198 devices · GMDN 37423
Pin-indexed adaptors are reusable connectors designed to securely link incompatible medical devices by using a unique pin-and-slot system. Clinically, they ensure precise and safe connections—such as between anaesthetic gas containers and their corresponding vaporizers—while preventing accidental mismatches that could compromise patient safety.
These adaptors are typically regulated as reusable medical devices, often requiring validation for durability, sterility maintenance, and compatibility with connected systems. They may be supplied as standalone components or as part of larger anaesthesia workflow solutions, adhering to standards for reusable device reprocessing and traceability.
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