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MEDICAL Key Considerations When Selecting Medical Device Interconnects Harsh Environments, Reliability, Durability, Safety and Compliance All Create Design Engineering Challenges Anthony Kalaijakis Molex Incorporated Technology advances in electronic consumer devices and the But as medical device manufacturers further improve existing telecommunications industry are converging at a rapid rate with products and bring new products to market that take advantage of the medical device technology. For example, the medical industry now latest technologies, engineers face conditions unique to the medical embraces membrane switches from the appliance industry and relies industry that make designing and manufacturing more challenging. on cell phone interconnects within portable medical monitoring This is particularly true in the current economic climate—where the devices. In addition, super-precise surgical tools have been further pressure is on to deliver healthcare more cost-effectively. Whereas improved by combining advanced fiber optic and interconnect design medical interconnects have traditionally been supported by specialty technologies. manufacturers, industry trends are increasingly leaning towards standards from other industries, such as consumer electronics and Converged technologies like these have not only greatly enhanced telecommunications. the ability of healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in clinics and hospital settings but have also helped monitor patient When developing medical devices, manufacturers must consider conditions remotely. In today’s interconnected world, it is not unusual