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ODU MINI-SNAP IEC EN
A guide to IEC 60601-1 connector conformance
Alexandra Fuchshuber, product manager at ODU discusses the ODU plastic circular connector series ODU MEDI-SNAP and how supplier know-how can contribute towards the development of IEC 60601-1 compliant electrical equipment and systems
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EC 60601-1 states requirements for the protection from electric shock for medical patients and operators who come into direct
contact with electrical equipment and systems. In order to reduce risks to a minimum, manufacturers must
integrate two means of protection in their products, either implementing two separate measures or a single measure twice. Overall, the specified protection level 2 MOPP (means of patient
protection) and/or 2 MOOP (means of operator protection) must be obtained. In addition, manufacturers must introduce a management process in which they not only investigate all protection-relevant aspects, but also document the results in detail. Circular connectors can be used in electrical equipment and
systems for the medical sector in order to transmit power, signals and data as well as liquid and gaseous fluids. In contrast to permanent connections, connectors can be
disconnected again, whereby they provide a higher level of flexibility, for example if equipment with different application parts has to be used during surgery. Circular connectors with a plastic, rather than a metal housing, are not only lightweight and economically viable, but also completely
12 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2022 | ELECTRONICS TODAY
Alexandra Fuchshuber, product manager forODU
insulated. This means that neither patients nor operator will receive an electric shock from contact with the housing. Continuous performance, maximum reliability and intuitive
handling are of essential importance in medical technology and the trend to increasingly compact medical devices must also be considered in detail - with special attention paid to any reductions in the size of electrical medical equipment and inherent components.
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