3M™ Red Dot™ Repositionable Electrodes

• Repositionable
• Trace Quality
• Conformable & Comfortable
• Secure Adhesion
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Electrodes aren't always placed where you want them. But now you don't have to replace an electrode when you only need to reposition it. That's because the 3M™ Red Dot™ Repositionable Electrode, as the name suggests, can be repositioned once immediately following initial application.

This could help you:

• save time
• reduce waste
• increase staff efficiency
• potentially cut electrode costs

Add to that:

• a smaller footprint
• a comfortable conformable backing
• higher trace quality

Does your current ECG monitoring electrode measure up?

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Causes of Poor Trace Quality:

• High Skin Impedance
• Patient Movement
• Static Electricity
• Pressure on Electrodes

Definition of Impedance:
Impedance is the resistance encountered by an ECG signal flowing from the patient through the electrode to the monitor. Lower impedance will result in a better ECG trace.

A Low Impedance Electrode For a Clear Trace
ECG monitor artifact potentially leads to false alarms, unnecessary electrode changes, higher cost and frustration for staff and patients. Red Dot Repositionable Electrodes have qualities that provide lower impedance - and thus offer potential for higher trace quality - than other electrodes.

• Red Dot Repositionable Electrodes reduce artifact, and may offer time and cost savings.
• The entire surface of the electrode is conductive, resulting in a low impedance electrode.
• The adhesive contains a hydrogel (water-based) conductive adhesive that lowers skin impedance, making skin prep optional.

Larger Conductive Area Reduces Impedance

Although electrode size is smaller, conductive surface area is larger to reduce impedance and enhance ECG trace quality.

Comparison of Impedance Levels
The Lower the Impedance the Better the Trace Quality

The 3M™ Red Dot™ Repositionable Electrode is comfortable and breathable with a soft cloth backing, therefore conformable to skin contours. In addition, its hydrogel conductive adhesive conforms to, rather than resists, skin movement, so patients forget they are wearing it.

• The flexible backing is fluid-resistant. The backing is a composite of non-woven polypropylene covered with a polyethylene film.
• Thin profile. The soft cloth backing allows for easy conformability and reduces the chance of catching on medical devices, drapes, gowns or bedding that can cause inadvertent electrode lift or removal.
• Latex free. These latex-free electrodes are also solvent-free to minimize skin irritation.
• Wear time. Red Dot Repositionable Electrodes may be worn up to 3 days.†

Adhesion is not a concern with Red Dot Repositionable Electrodes.

They're made with a hydrogel conductive adhesive that offers secure adhesion, minimizes edge lifting and can be repositioned once immediately following initial application.

We've assembled our top questions for your convenience below. If you can't find the answer to your question, use the Contact Us form. One of our Service Representatives will respond to your question within 24 hours.

Can 3M™ Red Dot™ Repositionable Electrodes be moved from one spot to another spot on a single patient?
The Red Dot Repositionable Electrode can be moved once upon initial application.

What is skin impedance?
Skin impedance is the resistance encountered by an ECG signal flowing from the patient through the electrode to the monitor. A lower impedance will result in a better ECG trace.

What does the lower impedance of the Red Dot Repositionable Electrode mean?
Lower impedance should provide much better overall trace quality, decreasing the effect of the artifact from most sources such as environment, skin and other equipment.

What are other causes of poor trace quality?
Patient movement, static electricity and pressure on electrodes will also affect trace quality. The Red Dot Repositionable Electrode is designed to minimize the effect of these sources.

The Red Dot Repositionable Electrode looks like it has a cloth backing, does it?
The Red Dot Repositionable Electrode has a new backing which is fluid resistant and can be used successfully in the OR.

Is skin prep necessary with the Red Dot Repositionable Electrode?
In an ideal world skin prepping is optimum, but if speed is a concern, the Red Dot Repositionable Electrode's lower initial impedence may eliminate the need to prep the skin prior to application.

Compare your current electrode against the Red Dot Repositionable Electrode (catalog #2660 or #2670). A portable impedance meter can easily measure impedance for an impartial comparison. Low impedance will help to provide a better trace. We invite you to see for yourself.

Healthcare personnel can bring 3M sales representatives any ECG monitoring electrode to compete against the 3M™ Red Dot™ Electrode (catalog #2660 or #2670) in an impedance test. The 3M representative will attach two of the competitive electrodes and two of 3M repositionable electrodes to the healthcare professional's arm, and then connect them to a portable impedance meter. The impedance meter quickly provides a reading of the skin impedance.

If impedance is lower with the 3M Red Dot product than with the competitive product, 3M has won the Red Dot ECG Challenge. The Red Dot ECG Challenge has been given to hundreds of attendees at healthcare meetings across the country, and 3M has not lost a single challenge.

Learn more about this electrode designed to reduce impedance for a clear quick trace. 3M™ Red Dot™ Repositionable Electrodes printable product literature (PDF 208kb)