Smiths Interconnect delivers high-reliability interconnect solutions to the medical industry. Their interconnect solutions have been used extensively for decades in areas where integrity and reliability are essential to the well-being of a patient. Smiths Interconnect contacts, connectors and cable assemblies facilitate medical trends toward less invasive procedures, disposable probes, embedded electronics, high cycle life and sterilization.
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An issue of paramount concern to SynCardia during the development of the Freedom driver was to make certain that total signal reliability was maintained. This challenge included a critical need for reliable and dependable interconnect systems within the product. SynCardia turned to Hypertac, a proven connector vendor with a track record of success in the medical device industry. Hypertac’s specialized design and development of interconnect systems met SynCardia’s vital requirements for including color coding, sealing, keying and simple mating action. Smiths Interconnect’s design engineers worked closely with the SynCardia team to create an interconnect system of cable assemblies and connectors for the Freedom driver that could confidently deliver complete reliability. The combination of the Hypertac HyperGrip® and D-Series interconnect solutions within the SynCardia Freedom driver addressed the unique demands and requirements of the life-sustaining application