ODU Medical & Surgical Connector Solutions

ODU circular plastic & metal connectors, sterilizable, autoclavable, disposable and hybrid interconnects

ODU provides a wide range of medical and surgical connectors, including circular plastic and metal connectors, sterilizable, autoclavable, as well as disposable and hybrid options. These highly reliable interconnects are designed for medical electronic equipment, including diagnostic and imaging, patient monitoring devices, surgical and treatment tools, dental applications, and disposable equipment (sensors, catheters).

Applications

  • Diagnostics and imaging
  • Surgical robotics
  • Surgical suite and medical devices
  • Disposable equipment (sensor and catheters)
  • Dental
  • Patient monitoring
  • Therapeutic and homecare
  • Catheter and endoscopes

Features

  • Connector options
    • Circular (plastic and metal)
    • Modular/rectangular
    • Sterilizable
    • Autoclavable
    • Disposable available
    • Hybrid available
  • Mixed configuration inserts
  • EMC/EMI shielding
  • IEC 60601-1 (2 MOPP and 2 MOOP) for maximum patient and operator protection
  • High speed and high density
  • High-voltage connector options
  • Fiber-optic, hybrid, and non-magnetic medical connector options
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Watertight sealing up to IP68
  • Hermetically sealed options available
  • Silicon cable assembly solutions
    • 500 autoclave cycles
    • Halogen and latex free
    • ISO 10993-5 certified
  • Products
  • Medical Connectors at a Glance
  • Catalogs & Resources
  • Catheter & Endoscope Connectivity
  • Video

In catheter and endoscope system development, success depends on rapid execution, application-specific design, and strict regulatory compliance. As a global partner, ODU delivers more than standard connectors, providing engineered, customizable solutions that support your program from early development through production—enabling faster time-to-market without sacrificing performance, quality, or compliance.

  • High-voltage performance: Supports operating voltages up to 3,500 V AC, with short-duration impulse ratings up to 8 kV
  • Shielded, touchproof design: Engineered to ensure electrical safety and signal integrity in medical environments
  • Mechanical durability: Rated up to IP68 with endurance of up to 5,000 mating cycles for long-term reliability
  • Standards compliance: Designed to meet IEC 60601-1 requirements and align with FDA and MDR expectations
  • Customization and engineering support: Rapid-response design assistance and accelerated prototyping
  • Integrated cable assemblies: Complete solutions including fiber optics, silicone overmolding, and UDI marking

Catheter Applications

Cardiac ablation

Ablation technologies for Cryoablation (Cryo), RF Ablation (RFA), Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), Microwave (MWA) and Pulse Electric Field (PEF) with fiber optic

Tumor ablation

Ablation interconnects for Cryoablation (Cryo), RF Ablation (RFA), Microwave (MWA) and Pulse Electric Field (PEF), Irreversible Electroporation (IRE), High Intensity Ultra-sound (HIFU)

  • Enhanced patient safety: Shielded, push-pull, and touch-proof connectors designed for endoscopes, camera heads, CCUs, and video scopes
  • High-speed & signal integrity and data transmission: Supports 4K medical video, HDMI®, USB®, Ethernet and fiber-optic interfaces for both disposable and reusable endoscopes
  • Proven durability: Robust connector designs for single-use and multi-use devices, supporting high mating-cycle requirements
  • Regulatory readiness: Designed to meet IEC 60601-1 (patient protection, creepage, and clearance), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), and align with ISO 13485, UL/CE, FDA, and MDR requirements to support faster approvals
  • Customization and rapid prototyping: Application-specific connector designs, including autoclavable and shielded configurations
  • End-to-end integration: Complete solutions encompassing cable assemblies, fiber-optic integration, silicone insulation, and UDI marking

Endoscope Applications

Gastrointestinal endoscopes

Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Enteroscopy

Respiratory endoscopes

Bronchoscopy

Urinary System

Cystoscopy, Ureteroscopy

Female Reproductive System

Hysteroscopy

Other

Laparoscopy, Arthroscopy

Medical connectors at a glance

ODU Connector Overview

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ODU MEDI-SNAP® FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about the ODU MEDI-SNAP®.

ODU MEDI-SNAP® Connectors | Datasheet Preview

The ODU MEDI-SNAP is a lightweight and cost-efficient plastic circular connector with high chemical resistance, which offers a highly reliable solution for various medical applications.

ODU MEDI-SNAP – High Voltage

ODU High-Voltage Connectors with plastic housing: up to 1,000 Volts AC, 16 Amps, 2,000 mating cycles, 2x High-Voltage, 2x Signal, 1x Ground, FMLB, IP50 or IP64, and IEC 60664-1.

IEC 60601-1: How ODU guarantees maximum possible protection for patient and operator

Circular connectors can be used in electrical equipment and systems for the medical sector in order to transmit power, signals and data as well as liquid and gaseous fluids.

ODU MEDI-SNAP® Break-Away connectors - Highest variety for medical & test and measurement applications

ODU has increased the configuration options for their plastic connector range by adding new variants of the ODU MEDI-SNAP® with Break-Away function.

ODU Medical Connectors

ODU MEDI-SNAP® Connectors

0.25kV to 0.60kV voltage and a 2 to 15A single contact nominal current, depending on the model.

ODU MEDI-SNAP® IEC 60601-1

Offers wider front and an additional on the connector for IEC 60601-1 compliance.

ODU MEDI-SNAP 3.5 Touch-Proof Push-Pull

ODU's MEDI‐SNAP® size 3.5 is a reliable, highly flexible touch-proof push-pull connector for medical, test and measurement, and industrial electronics.

MEDI-SNAP® Size 3.5 High-Power Connectors

The ODU MEDI-SNAP circular plastic connector product line increases flexibility with a high-power interconnect

ODU MEDI-SNAP size 2

MEDI-SNAP size 2 increases the flexibility of their circular plastic connector product line

ODU MINI-SNAP® L Series Circular Connectors

Highly configurable push-pull circular connector family available in sizes as small as 6.4mm

ODU MINI-SNAP® K Series Circular Connectors

Highly configurable push-pull circular connector family with up to IP68 protection when mated.

ODU MINI-SNAP® F Series Circular Connectors

Highly configurable push-pull circular connector family available in half-shell coding, five sizes.

ODU Mini-Snap® IEC Connector

ODU MINI-SNAP IEC 60601-1

ODU AMC® High-Density Connectors with Chrome Surface

ODU's connectors are designed for high-density signal configurations and high-speed data transmission