CO-EX™ infusion tubing was developed to prevent the loss of compounds due to absorption into the tubing, evaporation through the tubing, or alteration due to the leaching of plasticizers from the tubing. In humans, CO-EX is used to infuse insulin, nitroglycerine, and Taxol® (Eli Lilly) -- compounds which are not compatible with traditional PVC infusion tubing. Normal PE tubing provides excellent compound compatibility, but unfortunately it is prone to kinking. Solomon Scientific's CO-EX provides the best of both: it has PE on the ID for compatibility and PVC on the OD to minimize kinking.
The two sizes of CO-EX are designed to attach to commonly used 22ga and 25ga swivels, couplers and luer stubs. The 22ga size is also available with a black PVC outer layer for protection of light sensitive compounds.
CO-EX is available in bulk, non-sterile 100 ft (30.5m) rolls. It is also available in custom pre-assembled sterile infusion kits, which include swivels, tethers and other components. CO-EX is not intended for intravascular use.
| Instech Laboratories, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Tubing |
| Product Name | CO-EX™ Tubing |
| Type | Plastic; Structural |
| Material | Poly Vinyl Chloride; Polyethylene (PE) / Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) |
| Shape | Round |
| Features | Coiled; Reinforced; Sterilizeable |
| Color / Clarity | Clear; Solid (optional feature) |
