Saint-Gobain Adds Larger Size to Pure-Fit® SC line

BEAVERTON, Mich., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has expanded its line of sterile connectors with the introduction of the new 1-inch Pure-Fit® SC. Click here to view a product photograph.

Pure-Fit® SC is designed to make completely sterile connections possible outside the clean room environment, and the addition of a 1-inch size expands the range of applications for which this innovative product is suitable.

Other available sizes are 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch; these connectors are fully interchangeable to meet step-down requirements.

Pure-Fit® SC features an easy-to-assemble valve design that leaves no gaps or residue, eliminating problems associated with other systems. The use of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics' patented Pure-Fit® SIB® technology on barb connections ensures a completely smooth inner bore flow path, and all components are manufactured from fully animal derivative- and BPA-free materials for ultimate purity.

Other unique features have been engineered into Pure-Fit® SC:

• Triple-redundant locking mechanism that simplifies validation, virtually eliminating the chance of operator error
• Easy-to-see visual indicators that confirm proper engagement
• Laser-etching for complete lot traceability
• Sterilizable via gamma irradiation or autoclaving

All Pure-Fit® SC sizes, including the new 1-inch version, are fully characterized, validated and tested to a variety of specifications including USP Class VI, ISO 10993, and EP 3.1.9. All detailed testing protocols and additional product data are available upon request.

For more information on Pure-Fit® SC and the many other products offered by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, visit our website at http://www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com.

SOURCE Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics