The Importance of Medical Cable Assemblies

Medical cable assemblies are widely used in hospitals, clinics, labs, and medical facilities. Their purpose is to connect medical equipment for patient monitoring and treatment.

The cables are often subject to high temperatures, tension, and abrasion. The increased wear and tear is a primary factor consisted during the manufacturing process. The assembly specifications considered include the cable type, conductor range, plating, shielding, insulation, and material used. These not only have to withstand high temps and tension but also resist chemical sterilization procedures in order to meet the high regulatory standards that medical facilities are held to.

To give you an idea of where medical cable assemblies are used, think of a cardio monitor being hooked up to a heart patient. The patient’s heart rate must remain within a certain range in order to keep them healthy and alive. Cable assemblies not only help the monitor function properly but they also connect it to a computer device that collects data and reports on the patient’s heart rhythm so doctors can track the patient’s progress.

Other common medical devices that use cable assemblies include the following…
- Electronic catheters
- Patient monitoring systems
- Ultrasound equipment
- Therapeutic devices
- Lab analysis equipment
- ECG machines
- Heart rate monitors
- Defibrillators
- Fetal monitors