When designing electronic medical devices, connectors are often the last thing to be considered. This is because the primary focus is typically on the device’s functionality and performance. Connectors are considered secondary to this and are often given little attention until the end of the design process. Additionally, the selection and integration of connectors can be complex and time-consuming. Sometimes designers only want to spend resources on this once the device’s other details have been finalized.

However, connectors that don’t meet regulatory standards and guidelines may not be approved for use. As a result, your product could be delayed or fail to go to market. Connectors not designed to safety standards can lead to malfunctions, recalls and product liability issues. Weak connections can also cause malfunctions, increased maintenance and repair costs and decreased device uptime.

At Nortech, we know that medical interconnect solutions are a critical component of your device. We apply our extensive knowledge base to selecting and integrating these interconnect solutions and minimize the negative impact on safety, durability, compliance, reliability and cost throughout the product’s lifecycle.