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Medical Brochure

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Expertise
Linemaster is a leading manufacturer of medical-grade foot controls, trusted by over 90% of the world's largest original equipment manufacturers. They are the only company with FDA 510(k) Clearance for a wireless foot switch, emphasizing their commitment to quality and innovation.
Knowledge
Linemaster has a proven track record of meeting rigorous medical specifications, partnering with a wide range of clients from startups to industry leaders. Their quality management systems are certified under FDA 510(k) and ISO 13485:2003, ensuring compliance with global standards.
Process
The company offers comprehensive design and production services, including custom solutions tailored to specific applications. Their process includes design validation, extensive testing, and documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Superiority
Linemaster foot controls are designed for stability, ease of use, and durability. They are engineered to be submersible and easy to clean, meeting high standards for safety and reliability in medical environments.
Technology
Linemaster offers unparalleled wireless capabilities with both IR and RF technologies, providing mobility and reducing risks associated with wired connections. Their wireless foot controls are designed for ease of use and long battery life, suitable for various medical applications.
Products
The company provides both wired and wireless foot controls, with considerations for cable design, strain relief, and additional features like LED lighting. Their products are customizable to meet specific needs, offering a range of functionalities including electric, pneumatic, and hall effect options.
Applications
Linemaster foot controls are widely used in the medical field, known for their reliability and compliance with industry standards. They are designed to enhance the user experience and complement the equipment they control.
History
Linemaster has a long-standing reputation as a pioneer in foot control technology, continuously improving their products to meet the evolving needs of the medical industry.
Specifications
The foot switch offers an IP68 degree of protection, making it waterproof and submersible for cleaning. It operates on three 'AA' alkaline batteries with a lifespan of over 400 hours at a 50% duty cycle. Receivers can be AC powered, DC powered via OEM interface or power plug, battery powered with four 'C' cells, or built internally into the user console. External receivers are a standard option with an IPX1 degree of protection.
Features and Benefits
The foot switch is convenient for mobility without cables, offering a range of over 50 feet for both infrared and radio frequency models. It has a long battery life and low power consumption, eliminating tripping hazards associated with wired pedals. The waterproof design facilitates easy cleaning. The infrared version has FDA 510(k) clearance, and special encrypted codes prevent cross-talk between devices. The product is fully tested for range, EMI shielding, and signal security.
Applications
Linemaster foot controls are widely used in the medical field, holding approximately 90% of the US market share. They are utilized in various medical equipment such as electrosurgical generators, biopsy systems, bone saws, CT scanners, dental chairs, medical lasers, and more.
History
Linemaster has been a leader in foot control solutions since 1937, founded by Albert Simonds. The company has a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability. It operates a 45,000 square-foot facility in Woodstock, Connecticut, and a second facility in Plainfield, Connecticut, to support its growing operations.
Manufacturing Facilities
Linemaster's main facility includes an Electronics White Room designed for assembling medical-grade foot switches. This state-of-the-art environment features anti-static measures and ergonomic workstations to ensure high-quality production.
Contact Information
Linemaster Switch Corporation is located at 29 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock, CT 06281-0238, USA. Business hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (EST). Contact numbers are (860) 974-1000 and (800) 974-3668 (Toll-Free US Only). More information can be found at www.linemaster.com.
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Proven Medical Grade Foot Controls

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Every medical-grade foot control we manufacture is built in our Medical White Room, which features ESD Safe Construction for handling electronics, such as anti-static pads, grounded chairs, and grounding bracelets for technicians. More than 90% of the world’s largest original equipment manufacturers turn to Linemaster for their medical grade foot controls We have proven success working with the most rigorous medical specifications in the world Design, Production, Documentation, Traceability, and Design Validation Why A Linemaster Medical-Grade Foot Control Is Better Unparalleled Wireless Capabilities...

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More than of the world’s largest original equipment manufacturers turn to Linemaster for their medical grade foot controls. Linemaster gives you a competitive edge. We are the only foot control company in the world to hold FDA 510(k) Clearance on a wireless foot switch. Whether you need a standard foot switch made at the highest quality or a custom foot switch engineered to meet your demanding specifications, Linemaster is the number one source for medical grade foot controls. Linemaster’s mission is to provide a superior foot switch at an affordable price without compromise. This mission is...

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We have proven success working with the most rigorous medical specifications in the world. We have partnered with an extensive group of satisfied medial clients from small start-ups to category leaders. Our diverse background means that we have catered to a multitude of diverse medical grade foot switch applications. If you can think of an application, Linemaster has probably already designed a foot switch solution for it.

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All Regulatory approvals Linemaster’s track record speaks for itself: We have proven success working with the most rigorous medical specifications in the world. The most renowned medical device companies have turned to Linemaster again and again for the best medical foot controls available worldwide. Linemaster’s honed processes and quality systems are proven, resulting in the best and most reliable medical grade foot switches on the market today. FDA 510(k) Clearance UL CE FCC RoHS REACH CSA TUV WEEE SEMKO Linemaster’s Quality Management Systems include: FDA 510(k): Linemaster is the only foot...

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Linemaster’s creative design team brings to our customers vast experience in medical foot controls and can devise an ideal solution specific to each individual application. They apply in-depth knowledge in safety regulations, technical specifications, and on-site functionality to the best technologies available. And then we do something decidedly low-tech – we talk to you. At the foundation of every Linemaster Foot Control is the best customer service in the industry. Through the entire process, Linemaster’s creative design team keeps the bottom line top of mind. Our team ensures that there are...

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DOCUMENTATION, TRACEABILITY, DESIGN VALIDATION Linemaster’s rapid prototyping capabilities mean that your custom foot control is in pilot stage quickly and efficiently. Design validation prototypes and production runs are put through Linemaster’s extensive testing protocols. Linemaster utilizes Automated Testing Equipment A water-testing room to test IP68 foot controls, Hypot Test Equipment for ground impedance testing Drop Tests Pull Tests for testing cables and strain reliefs Flex Testing of cables Continuity, Shipping, Environmental, and Impact testing. Through it all, Linemaster’s team is...

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COUNT ON SUCCESS WITH LINEMASTER TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS Once your custom design is complete, you are in good hands, literally. Linemaster’s trained and certified technicians are carefully selected to assemble and test our sophisticated medical-grade foot controls with state-of-the-art equipment. Our soldering technicians are certified in accorance with IPCA-620 standards. We have a LEAN Manufacturing professional on site and our well-organized facility enables optimum workflow. Linemaster offers Vertically Integrated Human Resources, with hundreds of years of degreed and real-world...

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Linemaster switches are strong, stable, safe, moveable, washable, and responsive to a softer touch.

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WHY A LINEMASTER MEDICAL-GRADE FOOT CONTROL IS BETTER A Linemaster foot control is designed and manufactured with medical applications in mind. Engineered robustness is at the heart of every foot control, but we do not overlook aesthetics and ergonomics. Stability does not come just from weight or immobility. Linemaster’s products are specifically engineered to stay in place during use, yet they are light enough to respond to a softer touch and be easily repositioned to an optimal location for the user. Features like a toe loop holster can be incorporated into the design to allow the user to...

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SUBMERSIBILITY Other manufacturers claim to make foot pedals that can be easily cleaned, but Linemaster produces foot control devices that are designed to be fully submersible all day/every day. Linemaster foot controls are made of the highest quality materials that can endure years of use without peeling, cracking, or wear. In some applications materials that also discourage bacterial growth have been introduced. No other foot switch is as easily cleaned and ready for use again than a Linemaster foot switch. Linemaster does extensive testing on their waterproof foot controls; submerging them...

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UNPARALLELED WIRELESS CAPABILITIES Get wireless technology and limitless capability from the company that was first to market with a wireless foot switch that met the high demands of medical device manufacturers. Perhaps most importantly, Linemaster is the only foot control company in the world to obtain FDA 510(k) Clearance on an IR Wireless Foot Switch. Linemaster’s IR and RF wireless foot controls provide ease of use, mobility, and cleanliness while meeting the stringent safety and reliability requirements of medical equipment. Eliminate tripping risks, gain freedom of location, and eliminate...

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