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Medical tubing is tubing that fulfills medical sector regulations and standards for a number of medical or pharmaceutical uses. Medical tubing is used for fluid management and drainage, as well as with anesthesiology and respiratory devices, IVs, catheters, peristaltic pumps, and biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment.
Medical tubing is distinguished from other forms of tubing by its designation for medical uses. This classification is often obtained by standards or certifications that specify material and specification criteria for tubes.
These regulations are in place to guarantee that the equipment used in patient care and medication manufacture is dependable and safe. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are manufacturing and testing procedures that aid in product quality assurance.
Many nations, including the United States, have legislation requiring medical and pharmaceutical industries to follow GMP practices. The specific methods differ by nation, but they are designed to keep people healthy and assure the manufacturing of high-quality medications and treatment.
Even though tubing satisfies all of the essential criteria, it may not be authorized for medical uses if it was not manufactured in accordance with GMP guidelines. ISO 10993 is a collection of International Standards Organization (ISO) standards that analyzes the biocompatibility of medical devices prior to a clinical trial or research.
Medical tubing is made from a variety of materials. Material type influences essential performance aspects for medical tubes such as abrasion resistance, hardness, flexibility, and durability. Most medical grade tubing is constructed of plastic or rubber, while specific applications may need metal tubes. Visit the Plastic Tubing, Rubber Tubing, and Metal Tubing specification manuals for further information on the properties of various materials.
Material selection is critical for medical applications since mismatched materials can create a variety of issues. For example, mismatched tube materials can chemically modify pharmaceuticals and medicines or cause them to attach to the tube wall, resulting in failure of patient delivery. Depending on the use, medical tubing may require a variety of features.
The most significant characteristic is opacity, which specifies the capacity to look through the tube. Clear tubing is essential for fluid delivery tubes in order to measure fluid flow and account for any air bubbles in the system. Sterilization, the ability to coil the tubing for storage or transport, and spark or static resistance are further characteristics.
The Egypt Medical Tubing Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Nordson MEDICAL is a pioneer and inventor in the design, development, and production of medical tubing, with decades of expertise. The industry’s most comprehensive and adaptable medical tubing line. From basic medical tubing to complicated, tight-tolerance extruded tubing in a variety of materials, including polyimide tube.
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Tubing is extruded from Equistar (LLDPE), which complies with all US Food & Drug Administration rules for food grade usage under CRF. It may be sterilized using gamma radiation or EtO gas. It is not suggested to use an autoclave.
Platinum-Cured Silicone Tubing is extruded and packed in an ISO Class 7 clean environment. It has undergone comprehensive physical, chemical, and biological testing and satisfies USP Class VI, FDA CFR 177.2600, ISO 10993, European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.9, and 3-A criteria. It is devoid of animal-derived substances and is approved for use in food equipment materials by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF-51).
It has a temperature range of application and is sterilizable by autoclave or gamma irradiation. Polyurethane tubing is made from the Lubrizol compound Pellethane PUR80A-MED, which has passed USP Class VI testing. It may be sterilized using gamma radiation or EtO gas. Please do not autoclave this tubing as it may change the chemical makeup of the resin.
