The Medical Grade Keyboard K104R is a full-size healthcare keyboard with a sealed, crevice-free silicone surface designed for efficient routine cleaning and disinfection. Available in wired USB and wireless 2.4 GHz versions, it combines a familiar 104/105-key layout with low-profile scissor keys, an EasyClean key-lock function and IP68 protection.

The Medical Grade Keyboard K104R is designed for hospitals, clinics, aged-care facilities, laboratories and other shared workstations where frequent surface cleaning is required.

Its smooth, crevice-free silicone exterior can be sprayed and wiped using compatible hospital-approved germicidal wipes. The integrated EasyClean key combination temporarily disables all keys during cleaning, allowing staff to wipe the complete keyboard surface without accidentally entering commands or changing information on the connected computer.

Unlike compact clinical keyboards, the K104R provides a familiar full-size layout with function keys, navigation controls and a numeric keypad. It is available in a 104-key US-ANSI or 105-key EU-ISO configuration. The low-profile scissor-key mechanism provides 2 mm key travel and is rated for approximately 10 million keystrokes.

Two connection options are available:

• Wired USB for reliable plug-and-play workstation use.
• Wireless 2.4 GHz RF for medical carts, mobile workstations and environments where fewer cables are preferred.

The wireless version operates using four replaceable AAA batteries and includes an accessible side battery compartment.

With an IP68-compliant enclosure and listed FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH and EN 60601-1-2:2015 compliance, the K104R is a practical keyboard option for suitably assessed healthcare and medical-technology environments.

Key features

• Sealed, crevice-free silicone surface
• IP68-compliant enclosure
• Full-size 104/105-key layout
• Integrated numeric keypad
• Low-profile scissor-key mechanism
• EasyClean key-lock function
• Designed for spray-and-wipe cleaning
• Compatible with appropriate hospital-approved germicidal wipes
• Wired USB or wireless 2.4 GHz RF options
• Four replaceable AAA batteries in the wireless version
• Approximately 10-million-keystroke service life
• 2 mm key travel
• Cleaning scheduling and detection software capability
• Suitable for fixed and mobile healthcare workstations

Technical specifications

Technical details are based on the supplied K104R specification sheet.

Suitable healthcare applications

The Medical Grade Keyboard K104R may be considered for:

• Hospital nursing stations
• Shared clinical workstations
• Workstations on wheels
• Medical and medication carts
• Biomedical engineering departments
• Laboratories and diagnostic areas
• Aged-care facilities
• Dental and outpatient clinics
• Pharmacy workstations
• Reception and healthcare administration areas
• Other cleaning-focused professional environments

Suitability should be assessed against the organisation’s cleaning procedure, operating-system requirements, wireless-device policy and workstation configuration.

Designed for efficient routine cleaning

The sealed silicone surface reduces exposed gaps around the keys where dust, debris and contaminants may accumulate. Before cleaning, staff can activate the EasyClean function to temporarily disable key input, wipe the complete surface using a compatible cleaning product and then return the keyboard to normal operation.

Cleaning note: Follow the supplied product instructions and the healthcare organisation’s approved cleaning procedure. Confirm that the selected cleaning or disinfecting product is compatible with the silicone surface.

Do not describe the product as sterile, infection-free or capable of preventing infection.

USB or wireless configuration

Choose the USB model when:

• A dependable wired connection is preferred
• Wireless devices are restricted by facility policy
• Battery replacement is undesirable
• The keyboard will remain at a fixed workstation
• Plug-and-play operation is required

Choose the wireless model when:

• Cable reduction is important
• The keyboard will be used on a mobile cart
• Flexible positioning is required
• A replaceable-battery configuration is suitable
• The workstation supports 2.4 GHz wireless peripherals