The invention relates to a check valve assembly (100) having an inlet (205) and an outlet for medical fluids, comprising a valve body (101), wherein the check valve assembly (100) in an initial state allows a flow of a working fluid and/or a sterilization fluid through the check valve assembly (100) in both directions of flow, that is from the inlet (205) to the outlet and vice versa, and wherein the check valve assembly (100) in an operating state allows only one direction of flow of the working fluid, wherein the check valve assembly (100) comprises a pin-pin-reception connection, which is embodied so that the check valve assembly (100) can be transferred from the initial state into the operating state by applying force on the pin-pin-reception connection and/or by an impression of path on the pin-pin-reception connection.

The present invention relates to a medical functional device (900) with a valve seat (803) for a check valve (1), wherein the check valve (1) is embodied such that it takes, in addition to a first position which is suitable for gas sterilization, a second, functional position, by means of applying force onto a section of the check valve (1) and/or by means of moving or shifting the section, in which the check valve adopts a check or non-return function, wherein the check valve (1) is embodied such that it remains in the second position after release or shortfall of the force and/or the moving effect following an accomplished transfer into the second position.

A check valve for use in a fluid pathway. The check valve may have a diaphragm and a plurality of supports extending from the diaphragm. The check valve and supports have a line of symmetry, and deformation of the check valve as it moves from a closed position to an opened position can be generally along the line of symmetry.

A check valve includes an upper housing defining an inlet of the check valve, a lower housing defining an outlet of the check valve, and a cavity interposed between and defined by the upper and lower housings for fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet. The check valve further includes a valve member mounted in the cavity to selectively permit fluid flow in a first direction, and prevent fluid backflow in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The valve member includes a valve body and a valve stem portion extending axially through a central axis of the valve body.