workflows, improved theatre efficiency, and more consistent, patient-centred surgical outcomes.
Clinical Value
Improved Patient Outcomes – Supports low-pressure operating conditions, reducing physiological stress, postoperative pain, and enabling faster recovery and potential earlier discharge.
Enhanced Surgical Precision – Maintains a stable pneumoperitoneum, allowing greater control and accuracy, particularly in complex or delicate procedures.
Superior Visualisation – Continuous smoke evacuation preserves a clear operative field, reducing interruptions and maintaining focus during critical stages of surgery.
Reduced Procedure Disruption – Minimises pressure loss during suction and instrument exchange, supporting uninterrupted surgical workflow.
Increased Operating Room Efficiency – Fewer interruptions and stable operating conditions contribute to predictable procedures and improved theatre utilisation.
Consistent Performance Across Procedures – Reliable functionality across laparoscopic and robotic surgery supports standardisation of clinical practice.
Benefits for Surgeons and the Perioperative Team
AirSeal® provides uninterrupted visibility and a clear operative field through stable pneumoperitoneum and constant smoke evacuation to maintain exposure even during leaks and aggressive suction, enabling you to operate efficiently at low pressure.
Clinical Evidence
Published clinical studies support the effectiveness of valve-free insufflation systems in maintaining stable pneumoperitoneum and continuous smoke evacuation during minimally invasive surgery.
Clinical data indicate that low-pressure insufflation enabled by AirSeal® may reduce postoperative pain, cardiopulmonary impact (including end-tidal CO₂ and airway pressures), intraoperative blood loss, and incidence of post-operative ileus.
Additional clinical data and supporting documentation are available upon request.
Clinical Trust & Institutional Use
AirSeal® is widely adopted across laparoscopic and robotic surgical programmes globally, supporting general, colorectal, gynaecology, urology, and upper GI procedures.
It is trusted by surgeons and clinical teams for its ability to deliver stable operating conditions, improved visualisation, and consistent performance in both routine and complex minimally invasive procedures.
Order Codes
| Brand | Sub Category | Order Code | Description | Pack Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMED | AirSeal Filtered Tubing | ASM-EVAC1 | AirSeal Tri-Lumen Filtered Tube Set | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Filtered Tubing | ASM-EVAC1-Bi | AirSeal Bifurcated Filtered Tube Set With Activated Charcoal Filter | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Filtered Tubing | SEM-EVAC | AirSeal Bifurcated Smoke Evacuation Filtered Tube Set | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | IFS-BC1 | IFS Bottle Gas Connector | 1 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | iFS-HPH4 | Bottle CO₂ Pin Index 1m | 1 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | IFS-WC2 | Wall Gas Connector Valve | 1 |
| CTL | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | FAB4372 | SPL Hose Assembly With an Adapter | 1 |
| CTL | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | IFS-CART2 | AIRSEAL® Cart for i.F.S. Intelligent Flow System | 1 |
| SWAGELOK | AirSeal Insufflator Accessory | SPL-SS43GXS4 | AIR – 4 Side Entry Single Stage Pin Regulator | 1 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Intelligent Insufflation System | AS-IFS | AirSeal I.F.S. Intelligent Flow System | 1 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS12-100LPi | AirSeal 12mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=100mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS12-120LPi | AirSeal 12mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=120mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS12-150LPi | AirSeal 12mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=150mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS5-100LP | AirSeal 5mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=100mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS5-120LP | AirSeal 5mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=120mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS5-75LP | AirSeal 5mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=75mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS8-100LP | AirSeal 8mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=100mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iAS8-120LP | AirSeal 8mm Access Port And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip L=120mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | IAS8-DV | AirSeal 8mm Cannula Cap And Obturator With Bladeless Optical Tip, Standard Length | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iASB12-100 | AirSeal 12mm Access Port And Obturator With Blunt Tip L=100mm | 6 |
| CONMED | AirSeal Trocar | iASB12-120 | AirSeal 12mm Access Port And Obturator With Blunt Tip L=120mm | 6 |