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- Weight: 1.0 lb
- Uses clear, low profile tape which allows visual monitoring of a patient's skin at all times
- Formulated with GEL 2000X, which minimizes resistance, maintains signal quality, and adheres to skin while avoiding irritation
- Convenient pull tab for simplified removal
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ConMed
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MPN: 1700C-003
- Phone: (866) 426-6633
Frequently asked questions
Does the radiolucent stud improve diagnostic imaging?
Yes, the radiolucent (RTL) stud is a key feature designed specifically to improve compatibility with diagnostic imaging.
This is achieved through the carbon-based RTL stud, which offers two primary benefits:
- Improved X-ray Visualization: The stud ensures minimal obstruction and artifact generation during radiographic procedures, allowing for clearer X-ray images.
- MR Safe: The electrode is certified safe for use in Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging environments.
This design supports reliable ECG monitoring even when periodic imaging assessments are required.
Is the proprietary GEL 2000X gentle on skin?
Yes, the proprietary GEL 2000X conductive adhesive gel is specifically formulated to be gentle on the skin. It ensures strong adhesion and superior signal quality while actively avoiding skin irritation. This performance-oriented gel also minimizes electrical resistance for reliable general-purpose monitoring.
Is the electrode tape waterproof and breathable?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL Tape ECG Electrode uses a specialized tape designed for both secure performance and patient comfort. The tape is designated as waterproof yet allows for breathability.
Key features of the adhesive tape include:
- Strong Adhesion: The waterproof material maintains reliable contact and performance even when exposed to fluids.
- Moisture Escape: The design allows excess moisture vapor to escape, which supports skin integrity and enhances patient comfort during prolonged monitoring.
- Visual Skin Monitoring: The clear, low-profile tape enables continuous visual inspection of the patient’s skin underneath the electrode without requiring removal.
Does the clear tape enable continuous skin monitoring?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL electrode uses a specialized, clear, low-profile tape designed specifically for enhanced patient care and monitoring.This design provides several key benefits:
- Continuous Visual Monitoring: The clear tape allows clinicians to constantly observe the patient’s skin integrity underneath the electrode, aiding in the early detection of irritation or breakdown.
- Durable, Waterproof Adhesion: The material is waterproof, ensuring strong and secure adhesion even when exposed to fluids.
- Enhanced Comfort: Although waterproof, the tape is breathable, allowing excess moisture to escape, which helps maintain patient comfort during extended monitoring periods.
Does the convenient pull tab ensure easy removal?
Yes, the electrode is specifically engineered for simple, hassle-free removal. It features a convenient pull tab that allows clinical staff to quickly and easily lift the electrode from the skin after use, contributing to overall patient comfort.
Are these ECG electrodes MR Safe?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL Tape ECG Electrodes are explicitly designated as MR Safe. This compliance ensures they can be used safely for patient monitoring in environments requiring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without posing risks.
Are various package quantity options available?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL Tape ECG Electrodes are available in multiple package quantities to suit different clinical needs. The options are based on the number of electrodes included per pouch, which determines the final case quantity:
- 3 Electrodes per Pouch: 600 total electrodes per case.
- 5 Electrodes per Pouch: 600 total electrodes per case.
- 10 Electrodes per Pouch: 1,000 total electrodes per case.
- 50 Electrodes per Pouch: 1,000 total electrodes per case.
Does this electrode ensure high signal quality?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL electrode is specifically engineered to deliver high signal quality during general patient monitoring.
Key features that ensure superior signal integrity include:
- Proprietary GEL 2000X: This specialized conductive gel minimizes electrical resistance, sustaining consistently high signal quality for reliable readings.
- Radiolucent (RTL) Stud: The carbon-based stud allows the electrode to remain on the patient during X-ray procedures, preventing signal interference or image artifacts.
- Waterproof Adhesion: The clear, low-profile tape provides strong, robust adhesion—critical for preventing displacement that could lead to signal loss.
Does the RTL stud improve imaging visualization?
Yes, the electrode features a carbon-based radiolucent (RTL) stud, which is a key selling point. The RTL design significantly improves visualization during X-ray procedures, allowing healthcare providers clearer views. For broader compatibility, the electrode is also certified as MR Safe, ensuring safety when monitoring patients in Magnetic Resonance Imaging environments.
Does the proprietary GEL 2000X enhance signal quality?
Yes, the ConMed Cleartrace RTL Tape ECG Electrode utilizes a proprietary conductive adhesive gel called GEL 2000X, which is specially formulated to ensure optimal signal transmission and patient comfort.
Key features of this high-performance gel include:
- Minimized Resistance: Designed to significantly reduce electrical resistance, ensuring superior and consistent signal quality.
- Strong, Reliable Adhesion: Provides tenacious adherence in conjunction with the waterproof tape.
- Non-Irritating: Formulated to adhere well without causing skin irritation, enhancing patient comfort during monitoring.