Common Switch Solutions for Medical Applications
The wide array of sealed switches available from E-Switch are often a favorite of the medical and healthcare industry because of their reliability and durability. E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches suitable for medical equipment and devices.
Diagnostic equipment, like neurodiagnostic monitors, often feature our PV3 Series anti-vandal switch, which is available with wire leads to make installation easier and less costly. Surgical monitors and surgical probes with cameras often feature the RB1 and RR1 Series rocker switches as on/off and selector switches. Mobile/responder medical devices, like emergency transportation equipment also feature the PV6 Series anti-vandal switch as a power switch.
When it comes to dental equipment, our tactile switches like the TL3303 Series are often featured, and in sports and recreation equipment, like fitness trackers, our ultra-low profile tact switches like the TL3780 Series are commonly used.
Click on the medical applications below to see what E-Switch products were used for each application and what functions they perform. Don’t hesitate to contact E-Switch with questions about your next project. Our engineers and sales support team will be right with you every step of the way.
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Vital Sign Monitor Patch
Product:
TL3780
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Skin patches and wearable devices can use a variety of ultraminiature tact switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a wide range of miniature and ultraminiature tact switches including edge mount and right angle designs.
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Oxygen Concentrate Device
Product:
KC
Usage: Setting Dial
Oxygen devices used in healthcare range in size and design. Several types switches can be used as long as they meet required features and functions.
E-Switch offers numerous models in the KC rotary series. If you want a switch other than a rotary, take a look the anti-vandal, rocker, navigation, pushbutton, and tact switches. These are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Air Purification Unit for Hospital Rooms
Product:
RBW2
Usage: Illuminated power switch that is visible in dim lighting.
Portable medical related equipment can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of rocker switches, as well as pushbutton, anti-vandal, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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CPAP Machine
Product:
PV0
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
There are several CPAP machine manufacturers. In the design phase, manufacturers select a switch not only for its functionality and features but also for its aesthetics.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbutton, and tact switches that are suitable for use in these medical devices as on/off power switches, selector switches, and alarm buttons.
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Defibrillator
Product:
ULV8
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Defibrillators can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, rotary, and tact switches that are suitable for use in these medical devices as on/off power switches, selector switches, and buttons.
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Dental Equipment
Product:
ULV8 Usage: ULV8 On/Off Power & FS5700 Foot Control Drill Speed
Dental exam chairs can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, rotary, slide, toggle, and tact switches that are suitable for use in dental equipment, including chairs and other devices, as power on/off switches, foot lever switches for controlling the height and tilt of the dental chair, and other buttons used for controls.
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Electric Wheelchair
Product:
PV3
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Electric wheelchairs can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Ventilator
Product:
ULP
Usage: Control switch
The ULP Series illuminated pushbutton switch is used as a control switch for ventilators. The ventilators also can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Continuous Glucose Meter
Product:
PV6
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Continuous glucose meters can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Blood Test Machine
Product:
ULV8 Usage: ULV8 is used as the on/off switch
These blood test machines can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable to medical related equipment and devices.
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Neurodiagnostic Device
Product:
PV3 Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Neurodiagnostic devices can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable to medical related equipment and devices.
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Incubator
Product:
PV6 Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Incubators can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable to medical related equipment and devices.
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Portable Diagnostic Cart
Product:
PV6 Usage: Green/Blue momentary on dual color for battery life when not plugged in, and a different color when actuated
Portable diagnostic carts can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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X-ray Imaging Equipment
Product:
PV4
Usage: PV4 used as On/Off Power Switch; PV5 used as user interface control; 200 used as position adjustment
X-ray machines can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Endoscopy Surgical Device
Product:
PV8
Usage: On/Off Power Switch at the base of the unit
Surgical equipment in an operating room uses different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Heart Monitor
Product:
TL6200
Usage: Control panel
Heart monitors can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Hospital Bed
Product:
TL1105
Usage: Multiple switches on control panel for various functions
Hospital beds can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Hearing Aid
Product:
TL3780 Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Hearing aids can use a variety of ultraminiature switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Intra Oral Scanner
Product:
TL3313
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Intra oral scanners can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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LED Laser Skincare
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Laser skincare devices can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Nebulizer
Product:
R5
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Nebulizers can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Surgical Probe with Camera
Usage: On/Off Power Switch and selector switch
Surgical instrumentation probes can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Robotic Surgical Device
Product:
ULP Usage: On control panel (bi-color LED and custom LED color)
Robotic surgical devices can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Medication Management Station
Product:
TL1220
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Medication management stations can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Laboratory Equipment
Product:
TL6215
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Laboratory equipment can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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IV Pump and Monitor
Product:
RP8100
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
IV pumps and monitors can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Emergency Transportation Equipment
Product:
PV6 Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Emergency transportation equipment can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Electric Chair Lift
Product:
LS
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Electric chair lifts can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Motion Control Device
Product:
PV3 Usage: On/Off Power Switch
Motion control devices can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
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Mobile Ultrasound Cart
Product:
200
Usage: On/Off Power Switch & Selector Switch
Mobile medical equipment can use different types of switches depending on required features and functions.
E-Switch offers a line of anti-vandal switches, as well as rockers, pushbuttons, and tact switches that are suitable for medical related equipment and devices.
