| Tyco Electronics UK Ltd Press Release |  |
Low friction STERILENE cable jacket from Tyco Electronics eliminates surface tackiness of silicone
London, UK – November 30, 2004 - Tyco Electronics has recently introduced autoclaveable cable assemblies fabricated from STERILENE-enhanced silicone for surgical video and power tools. This latest innovation in material technology eliminates the surface tackiness of silicone and appeals to end-users in hospitals and clinics, by providing a cleaner look and smoother feel.
PRECISION INTERCONNECT cable assemblies with STERILENE-enhanced silicone cable jackets maintain their smooth feel, flexibility and strength after repeated autoclave sterilization. Even after being subjected to 1000 autoclave cycles, 500 Sterrad (100) cycles and 1000 Steris (System 1) cycles, biocompatible STERILENE-enhanced silicone jacketed cables show no measurable degradation in jacket lubricity or electrical and mechanical properties.
The new cable jackets slip comfortably over gloved hands, scrubs and surgical drape. This extra degree of cable manoeuvrability makes it easier to manipulate hand-held surgical devices that are linked by cables to controllers or power sources. STERILENE-enhanced silicone is available on PRECISION INTERCONNECT pre-engineered BASIS cable assemblies as well as on custom cable assemblies.
TYCO, PRECISION INTERCONNECT, STERILENE and BASIS are trademarks.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and a provider of premise wiring components and systems. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
For further information please refer to www.tycoelectronics.com or contact:
Homer Fairley, Product Manager, Tyco Electronics, Stirlingshire, UK,
Tel: +44 1786 834 328, Email: homer.fairley@tycoelectronics.com
Reinhard Fritzsche, Communications Manager GIC&E EMEA,
Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH, Germany
Tel: +49-89-6089-681, Email: rfritzsc@tycoelectronics.com
