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Tygon's unparalleled reputation for consistent performance is the result of controlling each formulation ingredient.
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TYGON ESTABLISHES THE STANDARD
Since the first open-heart surgery in the 1960s, doctors, surgeons and other healthcare professionals have come to recognize Tygon as the definitive tubing to use with blood in peristaltic pump applications. Today, Tygon S-50-HL continues to be the tubing of choice for bypass procedures as well as for use in numerous clinical, biological and pharmaceutical applications.
Originally developed for use in cardiac surgery, TYGON® Medical/Surgical Tubing's consistent quality provides dependable performance in medical device applications.
With the increasingly complex nature of medical devices used in applications such as chemotherapy, dialysis and minimally invasive surgery, highly specialized modifications of Tygon healthcare tubings have been developed to meet specific demands. While these new challenges have broadened the Tygon family of products, one thing has never changed: the high quality and consistent performance of Tygon tubing.
Readily Bonded to Simplify Attachment
A major factor when selecting a tubing material is the type of component parts to be bonded to the tubing. Effective bonding of Tygon S-50-HL is easily accomplished using a variety of methods including heat, electronic (RF)/ultrasonic, solvent and adhesive. Factors to be considered in selecting the components include security of the bond required, effect on the integrity of the materials to be joined and presence of residues or extractables that may affect biocompatibility. When bonding procedures are not used, mechanical clamps are recommended to provide secure attachment.
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Features/Benefits
- Ideal for contact with blood
- Crystal clear for easy visualization of fluid flow
- Flexible and resilient with established
performance in peristaltic pump applications
- Non-wetting surface permits complete
drainage
- Documented Biocompatibility to the
ISO 10993 standard
- Meets USP Class VI criteria
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Typical Applications
- Minimally Invasive Devices
- Medical Laboratories
- Blood and I.V. Solutions
- Dialysis Equipment
- Wound Drainage
- Inhalation Equipment
- Chemotherapy Drug Delivery
- Pharmaceutical Handling
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Tygon® S-50-HL Tubing Typical Physical Properties
Property | ASTM Method |
Value or Rating |
Durometer Hardness - Shore A, 15 sec |
D2240-91 |
66 |
Color |
- |
Clear |
Tensile Strength - psi (MPa) |
D412-92 |
2,000 (13.8) |
Ultimate Elongation, % |
D412-92 |
350 |
Tear Resistance - lb-f/inch (kN/m) |
D624-91 - Die B |
165 (28.9) |
Specific Gravity |
D792-91 |
1.20 |
Water Absorption, % - 24 hours @ 23ºC |
D570-81 |
0.14 |
Compression Set Constant Deflection, % - @ 158ºF (70ºC) for 22 hours |
D395-89 - Method B |
53 |
Brittleness by Impact Temp - ºF (ºC) |
D746-79 |
-55 (-48) |
Max Recommended Operating Temp - ºF (ºC) |
- |
-165 (74) |
Dielectric Strength - v/mil (kV/mm) |
D149-93 620 |
(24.4) |
Tensile Modulus, @ 200% Elongation, psi (MPa) |
D412-92 |
1,100 (7.6) |
Unless otherwise noted, all tests were conducted at room temperature (73ºF). Values shown were determined on 0.075" thick extruded strip or 0.075" thick molded ASTM plaques or molded ASTM durometer buttons.
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