Now available from Quadrant are two ranges of circular connector cable assemblies that are designed specifically for medical instruments and are so inexpensive that is more cost-effective to discard them than sterilise with comparatively expensive autoclaving processes.
Manufactured by ODU, the connector specialist from Mühldorf, Germany, the MEDI-SNAP and MINI-MED are both snap-off, blind-mate circular connectors that are free of DEHP and 0.9% NaCl resistant. These connectors have a snap-on mating mechanism that is designed with a low retention force so that it can be disconnected easily in emergency.
The MEDI-SNAP is 16mm in diameter with 2 to 14 contacts and is supplied in cable lengths from 0.25 to 2 metres while the smaller MINI-MED is designed for operation in very small spaces having a diameter of only 11mm, has 2 to 6 contacts and is supplied in the cable lengths from 0.5 to 5 metres.
Both connectors are protected to IP68 when connected blind-mate, are available in plug, receptacle and in-line receptacle in black, grey and white, are assembled with PVC or highly flexible silicone cable and can be sterilized by wiping with disinfectant when required for repeated use.