Method for cutting and sealing of disposable multilumen tubing

摘要

A method and device for cutting and sealing of disposable multilumen tubing is disclosed. The method comprises providing a first surface and an opposite second surface, placing a portion of the multilumen tubing between the first and the second surface and applying heat and pressure to at least one of the first and the second surface so as to plastically deform and cut the said portion of the multilumen tubing and to heat-seal the cut ends thereof. The device for cutting and sealing comprises a first jaw and juxtaposed therewith a second jaw, said first and said second jaw are provided with respective first and second surface. The device further comprises biasing member exerting pressure on at least one of the said first and the second surface and a source of energy suitable for heating of at least one of the said first and the second surface.