Cytiva Kleenpak sterile connectors
The disposable Kleenpak™ sterile connector, a Pall Life Sciences products, allows for the dry connection of two separate fluid pathways, while maintaining the sterile integrity of both. The connector consists of a male and a female connector, each covered by a vented peel-away strip that protects the port and maintains the sterility of the sterile fluid pathway.
The connector consists of a male and a female connector, each covered by a vented peel-away strip that protects the port and maintains the sterility of the sterile fluid pathway. Different connector options are available to allow for the connection of 15.8 mm (⅝ in.), 13 mm (½ in.), 9.6 mm (⅜ in.) or 6 mm (¼ in.) nominal tubing. Kleenpak sterile connectors can either be autoclaved up to 130°C or Gamma sterilized.
- No capital equipment required
- Connection is made in seconds
- Connector can be autoclaved or Gamma sterilized
- Easy to make connection – even in cramped environment
- Maintains a sterile fluid pathway upon activation of device
- Peel-away strip maintains sterility until ready to use
- Vented to allow steam penetration and to prevent tubing collapse after autoclaving
- Shape coding ensures proper alignment
- Locking mechanism prevents incorrect assembly
- Device makes audible click when engaged
- Permanent connection for security – cannot be re-opened