ISO13485 PC Plastic Medical Tubes of Made in China
Introduction
Material:PC(Polycarbonate)
| Material | HDPE | LDPE | PA12 | PEBAX | TPU | PP |
| Density | 0.96 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 1.01 | 1.2-1.25 | 0.88 |
| Rigidity | 60D-65D | 48D-53D | 68D-70D | 23D-72D | 60A-75D | 60-69D |
| Max. Operation temperature | 54ºC | 54ºC | 80ºC | 80ºC | 80~100ºC | 80~100ºC |
| Min. Operation temperature | -40ºC | -40ºC | -40ºC | -20ºC | -35ºC | -20ºC |
| Tenacity | Commonly | good | commonly | commonly | Excellent | commonly |
| Color | custom | custom | custom | custom | custom | custom |
| Reprocessing performance Characteristics | Commonly | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy | Commonly |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Good | Good | Good | Commonly | Good |
| Insulation | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Biocompatibility | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Medical Grade Attestation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Specification Parameter:2.9x1.6x400(mm)

Performance Advantages
Exceptional Clarity and Visibility
PC material offers extremely high optical clarity, similar to glass. This allows for clear visualization of the internal fluid state, color, bubbles, or particulate matter within the end-cap tube or fitting, facilitating real-time monitoring and assessment by medical staff.
Extremely High Impact Strength and Durability
PC is one of the most impact-resistant thermoplastic polymers known. This makes end-cap tubes exceptionally tough and resistant to breakage from drops or impacts during transportation, assembly, or daily use, ensuring the reliability and safety of the medical device.
Excellent Dimensional Stability and Rigidity
PC components maintain precise shape and dimensions over a wide range of temperatures and humidity, with minimal deformation. Their high rigidity ensures secure connections with other components (e.g., soft tubing, filters), preventing leaks.
Good Heat Resistance and Sterilization Tolerance
Medical-grade PC can withstand repeated autoclaving (e.g., 121°C) as well as sterilization methods like ethylene oxide and gamma radiation, making it ideal for reusable medical device components.
Excellent Chemical Resistance and Biocompatibility
It is resistant to many cleaning agents, disinfectants, and most pharmaceutical solutions. Compliance with biocompatibility standards such as ISO 10993 ensures safety when in contact with fluids or indirectly with the human body.
Medical Applications
Hemodialysis/Extracorporeal Circulation Circuits: Commonly used as drip chambers (air traps), connectors, or sensor housings. Their clarity allows for blood flow and bubble observation, while their strength ensures circuit integrity.
Respiratory and Anesthesia Equipment: Used to manufacture transparent connectors, Y-pieces, and medication cups in breathing circuits, allowing observation of condensate and connections.
Infusion Systems: Used as rigid connectors or flow regulator housings for precision infusion sets or infusion pumps.
Medical Device Housings and Protective Covers: Serving as transparent end caps or protective tubing for equipment requiring internal visualization (e.g., certain centrifuge rotors or sensors).
Connectors for Single-Use Medical Catheter Assemblies: Providing reliable rigid connection points.