Coward Environmental Systems, Inc, and sister company Life Sciences Modular (LSM) are proud to represent Avidicare, the innovator behind Opragon, one of the world’s most advanced operating room ventilation systems. This partnership reflects the companies’ ongoing commitment to delivering healthcare facilities the latest solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Redefining Surgical Ventilation
Opragon introduces a new era in operating room air management that has been installed in over 400 rooms. Built on Temperature-controlled AirFlow (TcAF) technology, the system provides ultra-clean air throughout the entire operating room, significantly reducing airborne contaminants and the risk of surgical site infections.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on high-velocity air streams to force particles away, Opragon achieves superior cleanliness with lower airflow. The result is a stable, ultra-clean zone that enhances both patient safety and staff comfort.
“What makes Opragon unique is the way it combines mixed ventilation at the room’s periphery with unidirectional flow in the center,” explains Kevin Clare, Vice President at LSM. “This creates a consistently clean environment across the entire operating room, not just at the surgical table. Hospitals gain flexibility and robust protection that older systems simply can’t provide.”
Supporting Surgical Teams with Greater Comfort
In addition to infection control, Opragon addresses a critical but often overlooked issue: comfort for surgical staff. Surgeons frequently wear heavy, protective clothing, including helmets with full shrouds, to prevent contamination. These safeguards are essential, but they can also make lengthy procedures uncomfortably warm.
“Opragon helps maintain the operating room at temperatures required for each surgery type, Clare notes. “That consistent cooling makes a tremendous difference for surgical teams who are working in cumbersome gear for hours at a time. It’s a big step forward in creating a safer and more comfortable work environment.”
Outside the surgical zone the temperature stays slightly warmer, encapsulating the cold air, keeping it at the floor to be vented out the room exhaust.
A Smarter, More Sustainable Solution
Beyond safety and comfort, Opragon is designed with sustainability in mind. Its ability to maintain ultra-clean air at lower airflow settings enables hospitals to operate in energy-efficient modes during non-critical hours. Facilities can reduce energy use and costs while still meeting ASHRAE 170 standards and other industry benchmarks.
“This system is built for the future,” Clare says. “Hospitals everywhere are balancing performance with energy efficiency. Opragon allows them to do both, keeping the OR clean without running fans at maximum speeds around the clock.”
Patented Technology with Proven Results
As the only system in the world offering TcAF technology, Opragon is backed by patents, third-party clinical studies, and industry benchmarks that demonstrate its ability to reduce bacteria-carrying particles throughout the operating room. By ensuring full-room coverage, Opragon gives hospitals greater confidence in meeting the highest surgical standards.
“We’ve evaluated the competition, and Opragon clearly stands apart,” Clare emphasizes. “Conventional laminar airflow systems concentrate on narrow zones and require large volumes of air. Opragon achieves superior results across the whole OR while using less energy. It’s a smarter, more reliable approach.”
Why CESI and LSM Chose Avidicare
These two companies chose to partner with Avidicare based on the strength of the system’s performance and the company’s vision for the future of healthcare ventilation. After in-depth training and direct collaboration with Avidicare’s leadership, CESI and sister company Life Science Modular were confident that Opragon represented a breakthrough for hospitals and surgical centers.
“We were impressed from the beginning,” Clare recalls. “It became clear that this wasn’t just an incremental upgrade. Opragon is a game-changing system that redefines what’s possible in the operating room.”
Looking Ahead
As healthcare facilities face growing demands for safety, efficiency, and sustainability, CESI and LSM’s partnership with Avidicare offers a timely, proven solution. Opragon provides hospitals with a system that is flexible, energy-conscious, and clinically validated to maintain ultra-clean conditions across the entire operating room.
“At Life Science Modular, our mission is to bring the best solutions to our clients based on their specific needs,” Clare concludes. “CESI has that same vision. Opragon embodies that commitment. It protects patients, supports staff, and sets a new benchmark for operating room ventilation.”
Want to Learn More?
Coward Environmental Systems, Inc. and Life Science Modular are trusted representatives of air and environmental systems for healthcare and life sciences. CESI and LSM partners with leading manufacturers worldwide to deliver innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
To explore whether Avidicare’s Opragon is the right fit for your OR build or retrofit, contact us today.