Three-Way Valve Case Apparatus

A case adapted to cover a medical three-way valve, the three-way valve comprising a housing having a first port, a second port, a third port, and a valve base;

• a valve operator having a mechanism, that when in use, allows for fluid communication between at least two ports;
• and a handle that communicates with the valve operator;
• the case comprising:
• a. a top member and a bottom member;
• b. a hinge connecting the top member and the bottom member, wherein the hinge, when in use, allows top member and the bottom member to be articulated between an open position and a closed position;
• and
• c. a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening in the closed position to receive the first port, the second port, and the third port, respectively;
• and
• d. a closure member that can maintain the top member and the bottom member in the closed position;
• wherein, when the case is in use and in the closed position, the valve operator and handle are inaccessible to a user, and the three-way valve does not come into contact with the user's skin.

A kit that comprises:

• a. a three-way valve comprising:
• i. a housing having a first port, a second port, and a third port;
• ii. a valve operator having a mechanism, that when in use, allows for fluid communication between at least two ports;
• and
• b. a case that receives the three-way valve, wherein the case is formed by a top member and a bottom member, the case comprises:
• i. a hinge connecting the top member and the bottom member, wherein the hinge, when in use, allows the top member and the bottom member to be articulated between an open position and a closed position;
• and
• ii. a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening in the closed position to receive the first port, the second port, and the third port, respectively;
• iii. a closure member that can maintain the top member and the bottom member in the closed position;
• wherein, when the case is in use and in the closed position, the valve operator is inaccessible to a user, and the three-way valve does not come into contact with the user's skin.

A method of using a case for a three-way valve, the three-way valve being attached to a catheter being used by an individual, the three-way valve comprising a housing having a first port, a second port, and a third port;

• a valve operator having a mechanism, that when in use, allows for fluid communication between at least two ports;
• wherein the case receives the three-way valve, wherein the case is formed by a top member and a bottom member, the case comprising a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening to receive the first port, the second port, and the third port, respectively;
• a hinge connecting the top member and the bottom member, wherein the hinge, when in use, allows the top member and the bottom member to be articulated between an open position and a closed position;
• and a closure member that can maintain the top member and the bottom member in the closed position;
• the method comprising the steps of:
• a. placing the three-way valve in the case;
• and
• b. engaging the top member and the bottom member so that the case is put into the closed position;
• wherein the valve operator is inaccessible to the individual, and the three-way valve does not come into contact with the individual's skin.