United Universal Industries

Hospital Grade

Hospital Grade

United Universal Industries knows the regulations and requirements of all medical cord sets. Our hospital grade cord sets have particular specifications in order to be allowed/acceptable for use in a medical facility. The defining feature of a hospital-grade cord is the plug.

Our hospital grade cords are designed and manufactured to meet all required regulations. We are ready to handle your small or larger order of medical cord sets.

These cords are subject to unique requirements listed in the following standards:

• Medical Equipment Standards: UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 no 60601-1
• Power Supply Cord Standards: UL 817 and CAN CSA C22.2 no 21
• Attachment Plug Standards: UL 498 and CAN/CSA 22.2 no 42

A hospital grade plug will conform to the NEMA 5-15 standard, with some slight differences:

• The blades are typically solid instead of conventional folded brass
• The blades are nickel-plated
• The plug includes a strain relief or cable retention method to avoid stress on a plug’s internal connections

Although not mandatory, many hospitals prefer to have the plug in clear material for ease of visual inspections. The maintenance of the ground connection is vital to preserve safe use for patients and medical staff. Hospital-grade cords will also commonly be set in gray material. All cord sets and power cords should be imprinted with a “green dot” that qualifies those products for use. This signifies that the item has been designed and tested for grounding reliability, durability, assembly integrity, and strength.