Manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system with a material collection volume for collecting material entrained within fluid
US11712507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. An outlet opening and a fitting are in fluid communication with a manifold volume within a housing. The fitting receives a suction line. A filter element with porous features is disposed within the housing such that a fluid communication path is established across the filter element. The porous features trap material entrained within the fluid. A material collection volume is at least partially distal to and below a bottom of the filter element. As the fluid and the material is drawn through the fluid communication path, the material collects within the material collection volume. A flow diverter may be positioned within the housing for directing the material towards the material collection volume. The material collection volume may be at least partially defined by a tissue trap removably coupled to the housing.
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