Feature: Connectors
Push-pull connectors for remote patient monitoring
By Angelo Meriggi, Country Sales Manager, PEI-Genesis T
echnology has advanced to such a degree over the past couple of decades that patients can receive healthcare remotely from the comfort of their own
homes. Every bit of new technology has been craſted with reliability and safety in mind, from the LED display on a handheld monitor to its connector. Figures 1 and 2 show connectors for medical use.
Expected growth Research firm Insider Intelligence predicts that the market for global remote patient monitoring systems will reach $1.7bn by 2027. Te Coronavirus pandemic has certainly accelerated this growth and created a space where remote treatments can thrive. Patients with disorders like diabetes and abnormal blood pressure can now receive reliable healthcare at home; see Figures 3-5. Remote patient monitoring frees up time for healthcare providers and their patients, and protects vulnerable people from exposure to viruses. Another recent report, this time from
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Figure 1: LEMO S-Series connectors are suitable for disposable medical devices and one-time use
market research firm McKinsey, indicates that care at home has the potential to unlock higher-quality patient care at lower cost to health providers. Tis is made possible by advancements in medical device technology, enabled by innovations, not least in electrical connector designs. So, what are the design requirements for
home healthcare medical connectors? Traditionally, connectors used in
healthcare had to be robust to withstand heavy handling, IP67-sealed from water
Figure 2: LEMO Redel plastic push-pull connectors housing material can be sterilised without the risk of water ingress
ingress and EMI-shielded to ensure successful data transmission. Whilst these criteria are added bonuses for connectors used in home healthcare, patient requirements for connectors are different. When using a medical device in a living room, be it for glucose testing or monitoring blood pressure, ample space is not always available. Patients may have restricted mobility due to their conditions, so large devices with complex wiring are also unsuitable.
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