Introducing the CONTRAfluran™ Anesthetic Gas Capture System
Be the change you want to see in the world—CONTRAfluranTM
Inhaled anesthetics are one of the greatest discoveries in healthcare…but their use came with an increase in greenhouse gas emissions at an environmental cost.1
Not anymore.
CONTRAfluran™ - the first-ever anesthetic gas capture system - captures 99%2 of the exhaled sevoflurane, desflurane or isoflurane it receives and prevents its release into the atmosphere.
Who needs anesthesia with fewer carbon emissions? We all do.
In most settings, inhaled anesthetic gases are vented into the atmosphere following use—causing environmental damage.
Eco-conscious efforts to reduce the use of inhaled anesthetics are laudable—but are they comprising patient care?
With CONTRAfluranTM gas capture, inhaled anesthesia can be a balance between environmental, economic, and patient needs.3,4
Achieve more with CONTRAfluran™
Prevents 99%2 of the sevoflurane and desflurane it receives in the operating theatre from reaching the atmosphere.
Works with sevoflurane and desflurane, preserving your freedom of clinical choice.
Helps reduce your hospital’s carbon footprint.
Reduce your hospital’s greenhouse gas emissions with CONTRAfluran™
CONTRAfluran™ Anesthetic Gas Capture System is a simple, compact, easy-to-use system, which uses a highly effective coconut-derived adsorption medium.5
Simply attach the compact canister to the anesthesia machine whenever sevoflurane or desflurane is being used. Then, operate your anaesthesia machine as usual.
The system adsorbs 99% of the sevoflurane and desflurane it receives.
CONTRAfluran™ Helps Reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Each Surgery
In addition to capturing 99%2 of the sevoflurane or desflurane it receives, the CONTRAfluran™ Anesthetic Gas Capture System offers additional features to reduce the environmental impact of your hospital, like canisters with coconut-derived adsorption medium.5 A hospital that chooses to use CONTRAfluran™ to collect sevoflurane or Suprane (desflurane, USP) may notice a significant reduction to their greenhouse gas emissions.2
How CONTRAfluranTM works
Introducing Baxter’s CONTRAfluranTM system which captures exhaled gas in surgical theater. Designed to provide clinical flexibility and efficiency.
In the Operating Theatre
Experience the innovative technology behind CONTRAfluranTM that may reduce your operating theatre’s environmental impact while maintaining flexible gas choice.
Product Specification
Learn more about the mechanisms of Baxter’s CONTRAfluranTM Canister and SENSOfluranTM Sensor.
Events and resources
Find upcoming webinars, events, and resources to learn more about gas capture.
What is our long-term commitment
We strive for social responsibility and environmental sustainability by making every effort to limit our carbon footprint. This extends to our manufacturing facilities, transportation, and the hospitals and healthcare centres we serve.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Appropriate Use5
The CONTRAfluranTM Anesthetic gas canister is intended to remove fluorinated halocarbons (such as sevoflurane, desflurane and isoflurane) in operation rooms, intensive care units, and mobile or ambulatory treatment areas, regardless of the type of exhaust device used. The CONTAfluranTM Anesthetic gas canister is designed exclusively for these applications.
The SENSOfluranTM and SENSOfluran CONNECT control units must only be used in combination with the CONTRAfluranTM Anesthetic gas canister during sedation and operation of patients using volatile anesthetics.
Please note that the canister and fill level control unit must only be used by qualified personnel.
Important safety information
CONTRAfluran with SENSOfluran Standard
CONTRAfluran with SENSOfluran CONNECT
For safe and proper use of the products mentioned herein, please refer to the complete Instructions for Use.