What is Straight Spike (Bond-Tube ID) used for

Quick Answer

The Straight Spike (Bond-Tube ID) (CV-012) is a medical plastic component used in IV sets, drip flow control and bag or bottle access. It provides a secure, single-use connection in the fluid path and is molded from ABS. Baixin Bio supplies it in standard form and with OEM/ODM customization.

Definition

At its core, a straight spike (bond-tube id) 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.

Because the part sits directly in the fluid path, three things matter most: a dependable seal, dimensional consistency from part to part, and a material that is compatible with the fluid and the chosen sterilization method.

It helps to picture where the part sits. A finished single-use device — an IV set, a transfer line, a dialysis circuit — is an assembly of molded plastic pieces joined into one fluid path. Each piece has a narrow job, and the value of standardization is that pieces from a catalog snap together predictably, so an assembler can design around known interfaces instead of bespoke fittings.

About This Component

The Straight Spike (Bond-Tube ID) 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 ABS 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

The practical advantages of straight spike (bond-tube id) cluster around safety, consistency and supply:

Leak-resistant seal that holds under normal line pressure
Single-use design that supports sterile, disposable workflows
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

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

You will find straight spike (bond-tube id) across a range of single-use fluid-handling assemblies, including:

Syringe and pump connections
IV infusion sets
Blood and fluid transfer lines
Hemodialysis circuits
Enteral feeding 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 fluid and its chemical compatibility with the candidate resin
The inner and outer diameters of the tubing the part bonds to
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

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 ABS components, the practical sterilization options are EO and gamma; the choice is confirmed against the finished device and its validated process.

The reason the standards landscape moved toward ISO 80369 is patient safety: when every line used the same luer taper, it was physically possible to connect, say, an enteral line to an intravenous one. The newer series give different applications deliberately incompatible geometries so a dangerous misconnection cannot be made by accident. For a component maker, that means confirming which series an application requires before specifying a part.

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

Is straight spike (bond-tube id) available for OEM or ODM projects?

Yes. Baixin Bio manufactures to drawings and samples, customizing material, color, dimensions, packaging and assembly. Send your specification for a quote.

What materials are used?

Depending on the part, medical-grade PC, PP, PVC, ABS, PE or POM is used, selected for the connection method, fluid path and sterilization requirement.

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.