Plan or expand medical connector testing capability by matching the applicable standard, connector interface, reference connector or gauge, test method, fixture, measurement equipment and calibration or documentation requirements. Start with the engineering task, then define the equipment and supporting product scope.
Define the test requirement before selecting the equipment list.
Choose what your team needs to accomplish before narrowing the product, method and service scope.
New capabilityFor laboratories building multi-method ISO 80369 connector verification capability.
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Capability expansionFor laboratories adding reference connectors, gauges, fixtures, adapters or specific methods to existing measurement equipment.
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R&D and manufacturingFor medical device and connector manufacturers performing prototype evaluation, design verification and engineering comparison.
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Inspection and releaseFor incoming inspection, production checks, release testing and periodic verification.
Review this requirementEquipment should not be selected in isolation. The applicable standard, connector side, reference interface, assembly condition and measured quantity determine the final configuration.
Use the application and its applicable standard to identify the relevant reference interface and typical verification capability.
| Application | Applicable standard | Typical capability |
|---|---|---|
| Intravascular / Hypodermic | ISO 80369-7 | Luer reference connectors, gauges, leakage, axial force and torque |
| Enteral | ISO 80369-3 | Reference connectors and applicable functional testing |
| Limb Cuff Inflation | IEC 80369-5 | Reference connectors and applicable verification |
| Neuraxial | ISO 80369-6 | Reference connectors and functional verification |
| Respiratory | ISO 80369-2 | Connector verification for the applicable respiratory scope |
| Reservoir Delivery | ISO 18250 series | Reference connectors and applicable verification methods |
These examples are planning references, not fixed packages. Final configuration depends on the applicable standard, DUT side, connector interface and required test methods.
Configuration depends on the male or female DUT, slip or lock interface and required verification methods.
Each connector family is configured separately; one equipment list does not automatically satisfy every ISO 80369 application part.
The inspection plan should match the product, lot controls, measured characteristics and release requirements.
Each component has a distinct role in the measurement system. Review product categories after the configuration is defined, then confirm the required calibration and verification scope.
Select reference connectors by standard part, figure or annex, connector family, application and tested sample side.
Browse Reference ConnectorsDimensional checksBrowse plug gauges, ring gauges, Luer gauges and gauge sets for connector dimensional and fit verification.
Browse Gauges & Gauge SetsMeasured actionFind instruments by testing task: leakage, subatmospheric air leakage, force, torque, conditioning or dimensional verification.
Browse Test EquipmentSetup controlHolding fixtures, alignment fixtures, assembly devices, adapters and method-specific accessories for connector testing.
Browse Fixtures & AccessoriesMulti-method capabilityPlan typical setups that may include reference connectors, gauges, fixtures, equipment, documents and service support.
Browse Complete Test SystemsThe required test method determines the measurement quantity, fixture, reference interface and instrument configuration.
Select the leakage setup by application standard, connector side, reference connector, fixture and pressure channel.
Review method setupVacuum pathMethod page for subatmospheric leakage setup before selecting vacuum equipment, fixtures and documents.
Review method setupForce pathForce test setup for connector separation, mating interface and fixture selection.
Review method setupTorque pathTorque setup for lock-interface behavior, assembly condition and fixture planning.
Review method setupTo prepare a technically appropriate configuration, provide as much of the following information as available. Unknown items can be reviewed with KingPo engineering before quotation.
