Resources
Smiths Interconnect stands as a dedicated partner in the medical field, driving progress through cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise. Our commitment to advancing healthcare solutions is evident in our comprehensive repository of resources, which includes white papers, blogs, webinars, and literature tailored specifically for the medical market. You can also configure your medical connector here.
Documentation
Case Studies
Throughout this collection, we delve into real-world examples that highlight how our advanced interconnect solutions, precision components, and technological expertise have been instrumental in addressing the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals and medical device manufacturers. From enhancing the performance and reliability of critical medical equipment to enabling breakthroughs in diagnostics and patient care, Smiths Interconnect's contributions are at the forefront of innovation.
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Medical Grade Spring Probe Solutions for Surgical Robotics
Smiths Interconnect’s design team worked with the manufacturer in understanding their pain point and recommended spring probes as the ideal choice for their application.
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Therapeutic System Connects with HyperGrip
The design of the HyperGrip® connector (HG series) was ideal for the customer’s requirements when fitted with custom hybrid inserts.
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D series for Autoclaved Medical Devices
D series for Autoclaved Medical Devices
Products
At Smiths Interconnect, we understand the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals and medical device manufacturers. That's why our product portfolio is meticulously designed to meet and exceed the exacting standards of this highly regulated and demanding sector. From advanced interconnect solutions and customized cable assemblies to precision microwave components and RF connectors, our offerings are engineered with precision and reliability in mind.
Applications
These applications exemplify the breadth and depth of our contributions to the industry, showcasing how our advanced interconnect technology, precision components, and expertise enable breakthroughs in medical science and patient care. Whether it's enhancing the accuracy of diagnostic tests, enabling minimally invasive surgical procedures, or facilitating remote patient monitoring, Smiths Interconnect's solutions are at the forefront of healthcare innovation.
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Surgical & Monitoring Systems
Surgical Robots
Surgical Equipment
Hybrid Operating Room
Endoscopy
Infusion Pumps
Patient Monitoring
Dental Tools - Chairs
Portable & Wearable Devices
Home Health Monitors
Automated External Devices
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Imaging Systems
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
CT Scanning Systems
Digital X-ray
Ultrasound
Position Emission Tomography
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Disposables
Electrophysiology Catheters
Invasive Probes
Painless Needle Systems
Blood Gas Analyzers
Electrical connectors, cables assemblies and RF components are used in a variety of medical devices and applications ranging from very large and expensive machines, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems to lower cost portable field devices such as defibrillators. Depending on the specific application, these medical interconnect products are engineered to satisfy different requirements for reliability and number of uses and to ensure optimal performance, durability and safety.
We offer proven quality and innovative connectivity solutions, constantly adapting our products to tomorrow’s needs while meeting our customer requirements. We leverage our application specific expertise to design and anufacture superior connectors and cable assemblie and RF components that ensure optimal performance, durability and safety.
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Custom Grid Array technology
Cost-effective and smaller alternative to coaxial RF contacts Interconnect solutions for medical applications must provide high performance and ensure the highest level of safety. At the same time, there is a pressing market need to make them even smaller, more robust, and more cost-effective. Coaxial RF contacts can be large, delicate, and expensive. Replacing them with a Grid Array can reduce the overall size, weight, and cost of the connector. Learn MoreTortac® technology for high vibration PCB mount applications
- PCB mounting
- Stable signal transmission in high vibration and shock environments
- Pass-through design
- Designed for reflow soldering process
- Ready for automatic handling with pick-and-place machines
- Reel packaging available
Application: Catheters Undergoing Multiple Autoclave Cycles
A medical device manufacturer was looking for an alternative to standard high cost autoclave compatible connector offerings for a range of electrophysiology catheters used to map the electrical activity of the heart to detect arrhythmia. This minimally invasive procedure provides access through a small incision (typically in the groin area) feeding the disposable catheter through a blood vessel to the heart, allowing quicker patient recovery than traditional open heart methods. Due to the requirements for size, reliability, and sterilization, the customer required a connector with up to 25 contacts that was easy to use, reliable and could survive multiple autoclave cycles. Learn MoreSmiths Interconnect completes product offering for disposable healthcare devices
The need for a disposable solution that maintains the premium look, reliability, regulatory compliance, and ease of use of the HyperGrip® connector series has driven Smiths Interconnect to develop disposable Hypergrip® receptacles that maintain current electrical performance with limited cycle life and environmental tolerance (up to 30 mating cycles). The disposable configurations of the Hypergrip series embed all benefits of the existing versatile Hypergrip® Series within a cost-effective design for single or few-use applications.
Smiths Interconnect finalists for the Electronics Industry Awards in Three Categories
We are pleased to be finalists for the Electronics Industry Awards in 3 categories: Aerospace Military Defense Product of the Year.
New technology to improve connectivity in mission critical applications
New cutting-edge connector enables faster (up to 110 GHz) and more reliable connectivity across a range of mission critical industry sectors and applications.