Serres Sylva® Suction bags

Serres Sylva Suction bags are the next-generation surgical suction bags: for more sustainable healthcare.

Easy to use, lightweight, and durable, supporting healthcare professionals with reliable surgical suction and a more sustainable solution in the OR.

We have designed the suction bags to support a hygienic, safe workflow in hospitals from setup to disposal.

More sustainable by design

Thin design that results in 40% less plastic waste compared to soft suction bags, while offering a high durability solution for surgical fluid collection.

Made for ease of use

The patented folded design offers a unique user experience, as the bags can be installed without manual preparation.

Safety in every step

Unmatched quality without compromise. Free from hazardous chemicals and materials like PVC, Latex, or DEHP.

Serres Sylva® Suction bags

Folded 2L Serres Sylva Suction bag with markings of different elements.

  • Available in 2L & 3L
  • Color-coded folding for easy identification of the suction bag volume.
  • Patented folding removes the need for manual preparation of the bag during installation.
  • Every suction bag has a bacterial filter with performance verified by a third-party laboratory.
  • Suction is automatically cut off by the overflow protection once the bag is full. Overflow protection is not interfered with by sudden movements, unlike mechanical overflow protection solutions.
  • Clear feedback from the patient port and serial port when the caps are securely closed.
  • An optional backflow valve is available for added safety.
Filled serial connection of Serres Sylva Suction bag.

  • Up to 36 L suction capacity with a serial port, the largest volume available on the market.
  • Every suction bag can be connected in series. No need for special bag variants for large volume setups.
  • Compatible with existing Serres suction canisters and accessories.
  • Ready to use, single-packed bags with an optional patient tube and catheter adapter available for an all-in-one solution.
Serres Sylva Suction bag lifted from a reusable suction canister.

Serres Sylva® pre-gelled Suction bag

  • Reduces the risk of accidental spills or contact with potentially infectious waste by turning collected fluids into solid waste.
  • Pre-inserted water-soluble solidifying agent bags
Transport box and dispenser box of Serres Sylva Suction bags and highlights on recycled materials used in them.

Efficient & sustainable packaging of Serres Sylva®

  • Very high packing efficiency: 1200+ bags per m3
  • Made from recycled fibers: 75% in the transport box, 90% in the dispenser box.
  • Two packaging levels add flexibility to store bags at the ward.
  • Each transport box contains six small dispenser boxes.
  • All corrugated cardboard and paper packing materials are FSC Mix certified.
  • Corrugated cardboard can be recycled in existing recycling streams. The packing label is paper-based.

More about the Serres Sylva® Suction bag

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Designed to work efficiently as an integrated closed-loop system that eliminates contact with collected blood. Generating cost benefits by significantly reducing the amount of surgical fluid waste generated in the operating room.



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