A new hybrid connecter for electrical and gas connections on surgical tools and other equipment reduces the risk of a misconnections, according to a report by MedGadget.
The Mini Hybrid Connector from St. Paul, Minn.-based Colder fits all wires and air lines into one connector, matching the right gas with the right equipment.
The standard set comes with a panel mount socket and a connector with an umbilical hose containing an air tube, multiple wires and two electrical contacts.
Read the Colder description of the Mini Hybrid Connector (pdf).
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