MANIFOLD FOR MEDICAL WASTE COLLECTION DEVICE

摘要

Medical waste collection manifolds that that may connect to a vacuum system to create suction, such that liquid, semi-solid, or solid biological or medical waste may be collected are provided. The manifold may be configured to collect hazardous waste in a manner to ensure proper containment.

主权项

1. A manifold for connection to a waste collection vacuum device, comprising:
a manifold body having proximal and distal ends and defining an internal volume providing a fluid path therebetween, and wherein the manifold body has an angular bend disposed along the length thereof, such that the proximal end lies along a first longitudinal axis and the distal end lies along a second longitudinal axis, and wherein the first and second longitudinal axes are angularly offset; a suction port assembly disposed within the proximal end of the manifold body, and providing at least one suction port providing a fluid path into the internal volume of the manifold body; a vacuum port disposed within the distal end of the manifold body, and providing at least one fluid outlet from the internal volume of the manifold body, the vacuum port being configured to receive a vacuum net integral with the vacuum device; a filter element secured within the internal volume of the manifold body such that the fluid path between the proximal and distal ends passes therethrough; at least one orientation feature disposed on the outer surface of the manifold body and configured to affix the manifold body within the vacuum device and fix the orientation of the manifold body relative to the vacuum device; and wherein the manifold body and at least one orientation feature are configured such that when the manifold body is affixed within the vacuum device the at least one suction port disposed in the proximal end of the manifold body is angled upward relative to the direction of gravity.