Yes, the Skintact Grounding Plates are engineered for the longest possible shelf life: 36 months.

This longevity is achieved through Leonhard Lang’s proprietary “cure on line” (C-Line) manufacturing process. By curing the hydrogel and packaging the plates on the same day, this technique guarantees maximum product integrity and quality over the full 36-month lifespan.

Yes, Skintact Grounding Plates can be used for pediatric patients, provided you select the appropriate configuration based on patient size:

• Apple Shape: Features a 16 in² conductive area, suitable for both Adult and Pediatric patients.
• Bottle Shape: Features an 18 in² conductive area, intended for Adult patients only.

All plates are designed to be patient-friendly, as they are hypoallergenic, latex-free, and PVC-free. They also use Cool Contact technology to ensure low skin contact impedance.

Yes, Skintact Grounding Plates are specifically designed with patient safety and comfort in mind.

• Skin-Friendly Composition: They are certified hypoallergenic, latex-free, and PVC-free, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions for patients with sensitive skin.
• Cool Contact Technology: This feature ensures the lowest possible skin contact impedance, helping to keep the plate cool throughout electrosurgical procedures.
• Moisture Management: The plates are also diaphoretic, which aids in optimizing moisture management during use.

Each case of Skintact Grounding Plates contains 50 individual plates.

Yes, the Skintact Grounding Plates utilize Cool Contact technology specifically to maintain a cool surface temperature during electrosurgical procedures. This feature is crucial because it:

• Provides the lowest degree of skin contact impedance.
• Enhances patient safety and comfort by preventing excessive heat buildup.

This design ensures excellent skin coupling while minimizing the risk of adverse skin reactions.

Yes, these Skintact Grounding Plates meet several critical international quality and safety standards, ensuring reliable performance during electrosurgical procedures. They adhere to strict industry standards, including:

• ANSI/AAMI HF18:2001
• EN 60601-2-2 (Specific requirements for high-frequency surgical equipment)
• EMDD (European Medical Device Directive compliance)
• ISO 10933 (Biocompatibility and safety standards)

Furthermore, for enhanced patient safety, the material composition is confirmed to be hypoallergenic, Latex-free, and PVC-free.

Yes, the Skintact Grounding Plates prioritize patient safety and are confirmed to be both latex-free and PVC-free. This safe composition, along with being hypoallergenic, makes them suitable for patients with sensitive skin or allergies.

Yes, the conductive area of the Skintact Grounding Plates varies based on the specific shape configuration, ensuring optimal coverage for different patient types:

• Apple Shape (Adult & Pediatric): Features a 16 in² conductive area.
• Bottle Shape (Adult): Provides a larger 18 in² conductive area.

Regardless of the shape chosen, these plates are engineered with Cool Contact technology to provide excellent skin coupling and the lowest degree of skin contact impedance during procedures.

Yes, the Skintact Grounding Plates offer excellent versatility, allowing you to select the appropriate conductive area, shape, and connectivity for your specific electrosurgical procedure. Both configurations utilize Cool Contact technology for superior skin coupling.

Available Shapes and Patient Suitability

The plates come in two primary designs, based on the required conductive area and target patient population:

• Apple Shape (16 in² / 107 cm² conductive area): Suitable for Adult and Pediatric patients.
• Bottle Shape (18 in² / 118 cm² conductive area): Suitable for Adult patients only.

Connectivity Options

To accommodate different equipment setups, both the Apple and Bottle shapes are available in options with or without an attached cord. The corded versions feature a universal filament for flexible integration.

Yes, the Skintact Grounding Plates offer a maximum shelf life of 36 months. This extended longevity is achieved through Leonhard Lang’s proprietary “cure on line” (C-Line) process, which ensures the hydrogel-based plates are packaged immediately after curing, maximizing their freshness and effectiveness.