The Pinch Clip (5.0) (TS-011) is molded from acetal (POM), chosen for the part's connection and fluid-path requirements. The material supports the sterilization and compatibility needs of IV infusion sets and tubing flow control. Custom material and color are available from Baixin Bio.
Definition
The term pinch clip (5.0) refers to a precision component within IV infusion sets and tubing flow control. It defines how a fluid line connects, branches, seals or regulates, and it is molded to tight tolerances so the interface performs the same way across an entire production lot.
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.
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 Pinch Clip (5.0) is supplied as a single-use molded part for IV infusion sets and tubing flow control. Its interface follows standard conventions so it mates predictably with compatible components, and it is produced in acetal (POM) 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 pinch clip (5.0), the benefits that matter most are reliability and repeatability:
- 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
- Supports OEM and ODM customization of dimensions and packaging
Taken together, these are the reasons device makers standardize on molded medical components rather than improvising connections: the part is predictable, documented and available at volume, which keeps the finished device safe and the production line moving.
Common Applications
Typical applications for pinch clip (5.0) span the disposable device landscape:
- Laboratory fluid handling
- Irrigation sets
- Disposable diagnostic devices
- Syringe and pump connections
- IV infusion sets
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
When you select a component, work through these variables before requesting a quote:
- The working pressure the junction must hold without leaking or separating
- 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
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 acetal (POM) components, the practical sterilization options are 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
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.
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