A medical infusion pump pressure plate adapter system and components that include a tube set, a control module and a reusable adapter plate in various embodiments. The tube set having a fluid tube for supplying fluid, medication, or nutrients, and an interface card component having a generally flat top surface portion fixed to the exterior surface of the fluid tube at an intermediate location of the fluid tube. The control module having a processor and a chassis with a pumping mechanism for pumping fluid through the fluid tube. Further, the reusable adapter plate has a first end pivotally mounted to the chassis of the control module for long-term pivotal retention and a second end selectively mounted to chassis of the control panel. The reusable adapter plate contains a recessed feature configured for receipt of the interface card component of the tube set.
