Its plastic shell is made from a proprietary sulfone material and the connector can withstand “extensive sterilisation cycles” according to a company spokeswoman.

For instant identification, models are available in different colours (grey, blue, yellow, black, red, green and white), and the system has a built-in push-pull latching system – push the connector home to latch it in – after which tension on the cable will not release it. To release, pull a sliding part of the outer shell back, and the connector will come away.