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Medical-Grade Plugs, Cables, and Cord Sets Q&A

  •   What are the medical requirements regarding socket strips in the North American market?

    Answered April 13th, 2009 by Expert: Duncan Seaton

    As stipulated in UL 60601-1, medical-grade, North American socket strips must carry a cover for each of the hospital-grade outlets. These covers can only be accessible with the use of a tool to prevent use of the outlet with non-medical-grade equipment. Each outlet should display the green dot that signifies it has been designed and tested for grounding reliability.

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