Fact sheet
Our PVC medical check valves are incorporated into a wide range of medical devices, such as:
Endotracheal tubes
Tracheostomy tubes
Laryngeal mask airways (LMAs)
Simplastics - post TURP
Catheters
Occlusion catheters
Ureter catheters
Embolectomy catheters
Disposable facemasks
They are typically glued into a pilot line or device.
Our polypropylene valves are predominantly used in urology (Foley) catheters – both latex and silicone catheters – and are optimised to ensure minimal leakage.
They are typically held in place in a pilot line with a retaining cap.