SUCTION VALVE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE

Abstract: devices, systems, and methods for a suction valve assembly for a medical device. the suction valve assembly includes a valve body, a sliding shaft, and a flap seal. the valve body has a central channel extending vertically between a vent opening in the top and a working opening in the bottom and a side opening extending from the central channel to the side surface. the sliding shaft has upper and lower openings and moves within the central channel between an upper position where its upper opening is above the vent opening, and a lower position where it extends into the working opening and unseats the flap seal.

Inventor(s): Juan M. Alvarez Azpeitia

CPC Classification: A61B1/00068 ({Valve switch arrangements})

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