Medical waste collection manifolds that that may connect to a vacuum system to create suction, such that liquid, semi-solid, or solid biological or medical waste may be collected are provided. The manifold may be configured to collect hazardous waste in a manner to ensure proper containment.
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1. An interchangeable waste collection manifold for connection to a vacuum device having a receiver for receiving the manifold, comprising: a manifold body removably engageable with the receiver of the vacuum device, the manifold body having proximal and distal ends and defining an internal volume p
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An interchangeable waste collection manifold for connection to a vacuum device having a receiver for receiving the manifold, comprising: a manifold body removably engageable with the receiver of the vacuum device, the manifold body having proximal and distal ends and defining an internal volume providing an internal fluid path therebetween, and wherein the manifold body has an angular bend disposed along the length thereof, such that the proximal end lies along a first longitudinal axis and the distal end lies along a second longitudinal axis, and wherein the first and second longitudinal axes are angularly offset;a suction port assembly providing at least one suction port having a proximal end external to the manifold body and a distal end extending internal to the manifold body, the at least one suction port providing an inlet fluid path into the internal volume of the manifold body, wherein each of the at least one suction ports are disposed within the proximal end of the manifold body such that all inlet fluid paths into the manifold body are disposed along the first longitudinal axis;a vacuum port disposed within the distal end of the manifold body, and providing at least one fluid outlet from the internal volume of the manifold body, the vacuum port being configured to engage a vacuum inlet integral with the receiver of the vacuum device;a filter element secured within the internal volume of the manifold body such that the internal fluid path between the proximal and distal ends passes therethrough;at least one orientation feature disposed on the outer surface of the manifold body and configured such that when the manifold body is engaged with the vacuum device, the orientation feature interlocks the manifold body within the receiver of the vacuum device and fixes the orientation of the manifold body relative to the vacuum device such that each of the at least one suction ports is angled upward relative to the direction of gravity; andwherein the angular bend offsets the second end of each of the at least one suction ports from the internal fluid path disposed along the second longitudinal axis of the manifold body to prevent reflux of a liquid waste back through the suction port when interlocked within the vacuum device. 2. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the angular offset is greater than 25° and less than 90°. 3. The manifold of claim 2, wherein the angular bend is greater than 30° and less than 60°. 4. The manifold of claim 3, wherein the angular bend is greater than 35° and less than 55°. 5. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the filter element is a basket disposed along the second longitudinal axis and containing a plurality of apertures having at least a first aperture dimension, the plurality of apertures forming a portion of the fluid path through the manifold body. 6. The manifold of claim 5, wherein the basket has at least one overflow-relief aperture having a second aperture dimension larger than the at least first aperture dimension, the overflow-relief aperture being positioned adjacent to the top of the manifold body when the manifold body is interlocked within the vacuum device. 7. The manifold of claim 5, wherein the plurality of apertures are of at least two different aperture dimensions, and wherein the apertures disposed proximally along the basket have a larger aperture dimension than the apertures disposed distally along the basket. 8. The manifold of claim 5, wherein the basket has at least one protrusion disposed around the circumference thereof configured to cooperatively engage with at least one indentation disposed within an inner wall of the manifold body to affix the basket therein. 9. The manifold of claim 8, wherein the at least one protrusion uniquely orients the basket within the manifold body when coupled with the at least one cooperative indentation. 10. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the proximal end of at least one suction port is configured to mate with a suction tube. 11. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the suction port assembly comprises a plurality of suction ports. 12. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the suction port assembly further comprises a sealing element configured to provide a fluid seal between the suction port assembly and the proximal end of the manifold body. 13. The manifold of claim 12, wherein the sealing element is an O ring. 14. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the suction port assembly further comprises at least one mechanical lock configured to securely interconnect the suction port assembly with the proximal end of the manifold body. 15. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the suction port assembly comprises at least two suction ports, and wherein the at least two suction ports have distal ends that extend within the internal volume of the manifold body, and wherein at least one suction port distally extends further within the manifold body than at least one other suction port. 16. The manifold of claim 15, wherein the variation of distal extension of the at least two suction ports are configured to reduce turbulence of a flow of fluid into the internal volume through the suction ports. 17. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the suction port assembly is comprised of four suction ports. 18. The manifold of claim 17, wherein two suction ports are disposed as upper suction ports and two suction ports are disposed as lower suction ports, such that the upper suction ports are positioned above the lower suction ports relative to the direction of gravity when the manifold body is affixed within the vacuum device. 19. The manifold of claim 18, wherein the distal ends of the upper suction ports are longer than the distal ends of the lower suction ports, and wherein the distance that the distal ends of the lower suction ports extend within the internal volume is configured such that the distal ends are disposed above the lowest portion of an overflow aperture disposed within the filter element, such that reflux of waste up the outlets of the suction port tubes is prevented. 20. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the at least one suction port has a scalloped opening at the distal end. 21. The manifold of claim 1, further comprising at least one cap capable of fitting onto the proximal portion of the at least one suction port. 22. The manifold of claim 21, further comprising a tether interconnecting the at least one cap to the suction port assembly. 23. The manifold of claim 22, further comprising at least one support gusset that binds a sidewall of the at least one cap with the tether. 24. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the vacuum port comprises a resilient valve body having an openable orifice disposed therein. 25. The manifold of claim 24, wherein the orifice comprises at least one slit that allows for insertion of the vacuum inlet. 26. The manifold of claim 24, wherein the valve body comprises at least one wing disposed on the valve body edge and configured to cooperatively engage the distal end of the manifold body. 27. The manifold of claim 24, wherein the valve body has a dome-like shape that protrudes into the manifold body. 28. The manifold of claim 27, wherein the valve body is configured such that the vacuum inlet fits within the dome-shaped valve body forming a fluid seal therewith. 29. The manifold of claim 1, wherein the vacuum port is offset from the axial center of the distal end of the manifold body.
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