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US 5,624,417 AGranted
Non-refluxing suction canister system and components thereof
AssigneeBaxter International Inc.
InventorsCharles Cook, Mostafa Zomorodi
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Abstract
A patient fluid collection system is disclosed which includes a fluid collection reservoir, a cover for the reservoir and a liner within the reservoir comprising an enlargeable or expandable wall portion such that the wall portion may expand if the liner fills with fluid. An anti-reflux system is also disclosed as well as a new tandem tube and a new connector.
Claims9
A medical suction fluid collection system comprising:
- a first suction fluid collection reservoir for collecting medical or biological fluids;
- a second suction fluid collection reservoir for collecting medical or biological fluids;
- a fluid conduit for connecting the first and second suction fluid collection reservoirs;
- wherein said first and second suction fluid collection reservoirs further include respective vacuum ports adapted for connection to a vacuum source when said fluid conduit is connecting said first and second suction fluid collection reservoirs;
- and a moveable valve formed in the fluid conduit and separate from the first and second suction fluid collection reservoirs for allowing fluid flow in the fluid conduit in a first direction when the conduit is engaged with the second suction fluid collection reservoir, and for preventing fluid flow in a reverse direction relative to the first direction when the fluid conduit is disengaged from the second suction fluid collection reservoir.
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