FLUID CONNECTIONS

摘要

PURPOSE: A fluid connections between an inlet capillary or other small bore tube and a microengineered fluidic structure are provided. CONSTITUTION: A fluid connections comprise a micro engineered structure and a capillary or other small bore tube and a method for connecting the tube to the structure. The micro engineered structure is composed of at least one substrate (2) in which fluid flow channels (6) are formed, connecting to an aperture (12) into which the tube (14) is inserted. A sealant material is flowed into the aperture around the tube and then hardened to seal the tube within the aperture.