Kendall Medi-Trace 200 Series Foam ECG Monitoring Electrodes

The Kendall Medi-Trace 200 Series is a compact, cost-effective adult ECG/EKG monitoring electrode designed for lower- to mid-acuity patient-care environments. Its smaller teardrop profile supports convenient placement when space is limited, while the flexible foam substrate conforms to body contours and helps repel fluids.

Each disposable electrode incorporates Cardinal Health’s proprietary conductive adhesive hydrogel. The gel provides adhesion and the conductive skin interface needed for reliable cardiac monitoring, so no separate ECG gel is required. A standard snap connector attaches to compatible patient-monitoring lead wires.

The 200 Series is commonly selected for general inpatient units, medical-surgical floors, observation units, outpatient monitoring areas, and other routine adult cardiac-monitoring applications. Cardinal Health classifies the family within its Value Choice collection.

• General-purpose adult ECG/EKG monitoring electrode
• Compact 1.44-inch teardrop profile
• Small footprint for convenient lead placement
• Flexible foam backing
• Fluid-repellent substrate
• Proprietary conductive adhesive hydrogel
• Standard snap-style lead connection
• Designed for clear, reliable ECG tracings
• The teardrop shape supports easier handling and removal
• Disposable, single-patient-use format
• Non-radiolucent construction
• Four pouch and case configurations
• Appropriate for lower- to mid-acuity monitoring environments
• Manufactured for the Cardinal Health Kendall portfolio

The 200 Series is a non-radiolucent adult monitoring electrode that has a 1.44-inch footprint, foam substrate, teardrop shape, and conductive adhesive hydrogel.

The four Balego order codes represent packaging variations within the same 200 Series electrode family rather than four different electrode constructions.

Replace abbreviated variant labels with:

• 31050522 / Kendall 200 — 100 per pouch, 10 pouches, 1,000 per case
• 31078135 / Kendall 230 — 30 per pouch, 20 pouches, 600 per case
• 31478368 / Kendall 233 — 3 per pouch, 200 pouches, 600 per case
• 31478376 / Kendall 235 — 5 per pouch, 120 pouches, 600 per case

This makes it clear that “3 per pack” and “5 per pack” describe the individually sealed pouch—not the complete case quantity.

The electrode itself remains part of the same 200 Series family. The best configuration depends primarily on lead setup, turnover, storage practices, and open-pouch workflow.

Compact footprint

At approximately 1.44 inches, the 200 Series is smaller than many general-purpose and stress-monitoring foam electrodes. The reduced footprint can be useful when several leads must be positioned on an adult torso or when available placement space is limited.

The foam substrate helps repel fluids and conforms to ordinary body contours. This makes it practical for routine inpatient and observation workflows where the electrode must remain flat against the skin during general monitoring.

The integrated hydrogel provides the adhesive and conductive interface between the patient’s skin and ECG monitoring system. Cardinal Health describes it as supporting adhesion and clear, reliable tracings while avoiding messy residue.

The tapered portion of the electrode provides clinicians a defined area to grasp when removing the pad from its liner or lifting it from the patient. Handling the foam edge rather than the gel helps limit contamination of the conductive surface.

The same electrode is offered in pouches of 3, 5, 30, or 100. This lets facilities align pouch quantity with their monitoring protocols without changing electrode type.

The 200 Series for lower- to mid-acuity settings.

These electrodes are not specifically positioned for stress testing, highly active patients, heavy perspiration, neonatal monitoring, or diagnostic resting ECG procedures. Other electrode families may be more appropriate for those applications.

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The Medi-Trace 200 Series is designed to receive the heart’s electrical signal and transfer it to compatible monitoring equipment.

It is not designed to deliver therapeutic current.

Do not use the Medi-Trace 200 Series for TENS, NMES, EMS, FES, iontophoresis, defibrillation, pacing, or electrosurgical return applications.

Customers looking for stimulation pads should visit our Electrotherapy Electrodes collection.

Medi-Trace 200 vs. Medi-Trace 450 vs. Medi-Trace 530

The 200 Series for lower- to mid-acuity floors and the 450 Series for multipurpose adult monitoring. The 530 Series is commonly selected when stronger adhesion is needed for stress testing, Holter monitoring, active patients, or diaphoretic conditions.

• A compact adult electrode is preferred.
• Routine lower- or mid-acuity monitoring is the main application.
• Cost-conscious standardization is a priority.
• Pre-grouped 3- or 5-electrode pouches support the workflow.
• The patient is expected to have normal perspiration and movement.

• A broader, multipurpose housewide electrode is desired.
• A rectangular pad and larger gel-contact area are preferred.
• A facility wants 3-, 5-, or 50-electrode pouches.
• Standard general monitoring is the primary need.

• Patients may move or perspire heavily.
• Stress testing or Holter monitoring is performed.
• More aggressive adhesion is required.
• A larger foam electrode is appropriate.

The Kendall 600 Series is the radiolucent version of the 200 Series.

Do not assume that a non-radiolucent electrode may remain on a patient during imaging. Follow the imaging department’s protocol and the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

The 400 and 5500 products are diagnostic tab electrodes for resting ECG applications, which are different from continuous or repeated monitoring with the 200 Series.

Follow the ECG monitor instructions and the facility’s skin-preparation and lead-placement procedures.

1. Confirm the correct electrode

Before opening the pouch, verify:

• Correct order code and pouch quantity
• Adult monitoring application
• Snap-lead compatibility
• Non-radiolucent construction is acceptable
• The package is within its expiration date
• Pouch is sealed and undamaged

2. Prepare the skin

Select the sites required by the monitoring protocol. The skin should generally be:

• Clean
• Dry
• Intact
• Free of lotion and body oil
• Free of excessive perspiration
• Prepared according to facility policy

Excessive hair may need to be clipped—not shaved—when facility procedures require improved electrode contact.

3. Connect the monitoring lead

The lead may be snapped to the electrode before or after application, depending on the facility’s workflow. Confirm that the snap is fully engaged.

Avoid twisting the snap after the pad has been applied, as this action can place unnecessary tension on the foam and skin.

4. Remove the pad from its liner

Hold the electrode by the foam edge or tapered portion. Avoid touching the conductive hydrogel.

5. Apply it evenly

Place the electrode at the selected monitoring site and press from the center outward.

Make sure there are no

• Folded edges
• Air gaps
• Contaminated gel areas
• Lifted sections
• Lead wires pulling against the pad

6. Confirm signal quality

Check for an appropriate tracing and absence of a lead-off warning.

When signal quality is poor, inspect:

• Skin preparation
• Pad adhesion
• Snap engagement
• Lead-wire condition
• Electrode position
• Patient movement
• Electrode age or dryness

7. Remove and discard

Disconnect the lead according to the monitor instructions. Lift the foam edge and peel the electrode back slowly.

Dispose of the used electrode according to facility policy. Do not reapply it to the same patient or use it on another patient.

• Store unopened cases according to the temperature and humidity directions printed on the current package.
• Keep pouches away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Retain unused electrodes in their original pouch.
• Close the pouch promptly after removing the needed quantity.
• Do not use an electrode that is dry, contaminated, damaged, or expired.
• Do not place a removed or used electrode back into the pouch.
• Follow the current label for open-pouch storage life rather than relying on a generalized electrode rule.

The Medi-Trace 200 hydrogel can remain fresh for up to 45 days after pouch opening, but the current package directions should control storage and disposal decisions.

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