Benefits of Medical Grade Touchscreens

Touchscreen technology is transforming healthcare, improving how clinicians and patients interact with medical systems - from nurse stations and surgical suites to patient check-in kiosks.

For medical device manufacturers, choosing the right touchscreen goes beyond usability and aesthetics. It’s about ensuring clinical performance, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration into the final product.

Whether in patient monitoring systems, surgical equipment, diagnostic platforms, or point-of-care terminals, medical-grade touchscreens must deliver durability, accuracy, and hygiene standards essential for modern healthcare.

We explore why investing in the right medical-grade display matters

Infection Control Through Hygienic Design

In hospitals and clinics, preventing the spread of infection is non-negotiable. Medical-grade touchscreens are specifically designed with this in mind. Featuring sealed enclosures, flat front panels, and often antimicrobial coatings, these displays can withstand rigorous cleaning using alcohol-based or hospital-grade disinfectants. 

Including a coverlens designed with incorporated virtual touch keys, replaces the need for mechanical push buttons where fluids can become trapped and hard-to-get-at during routine equipment sterilisation and cleaning.

They typically meet or exceed IP65 ratings on the front panel, meaning they're dust-tight and resistant to water sprays—ideal for operating rooms and isolation areas.

Glove-Friendly Operation

Medical-grade displays are engineered for high-sensitivity touch performance, even when operated with latex, nitrile, or vinyl gloves.

Projected capacitive touch technology works flawlessly with these medical gloves, allowing clinical staff to interact without compromising sterility or workflow, critical in environments like isolation wards or surgical suites.

Built for Durability and 24/7 Reliability

Unlike consumer-grade screens, medical displays are built for continuous operation and can withstand the demands of fast-paced environments. They’re often equipped with industrial-grade components, robust housings, and shock-resistant glass making them highly durable and dependable for critical applications. 

It’s only right that the touchscreen must also be built to be able to deliver the durability and 24/7 reliability demands of today’s clinical settings, helping reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Certified for Clinical Safety

One of the most crucial features of medical-grade devices is compliance with medical safety standards, such as IEC 60601-1. 

These certifications ensure the touch display is electrically safe for use near patients and won’t interfere with other sensitive medical equipment, giving hospitals peace of mind that the device meets strict regulatory standards and is approved for clinical use.

Superior Display Clarity and Visibility

Medical decisions often hinge on details, and display clarity can directly impact patient outcomes. Medical-grade touchscreens offer excellent clarity with high-resolution displays, wide viewing angles, and anti-glare coatings,  ensuring readability in both bright and dim conditions. 

Precision Touch & Multi-Touch Capabilities

Many clinical applications require precise navigation of software systems. Medical-grade displays are engineered for responsive, accurate touch detection, with support for multi-touch gestures. This facilitates faster data entry and smoother interaction, helping streamline workflows and minimise human error.

Seamless Integration into Medical Systems

Touch displays must be designed with the entire system in mind, ensuring easy hardware integration, flexibility, and compatibility.

Considering how the display will fit into the final product is crucial to ensuring the right mounting arrangements are incorporated from the start.

Long-Term Availability & Product Support

Extended product life cycle of the touchscreen display is essential. Medical-grade hardware is built for longevity, with manufacturer roadmaps that support standardised deployments and minimise retraining or system revalidation efforts.

Purpose-Built Displays for Purpose-Built Medical Devices

Choosing the right touchscreen display isn’t just a design decision - it’s a critical investment in clinical performance, safety, and long-term product success.

Medical-grade touchscreens are engineered to meet the exacting demands of healthcare - combining hygiene control, glove-friendly operation, 24/7 reliability, and compliance with IEC 60601-1 medical safety standards.

We understand that every medical device is unique and so are its display requirements. As an ISO13485 certified partner, we’ll help you select, customise, and integrate a touchscreen solution that’s ready for regulatory approval and built for life in clinical environments.

Our medical grade touchscreens offer:

• Certified to IEC 60601-1 for safety and EMC
• Hygienic, easy-to-clean designs for infection control
• Glove-operable touch performance for clinical workflows
• Custom form factors, interface options, and firmware
• Long-term product availability and supply chain continuity

Talk to us about your next medical device project - and discover how our touchscreen display expertise can help you bring it to life.