What is In-Line Filter (Dual Bond-Tube) used fo

Quick Answer

The In-Line Filter (Dual Bond-Tube) (CV-019) 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 polycarbonate. Baixin Bio supplies it in standard form and with OEM/ODM customization.

Definition

An in-line filter (dual bond-tube) is one of the small standardized parts that make a medical fluid path work. Its job is to connect, seal or control flow between two segments of a line, and it is manufactured from device-qualified plastics for reliable single-use performance.

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.

Seen in context, the component is one link in a chain. A complete single-use set joins several molded parts into one continuous fluid path, and each junction has to seal and hold. Because the interfaces are standardized, an assembler can combine catalog parts with confidence rather than designing every joint from scratch.

About This Component

The In-Line Filter (Dual 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

The practical advantages of in-line filter (dual bond-tube) cluster around safety, consistency and supply:

High-volume manufacturing with stable quality
Compatibility with common sterilization methods
Standardized interface that interoperates with compliant luer components
Leak-resistant seal that holds under normal line pressure
Single-use design that supports sterile, disposable workflows
Medical-grade resin selected for fluid compatibility

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 in-line filter (dual bond-tube) across a range of single-use fluid-handling assemblies, including:

IV infusion sets
Blood and fluid transfer lines
Hemodialysis circuits
Enteral feeding sets
Laboratory fluid handling

Across all of these uses, the underlying requirement is the same: a connection that is secure, leak-resistant and safe to make once and discard. That is why standardized, single-use molded components dominate the category — they remove variability from the most failure-prone part of a fluid path, the junction, and they let a device be assembled quickly and qualified as a unit.

How to Specify and Choose

A good specification answers a short list of questions up front:

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)
The working pressure the junction must hold without leaking or separating

Once these are defined, sample qualification against your own process is the last step before volume. If no catalog part matches, these same inputs drive a custom mold.

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

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.

Is in-line filter (dual bond-tube) 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.