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Infusion Set
What are the types of IV sets?
Lightproof vs. Regular
Micro vs. Macro
Latex vs. Latex-free injection site
DEHP vs. DEHP-free
Vented vs. Non-vented
With solution filter vs. Without solution filter
IV set Luer lock vs. Luer slip
Auto air stop vs. Regular More
What is the IV set size?
It means product specifications, which include tubing length, needle size, macro or micro drip, tube OD and ID, components size, etc.
What is Macro IV set?
Macro IV set refers to the IV sets that deliver drop factors of 10, 15, or 20 drops per mL. More
What is micro IV set
Macro drip set comes in three sizes: 10 gtt/mL, 15 gtt/mL, and 20 gtt/mL. Micro drip set comes in only one size: 60 gtt/mL. This means 60 drips per milliliter. More
What is a 60 drop set?
A 60-drop gravity IV set is an infusion set that delivers 60 drops per mL. of the infused fluid. More
What is the IV set flow rate?
Macro drip set comes in three sizes: 10 gtt/mL, 15 gtt/mL, and 20 gtt/mL. Micro drip set comes in one size: 60 gtt/mL. This means 60 drips per milliliter. More
How many drops in 1ml in the IV set?
10,15, 20, or 60 drops
What is the drop factor of the IV set?
The number of drops in one mL. More
Vented IV set v.s Non-vented IV set
Vented IV sets have a small blue air vent on the spike. Medical personnel can open and close it to allow air to enter and displace the fluid upon leaving the container.
Non-vented IV sets do not have an air vent that allows opening and closing. More
What material is used for the IV set?
PVC, ABS, PE, PP, etc. More
What are the other names of the IV set?
Infusion set, drip set, IV giving set, intravenous set, IV administration set, IV tubing set, gravity set, etc.
What is the price of the IV set?
The prices fluctuate and are mainly affected by raw materials cost, labor cost, exchange rate, etc. More
What is non-pvc IV set?
Non-PVC infusion set means the use of other materials aside from PVC. In most instances, manufacturers use polyurethane (PU) and polyolefin (PO) instead of PVC. More
What is PVC IV set?
It is the infusion set made of medical PVC raw material.
What is DEHP IV set?
The term DHEP stands for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate. It is a softener used in PVC or polyvinyl chloride. DEHP helps in softening by increasing the flexibility of PVC. More
What is DEHP Free IV set?
The IV set is made of PVC without DEHP, which mainly refers to drip chambers and tubings. More
Why are plasticizers needed for the IV set?
The addition of plasticizers in PVC aims to supply the softness and flexibility of the compound. The most used plasticizer is DEHP. More
What are the packings?
Small PE bag or paper pouch as the primary packing. Big PE bag or normal box as the secondary packing. Outer carton. More
What is IV set Luer lock?
It is an infusion set with a Luer lock connector. More
What is primary IV set?
The primary IV set refers to a thin, flexible, plastic tubing that is connected to the bag or bottle of intravenous (IV) fluid. More
What is the use of IV set?
IV sets are used for the infusion of medicines over a long period in a controlled way. More
Parts
What is the packing for the parts?
Parts are packed in bulk without sterilization.
How many pieces are in a carton?
It depends on the product. For some smaller parts, a carton can hold more such as 200,000 pcs. For some bigger parts, a carton can hold less, such as 2000 pcs.
What is the MOQ?
What are the parts of IV sets?
The IV set components include the plastic spike with a protector cap, drip chamber, air vent, solution filter, roller clamp, injection site, needle, tubing, etc. We export the IV set drip chambers in large mount to factories worldwide. More
What is the function of the roller clamp?
The primary function of an IV roller clamp is to control the flow rate of the IV fluid. More
Latex v.s Latex free rubber
Latex rubber is a natural substance made of the milky sap of the rubber tree. Latex-free rubber refers to rubber without latex. Usually, it can be silicone and isoprene. More
What is isoprene rubber?
Very similar to the natural type, the Isoprene Rubber undergoes a synthetic process, and its chemical name is cis-polyisoprene. Its properties are mainly identical to natural rubber. However, they are weaker because it is not 100% cis-isomer. More
Isoprene rubber & natural rubber
Isoprene is synthetic, artificial, and man-made. It has higher consistency, cure rate, purity, and processing than natural rubber, with minor allergies.
Natural rubber is the elastic material taken from the latex sap of trees. It can cause allergies. More
Luer lock connector v.s Luer slip connector
Luer lock has threads that provide a firm connection and a more secure fit to its counterpart, while the Luer slip does not. More
What is the function of the Luer Lock connector?
A Luer lock connector is a device that connects a needle or a catheter to plastic tubing. The male Luer lock is provided with an external housing with internal threads. In contrast, the female Luer lock has external threads. When one of the fittings is rotated, the two fittings are drawn together, tightening the seal. More
What is the function of an air vent in IV set?
Air vent: the air vent allows air to enter the container of the IV fluid. Going over the surface of the fluid, the air subsequently exerts downward pressure to hasten the flow. The filter inside the air vent helps prevent microorganisms from entering the infusion bag is an essential function. More
What is the function of the solution filter?
The filter filters out the particles in the liquid and protects the patient from the infection caused by the particles. More
What is the function of the injection site?
It allows the injection of emergency drugs into the fluid. More
Production
What is the lead time?
The regular lead time is 45-50 days. It is affected by the purchase of raw materials& parts, packing production, etc. More
What is the sterilization method of the IV set?
Ethylene oxide “gas” sterilization (ETO). More
What is the infusion set manufacturing process?
It includes the purchasing raw materials and parts, inspection and warehousing, injection molding and squeezing out the blow, assembling, sealing, packing, sterilization, analytical, and storage. More
Company
In what countries do we have distributors?
Italy, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Korea, Brazil, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.
What certificates do we have?
CE, ISO, FSC, Medical device registration certificate, etc.
Is your company a manufacturer or a trading company?
What is the lead time?
What is the commonly used transport method?
If by sea, we will deliver products to our nearest port, Dalian port. If the clients want another loading port, such as Shanghai Port, we will use the truck to deliver the product to our Shanghai warehouse.
For Central Asian countries, we either use sea, truck, or train transportation. For example, we deliver products by truck to our Kyrgyzstan customers. However, we deliver products by sea to our Uzbekistan customers. Sea and truck transportation are used together for our Turkmenistan customers.
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