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Description

Icu Medical Lopez Valve. The Lopez Valve is a three way stop cock intended to be used in conjunction with gastric or feeding tubes and designed to prevent accidentalexposure of the healthcare worker to the patient’s gastric fluids or mucus membrane secretions
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
ICU-M9000 M9000 Valve, Non-Sterile, 50/cs Feeding Valve, Non-Sterile, 50/cs (US Only) 1-2 Weeks
ICU-M9000-T M9000-T Valve, Tethered Cap, Sterile, 50/cs Feeding Valve, Tethered Cap, Sterile, 50/cs (US Only) 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lopez Valve compatible with feeding tubes?

Yes, the Lopez Valve is specifically intended for use with gastric or feeding tubes.

This device functions as a specialized three-way stopcock. Its core safety feature is designed to help minimize or eliminate accidental exposure of healthcare professionals to the patient’s gastric fluids or mucus membrane secretions.

How does the valve protect staff from patient fluids?

The ICU Medical Lopez Valve is specifically engineered to maximize safety in clinical settings by preventing the accidental exposure of healthcare workers to patient gastric fluids or mucus membrane secretions.

This crucial protection is delivered by its function as a three-way stopcock. When integrated with gastric or feeding tubes, it provides precise control over fluid direction and helps maintain a secure, closed system.

The valve is supplied in boxes of 50 units (50/cs) and is available in two configurations to suit various clinical needs:

  • Non-Sterile Valve
  • Sterile Valve (This configuration includes a protective tethered cap for enhanced security.)
How many valves come in a case?

The Icu Medical Lopez Valve is packaged in bulk for efficient clinical use.

Each case contains 50 units (50/cs). This quantity applies to both available configurations:

  • Non-Sterile Valve
  • Sterile Valve with Tethered Cap
Is the Lopez Valve designed for worker safety?

Yes, the Lopez Valve is fundamentally designed as a critical component to enhance healthcare worker safety.

This device functions as a specialized three-way stopcock used with gastric or feeding tube systems. Its core safety benefit is preventing the accidental exposure of staff to patient fluids, specifically gastric fluids or secretions, during tube management and procedures.

It ensures reliable fluid control and containment to maintain a secure clinical barrier.

Is the ICU Medical Lopez Valve factory new?

Yes, the ICU Medical Lopez Valve is explicitly listed as Factory New.

This confirms that the device is in optimal, unused condition for clinical use and meets the high standards set by the manufacturer, ICU Medical.

Its primary function is to serve as a secure three-way stop cock for gastric or feeding tubes, reliably preventing the accidental exposure of healthcare staff to patient gastric fluids or secretions.

Does this valve protect workers from gastric fluids?

Yes, the Icu Medical Lopez Valve is specifically designed as a specialized three-way stopcock to enhance safety when managing gastric or feeding tubes. Its core purpose is to provide a crucial barrier, preventing the accidental exposure of healthcare workers to potentially infectious patient secretions, including gastric fluids.

Key features and configurations:

  • Intended Use: Connects seamlessly with gastric or feeding tubes.
  • Safety Mechanism: Stops accidental exposure to patient gastric fluids/secretions.
  • Condition & Origin: Guaranteed Factory New and proudly manufactured in the United States.
  • Packaging: Supplied in high-quantity boxes of 50 units per case (50/cs).
  • Configuration Options: Available in both Non-Sterile and Sterile versions. The sterile configuration includes a protective tethered cap.
Are sterile and non-sterile configurations available?

Yes, the Icu Medical Lopez Valve is offered in two configurations to meet varying clinical requirements:

  • Non-Sterile Valve
  • Sterile Valve with Tethered Cap

Both configurations are supplied as a three-way stopcock, designed to prevent accidental exposure of healthcare workers to patient gastric fluids or secretions. Both variants are conveniently packaged in cases of 50 units.

What is the primary safety function of this valve?

The Lopez Valve is a specialized three-way stopcock engineered for use with gastric or feeding tube systems. Its primary safety function is to provide a secure barrier that prevents the accidental exposure of healthcare workers to patient gastric fluids, secretions, or mucosal materials during procedures. This design significantly reduces occupational risk in clinical settings.

Is this valve designed for enhanced safety?

Yes, the ICU Medical Lopez Valve is engineered primarily as a safety mechanism for healthcare workers. It is a critical component used in conjunction with gastric or feeding tubes. Its main function is to create a secure barrier that significantly mitigates the risk of occupational exposure to patient fluids, specifically preventing accidental contact with:

  • Gastric fluids
  • Mucus membrane secretions

By ensuring secure fluid management, the valve helps support stringent infection control protocols in clinical settings.

Are sterile and non-sterile options available?

Yes, the Lopez Valve is offered in two specialized configurations to align with varying clinical requirements while prioritizing the safety of healthcare workers from patient secretions. Both variants are conveniently supplied in cases of 50 units (50/cs).

The available configurations are:

  • Non-Sterile Valve: Suitable for general use with gastric or feeding tubes when external sterility is not required.
  • Sterile Valve with Tethered Cap: This option is sterile and includes an attached tethered cap, providing enhanced security for procedures where maintaining strict aseptic technique is essential.