| 摘要 |
This invention is a system for collecting, transporting and disposing of biofluids, such as those collected in a hospital or other health facility, in a manner to protect an operator and related support devices and systems from contact with potentially hazardous biofluids. The system (10) provides a portable container (19) adapted to be connected to the patient's suction tubes (15) and also to the vacuum source, so that biofluid is collected in the container. The container is then moved to a base disposal location (14), and an outlet valve of the valve (38) and connecting assembly of the container is connected to the base assembly, and the valve of the container moved to an open position. A sealed discharge passageway is formed, and the biofluid flows through this passageway. The valve of the container is closed, and the container removed and either disposed of, or washed, and sanitized so as to be ready for reuse. There is also provided a plug (52) and manifold assembly to removably interfit with the container. The plug and manifold assembly can be made disposable or can be washed and disinfected for reuse. |
