Fischer Connectors GmbH

Fischer Connectors is expanding its multi-pole, low-voltage Fischer Core series with new First Mate Last Break connectors. They offer an outstanding level of electrical safety, mechanical reliability and user-friendliness for operators of medical devices in accordance with IEC 60601-1. ... Read more

Manufacturers of medical devices have to strike a balance between the highest safety standards and the best possible user-friendliness. While medical devices are usually protected by a housing and the necessary switches, buttons and displays are easily accessible on the front, the infrastructure can be both a safety risk and a test of nerves. Connectors and the associated connection points are vulnerable points in the system. Particular care must be taken when conducting electricity. After all, not only users and patients, but also the sensitive technology in the device itself must be protected. The IEC 60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment provides a clear framework for this. Special “First Mate Last Break” connectors meet the requirements of this standard and combine electrical safety and mechanical reliability with user-friendliness. ... Read more