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UL 60601-1 Medical Switches – Safety, Reliability & Innovation with Herga

In medical equipment, there is no room for compromise. Every component must comply with the highest standards of safety and reliability. Herga, a long-established UK manufacturer, offers a comprehensive range of medical switches certified to UL 60601-1, the stringent international standard that ensures safe use of electrical medical devices.

As the exclusive representative of Herga in Israel, Amironic provides advanced, reliable, and easy-to-integrate solutions for a wide variety of medical systems – from operating rooms and diagnostic equipment to monitoring and rehabilitation devices.

Key Benefits

  • Full Compliance – All products are UL 60601-1 certified and fully approved for medical use.

  • Versatile Solutions – Footswitches, Bluetooth wireless switches, modular systems, and air switches for a wide range of medical applications.

  • Exceptional Durability – Designed for intensive daily use in demanding hospital and clinical environments.

  • Easy Integration – Engineering solutions that simplify installation and integration with both new and existing equipment.

Featured Platforms & Products

Medical Footswitch Design Platform

A modular platform that allows customized design of medical footswitches for specific needs.

  • Control of surgical instruments and diagnostic equipment.

  • Options for additional sensors and smart electronics.

  • Ergonomic design for long-term use by medical staff.

Bluetooth Switches

Advanced wireless solutions enabling safe, cable-free operation.

  • Ideal for monitoring systems and portable medical devices.

  • Reduce the risk of cross-contamination in operating rooms.

  • Simple integration with modern medical equipment.

Foot / Palm Switches

Robust and versatile switches operable by foot or hand.

  • Suitable for adjustable hospital beds, physiotherapy equipment, laser systems, and imaging devices.

  • Provide comfortable control, even when hands are occupied during procedures.

Puck Switches

Compact switches with effortless activation and fast response.

  • Excellent for nurse call systems, patient care applications, and medical assistive devices.

  • Moisture-resistant and designed for intensive, long-term use.

Applications in Israel

Herga medical switches are already used in healthcare systems worldwide, and in Israel they are especially relevant for:

  • Hospitals – surgical, imaging, and monitoring equipment.

  • Advanced Clinics – easy and safe control of treatment devices.

  • Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Centers – durable and reliable switches for daily operation.

  • Medical Smart Home Systems – wireless solutions for home monitoring and patient care.

Conclusion

Herga UL 60601-1 medical switches deliver safe, reliable, and easy-to-integrate solutions across the medical field. Through Amironic, the official representative in Israel, these advanced technologies are available locally – improving healthcare quality and giving peace of mind to both medical teams and patients.

➡️ For more information and tailored solutions for the Israeli medical market, contact the Amironic team – your trusted partner for Herga in Israel.

What is UL 60601-1
Why switches often fail medical compliance
Herga medical switch solutions
How to choose the right medical switch
What we need to specify the right solution
FAQ
What is UL 60601-1

UL/IEC 60601-1 is the core safety standard for medical electrical equipment.
It defines how medical devices and all connected components must behave in order to protect patients and operators during normal operation and in fault conditions.

The standard covers:

  • Leakage currents and patient protection

  • Electrical insulation and creepage/clearance

  • Long-term reliability

  • User-accessible parts, cables and connectors

This is why a non-medical switch can easily become a compliance risk even if it works electrically.

Why switches often fail medical compliance

In many medical projects, the weak point is not the electronics but the interface components: switches, cables and connectors.

Common failure causes include:

  • Inadequate insulation or materials

  • Cable wear and strain relief failures

  • Liquid ingress and aggressive cleaning agents

  • Mechanical designs that create unsafe or inconsistent operation

Using a switch platform designed specifically for medical environments dramatically reduces risk, cost and delays.

Herga medical switch solutions

Herga specializes in medical human-machine interfaces, especially footswitches, hand controls and custom control solutions.

Typical platforms include:

  • Medical footswitches – single, dual or multi-pedal

  • Palm and hand-operated switches

  • Compact puck switches

  • Wireless (Bluetooth) medical controls

All platforms are designed with safety, durability, cleanability and ergonomics in mind.

How to choose the right medical switch

Key parameters when selecting a medical switch:

Function

  • Momentary or latching

  • Number of contacts and fail-safe behavior

Environment

  • Operating room, clinic or home use

  • Cleaning and disinfection

  • Required IP rating

Electrical and wiring

  • Voltage and current

  • Cable type, length and connector

  • Strain relief and exit orientation

Ergonomics

  • Actuation force

  • Tactile feedback

  • Prevention of accidental operation

  • Marking and color coding

What we need to specify the right solution

To provide a precise configuration, we typically need:

  • Description of the medical device and its function

  • Operating environment

  • Type of actuation

  • Contact configuration

  • Preferred cable or connector

  • Regulatory target (UL/IEC 60601-1)

  • Annual quantity and project timeline

This allows us to propose a compliant, optimized solution without unnecessary risk.

FAQ

Are UL 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1 the same?
They are based on the same core standard. IEC is the international version, UL is the US-adopted framework.

Does a switch need to be certified to 60601-1?
If the switch is part of a medical user interface, it must support the system’s compliance with 60601-1.

Is Bluetooth acceptable in medical devices?
Yes, when properly designed. Wireless control reduces cabling and improves hygiene and workflow.

What is the difference between industrial and medical switches?
Medical switches use different insulation systems, materials, cleaning resistance, mechanical design and compliance documentation.

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