Posted to News on 1st Oct 2007, 19:24
Medical connectors are low-cost, rugged and sterilisable
Tyco Electronics is launching a rugged, user-friendly medical CPC connector for use in applications such as surgical power instruments, RF and ultrasound ablation and EP monitors used in the operating room. Indeed, the connectors are sufficiently rugged and sterilisable to be reused, yet their low cost makes them equally suitable for single-use applications. Available with 5, 6, 7 or 10 contact positions, the devices benefit from a robust self-latching mechanism that is secure under axial and torsional loads.
CPC medical connectors feature a grip area with push-pull action, gold-plated contacts for a reliable connection, MEDLOC II enhanced latch release and a black or grey lightweight housing that is resistant to shock, drop and chemically induced cracking. Sterilisation is possible by autoclave and EtO and by Sterrad and Cidex+ disinfectants. The components can be overmoulded with silicone in a single step (without potting/sealing) or customisable PVC flex reliefs added for cable strain and flex protection. Integral colour-coded cable collets for mating polarisation are also available.
Accommodating cables with outside diameters from 2.7-6.5mm, CPC medical connectors feature an operating voltage of 300V AC, current ratings from 3-7A (depending on the number of contact positions), a durability of 2500 mating cycles and an operating temperature range from -50 to +170degC.
