State of the art medical devices designed for diagnostic and therapeutic systems, such as mapping and ablation catheters, require repeated mating between reusable and disposable electronic components. As a result, system reliability and durability is critical. Eclipta™ medical connector incorporates an innovative, double-ended, edge card contact system designed for high mating cycle life, providing reliable connection over the life of the reusable device.

Features & Benefits

Eclipta™ Edge Card Technology

  • Double-ended Edge Card Contact Design
  • Mates to PCB on the Disposable Connector Side
  • Patented Technology: US Patent #8727795 B2

 

PCB Connection

  • Fine Pitch Edge Card Contacts Allow for Smaller Footprint in Medical Equipment
  • Reusable Connector is Fingerproof (Meets the Requirements of IEC 60601-1) for Patient and Medical Personnel Safety
  • Eliminates Bent Pin Damage
  • Mass Termination

 

Mating Cycle Life

  • Up to 2,500 Mating Cycles
  • Increases Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of Reusable Side

Plug and Play Design

  • Minimizes Assembly Time and Inventory Costs
  • Rugged Plug Mates either to (PCB Inside) the Disposable Device or Directly to the System

 

Sterilizable Connector

  • Meets Typical Medical Sterilization Requirements (Autoclave, EtO and Sterrad® 1 Protocols)

 

Quick, Intuitive Mating

  • Unique Connector Shape and Available Keying Ensures Correct Mating in Fast-paced Medical Settings
  • Simple Push-button Active Latch Prevents Inadvertent Unmating and Provides Audible Feedback

 

Embedded Electronics

  • Allows for Greater Design Flexibility

 

Note: 1 Sterrad® is a registered trademark of Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), division of Ethicon US, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson Company.