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HF SABmed S electrosurgical silicone cableUp to 5.0 kVp HF+134 °C Steam AutoclaveISO 10993 / USP Class VI

HF SABmed S Autoclavable Silicone Electrosurgical High-FrequencyIEC 60601-2-2 / ISO 10993-1 platinum-cured +134 °C steam-autoclavable electrosurgical HF

Biocompatible, reusable high-frequency electrosurgical silicone cable (HF SABmed S) certified to ISO 10993-1 / USP Class VI and IEC 60601-2-2, featuring ultra-fine Class 6 / Litz tinned copper conductors and platinum-cured non-stick medical silicone.

Flame-retardant
Water-resistant
Approved
Order designation
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.50-RND
Configuration
2 × 0.50 mm² Bipolar Rnd
Max HF voltage
3.5 kVp
Nominal OD
4.6 mm
Weight
28.5 kg/km
All sizes (12)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
HF peak voltage
Up to 5.0 kVp
IEC 60601-2-2 coagulation & cut
Autoclave rating
+134°C / 2.1 bar
300–500+ steam cycles (ISO 17665)
Biocompatibility
ISO 10993-1 / -5
USP Class VI platinum-cured SiR
Configurations
1C, 2C, 3C, 4C
Monopolar, Bipolar & Hand-Switch
Temperature
−50 to +180 °C
Peaks to +200 °C sterilization
Surface finish
Non-Stick Matte
Low friction, drape-limp & wipe-clean

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60601-2-2 / ISO 10993-1 / USP Class VI / DIN EN ISO 17665-1 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is HF SABmed S right for your machine?

Purpose-built for reusable monopolar scalpels, bipolar forceps, laparoscopic vessel sealers, resectoscopes and arthroscopic RF ablation wands.

Self-supporting pendant & push-button drop

Suitable

Limp, zero-memory Class 6 / Litz stranding and matte surface coat eliminate wrist torque and tangle on the sterile field.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Withstands alkaline washer-disinfectors (pH 10.5), enzymatic cleaners, H2O2 plasma, EtO and +134 °C / 2.1 bar steam autoclaving.

Furnace, kiln & high-temp zone

Suitable

Platinum-cured silicone resists thermal degradation through hundreds of +134 °C to +138 °C prevacuum steam sterilization cycles.

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Thick high-dielectric silicone/FEP core insulation limits 300 kHz–4 MHz RF capacitive leakage current per IEC 60601-2-2.

Typical machinesMonopolar Electrosurgical Pencils & Active ElectrodesBipolar Microsurgical, Neurosurgical & Ophthalmic ForcepsLaparoscopic & Robotic Bipolar Vessel-Sealing InstrumentsUrological Resectoscopes & Gynecological HysteroscopesArthroscopic, ENT & Spine RF Plasma Ablation Handpieces

Construction

Layer by layer

Representative bipolar / hand-switched build: 1, 2, 3 or 4 × (0.25–1.5 mm²) extra-fine 0.05 mm tinned copper strands (IEC 60228 Class 6 or Litz) + high-dielectric FEP or platinum-cured medical silicone primary insulation (rated 3.0–5.0 kVp HF) + low-friction matte platinum-cured USP Class VI / ISO 10993 medical silicone outer sheath.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Ultra-fine Class 6 or Litz tinned copper (Ø 0.05 mm strands)Hundreds of hair-fine 0.05 mm tinned copper wires bunched or Litz-stranded in 0.25 mm² to 1.50 mm² cross-sectionsCarries 300 kHz to 4 MHz electrosurgical RF cut/coag current with minimal skin-effect heating and zero springback torque in the surgeon's hand
2High-dielectric-strength HF silicone or fluoropolymer (FEP) core wallVoid-free platinum-cured silicone rubber or FEP fluoropolymer primary insulation engineered for high-frequency crest voltages up to 5.0 kVpPrevents dielectric breakdown during spray-coagulation pulses and keeps RF capacitive leakage within IEC 60601-2-2 limits
3Platinum-cured ISO 10993 / USP Class VI medical silicone jacketAddition-crosslinked (platinum-catalyzed) biocompatible silicone rubber with permanent non-stick matte surface treatment (zero peroxide by-products)Survives 300–500+ cycles of +134 °C steam autoclaving and alkaline washer-disinfectors without yellowing, blooming or becoming tacky

HF SABmed S Monopolar (1-Core 0.75–1.5 mm², up to 5.0 kVp)

Double-insulated single-core high-voltage RF electrode lead for monopolar endoscopic, arthroscopic and resectoscope loops

HF SABmed S Bipolar Twin / Round (2-Core 0.50–1.0 mm², 2.5–4.5 kVp)

Figure-8 twin-lead or round jacketed 2-core cable for reusable bipolar forceps and laparoscopic coagulators

HF SABmed S Hand-Switched (3-Core & 4-Core Hybrid RF + Cut/Coag Switch)

Combines 1 or 2 high-voltage RF power cores with 2 finger-switch control cores for hand-activated electrosurgical pencils and sealers

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60601-2-2 / ISO 10993-1 / USP Class VI / DIN EN ISO 17665-1. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Max HF rated peak voltage
2.5 kVp (bipolar standard) · 4.5 kVp to 5.0 kVp (monopolar / HV spray coag)
Routine AC test voltage
6.0 kV AC (monopolar) · 4.0 kV AC core-to-core & core-to-water (bipolar)
Operating RF frequency
300 kHz to 4.0 MHz (IEC 60601-2-2 electrosurgical generators)
Core capacitance (bipolar)
≤ 48 pF/m core-to-core (minimizes RF leakage current)

Thermal

Continuous temperature range
−50 °C to +180 °C (short-term +200 °C)
Steam autoclave sterilization
+134 °C to +138 °C at 2.1–2.3 bar for 5–18 min (300–500+ cycles per ISO 17665-1)

Mechanical

Individual strand diameter
0.05 mm (44 AWG) ultra-flexible tinned copper
Min. bend radius
4 × OD (drape-limp zero-memory handling)

Resistance

Biocompatibility
ISO 10993-1 / ISO 10993-5 (non-cytotoxic) · USP Class VI
Sterilization & cleaning
Steam autoclave, EtO, H2O2 gas plasma (STERRAD) & pH 10.5 washer-disinfectors
Halogen & plasticizer free
100 % platinum-cured silicone (zero phthalates, latex or peroxide bloom)

Reference standards

Electrosurgical safety
IEC 60601-2-2 (Clause 201.8.8.3.102–104 HF surgical accessories)
Medical device quality
ISO 10993-1/-5 · USP Class VI · RoHS / REACH

Identification

Standard medical colours
Surgical Blue (RAL 5015), Light Grey (RAL 7035), White, Black, Red, Green, Yellow
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49 / 9018.90

Sizes

12 standard HF SABmed S monopolar, bipolar & hand-switched electrosurgical cables

Configurations, Class 6 stranding, IEC 60601-2-2 peak HF voltage rating, outer diameter and cable mass.

Configuration, cross-section, HF kVp rating & OD
Order designationCores × Cross-SectionStranding (Ø 0.05 mm)Max HF U_p
kVp		Test U
kV AC		Nom. OD
mm		Weight
kg/km		Enquiry
Monopolar Double-Insulated & Bipolar Figure-8 / Round Electrosurgical Cables
HF-SABMED-S-1X0.75-5KV1 × 0.75 mm² Monopolar384 × 0.05 mm SnCu5.06.03.619.5
HF-SABMED-S-1X1.00-5KV1 × 1.00 mm² Monopolar512 × 0.05 mm SnCu5.06.03.923.8
HF-SABMED-S-1X1.50-5KV1 × 1.50 mm² Monopolar768 × 0.05 mm SnCu5.06.04.330.5
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.50-TWIN2 × 0.50 mm² Fig-8 Twin256 × 0.05 mm SnCu2.54.02.4 × 4.821.0
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.50-RND2 × 0.50 mm² Bipolar Rnd256 × 0.05 mm SnCu3.54.54.628.5
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.75-RND2 × 0.75 mm² Bipolar Rnd384 × 0.05 mm SnCu4.55.05.136.2
HF-SABMED-S-2X1.00-RND2 × 1.00 mm² Bipolar HV512 × 0.05 mm SnCu5.06.05.644.0
3-Core, 4-Core & 5-Core Hand-Switched Monopolar / Bipolar / Vessel-Sealer Cables
HF-SABMED-S-3X0.50-SW3 × 0.50 mm² Hand-Switch256 × 0.05 mm SnCu4.55.04.934.5
HF-SABMED-S-3X0.75-SW1×0.75 + 2×0.25 mm² Pencil384 / 128 × 0.05 mm5.06.04.832.0
HF-SABMED-S-4X0.34-BIP4 × 0.34 mm² Bipolar Sw.175 × 0.05 mm SnCu3.54.54.831.8
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.75+2X0.252×0.75 + 2×0.25 mm² Sealer384 / 128 × 0.05 mm4.55.05.441.5
HF-SABMED-S-2X0.75+4X0.142×0.75 + 4×0.14 mm² Smart384 / 72 × 0.05 mm4.55.05.745.2
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Custom overmould-ready cut leads with silicone strain reliefs, Valleylab/Erbe/Bowa 3-pin or 2-pin plugs, and RFID instrument ID pairs available.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
IEC 60601-2-2 high-frequency & 50 Hz wet dielectric withstand test100 % spark test + water-immersion AC/HF breakdown and HF capacitive leakage verification100 % of manufactured length
Sample tests
+134 °C / 2.1 bar steam-autoclave endurance cycling (300–500 cycles)Verify zero jacket cracking, tackiness or dielectric loss after repeated prevacuum steam sterilizationQualification & batch audit
ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity & USP Class VI extractables verificationCertified platinum-cured medical elastomer lot traceabilityEvery silicone compound batch

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

IEC 60601-2-2 High-Frequency Surgical Accessory CompliantISO 10993-1 / -5 & USP Class VI Biocompatible Silicone

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

Smooth Sterilizable Unprinted Surface (or Biocompatible Laser/Silicone Ink Legend)
Delivery form
Cleanroom-bagged reels (100 m / 250 m) or pre-cut stripping-ready surgical leads
Compliance pack
ISO 10993-5 CoC, USP Class VI compound cert & IEC 60601-2-2 dielectric report
Lead time
2–4 weeks ex-works

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFHF SABmed S Autoclavable Silicone Electrosurgical High-Frequency – technical datasheet12 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXHF SABmed S spec data (Excel)All 12 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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Why must reusable electrosurgical cables use platinum-cured silicone instead of standard peroxide-cured silicone?
Peroxide-cured industrial silicone leaves acidic cross-linking decomposition residues that leach out ('bloom') as a white powder during steam autoclaving, failing ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity tests and turning yellow and brittle. Platinum-cured (addition-cured) medical silicone produces zero volatile by-products, passes USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 biocompatibility, and retains its elasticity across 300–500+ +134 °C steam sterilization cycles.
What electrical requirements does IEC 60601-2-2 impose on reusable HF surgical cables?
Because electrosurgical generators deliver 300 kHz to 4 MHz waveforms with open-circuit coagulation peaks up to 4,000–5,000 Vp, IEC 60601-2-2 Clause 201.8.8.3.102–104 requires the cable insulation to pass both power-frequency and high-frequency dielectric breakdown tests after sterilization conditioning while limiting high-frequency capacitive leakage current so nearby tissue or the surgeon's glove is never burned.
How do you prevent the silicone jacket from feeling sticky or dragging on surgical drapes?
Standard silicone rubber has a high coefficient of friction that snags on sterile surgical drapes and attracts lint. HF SABmed S incorporates a permanent vulcanised low-friction matte surface finish that glides smoothly across drapes and instrument trays without topical talc or silicone-oil coatings that would wash off in the washer-disinfector.
What is the difference between HF SABmed S and standard SABmed S Connecting Cable?
HF SABmed S has reinforced high-voltage RF core insulation (up to 5.0 kVp) and low-capacitance geometry specifically for high-frequency electrosurgical cutting/coagulation (IEC 60601-2-2). Standard SABmed S Connecting Cable is optimized for low-voltage multi-core patient monitoring, SPO2, ECG, ultrasound and endoscopic camera signals (2–24 cores, screened or unscreened).

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