Medigenic Compliance Keyboard
Monitors its own cleaning status with time-based alerts — clinical studies cited by Medigenic show cleaning compliance improving from 27% to 87%. Washable to IP67.
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Medical-grade, infection-control IT hardware for Australian hospitals — held to the same standard as the equipment beside it.
Sealed, wipeable infection-control keyboards and mice, ARTG-listed Zopec medical UPS systems, and an expanding range of WOW/COW mobile carts and network isolation hardware — for hospital IT, infection prevention and biomedical engineering teams across Australia & New Zealand. Supplied through OHM Medical IT, part of the OHM Healthcare group.
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products across UPS & infection-control peripherals
IP68
sealed, washable keyboard & mouse options
5-Year
manufacturer warranty on Zopec UPS systems
ANZ
authorised distribution & local support
Why This Exists
Bridging the gap between clinical engineering and IT hardware.
As healthcare technology expands, infection control and electrical safety have moved to the centre of how hospitals and clinics select equipment. But not everything in a clinical environment falls neatly within the scope of biomedical or clinical engineering — workstation keyboards, mice and backup power units are IT hardware, not medical devices, yet they sit on the same trolleys, in the same wards, and pass through the same hands between patients.
OHM Medical IT exists to bridge that gap: bringing the same rigour our biomedical engineers apply to clinical equipment — infection control, electrical safety, lifecycle thinking — into the medical-grade IT hardware around it. This is a growing portfolio, and we intend to keep bringing more of it into the Australian and New Zealand market.
Infection-control peripherals
ARTG-listed medical UPS
Biomedical engineering-led selection
On This Page
Medical-grade & infection-control IT hardware, by category.
Organised for hospital IT, infection prevention and biomedical engineering teams sourcing medical-grade computing hardware for clinical and ward environments.
Every product on this page is available to order now through our dedicated online store, OHM Medical IT — with formal quotations and evaluation pathways for Australian healthcare organisations.
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Zopec medical UPS — power continuity for critical equipment.
OHM supplies ARTG-listed Zopec medical-grade UPS systems — portable, pure sine wave power backup for ICU equipment, patient transport and home ventilation, backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty. See the full model range, specs and hospital deployment guidance on our dedicated Medical UPS page.
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The Portfolio · Infection-Control Peripherals
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Medigenic — keyboards and mice designed for the wipe-down.
Flat, crevice-free silicone surfaces that disinfect in seconds without disconnecting — designed for shared clinical workstations, medical carts and dental environments.
Medigenic Essential Keyboard
Smooth silicone surface wipes clean in around ten seconds without disconnection, built to withstand hospital-grade cleaners, with scissor-switch tactile feedback.
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Medigenic Wireless Keyboard
Cordless and compact, with the same fast-disinfect silicone surface — fits seamlessly into dental and clinical workspaces without cable clutter.
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Medigenic Mouse
A fully sealed IP67 scroll mouse with button-based scrolling instead of a wheel — no crevices for pathogens to hide, pairs with the Medigenic keyboard range.
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The Portfolio · The Medical Grade
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Sealed keyboards & mice for shared clinical workstations.
IP65/IP68-rated keyboards and mice with EasyClean key-lock functions, built for nursing stations, medical carts, theatres and laboratories.
Compact Keyboard — CK78A
A 78-key healthcare keyboard for space-limited workstations and carts — USB, Bluetooth or 2.4GHz RF, VESA mounting, optional backlighting.
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Full-Size Keyboard — K104R
A full 104/105-key layout in a sealed IP68 enclosure, available wired USB or wireless 2.4GHz RF, with an EasyClean lock function for wipe-down.
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Medical Grade Mouse — HM801B
A sealed IP68 wired mouse with capacitive scrolling instead of a mechanical wheel — fewer crevices, easier wipe-down, pairs with the K104R.
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The Portfolio · Mobile Computing Carts
WOW & COW carts — infection-friendly mobile computing, coming to ANZ.
Workstation-on-Wheels (WOW) and Computer-on-Wheels (COW) carts put a clinical workstation at the bedside — and because they move between patients, cleanability is the whole point. A cart that can't be wiped down fast, with a keyboard and mouse that trap bioburden in seams and switches, works against the infection-control programme it's meant to support.
What hospital IT & infection control teams look for
- Sealed, wipeable keyboard and mouse mounted on the cart — no cable clutter, no crevices
- Smooth, non-porous cart surfaces rated for hospital-grade disinfectants and alcohol wipes
- Battery runtime that survives a full shift without a swap mid-round
- Height adjustment for seated and standing documentation, and secure device mounting
WOW vs COW — what's the difference?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but WOW (Workstation on Wheels) typically refers to a fuller clinical workstation — height-adjustable, with integrated power and mounting for a full-size keyboard, monitor and scanner. COW (Computer on Wheels) is usually the lighter, simpler version of the same idea: a laptop or thin client on a mobile cart for quick bedside charting. Both share the same infection-control requirement — every surface a clinician's hands touch between patients has to be cleanable in seconds, not minutes.
Power, battery & runtime — and where Zopec UPS fits in
Cart power is the most common point of failure in a WOW/COW fleet — a workstation that dies mid-round is worse than no workstation at all. Most WOW carts run on a sealed lead-acid or lithium battery pack built into the base, with runtime typically specified to cover a full shift under normal use; a hot-swappable battery design lets a flat cart return to service in the time it takes to change a pack, rather than sitting on a static charger for hours. Where the requirement is backing up a fixed workstation rather than powering a mobile cart — or covering patient transport and home ventilation equipment — OHM's Zopec medical-grade UPS range covers that separate need; see our Medical UPS page for models, runtime and deployment guidance.
Medication administration vs general charting — different carts, different requirements
Not every WOW/COW cart does the same job. A medication administration cart typically needs a locked, compartmentalised drawer system, a barcode or RFID scanner mounted at working height, and an audit trail linking each scan back to the EMR — the workflow is deliberately slower and secured. A general charting or observations cart is built for speed instead: light, manoeuvrable and with minimal drawer hardware, optimised for moving quickly between beds. Specifying the wrong type for the workflow is one of the most common reasons a cart fleet ends up parked in a corridor rather than used at the bedside.
Why source a cart programme through OHM, not a generic IT reseller
- Selection informed by biomedical engineering, not a generic IT hardware catalogue
- Cart, keyboard/mouse, UPS and network isolation specified as one compatible system, not four separate purchases
- A single point of accountability for lifecycle support, not a one-off transaction
- Local Australian & New Zealand support after the sale
Bringing WOW & COW carts to Australia & New Zealand.We're expanding OHM Medical IT into mobile computing carts, paired with our infection-control keyboards, mice and Zopec UPS for a fully wipeable, power-backed clinical workstation. Planning a ward refresh or a new build? Register your interest and our team will contact you as configurations become available.
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The Portfolio · Network & Electrical Isolation
Network isolators for medical IT equipment in and near patient areas.
Any IT or computing equipment that connects to a hospital network from inside a patient care vicinity — a bedside workstation, a monitor, a nurse call terminal — introduces a data connection that clinical electrical safety standards treat differently to normal office IT. A network isolator provides galvanic isolation on the Ethernet line, breaking the conductive path between the patient-area device and the rest of the hospital network so that fault currents and leakage can't travel between them.
Why it matters for infection-control & hospital IT teams
IEC 60601-1 sets the patient-area electrical safety context that hospital biomedical and clinical engineering teams already work to for medical devices. Where IT hardware — PCs, monitors, network switches — sits within reach of a patient or connects into equipment that does, isolating the network connection is one of the standard ways facilities manage that risk without re-certifying the IT hardware itself as a medical device.
Sourcing network isolation hardware
Network isolators are a newer addition to the OHM Medical IT portfolio as we expand beyond infection-control peripherals and medical UPS. If you're specifying isolation hardware for a ward IT refresh, nurse call integration or bedside computing project, contact our team — we can talk through the requirement and, where we don't stock the exact unit yet, point you to a compliant option.
Typical use cases in a hospital environment
The most common places a network isolator gets specified are bedside workstations and WOW/COW carts connecting to the hospital network from within a patient care vicinity, nurse call terminals wired into a shared network segment, and fixed IT equipment — PCs, monitors, small switches — mounted on or near patient-connected medical equipment. In each case the isolator sits on the Ethernet run between the IT hardware and the rest of the network, rather than on the medical device itself.
What to check when specifying a network isolator
- Network speed/throughput rating — confirm it supports the link speed in use (100Mb vs Gigabit) without becoming a bottleneck
- Isolation/withstand voltage rating appropriate to the application
- Port count and form factor — inline unit vs DIN-rail or cabinet-mounted, single port vs multi-port
- Power requirements — passive units vs units needing their own power feed
- Physical mounting — inside a cart, at a wall plate, or in a comms cabinet — and whether that suits the cable run
Why Choose OHM Medical IT
Product selection informed by biomedical engineering, not just a spec sheet.
Choosing medical IT hardware is not only about specifications. Equipment compatibility, clinical workflow, electrical requirements, mounting, mobility, cleaning, runtime and ongoing support all influence whether a solution actually works in a healthcare environment.
OHM Medical IT is an authorised distributor for globally recognised healthcare technology manufacturers, including Zopec Medical and Medigenic — giving Australian and New Zealand healthcare organisations local access, local support and a formal evaluation pathway before procurement.
- Healthcare-focused product selection, not generic IT retail
- Biomedical engineering support for compatibility & deployment
- Free 2-week Zopec Medical UPS evaluation trial for eligible ANZ healthcare organisations
- Formal quotations for hospital & healthcare procurement
- Local Australian support, warranty and after-sales assistance
A growing portfolio, backed by OHM Healthcare's biomedical engineering group.
Medical-Grade IT is a dedicated category within OHM Healthcare, supplied through our online store OHM Medical IT. It sits alongside our biomedical engineering, device distribution and long-term care capabilities — the same organisation, applying the same rigour to the IT hardware that surrounds clinical equipment. We intend to keep expanding this portfolio as new infection-control and medical-power technologies reach the Australian and New Zealand market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medical-grade & infection-control IT hardware — common questions.
What makes a keyboard or mouse "medical-grade" or "infection-control"?
A medical-grade or infection-control keyboard and mouse uses a sealed, crevice-free surface — typically silicone or a sealed polymer housing rated IP65–IP68 — so it can be wiped down with hospital-grade disinfectant or alcohol between patients without water or chemicals reaching the electronics. Standard office keyboards have gaps around and under each key where bioburden collects and can't be effectively cleaned.
What’s the difference between a WOW cart and a COW cart?
Both are mobile clinical computing carts. WOW (Workstation on Wheels) usually describes a fuller height-adjustable workstation with integrated power, mounting and a full keyboard/monitor setup. COW (Computer on Wheels) usually refers to a lighter cart carrying a laptop or thin client for quicker bedside charting. In practice the terms are often used interchangeably by hospital staff.
What is a network isolator and when does a hospital IT team need one?
A network isolator provides galvanic isolation on an Ethernet connection, electrically separating IT equipment from the rest of the network. It’s used where IT hardware sits within a patient care vicinity or connects into equipment that does, as part of managing patient-area electrical safety risk under the IEC 60601-1 framework that biomedical and clinical engineering teams already work to.
Does OHM Healthcare supply WOW/COW carts and network isolators today?
Infection-control keyboards, mice and ARTG-listed Zopec medical UPS systems are available now through OHM Medical IT. WOW/COW carts and network isolation hardware are an expanding part of the portfolio — register your interest or contact our team and we'll advise on current options and timing.
Can WOW/COW cart batteries be hot-swapped without interrupting a shift?
Many WOW carts use a removable battery pack that can be swapped for a charged one in under a minute, so a flat cart returns to service immediately instead of sitting on a charger for hours. Not every cart design supports hot-swap — it's one of the first questions to ask when specifying a fleet, particularly for units running continuously across a 24-hour ward.
How much do WOW and COW carts weigh, and will they fit our wards and lifts?
A fully loaded WOW cart with monitor, keyboard, scanner and battery typically weighs in the range of 20–40kg depending on configuration, while a lighter COW cart carrying just a laptop or thin client can weigh under 15kg. Corridor width, lift dimensions, door clearances and existing storage bays all need checking before a fleet is ordered — our team can talk through the footprint of specific configurations as they become available.
Will a new cart integrate with our existing hospital IT and EMR systems?
Cart hardware is largely EMR-agnostic — it's a mounting and power platform for a laptop, thin client or all-in-one PC your IT team already runs. The integration questions that matter are network connectivity (including whether a network isolator is required for the connection), barcode/RFID scanner compatibility with your medication administration system, and any tap-on/tap-off or single sign-on login hardware your hospital uses. We work through these with your IT and clinical engineering teams before specifying a configuration.
Does a network isolator slow down the network connection?
A correctly specified isolator matched to the link speed in use shouldn't introduce a noticeable bottleneck, but a unit rated below the network's actual speed will. Checking the throughput rating against your actual network speed — rather than assuming any isolator will do — is one of the most common specification mistakes.
Should a WOW/COW cart's network connection be isolated?
It depends how the cart connects and what it's near. A cart connecting wirelessly to the hospital network typically doesn't raise the same isolation question as a wired Ethernet connection running into a patient care vicinity. Where a cart is hard-wired, or connects into equipment that is, it's worth reviewing with your biomedical or clinical engineering team as part of the same specification process as the cart itself.
Are OHM’s infection-control keyboards and mice sealed and washable?
Yes — the Medigenic and Medical Grade ranges use sealed silicone or polymer surfaces rated IP65–IP68, designed to be wiped clean with hospital disinfectants in seconds without disconnecting the device.
Is Zopec medical UPS listed on the ARTG?
Zopec Medical’s battery backup and power-supply products are included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) as Class 1 medical devices, sponsored by Zopec Medical LLC (ARTG 478166, 478167, 478305), and are designed to meet IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62133-2. Electrical safety tested to AS/NZS 3551 by OHM Healthcare prior to delivery. See our Medical UPS page for the full range and specifications.
How do I get a quote for medical-grade IT hardware for our hospital?
Request a formal quotation through OHM Medical IT, or contact our team directly with your equipment list and we'll put together a specification for procurement.
More From OHM Medical IT
Panel PCs, clinical displays, networking and lifecycle support.
Beyond keyboards, mice and UPS power, OHM Healthcare supplies and supports the wider medical-grade IT hardware layer for clinical environments — selected for compatibility with IEC 60601-1 medical electrical environments and hospital IT policy.
Medical Panel PCs
- IEC 60601-1 compliant
- Fanless sealed design
- IP-rated enclosures
- Antimicrobial housing options
- ICU / NICU / ward configurations
Medical-Grade Monitors & Displays
- Medical-grade panel specifications
- Suitable for clinical and surgical environments
- Cart-mountable options
- Anti-glare coatings available
Medical-Grade Networking Hardware
- Isolated network equipment for clinical areas
- PoE switches and access points
- Clinical environment rated
- Integration with hospital IT systems
IT Procurement & Lifecycle
- Device procurement and configuration
- Clinical IT deployment planning
- Hardware refresh cycles
- Decommissioning and disposal
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