Cardiology

Ambu A/S Baltorpbakken 13 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark T +45 72 25 20 00 F +45 72 25 20 56 www.ambu.com

a m b u BU S I N E S S a r e a s

n Res p i r a t o r y c a r e n C a r d i o l o g y n T r a inin g n I m m o b i l i z a t i o n

Catalogue No. 496 123 401 • 01/2007 • Made in Denmark

n N e u r o l o g y

Product Catalogue

Cardiology

n Res p i r a t o r y c a r e n C a r d i o l o g y n N e u r o l o g y n T r a inin g n I m m o b i l i z a t i o n

Ambu, a Danish company, develops, produces and markets diagnostic and life-supporting equipment and solutions to hospitals and rescue services. It has five business areas: Respiratory Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Training and Immobilization, in which the most important products are ventilation products for artificial respiration and single-use electrodes for ECG tests and neurophysiological mappings.

Approx. 98% of the Group’s products is sold on export markets through Ambu’s foreign sales companies and our distributors.

The total number of employees is 1200 of whom 300 work in Denmark and 900 in countries outside Denmark.

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Index n CARD I OLOGY Focus on needs 4 Construction of Blue Sensor electrodes 5 Professional advisory 6 Handling 7 Recommended use 8 Wide range 9 SU 10 BS3500 11 BS3400 12 P 13 M 14 Q 15 L 16 VL 17 VLC 18 R 19 T 20 SP 21 QR 22 MRX 23 Monitoring Pediatric and Neonatal 24 N 25 NF 26-27 BRS 28 BR 29 SE 30 Skin Fix 31 Save time and money 32 Contact us 33 History 34

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Ambu® ECG electrodes Application-specific electrodes for every need

unique focus Here at Ambu, we’ve grown to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of single-patient electrodes for cardiology. And, for over three decades, we’ve developed highly innovative, application-specific electrodes.

Our famous Ambu ECG electrode range has been developed in close cooperation with the medical community as a complete electrode concept to meet these specialized requirements. Our Research & Development efforts ensure that each and every electrode provides strong, reliable signals and the highest possible functionality.We design our own production machinery to maintain highest possible product quality. unique needs Each monitoring and diagnostic situation presents unique challenges, and individual departments within a hospital have unique needs. That’s why the comprehensive Ambu range includes application-specific electrodes for:

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Stress testing

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Operating theatres

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Accident/emergency

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Resting ECG

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Short-term monitoring

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Long-term monitoring

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Holter

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Event recording

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Telemetry

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Neonatal monitoring

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Paediatric monitoring

Moreover, Ambu ECG electrodes come with a choice of connectors to all popular lead wires, and most are also available with pre-attached leads in several convenient lengths.

packaging Ambu Blue Sensor are supplied in an aluminium pouch preventing the electrodes from drying out heart shaped pouch clip Keeps the pouch sealed after opening – preventing the electrodes from drying out. Item No. -013012.

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Flawless signals – each and every time Best possible conditions for both the measurement and the patient MATERIALS A continuous research in materials and adhesives is carried out and the selection is based on the application.

Ambu has e.g. chosen a low-profile microporous material for long term monitoring – the material allows the skin to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods; occlusive foam, which is comfortable to wear and suited to patients, who react to micropore; film/polymer, which are non-absorbing materials for fast application due to stiffness.

Skin-friendly adhesives Each electrode features a unique adhesive formulation based on the specific application and skin type – for example ultra high tack for short-term tests in the emergency room and special dual-adhesive systems for long-term event recording. In all cases, our electrodes stay attached, even when the patient is sweating or bathing, yet are gentle to sensitive skin.

WET GEL Our wet gel ensures rapid reduction of skin impedance, which helps avoid baseline drift and provides a fast and accurate ECG the very first time.

SENSOR The advanced silver/silver chloride sensor provides outstanding electrical response, and features fast recovery after defibrillation.

SOLID GEL Our skin-friendly solid gel minimizes epidermal reactions, makes it easy to remove electrodes without hurting sensitive skin, and even allows many of our electrodes to be repositioned.

OFFSET CONCEPT Blue Sensor’s unique offset concept prevents pulled leads from lifting the vital sensor area and ensures a stable, reliable signal even if a patient is restless or there is excessive movement. Our offset design also makes it significantly easier to attach lead wires; press-stud connectors can be pinched between two fingers without pressing down on the patient. It also helps reduce the risk of spreading gel onto the adhesive area so the electrode stays firmly in place.

am b u ’ s o f f s e t c o n c e p t Blue Sensor’s unique offset concept allows for cable movement, which ensures that pulled lead wires will not lift the vital sensor

Sensor area

area, therefore movement artefact and interference levels are at a minimum.

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Ambu’s professional advisory

Even the best electrode won’t provide optimum results if it is used incorrectly. To ensure the best possible results from our products, we are therefore crea-ting a wide range of educational materials and services for healthcare providers.

Ambu sales representatives have long been a valuable source of information – not just regarding products, but also “best practice” ECG techniques that aren’t always taught in schools.

Placement Guide

Guide to Common Arrhythmias

To ensure optimal usage of electrodes, we recommend that users are trained in handling of the electrodes

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We have produced two important guides: a) Our Pocket Guide to Common Arrhythmias, which helps student nurses and others learn to read a trace and recognize common patterns. b) Our Electrode Placement Guide, a handy booklet that helps ensure that electrodes are properly positioned for a range of common tests including Holter, Stress, Resting ECG, etc.

Ruler

Handling of AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor ECG-electrodes To ensure a lasting accurate ECG signal, careful positioning is important:

Wipe wet, greasy, dark or thick skin using a dry cloth or napkin, thus removing dead skin and increasing blood circulation. A fast and accurate signal will be obtained. n Apply the electrode as shown in the illustrations below n

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Remove the electrode from the backing material n Run a finger around the outside of each electrode without touching its centre n Thus preventing the gel from spreading onto the adhesive area and ensuring that the electrode stays in place n Position the electrode so that when connected to the monitor cable, the electrode is directly in line with the cable n

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3b

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Ambu® Blue Sensor – recommended usage of various applications Reference

Resting ECG

Anesthesia

Short term monitoring

Long term monitoring

Paediatric Neonatal

MRI

X-ray

BR-50-A BR-50-K BR-50-K/EU BR-80-A BR-80-K

X X X X X

X X X X X

BRS-50-A BRS-50-J BRS-50-K BRS-50-K/EU

X X X X

X X X X

BS3400 BS3500

X X X X

X

X

X X X

MRX-00-S N-00-S N-00-A N-10-A N-50-A N-50-J N-50-K

X

X

X X X X X X

X

X X X X X X X

X

X X

X X

X

X X X X X

X X

NF-00-S NF-10-A NF-50-A NF-50-K/W NF-50-J/W NF-50-J/EU/W NF-50-K/EU/W P-00-S P-00-A Q-00-S Q-00-A Q-10-A Q-50-A Q-50-K Q-100-K

X X X X

X X

X X X X

X

X X X X X

QR-50-A QR-80-A X

R-00-S R-00-A

X X X X

SE-00-S SE-00-A X

SP-00-S SP-00-A SU-00-C SU-00-A

Ambulance

X X

L-00-S L-00-A M-00-S M-00-A

Stress work ECG

X

X

X X X

X X

X

T-00-S T-00-A VL-00-S VL-00-A VL-10-A VL-50-A VL-50-K

X

VLC-00-S VLC-50-K

X X

X X X X X

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X X X

AmbuŽ Blue Sensor – electrode survey Wet gel polymer/thin foam electrode

Wet gel polymer/film electrode

SU

M

SP

R

BRS

A F C

S A F

S A F

S A F

A J K

Q

P

T

VL

S A F

S A F

S A A F K

S A F K A

Wet gel microporous electrode

Solid gel

BR

L

BS3400

A K

S A

Solid gel textile electrode

Wet gel foam electrode

MRX

QR

SE

N

NF

VLC

S

A

S A

S A F A F J K

S A F J K

S K

fi t t i n g s :

S = stud

BS3500

connectors with wire:

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

C = Tab

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

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J = 2 mm

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K = 1.5 mm

AmbuŽ Blue Sensor SU The medium-size Ambu Blue Sensor SU is the world’s first tab electrode featuring a wet gel. The combination of wet gel and superior quick adhesion provides optimal signal quality during 12-lead diagnostic resting applications. Ten SU electrodes are packed on a single liner so there is no need to peel off individual backing material. Thanks to the special occlusive backing material, the electrode will not absorb liquids.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel n Superior quick adhesion

Ten electrodes on a single liner n Occlusive backing material n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

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TEc h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

49 x 33 772

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g s

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

1 month

Yes Yes

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

34 x 33 1.2

56.5 154

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

24 months

Yes -

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

cat. no.

SU for clip SU A-fitting SU F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

100 pcs.

60 pcs.

60 pcs

1200 pcs.

600 pcs 600 pcs.

SU-00-C/100 SU-00-A/60 SU-00-F/60

C = tab

10

No

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

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2400 pcs.

1200 pcs 1200 pcs.

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor BS3500 The small Ambu Blue Sensor BS3500 tab electrode features a skin-friendly solid gel that provides optimal signal quality during 12-lead diagnostic resting applications, yet allows the electrode to be repositioned if needed. Ten BS3500 electrodes are packed on a single liner so there is no need to peel off individual backing material.

key features n A skin-friendly solid gel

technical data Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

37 x 28 784

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

28 x 28 1.1

Optimal signal n Repositionable n

Ten electrodes on a single liner

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Tin Solid gel

No

1 month

Yes Yes

Sensor area (in mm ) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) 2

MRI-safe

784 784

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

18 months

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes -

ordering information

pouch

inner/outer bo x

BS3500 Only for clip Minimum order: inner box

100 pcs.

500 pcs.

5000 pcs.

cat. no.

BS 3500

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AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor BS3400 The very small Ambu Blue Sensor BS3400 tab electrode features a skin-friendly solid gel that provides optimal signal quality during 12-lead diagnostic resting applications, yet allows the electrode to be repositioned if needed. Ten BS3400 electrodes are packed on a single liner so there is no need to peel off individual backing material.

KEY FEATURES n A skin-friendly solid gel n Optimal signal

technical data

Repositionable n Ten electrodes on a single liner n

Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

33 x 21 441

Silver/silver chloride Solid gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

12

No

1 month

Yes Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

441 441

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

BS3400 Only for clip Minimum order: inner box

100 pcs.

500 pcs.

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21 x 21 1.1

5000 pcs.

24 months

Yes -

cat. no.

BS 3400

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor P The small Ambu Blue Sensor P features highly conductive wet gel and superior adhesion to ensure optimal signal quality during short- to medium-term applications. Thanks to the comfortable foam backing material, the electrode is gentle to the skin.

technical data Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

40.8 x 34 754

Silver/ silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

34 1.6

Sensor area (in mm2)

13.2

Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

154

MRI-safe

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel n Superior adhesion

Comfortable foam backing n Unique offset concept n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

n

No

Unopened pouches*

15 months

*from date of production Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No Yes

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

ordering information

pouch

i n ner/outer bo x

P stud P stud P A-fitting P F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

3 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

501 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1002 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

Yes -

cat. no.

P-00-S/3 P-00-S/50 P-00-A/50 P-00-F/50

available fittings

S = stud

F = 3 mm

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A = 4 mm

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor M The small Ambu Blue Sensor M features highly conductive wet gel and superior adhesion to ensure optimal signal quality during short- to medium-term applications. Thanks to the special occlusive backing material, the electrode will not absorb liquids.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel n Superior adhesion

Occlusive backing material n Unique offset concept n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

n

technical data Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

40.8 x 34 754

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area (in mm2)

13.2

Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

154

MRI-safe

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g s

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

S = stud

M stud M stud M A-fitting M F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

10 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

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2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

15 months

Yes -

cat. no.

M-00-S/10 M-00-S/50 M-00-A/50 M-00-F/50

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor Q The medium-size Ambu Blue Sensor Q features highly conductive wet gel, superior adhesion, and a large measuring area to ensure optimal signal quality during medium-term applications. Thanks to the special occlusive backing material, the electrode will not absorb liquids. The Q is also available with a pre-attached lead wire.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel

technical data Electrode size* (max.L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

53.2 x 40/40 1.002

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

40 1

Sensor area* (in mm ) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire

20.8/22.4 254

2

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent

No

MRI-safe

No

Lifetime: In opened pouches

1 month

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

24 months

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No No Yes

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes Yes

n

Superior adhesion

n

Large measuring area

n

Occlusive backing material

n

Unique offset concept

n

igh-quality Ag/AgCl H sensor

n

vailable with pre-attached A lead wire

available fittings

S = stud ordering information

pouch

i nner/outer bo x

Q stud Q A-fitting Q F-fitting Q A-connector, 10 cm lead wire Q F-connector, 10 cm lead wire Q A-connector, 50 cm lead wire Q K-connector, 50 cm lead wire Q K-connector, 100 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

10 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

A = 4 mm

cat. no.

Q-00-S/25 Q-00-A/25 Q-00-F/25 Q-10-A/25 Q-10-F/25 Q-50-A/25 Q-50-K/25 Q-100-K/10

F = 3 mm with lead wire

K = 1.5 mm

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A = 4 mm

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor L The large Ambu Blue Sensor L features highly conductive wet gel and a combination of instant and long-term adhesives for excellent contact and stable signals throughout the monitoring period. Thanks to the low-profile microporous material, skin is able to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel n Combination of instant and long-term adhesives n Breathable microporous material n Unique offset concept

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

n

technical data Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2)

Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

68.2 x 55 2.121

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g s

S = stud

A = 4 mm

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No Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

pouch

inner/outer bo x

L stud L stud L A-fitting

5 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

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20.8 254

No

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Minimum order: inner box

55 1

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

24 months

Yes -

cat. no.

L-00-S/5 L-00-S/25 L-00-A/25

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor VL The very large Ambu Blue Sensor VL features highly conductive wet gel and a combination of instant and long-term adhesives for excellent contact and stable signals throughout the monitoring period. Thanks to the low-profile microporous material, skin is able to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods. The VL is also available with a pre-attached lead wire.

technical data Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

72 x 68 3.377

Silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No No Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area* (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) *non-wire/wire MRI-safe

68 1

20.8 / 22.4 254

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor n Available with preattached lead wire n

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

KEY FEATURES

Highly conductive wet gel n Combination of instant and long-term adhesives n Breathable microporous material n Unique offset concept n

24 months

Yes Yes

available fittings

S = stud ordering information

pouch

i nner/outer bo x

VL stud VL stud VL stud VL stud VL A-fitting VL A-connector, 10 cm lead wire VL A-connector, 50 cm lead wire VL F-connector, 50 cm lead wire VL K-connector, 50 cm lead wire

4 pcs.

7 pcs.

10 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

cat. no.

VL-00-S/4 VL-00-S/7 VL-00-S/10 VL-00-S/25 VL-00-A/25 VL-10-A/25 VL-50-A/25 VL-50-F/25 VL-50-K/25

Minimum order: inner box

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A = 4 mm

with lead wire

A = 4 mm

K = 1.5 mm

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F = 3 mm

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor VLC The very large Ambu Blue Sensor VLC features highly conductive wet gel and a combination of instant and long-term adhesives for excellent contact and stable signals throughout the monitoring period. To avoid reactions on sensitive skin, a special soft sponge is used in the gel area. And thanks to the lowprofile microporous material, skin is able to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods. The VLC is also available with a pre-attached lead wire.

KEY FEATURES

Highly conductive wet gel n Combination of instant and long-term adhesives n Breathable microporous material n Special soft sponge n

Unique offset concept n High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor n

Available with preattached lead wire

n

TEc h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

72 x 68

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm)

68

3.377

Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

1

Sensor area* (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) *non-wire/wire

20.8 / 22.4 254

Silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent

No

MRI-safe

No

Lifetime: In opened pouches

1 month

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

12 months

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No No Yes

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes Yes

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g

S = stud with lead wire

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

cat. no.

VLC stud VLC stud VLC stud VLC K-connector, 50 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

4 pcs.

10 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

VLC-00-S/4 VLC-00-S/10 VLC-00-S/25 VLC-50-K/25

K = 1.5 mm

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1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

Ambu® Blue Sensor R The large Ambu Blue Sensor R features highly conductive wet gel, superior adhesion, and a large measuring area to ensure an optimal signal during stress tests and mediumto long-term applications.

Thanks to the comfortable foam backing, the electrode is gentle to the skin.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel

TE c h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

57 x 48 1.555

Silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No – Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

ordering information pouch

i n n e r/outer bo x

R stud R stud R stud R A-fitting R F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

3 pcs.

10 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

48 2

27 254

n

Superior adhesion

n

Large measuring area

n

Unique offset concept

n

igh-quality Ag/AgCl H sensor

No

24 months

Yes –

cat. no.

R-00-S/3 R-00-S/10 R-00-S/25 R-00-A/25 R-00-F/25

available fittings

S = stud F = 3 mm

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A = 4 mm

Ambu® Blue Sensor T The oblong, medium-size Ambu Blue Sensor T features highly conductive wet gel, superior adhesion, and a large measuring area to ensure an optimal signal in stress tests and medium- to long-term applications. Its oblong shape permits the placement of six closely spaced electrodes if the chest is too small to accommodate our round electrodes. Thanks to the comfortable foam backing, the electrode is gentle to the skin.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel n Superior adhesion

Large measuring area n Oblong shape for easy placement n Comfortable foam backing n

Unique offset concept n High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

TEc h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

57 x 35 1.163

Silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) Wet gel

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

48 x 35 2

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

27 254

n

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No

1 month

No – Yes

MRI-safe

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

24 months

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes –

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g s

o r d e r i n g i n f ormation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

cat. no .

S = stud

T stud T stud T A-fitting T F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

10 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

T-00-S/10 T-00-S/25 T-00-A/25 T-00-F/25

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

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1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor SP The medium-size Ambu Blue Sensor SP features highly conductive wet gel and superior adhesion to ensure optimal signal quality during medium-term applications. Thanks to the comfortable foam backing material, the electrode is gentle to the skin.

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel

TE c h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2)

42.5 x 38 980

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

38 1.6

Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

13.2 154

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent

No

MRI-safe

No

Lifetime: In opened pouches

1 month

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

15 months

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No Yes

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes -

ordering information pouch

i n ner/outer bo x

SP stud SP stud SP stud SP A-fitting SP F-fitting Minimum order: inner box

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

3 pcs.

10 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

cat. no.

SP-00-S/3 SP-00-S/10 SP-00-S/50 SP-00-A/50 SP-00-F/50

n

Superior adhesion

n

Comfortable foam backing

n

Unique offset concept

n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

available fittings

S = stud

F = 3 mm

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A = 4 mm

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor QR The medium-size, radiotranslucent Ambu Blue Sensor QR features highly conductive wet gel, superior adhesion, and a large measuring area to ensure optimal signal quality during medium-term applications. Thanks to the special occlusive backing material, the electrode will not absorb liquids. The QR is only available with pre-attached lead wires.

TEc h n i c a l d a t a

KEY FEATURES n Radiotranslucent n

Highly conductive wet gel

n

Superior adhesion

n

Large measuring area

n

Occlusive backing material

n

Unique offset concept

n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

n

nly available with preO attached lead wire

w i t h l e a d wi r e

Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

40 1

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

63.6 254

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent

Yes

MRI-safe

No

Lifetime: In opened pouches

1 month

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

24 months

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No No Yes

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes Yes

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

cat . no.

QR A-connector, 50 cm lead wire QR A-connector, 80 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

10 pcs.

10 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

QR-50-A/10 QR-80-A/10

A = 4 mm

22

40 1.002

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1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor MRX The medium-size Ambu Blue Sensor MRX has been specifically developed for monitoring during MR and X-ray procedures.

The combination of wet gel and superior adhesion provides optimal signal quality during short to medium-term applications.

The electrode does not contain ferromagnetic materials, which together with the carbon filled stud make the electrode MR safe and X-ray translucent. The unique shape of the electrode makes it easy to place electrodes closely, thus reducing the occurrence of artefacts during MR scanning.

TE c h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2)

49 x 33 970

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

49 x 33 1.2

KEY FEATURES n MR-safe n X-ray translucent

Special shape for close placement n Highly conductive wet gel n

Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

Yes

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

56.5 154

Yes

Superior adhesion n 8 electrodes on a single perforated liner n Occlusive backing material n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

n

1 month

Yes Yes

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

24 months

Yes -

ordering information

pouch

i nner/outer bo x

cat. no.

MRX stud Minimum order: inner box

32 pcs.

512 pcs.

MRX-00-S/32

1024 pcs.

available fitting

S = stud

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Neonatal and pediatric monitoring and diagnose

SMALL, STABLE AND SKIN FRIENDLY Thanks to Ambu Blue Sensor’s wide range of ECG electrodes for neonatal and pediatric monitoring and diagnose you can be confident always to have the right product at hand; the range also includes x-raytranslucent electrodes.

Ambu Blue Sensor electrodes are obtainable with lead wires in various lengths. A long lead wire reduces the risk of cross infection since the reusable wire does not enter the incubator. A very popular additional feature is our colour-coded lead wires making it unnecessary to open the incubator and disturb the child when locating the individual cables.

Ambu Blue Sensor has advanced silver/silver chloride sensors ensuring an optimal signal. Furthermore it is possible to choose between solid and wet gel. Our skin friendly solid gel minimizes dermic reactions and makes it easy to remove and reposition the electrode without harming sensitive skin. Our special electrodes with wet gel ensure an optimal signal and stay attached due to an unique adhesive.

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SOLID GEL n Easy to reposition n No gel remains n No risk of gel spreading onto the adhesive area n Easy and fast to position n Skin friendly WET GEL n Outstanding electrical response n Moistens the skin n Low skin impedance n Few movement artefacts n Big and efficient measuring area

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor N The very small Ambu Blue Sensor N has been specially developed for children. It features highly conductive wet gel and superior adhesion to ensure optimal signal during short- to medium-term applications. Thanks to the comfortable foam backing, the electrode is gentle to the skin. The N electrode is also available with pre-attached lead wires.

Technical data Electrode size* (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire

44.8 x 22/30 x 22 556

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

30 x 22 1.6

KEY FEATURES n Highly conductive wet gel

Superior adhesion

Comfortable foam backing

n n

Unique offset concept n High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor n

Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Sensor area* (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire

15/28 95

MRI-safe

No

Unopened pouches*

24/12 months

* non-wire/wire, from date of production Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

No No Yes

Available with preattached lead wire

n

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

available fittings Yes Yes

S = stud

ordering information

pouch

i nner/outer bo x

N stud N A-fitting N F-fitting N A-connector, 10 cm lead wire N F-connector, 10 cm lead wire N A-connector, 50 cm lead wire N A-connector, 50 cm lead wire N F-connector, 50 cm lead wire N F-connector, 50 cm lead wire N J-connector, 50 cm lead wire N J-connector, 50 cm lead wire N K-connector, 50 cm lead wire N K-connector, 50 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

25 pcs.

3 pcs.

25 pcs.

3 pcs.

25 pcs.

3 pcs.

25 pcs.

3 pcs.

25 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

500 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

A = 4 mm

cat. no.

N-00-S/25 N-00-A/25 N-00-F/25 N-10-A/25 N-10-F/25 N-50-A/3 N-50-A/25 N-50-F/3 N-50-F/25 N-50-J/3 N-50-J/25 N-50-K/3 N-50-K/25

Cardiology

F = 3 mm with lead wire

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

J = 2 mm

K = 1.5 mm

25 *

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor NF

The very small Ambu Blue Sensor NF has been specially developed for premature babies and smaller children. The electrode features a skin-friendly, solid gel that ensures optimal signal during long-term applications, and also allows the electrode to be repositioned if necessary. Thanks to the cloth material, skin is able to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods. The NF electrodes are also available with a stud connector and colour-coded lead wires.

ke y f e a t u r e s n Skin-friendly solid gel n Optimal signal

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Repositionable n Breathable cloth material n

Unique offset concept n High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor n

Available with stud connector n Available with colourcoded lead wires n

Electrode size* (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire Sensor: Sensor material Gel system X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

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44.3 x 22/30 x 22 474

Silver/silver chloride Solid gel

No

1 month

No No Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

Sensor area* (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2) * non-wire/wire MRI-safe

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

28 x 20 1

33/54 474

No

24 months

Yes Yes

ordering information

pouch

inner/outer bo x

NF stud NF A-connector, 10 cm lead wire NF F-connector, 10 cm lead wire NF A-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF A-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF F-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF J-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF K-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF J-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire NF K-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire NF K-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire NF J-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF K-connector, 50 cm lead wire NF K-connector, 50 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

3 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

3 pcs.

3 pcs.

12 pcs.

3 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

30 pcs.

1200 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

2400 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

cat. no.

NF-00-S/12 NF-10-A/12 NF-10-F/12 NF-50-A/3 NF-50-A/12 NF-50-F/12 NF-50-J/3 NF-50-K/3 NF-50-J/EU/12 NF-50-K/EU/3 NF-50-K/EU/12 NF-50-J/W/12 NF-50-K/W/12 NF-50-K/W/30

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available fitting

S = stud

with lead wire

A = 4 mm

F = 3 mm

J = 2 mm

K = 1.5 mm

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AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor BRS The tiny radiotranslucent Ambu Blue Sensor BRS has been specially developed for premature babies and newborns. The electrode features a skin-friendly, solid gel that ensures optimal signal quality during medium-to long-term applications, and also allows the electrode to be repositioned if necessary.

Thanks to the soft material the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods. The BRS is only available with preattached lead wires (colourcoding optional).

KEY FEATURES n Radiotranslucent n Skin-friendly solid gel

TEc h n i c a l d a t a

Repositionable n Available with colourcoded lead wire n

Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

16x19 269

Silver/silver chloride Solid gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

w i t h l e a d wi r e

A = 4 mm

J = 2 mm

1 month

No No Yes

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

16x19 1

269 269

MRI safe

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

18 months

Yes Yes

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

pouch

inner/outer bo x

cat. no.

BRS A-connector, 50 cm lead wire BRS J-connector, 50 cm lead wire BRS K-connector, 50 cm lead wire BRS K-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire BRS K-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire Minimum order: inner box

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

3 pcs.

12 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

BRS-50-A/12 BRS-50-J/12 BRS-50-K/12 BRS-50-K/EU/3 BRS-50-K/EU/12

K = 1.5 mm

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Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

ca r d i o l o g y

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor BR The very small radiotranslucent Ambu Blue Sensor BR features a skin-friendly, solid gel that provides optimal signal quality in a wide range of applications and allows the electrode to be repositioned if necessary.

Thanks to the soft material the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods.

The BR is only available with preattached lead wires (colour-coding optional).

TE c h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

28 x 20 503

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

28 x 20 1

KEY FEATURES n Radiotranslucent

Skin-friendly solid gel n Repositionable n

Available with colourcoded lead wire

n

Silver/silver chloride Solid gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

Yes

1 month

No No Yes

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

503 503

No

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

18 months

Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

Yes Yes

ordering information

p o u ch

inner/outer bo x cat. no.

with lead wire

BR A-connector, 50 cm lead wire BR K-connector, 50 cm lead wire BR K-connector, 50 cm red, yellow and black wire BR A-connector, 80 cm lead wire BR K-connector, 80 cm lead wire Minimum order: inner box

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

12 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

600 pcs.

A = 4 mm

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

1200 pcs.

BR-50-A/12 BR-50-K/12 BR-50-K/EU/12 BR-80-A/12 BR-80-K/12

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K = 1.5 mm

AmbuÂŽ Blue Sensor SE The very small Amby Blue Sensor SE features highly conductive wet gel and superior adhesion to ensure optimal signal quality during short-term applications.

Thanks to the comfortable foam backing material, the electrode is gentle to the skin.

KEY FEATURES Highly conductive wet gel

n n

Superior adhesion

n

Comfortable foam backing

n

Unique offset concept

n

High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

TEc h n i c a l d a t a Electrode size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) Sensor: Sensor material Gel system

38.5 x 30 553

Silver/silver chloride Wet gel

X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent Lifetime: In opened pouches

No

1 month

Environment: PVC-free electrode PVC-free lead wire PVC-free packaging

av a i l a b l e f i t ti n g s

S = stud

Sensor area (in mm2) Gel area/measuring area (in mm2)

MRI-safe

Unopened pouches* *from date of production Latex-free electrode Latex-free lead wire

pouch

inner/outer bo x

SE stud SE A-fitting Minimum order: inner box

50 pcs.

50 pcs.

1000 pcs.

1000 pcs.

ca r d i o l o g y

30 1.6

13.2 154

No

o r d e r i n g i n f o rmation

A = 4 mm

30

No Yes

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding connector/wire (in mm)

2000 pcs.

2000 pcs.

15 months

Yes -

cat. no.

SE-00-S/50 SE-00-A/50

AmbuÂŽ Skin Fix The Ambu Skin Fix is an electrode accessory for fixation of electrode lead wires on patients during e.g.

Holter monitoring and Stress test. It will minimize the risk of electrodes loosening if the wires are pulled.

Thanks to the microporous material, skin is able to breathe so the Skin Fix remains comfortable to wear over long periods. The fixation strap can be opened and closed several times which makes is possible to replace or re-arrange electrodes without replacing the Skin Fix.

technical data Size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Adhesive area (in mm2) X-RAY & MRI: X-ray-translucent

Skin contact size (max. L x W or diameter in mm) Height excluding attachment (in mm)

59 x 55 2.296

yes

MRI-safe

KEY FEATURES n Fixes electrode lead wires 55 1.2

n

R educes movement artefacts on the ECG

n

inimizes the risk of elecM trodes falling off

n

B reathable microporous material

yes

Lifetime: In opened pouches

2 years

Unopened pouches* *from date of production

2 years

n

Environment: PVC-free PVC-free packaging

T he wire strap can be reopened and closed several times

yes yes

Latex-free

yes

n

Moisture resistant

ordering information

Pouch

box

Skin Fix maxi

50 pcs.

1000 pcs.

cat. no.

2703/50

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Designed to save both time and money

Healthcare resources are becoming more and more limited each and every day. Hospitals are expected to provide more services, yet without increasing the number of staff. As a result, the average number of bed days for each patient is decreasing and stress and fatigue among healthcare providers is on the rise. Can a better electrode help? We think so!

Trace quality and the bottom line For most healthcare professionals, time is money.

And when it comes to cardiac monitoring, using cheap electrodes can quickly become very expensive.

Here are just some of the many time-wasting activities that cut into the bottom line:

Extra bedchecks to make sure electrodes are working properly n False alarms from monitoring equipment n

Electrodes that fall off

Problems unpacking electrodes/removing backing

n n

No signal first time n Patient reexamination due to poor trace quality n

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Ambu has addressed all of these problems – and the savings can be dramatic! Of even greater importance, Ambu ECG electrodes give healthcare providers more time to care for their patients! Here’s how.

Save 10 minutes each day Informal interviews with healthcare professionals have shown that many nurses and physicians can save 10 or more minutes each day by using Ambu ECG electrodes – time that could be better spent on other tasks. While this might not sound like much, those 10 minutes adds up to four full working days each year! Here’s why.

First of all, our electrodes work first time, every time, which significantly speeds the examination process.

And because our adhesives can be trusted, there’s no need for constant re-checking and there are fewer stressful alarms.What’s more, the electrodes’s superior trace quality reduces the need to re-examine a patient – always a major inconvenience.

Danish Sales

Covers not only direct sales of all Ambu products to customers in Sweden, Denmark and Finland but also sales through our network of distributors world-wide.

Danish Sales constitutes 20 colleagues, who take pride in providing our customers with good service and acknowledge the importance of good dialogue with our customers and distributors.

Customer Service in Denmark will inform you of your local distributor, but you can also find the information on our website www.ambu.com.

Ambu A/S Baltorpbakken 13 2750 Ballerup Tel: +45 7225 2000 Fax: +45 7225 2053 www.ambu.com

Product Catalogue Respiratory Care

Product Catalogue Neurology

Product Catalogue Training

Product Catalogue Immobilization

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History In 1937, the engineer Dr. Holger Hesse founded Testa Laboratorium in Denmark on his development of unique blood testing products.

Testa Laboratorium changed its name to Ambu International in 1986 and in 1992 it was quoted on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

In 1953 Dr. Hesse met Henning Ruben, an anaesthetist who had an undying enthusiasm for new ideas and new products. Together they developed the world’s first Ambu(lant) airway suction pump and right after that the “Ambu Bag”, the manually operated resuscitator, also called the Bag-Valve-Mask unit. It was a revolution in emergency life care and became the worldwide tool of choice for emergency ventilatory resuscitation. By the 1960s Testa Laboratorium began manufaturing training manikins to allow for training of the public in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques.

In 2002 Ambu International A/S acquired Medicotest A/S and integrated under the name of Ambu A/S. The two companies integrated in full with joint resources and expertise to become a strong supplier of innovative, high quality medical electrodes and respiratory devices.

In 1971 Jan Rasmussen, a young Danish engineer, recognized a huge market for single use, disposable, electrodes and created a unique design to be used for ECG monitoring, which later became the world famous Ambu® Blue Sensor ECG electrodes. He founded Medicotest and launched a range of innovative, high quality, single-patient use electrodes for different medical applications.

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In 2004 Ambu’s financial results more than meet the growth strategy and the Stock Market reaction is the highest share price in ten years.

Today Ambu develops, produces and markets diagnostic and life-supporting equipment and solutions to hospitals and rescue services. Its largest business areas are Respiratory Care, Cardiology and Neurology in which the most important products are ventilation products for artificial respiration and singleuse electrodes for ECG tests and neurophysiological mappings. Approx. 98% of the Group’s products are sold on export markets through Ambu’s foreign sales companies or distributors. The total number of employees is 1040 of whom 380 work in Denmark and 660 in countries outside Denmark.

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