Penrose Drainage Tubing – Graham-Field Health Products – 3953 1

Item 3953 Series – Penrose Drainage Tubing• Tubing is extensively leached, washed and surface-   treated to 99.9% protein-free• Seamless tubing- Free of striations lumen for clear    passage of liquids and/or gases• Performance Characteristics:  – Elasticity – Memory is maintained even after repeated                      stretching  – Translucency and uniformity of color – Provides an      unobstructed observation of liquid flow line  – Gripping power – Enables the tubing to grip tenaciously                              to connectors• Sterilizable• Made in USA
Materials: Natural Rubber (Latex), Polyisoprene RubberCompliance Specifications: Meets requirements of A-A-52047 type 1, 3, 4, & 5 and A-A-53848All materials used in tubing meet FDA Title 21 CFR Section 177.2600 and 182.5991
The following tests have been performed on Latex Tubing:I. U.S.P. Biological Reactivity Tests, in VIVO, Class VI   – Acute Systemic Toxicity   – Intracutaneous Toxicity   – Implantation TestII. U.S.P. Heavy Metals, Trace Metals
Sterilization OptionsI. Autoclave   – Steam under pressure   – Check with autoclave equipment manufacturer for     recommendations     • Tubing manufacturer experience is to use 250°F for        20 minutes     • The product will withstand repeated sterilizationsII. Ethylene Oxide   – Humidity, gas, and heat sterilization process   – Parts must be accessible to gas   – Oxyfume gas: 12% EtO + 88% FreonIII.Gamma   – Cobalt 60 Gamma radiation penetrates our products      easily   – Do not radiate tubing in an elongated state   – 1.5 to 2.5 megarads have little to no effect on our      rubber recipes on these tubing
Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex,               which may cause allergic reactions.