65 devices · GMDN 42542
A vacuum quick-connect coupling, female is a component designed to receive a male vacuum connector, enabling a secure and leak-resistant connection between vacuum-dependent medical devices and a vacuum source. It is used clinically to facilitate rapid attachment and detachment of equipment such as suction regulators, drainage systems, or extension tubing while maintaining an uninterrupted vacuum pathway.
These couplings incorporate safety mechanisms like unique mating patterns, color coding, and specific tube diameter interfaces to prevent incorrect connections and ensure compatibility. They are typically supplied as standalone fittings or integrated into tubing assemblies and are regulated as accessories to vacuum systems, with classification dependent on the intended use and jurisdiction, but are not considered vacuum terminal units themselves.
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