Tygon® ND-100-80 tubing is available in five extremely small sizes for use in catheters, intravenous or intra-arterial infusion, and other surgical and hospital applications.

Tygon® ND-100-80 Medical Tubing is made from a biocompatible non-DEHP polymer material developed specifically for medical device needs. This clear tubing with a glass-smooth inner bore offers high rigidity for kink resistance and reduced flexibility for suction applications.

It is rigid enough for easy handling, yet soft enough to reduce problems with puncturing. Due to it's thermoplastic nature, it can be fabricated into cannulas or protective sheath products using thermoforming and flaring techniques. Based upon a unique chemistry developed by Saint-Gobain, Tygon® ND Series tubing is formualted to be Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) compliant for DEHP. To ensure compliance, each individual compound lot is tested to ensure DEHP levels are <1000 ppm.

During the extrusion process, individual product dimensions are maintained and monitored through in-line micrometers and off-line verification with computerized imaging equipment. Consistent with many medical tubing requirements, Tygon® ND-100-80 material can be effectively bonded/welded using heat, electronic (RF)/ultrasonic, solvent, and adhesive methods. Factors to be considered when selecting the components include: security of the bond required, effect on the integrity of the materials to be joined, and the presence of residues or extractables that may affect biocompatability. When bonding procedures are not used, mechanical clamps are recommended to provide secure attachment.