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News Release from: Tyco Electronics UK | Subject: Sterilene-enhanced silicone jacketed cables
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 02 December 2004

Medical cables handle repeated
sterilisation

Tyco Electronics has recently introduced autoclaveable cable assemblies fabricated from Sterilene-enhanced silicone for surgical video and power tools.

Tyco Electronics has recently introduced autoclaveable cable assemblies fabricated from Sterilene-enhanced silicone for surgical video and power tools This latest innovation in material technology eliminates the surface tackiness of silicone and appeals to end-users in hospitals and clinics, by providing a cleaner look and smoother feel

Precision Interconnect cable assemblies with Sterilene-enhanced silicone cable jackets maintain their smooth feel, flexibility and strength after repeated autoclave sterilisation.

Even after being subjected to 1000 autoclave cycles, 500 Sterrad (100) cycles and 1000 Steris (System 1) cycles, biocompatible Sterilene-enhanced silicone jacketed cables show no measurable degradation in jacket lubricity or electrical and mechanical properties.

The new cable jackets slip comfortably over gloved hands, scrubs and surgical drape.

This extra degree of cable manoeuvrability makes it easier to manipulate hand-held surgical devices that are linked by cables to controllers or power sources.

Sterilene-enhanced silicone is available on Precision Interconnect pre-engineered Basis cable assemblies as well as on custom cable assemblies. Request a free brochure from Tyco Electronics UK ...

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