摘要 |
A vent for a liquid drainage system comprising, a conduit having a lumen for drainage of liquid, and a filter pervious to air and substantially impervious to the passage of bacteria, with the filter communicating with the atmosphere. The vent has a valve assembly communicating between the lumen and the filter, with the valve assembly being movable between a first closed position to prevent passage of liquid from the lumen against the filter, and a second open position to permit passage of air between the atmosphere and the lumen through the filter.
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