Electrosurgery
Precise energy. Ergonomic design. Reliable performance.
Electrosurgery is one of the most widely used techniques in modern surgery. It uses high-frequency electrical current to cut tissue, control bleeding and coagulate vessels with precision that scalpels alone cannot match. From minor outpatient procedures to complex open and laparoscopic surgery, the electrosurgical pencil is in the surgeon’s hand from the first incision to the final closure.
CIMPAX develops single-use electrosurgical instruments designed around two principles: the surgeon’s hand and the patient’s safety. Our pencils, electrodes and accessories deliver clean cutting, reliable coagulation and consistent performance across the full range of monopolar procedures.
Understanding electrosurgery
Electrosurgical energy is typically delivered in one of two ways:
Monopolar electrosurgery uses a single active electrode (the pencil tip) with current returning through a grounding pad on the patient. It is versatile, efficient and well-suited to cutting and coagulation across a wide range of tissue types. The CIMPAX portfolio focuses on monopolar instruments.
Bipolar electrosurgery uses two electrodes built into the instrument itself, with current passing only between them. It is typically chosen for delicate work near sensitive structures.
Surgical smoke: the by-product to take seriously
Both monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery generate surgical smoke as a by-product. This aerosolized plume carries chemicals, ultra-fine particles and viable biological material into the operating room air, exposing surgical teams to a documented occupational hazard.
A single day in an unprotected OR exposes staff to airborne contamination comparable to 27 to 30 unfiltered cigarettes. Effective electrosurgery and effective smoke evacuation are no longer separate decisions, they are two halves of the same workflow.
Choosing the right electrosurgical setup
CIMPAX offers two ways to approach electrosurgery, depending on your operating room setup:
Standard electrosurgical pencil with separate smoke evacuation
The CIMPAX® C-PEN is a classic single-use electrosurgical pencil compatible with the full CIMPAX electrode range. Pair it with a separate smoke evacuation hose and a filtration unit such as the C-PURE 750 to manage plume independently.
Integrated electrosurgery + smoke evacuation in one instrument
The CIMPAX® C-VAC Tornado™ and CIMPAX® C-VAC Xtract™ combine cutting, coagulation and smoke evacuation in a single pencil. They capture plume directly at the source, eliminating the need for a separate evacuation hose at the surgical site.
Both approaches are fully validated. The right choice depends on procedure type, OR workflow, and which trade-offs (versatility of electrode change vs. integrated single-instrument workflow) suit the team best.
What CIMPAX brings to electrosurgery
- Ergonomic instruments. Lightweight, well-balanced and designed for long cases.
- Universal compatibility. Standard connectors that work with any electrosurgical generator.
- Full electrode range. Blade, needle, ball, loop and conization electrodes in multiple lengths, with options for coated and insulated finishes.
- Single-use reliability. Sterile, ready to use, consistent performance every time.
Products in this category
C-PEN
The classic single-use electrosurgical pencil. Lightweight, ergonomic, with a secure hexagonal electrode connection that fits across the full CIMPAX electrode range.
Electrodes
A complete range of single-use electrodes for cutting, coagulation, dissection and specialised procedures. Standard 2.35 mm connection with hex-lock.
Related: Smoke Evacuation pencils
Looking for electrosurgical pencils with integrated smoke evacuation? The C-VAC range delivers cutting, coagulation and plume capture in a single instrument.