The Male Luer Connector (Bond-Tube OD) (JT-001) is a medical plastic component used in IV infusion sets and fluid-transfer lines. 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
A male luer connector (bond-tube od) 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 Male Luer Connector (Bond-Tube OD) is supplied as a single-use molded part for IV infusion sets and fluid-transfer lines. 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
Where male luer connector (bond-tube od) earns its place, it is for a handful of practical reasons:
- 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
- Compatibility with common sterilization methods
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
The settings that rely on male luer connector (bond-tube od) include:
- Syringe and pump connections
- IV infusion sets
- Blood and fluid transfer lines
- Hemodialysis circuits
The common thread is that every one of these settings needs junctions it can trust. A standardized, single-use component delivers that trust at scale: the same interface, the same seal and the same material behavior across an entire production lot, so the clinical team and the device maker are not relying on a one-off fitting at a critical point in the line.
How to Specify and Choose
A good specification answers a short list of questions up front:
- 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
With those answers in hand, a supplier can confirm a standard part or scope a custom one without back-and-forth. Sharing a drawing or a physical sample removes the remaining ambiguity.
Industry Standards
Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases are governed by the ISO 80369 family, which is progressively replacing the historical luer standard to reduce the risk of misconnection between different clinical applications. Medical-grade resins are selected and documented for biocompatibility, and finished components are sterilized by validated methods such as ethylene oxide (EO), gamma irradiation or steam autoclave depending on the material.
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.
Is male luer connector (bond-tube od) 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.
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