Electrosurgical Products

Electrosurgical units (ESU) take electrical current and speed it up to high frequency, generating heat which achieves desired tissue effects such as cutting, tissue ablation, desiccation, or a combination of these effects. The heat is created at the cellular level, allowing for precise cuts and localized coagulation of tissue while minimizing bleeding at the application.

With the continued growth of electrosurgical procedures, it is becoming increasingly complex for operating room staff to balance costs, compliance, and safety. A common challenge regarding safety and procedural optimization with electrosurgery is eschar buildup on electrode tips during a procedure. Eschar buildup causes disruptions as it is hard to remove, can damage the instrumentation, and ultimately affects active procedure and reprocessing times. Explore STERIS’s electrosurgical products to help meet those challenges head-on.