Extruded tubing for mixing reagents

Abstract

An extruded, preferably flexible mixing tube having unitary construction and a lumen coextensive with the length thereof. A mixing portion of the lumen is tortuous and operable for mixing two or more comingled fluids flowing therethrough. The lumen of the mixing tube preferably includes a smooth cylindrical connector portion at both ends thereof dimensioned to receive tubing connectors. The mixing portion of the lumen is disposed between the connector portions and is in fluid communication with the connector portions of the lumens at both ends of the mixing tube. The mixing tube may be extruded in any desired length. The tortuous mixing portion of the lumen may have any desired cross-sectional geometry. In one embodiment the mixing portion is defined by a spiral conduit. In another embodiment, the mixing portion of the lumen varies in internal diameter periodically along the length of the mixing tube. In yet another embodiment, the mixing portion is comprised of a linear sequence of two or more tortuous conduits having different cross-sectional geometries.

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