Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
• Thermoplastic elastomer (C-Flex, PharmaPure, PharMed BPT, SaniPur
60, Advanta Flex) is pump tubing, highly biocompatible with easy seal-
ability and low permeability. Thermoplastic tubes such as C-Flex and
PharMed (both from Saint Gobain, ) are particularly suitable for aseptic
biopharmaceutical applications because of moldability, being free of ani-
mal components, and sterilizability (while thermoplastic, which makes
sealing and welding easy). C-Flex is a unique, patented thermoplastic
elastomer specifically designed to meet the critical demands of the
medical, pharmaceutical, research, biotech, and diagnostics industries.
C-Flex biopharmaceutical tubing has been used by many of the
world's leading biotechnological and pharmaceutical processing
companies for over 20 years. Each coil of C-Flex tubing is extruded
to precise ID, OD, and wall dimensions. All tubing is formulated
to meet the standards of the biopharmaceutical industry and is QA
tested before leaving the production facility.
Features/Benefits
• Complies with USP 24/NF19, Class VI, FDA and USDA standards
• Manufactured under strict GMPs
• Nonpyrogenic, noncytotoxic, nonhemolytic
• Chemically resistant to concentrated acids and alkalies
• Significantly less permeable than silicone
• Low platelet adhesion and protein binding
• Ultrasmooth inner bore
• Superior to PVC for many applications, with significantly fewer TOC
extractables
• Longer peristaltic pump life
• Heat-sealable, bondable, and formable
• Remains flexible from −50°F to 275°F
• Sterilizable by radiation, ETO, autoclave, or chemicals
• Available in animal-derived component free (ADCF), clear, and
opaque formulations
• Lot traceable
• Safer disposal through incineration
Typical Applications
• Cell culture media and fermentation
• Diagnostic equipment
• Pharmaceutical, vaccine, and botanical product production
• Pinch valves
