From business networking to air travel, you can never underestimate the importance of a good connection. The same is true for many medical and biopharmaceutical devices, where fluids must be transferred safely between equipment and patients. In these applications, a reliable, sanitized connection is critical.
To meet the growing demands of the medical field, more devices are utilizing disposable aseptic connectors. Read on to learn the benefits of genderless connectors and key manufacturing considerations.
Traditional connectors utilize male and female ends that mate and interconnect to separate fluid paths, such as in medical device tubing. While there's nothing inherently wrong with gendered connectors, they require two different products and careful usage to ensure that the ends are precisely connected.
Genderless connectors simplify the equation. The two halves are identical and connect to each other without clamps, fixtures, or tube welders. Disposable genderless aseptic connectors provide a quick, easy sterile connection. They can be used for upstream and downstream processing and designed with various ends and sizes to accommodate a wide range of medical devices.
Even a small component, such as a tubing connector, can make a tremendous difference in the performance and safety of a medical device. Genderless aseptic connectors offer an array of benefits for healthcare providers, patients, and even device manufacturers:
While genderless aseptic connectors are simple to use, they present design and manufacturing challenges. In particular, a high-quality gasket is essential in achieving a seal for fluid transfer. That's where working with an experienced design manufacturing partner can provide immense value – allowing you to focus on the other aspects of your medical device.
At Tapecon, we have experience collaborating with design teams to develop customized gaskets and seals for medical applications. We start with material selection based on your requirements, including pressure, temperature, chemical exposure, and environmental conditions. Once we've identified the primary and secondary gasket materials, such as adhesives and liners, our experienced team handles all converting processes in our FDA-approved facility.
With over 100 years of manufacturing experience, Tapecon works with product teams to solve challenges, create products, and enhance lives. Learn more about our gaskets and filtration applications.