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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 provides a portable container ada

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 provides a portable container adapted to be connected to the patient's suction tubes and also to the vacuum source, so that biofluid is collected in the container. The container is then moved to a base disposal location, and an outlet valve of the valve 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 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.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A system for collecting, transporting and disposing of biofluids in a manner to protect an operator and related support devices and systems from contact with potentially hazardous biofluids, said system comprising:a. a containing assembly comprising:i. a portable container d

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A system for collecting, transporting and disposing of biofluids in a manner to protect an operator and related support devices and systems from contact with potentially hazardous biofluids, said system comprising:a. a containing assembly comprising:i. a portable container defining a biofluid containing chamber;ii. said containing assembly having fluid inlet and outlet means through which biofluids from a patient flow into the containing chamber, and through which biofluid is discharged from the chamber;iii. a container interconnecting portion;b. a base assembly comprising:i. a base structure having a receiving area to receive said container in a discharge position;ii. a base interconnecting portion arranged to interconnect with the container interconnecting portion with the container in said discharge position;iii. a disposal portion defining a disposal passageway leading toward a disposal location;c. said containing assembly and said base assembly being arranged so that with said container in said discharge position, and with interconnection of said container interconnecting portion and said base interconnecting portion, said containing assembly and said base assembly provide a discharge path from said containing chamber to said disposal passageway;d. said inlet and outlet means comprising a discharge opening from said containing chamber opening, and said containing assembly further comprising a valve and connecting portion which comprises said container interconnecting portion and a valve which is in communication with the discharge opening of said containing assembly, said valve comprising:i. a valve structure;ii. a valve element moveable relative to said valve structure between an open position to open said discharge opening for said containing chamber, and a closed position closing said discharge opening;e. said container interconnecting portion being arranged to come into interconnecting engagement with said base interconnecting portion in a manner to position the container so that the discharge opening is in communication with the disposal passageway of the base assembly reby said containing assembly can be positioned at a collecting location to receive biofluid, the container can be moved to the base assembly, the container interconnecting portion and the base interconnecting portion can be interconnected, and the biofluid discharged to the disposal location.