Yes. The In-Line Filter (Female Luer + Bond-Tube) (CV-018) is molded from polycarbonate and is compatible with standard medical sterilization for single-use devices. Confirm the validated method for your process. ' . bfaq_company_name() . ' can advise on material and sterilization for IV sets, drip flow control and bag or bottle access.
Definition
At its core, an in-line filter (female luer + bond-tube) is a molded plastic component that creates or controls a connection in a medical fluid line. It is engineered so that tubing, syringes, devices and accessories join with a predictable, leak-resistant fit, and it is produced as a single-use part from medical-grade thermoplastics.
What separates a medical-grade part from a generic fitting is repeatability. Sealing surfaces are smooth and consistent, dimensions hold across the lot, and the resin is selected for fluid compatibility and sterilization.
To put it in context: a disposable fluid-handling device is rarely one molding. It is a chain of small components — connectors, valves, chambers, clamps, caps and tubing — assembled into a single path. Standard interfaces are what let those components come from a catalog and still fit, which is the whole reason this category of part exists.
About This Component
The In-Line Filter (Female Luer + Bond-Tube) is supplied as a single-use molded part for IV sets, drip flow control and bag or bottle access. Its interface follows standard conventions so it mates predictably with compatible components, and it is produced in polycarbonate by default, with other medical-grade resins available on request.
Like all Baixin Bio components, it can be customized for material, color, dimensions, packaging and assembly. For a precise specification — exact dimensions, tolerances, sterilization validation, packaging counts and minimum order quantity — request a drawing and samples through the inquiry form.
Key Advantages
For device assemblers specifying in-line filter (female luer + bond-tube), the benefits that matter most are reliability and repeatability:
- Medical-grade resin selected for fluid compatibility
- Dimensional consistency across production lots
- Smooth fluid-contact surfaces for reliable connection
- Available in multiple materials and colors
- Supports OEM and ODM customization of dimensions and packaging
- High-volume manufacturing with stable quality
In short, the component earns its place by being unremarkable in the best way: it fits, it seals, it is available, and it behaves the same every time, so engineering attention can go to the device rather than the fitting.
Common Applications
Typical applications for in-line filter (female luer + bond-tube) span the disposable device landscape:
- Blood and fluid transfer lines
- Hemodialysis circuits
- Enteral feeding sets
- Laboratory fluid handling
- Irrigation sets
What links these applications is risk. Each one moves fluid into or out of a patient or a sample, so a leak, a wrong connection or a contaminated surface has consequences. Standardized single-use components reduce that risk by making every junction predictable and by being discarded rather than reprocessed, which is the safer default for most modern disposable devices.
How to Specify and Choose
When you select a component, work through these variables before requesting a quote:
- The sterilization method the finished device will undergo
- Whether the part is single-use or intended for limited reuse
- Color coding or opacity requirements for the assembly
- Packaging format and order volume for the program
- The connection standard the mating part uses (luer slip, luer lock or a specific ISO 80369 series)
Getting these settled early means the first samples are usable and the program moves to volume faster. When a standard part does not fit, the same variables become the brief for an OEM or ODM tooling project.
Industry Standards
From a compliance standpoint, the component sits at the intersection of connector standards and material standards. The ISO 80369 family governs small-bore connection geometry to prevent misconnection, while biocompatibility documentation and a validated sterilization route — EO, gamma or autoclave — establish that the molded material is acceptable for its intended contact.
For polycarbonate components, the practical sterilization options are gamma and ethylene oxide (EO); the choice is confirmed against the finished device and its validated process.
Much of the modern standards work exists to prevent misconnection. Historically a single luer taper served many applications, which made cross-connections physically possible; the ISO 80369 series assign distinct geometries to different uses so incompatible lines simply will not mate. When you specify a connector, identifying the correct series for the application is therefore a safety decision, not just a fit decision.
This page is informational and does not replace device-specific regulatory or validation guidance. Confirm exact standards, biocompatibility and sterilization requirements for your product with your quality team and your supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it sterilized?
Components are compatible with validated single-use sterilization such as ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation or steam autoclave, depending on the resin. Confirm the method for your device.
Is it compatible with ISO 80369?
Luer interfaces follow small-bore connector conventions. Confirm exact ISO 80369 series compatibility for your application with Baixin Bio before specifying.
What order volumes are supported?
Baixin Bio supplies disposable device assemblers in production volumes, with consistent lot-to-lot quality and export-friendly communication.
Can I request samples?
Yes. Samples and drawings are welcome and recommended before committing to volume. Use the inquiry form to request them.
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