UL/CSA Hospital Grade Cordsets and Powercords

Within North America, a special use section of cordsets has been created for use on medical and dental equipment as defined by UL 544. The purpose of this regulation is to provide a "safer" environment for patients coming into contact with medical equipment. This is achieved through the following requirements.

• Solid plug pins to lower the risk of bending, folded not acceptable
• Larger plug bodies which lower the risk of wire to outer contour shock
• Plug surface skin testing

In addition to the above, hospital grade cordsets are required to meet the standard testing requirements under UL and CSA, and are tested under UL 817. If approved, the plugs can be stamped with the "Green Dot" on the plug face.