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Medical Footswitch Solutions for Urology Devices

Footswitches16/12/2025amironicLTD

Precise control, easy integration, regulatory-ready

Modern urology devices demand more than advanced mechanics and electronics.
They require intuitive, reliable and ergonomic control systems that support long procedures and meet strict regulatory requirements.

One of the most critical elements is the medical footswitch.

A properly designed foot control system directly impacts:

  • Surgical workflow efficiency

  • Surgeon fatigue

  • Patient safety

  • Usability validation as part of MDR / FDA processes


Why Footswitch Design Matters in Urology Devices

In advanced urology systems such as morcellators, aspiration units and cutting devices, foot control must deliver:

  • Accurate and responsive operation

  • Low actuation force

  • Long-term comfort during extended procedures

  • Full compatibility with surgical environments

Using non-medical or generic footswitches can introduce usability risks and regulatory challenges later in the development cycle.


Clinical Reference: Integrated Foot Control in a Urology Morcellator

A recent example from the field is an advanced prostate morcellator with integrated aspiration, incorporating a HERGA medical footswitch system as part of the device architecture.

The system includes:

  • HERGA 6226 low-profile medical footswitch

  • HERGA 6241 medical puck switch with light actuation across the full surface

  • Ergonomic design for extended surgical use

  • Robust construction for operating room environments

The device is currently undergoing MDR processes, demonstrating a proven and realistic foot control implementation.


HERGA – A Medical Footswitch Platform, Not Just a Component

HERGA offers more than a single product.
Its medical footswitch design platform supports:

  • OEM customization

  • Multi-function control layouts

  • Adjustable actuation characteristics

  • Mechanical and electrical integration flexibility

  • Compliance with medical device standards

This approach is ideal for companies developing clinical devices, preparing for regulatory approval or scaling to serial production.


Amironic’s Value for Israeli MedTech Companies

Amironic supports Israeli MedTech companies as a development partner, not just a component supplier.

We provide:

  • Proven experience with medical footswitch systems

  • Engineering support for control architecture selection

  • Guidance aligned with clinical and regulatory requirements

  • Local availability and direct technical communication

  • Close collaboration with HERGA for OEM adaptations

If you are developing a urology or surgical device, there is no need to reinvent a control solution that already works in real clinical environments.


Looking for a Medical Footswitch Solution?

If you are:

  • An Israeli MedTech company

  • Developing urology or surgical equipment

  • Preparing for MDR or FDA approval

  • Seeking to improve usability and control

We would be happy to review your application and help define a proven, regulatory-ready medical footswitch solution.

Amironic – bridging development, clinical reality and regulation.

Why Footswitch Control is Critical in Urology Systems
Medical Footswitch Configurations for Urology
Medical Compliance and Environmental Resistance
How to Select the Correct Footswitch for a Urology System
Typical Configuration Comparison
Why Amironic
Medical FAQ
Case Study - When a Medical Footswitch Is Missing
Why Footswitch Control is Critical in Urology Systems

In modern urology systems – lasers, irrigation pumps, endoscopic cameras and energy delivery units – the physician must control critical functions without removing hands from the sterile field.

A medical Footswitch enables:

  • Hands-free activation of laser, irrigation, suction or imaging

  • Faster reaction during delicate procedures

  • Reduced human error

  • Full sterile operation

In procedures such as:

  • TURP

  • Lithotripsy

  • Cystoscopy

  • Endoscopic laser surgery

The surgeon operates under high cognitive and physical load.
Any delay, confusion or unintended activation directly impacts safety and outcome.

This is why the Footswitch is not an accessory.
It is part of the clinical control system.

Medical Footswitch Configurations for Urology

Not every Footswitch is suitable for medical use.

Urology systems typically use several Footswitch architectures:

Single-pedal

For systems with one main function
Example: Laser ON/OFF or pump activation

Dual-pedal

Two independent functions:

  • Laser + irrigation

  • Suction + coagulation

  • Activation + cancel

Multi-pedal

For advanced systems controlling multiple functions from one interface

Electrical or Pneumatic

  • Electrical Footswitch – direct electrical connection to the controller

  • Pneumatic Footswitch – no electricity, ideal for MRI or electrically sensitive environments

Amironic supplies all configurations, including cable, connector, voltage and signal adaptation.

Medical Compliance and Environmental Resistance

In urology, the Footswitch operates in one of the harshest medical environments:

  • Fluids and biological contamination

  • Disinfectants and cleaning agents

  • High-pressure washdown

  • Continuous repetitive operation

Medical Footswitches must comply with:

  • IEC 60601-1 medical electrical safety

  • IPX7 or IPX8 liquid ingress protection

  • Medical-grade cable and materials

  • Chemical-resistant housings

Industrial foot pedals do not survive this environment.
Medical Footswitches are designed for it.

How to Select the Correct Footswitch for a Urology System

Before selecting a Footswitch, the system integrator must define:

Parameter Why it matters
Number of functions Determines number of pedals
Cleaning and washdown Defines IP rating
MRI proximity Determines pneumatic vs electrical
Controller interface Connector, pinout, signal type
Actuation force Surgeon comfort during long procedures

Amironic does not sell generic pedals.
We match the Footswitch to your system.

Typical Configuration Comparison
Feature Basic pedal Medical Footswitch OEM-configured
Medical safety standard No Yes Yes
IPX7/IPX8 sealing No Yes Yes
Number of pedals 1 1-3 Custom
Connector options Limited Multiple Fully defined
OEM integration No Partial Full
Why Amironic

We do not simply ship components.
We support medical device manufacturers and system integrators.

We provide:

  • Product selection

  • Cable and connector customization

  • Electrical and mechanical matching

  • OEM labeling and packaging

  • Long-term supply support

A Footswitch is a small component.
Failure of a Footswitch stops the entire system.

Medical FAQ

Is a medical Footswitch required to be waterproof?
Yes. Urology environments require IPX7 or IPX8 due to fluids, washdown and disinfection.

Can a medical Footswitch be disinfected?
Yes. Medical-grade materials are designed to withstand alcohol, chlorine and enzymatic cleaners.

Can one Footswitch control multiple functions?
Yes. Dual and multi-pedal configurations are standard in laser and endoscopic urology systems.

Can a Footswitch be retrofitted to an existing system?
Yes. We adapt connectors, pinout, voltage and signal type to match your controller.

Is a Footswitch part of the safety system?
Yes. In laser and electrosurgical systems it is part of the safety and control chain.

Are OEM versions available?
Yes. Color, labeling, cable, connector and packaging can all be customized.

Case Study - When a Medical Footswitch Is Missing

During a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) procedure, precise control of the electrosurgical unit is critical for safe tissue removal.

In a documented case, a hospital performed TURP without a medical-grade Footswitch.
Instead, engineers reconfigured a hand-control cable to emulate Footswitch operation during the procedure, while providing real-time remote guidance to prevent unsafe wiring or incorrect activation.

The surgery was completed successfully, but only because of engineering intervention and continuous supervision.
The system was never designed to operate this way.

The lesson:

A medical Footswitch is not optional.
It is part of the clinical control architecture.

Ad-hoc electrical adaptations are not compliant, not validated and not safe for regulated medical systems.

A properly designed medical Footswitch ensures reliability, safety and repeatability across the entire system life cycle.

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