Bacteria valve

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A - Human Necessities

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A61M 39/24 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2157426

A valve is provided for preventing backflow of bacteria and other unhealthy substances in a medical suctioning apparatus. The valve includes a chamber and a tubular member positionable in the chamber having one or more reversely lipped fins. Thechamber and tubular member provide a tortuous path that effectively limits backflow of bacteria and other unhealthy substances. Various modifications of the valve are disclosed including two, three and four piece valves. The valves are configured to be positioned between a medical suctioning unit and a patient-contacting part such as ejectors, evacuators, and medical yankauers. The valve shapes facilitate manufacture, and can be made of disposable or autoclavable materials.

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