Removable suction assembly for medical handpieces

摘要

Systems and methods provide for more efficient cleaning and sterilizing of surgical handpieces by using a removable valve assembly. The valve assembly is removable to provide access to a first suction passageway and a second suction passageway for cleaning purposes. The first suction passageway may also be removable.

主权项

1. A surgical handpiece, comprising:
a first suction passageway; a second suction passageway; and a removable valve assembly connecting the first suction passageway to the second suction passageway, the removable valve assembly being removably attached to the handpiece, the removable valve assembly comprising a body including an opening communicating with the first and second suction passageways, a lever for opening and closing a valve, and push-in tabs for a snap-fit connection, the removable valve assembly being removable in one piece to provide direct access to the first and second suction passageways for cleaning purposes and removing tissue debris, wherein the removable valve assembly is removably attached to, and detached from, the handpiece using the snap-fit connection with push-in tabs to allow the body of the valve assembly to snap-fit to the handpiece.