Description
Skintact FS-50 Stress Test ECG Electrodes are built for the hardest adhesion job in the ECG department, holding a clean trace while the patient exercises and perspires on the treadmill or bike. The 50 mm PE foam electrode pairs enhanced adhesive with Aqua-Wet liquid gel, and the liquid-tight foam backing also suits echocardiogram work where coupling gel is in use.
- Enhanced adhesive – The FS- series reinforced adhesive is made to stick reliably during exercise, even when patients perspire heavily
- Aqua-Wet liquid gel – Liquid gel reduces skin impedance quickly, giving a stable baseline before the workload ramps up
- Liquid-tight foam – PE foam backing is impermeable to liquids, so the electrode also serves echocardiogram procedures
- Stress lab packaging – Supplied 30 per pouch and 1200 per box for exercise testing volume
Main Description
Stress testing exposes every weakness in an electrode: motion, sweat and cable pull all attack adhesion and signal quality at once. Leonhard Lang builds its FS- stress electrodes with reinforced adhesive for exactly these conditions, stating that they stick reliably even when patients transpire heavily. The FS-50 applies that adhesive to a 50 mm round PE foam format.
The gel is Aqua-Wet, the maker liquid gel for fast signal pickup. Its aqueous formula lowers skin impedance quickly, which matters when the protocol starts soon after electrode placement. A stable baseline before exercise begins makes motion artifact during the test easier to judge.
The PE foam backing is impermeable to liquids. Leonhard Lang notes that this makes the stress electrodes suitable for echocardiograms as well, where ultrasound gel can otherwise undermine an electrode edge. The snap connection uses the durable stainless steel stud format standard across the Skintact snap range.
Stress labs consume electrodes in predictable sets per test, and the packaging follows that rhythm at 30 per pouch and 1200 per box. The electrodes are single-use disposables meeting the ANSI/AAMI EC12 standard the maker cites for its disposable ECG electrodes. Departments running exercise, pharmacologic stress and echo schedules can cover all three with this one format.
Features and Benefits
Adhesion Under Load
- Reinforced FS- adhesive – Formulated to hold through exercise and perspiration during treadmill and bike protocols
- 50 mm format – A full-size round contact area balances adhesion footprint with standard chest placement
Signal and Versatility
- Aqua-Wet liquid gel – Fast impedance reduction for an early stable baseline
- Liquid-tight backing – Impermeable foam supports use during echocardiograms with coupling gel present
- Snap connection – Standard stainless steel studs fit common stress system lead wires
Product Specifications
FS-50
- Backing: PE foam, enhanced adhesion
- Dimensions: 50 mm diameter
- Gel: Aqua-Wet liquid gel
- Connection: Snap
- Use: Stress test, emergency care, echocardiogram
- Packaging: 30 per pouch, 1200 per box
- SKU: FS-50
General
- Standard: ANSI/AAMI EC12 disposable ECG electrodes
- Use: Single use
- Manufacturer: Leonhard Lang GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria
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Why Choose This Product
A stress test that loses an electrode mid-protocol wastes the slot, the staff time and the patient effort. The FS-50 is specified around that failure point, with reinforced adhesive and a liquid-tight backing chosen for motion and sweat. It also covers echo work, so one stress format serves the whole cardiology schedule.
- Fewer failed tests – Reinforced adhesive targets the mid-test detachment that forces repeat studies
- Ready baselines – Aqua-Wet gel settles the trace quickly before the workload starts
- Echo coverage included – Liquid-tight foam keeps the same electrode useful in the echo lab
- Predictable stocking – Pouches of 30 align with per-test consumption in busy stress labs
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a stress test electrode different from a resting electrode?
Stress electrodes use reinforced adhesive and are built to keep contact while the patient moves and perspires. The FS-50 combines that enhanced adhesive with a 50 mm foam format and Aqua-Wet liquid gel for a stable trace during exercise.
Can the FS-50 be used during echocardiograms?
Yes. Its PE foam backing is impermeable to liquids, and Leonhard Lang lists echocardiograms among the uses for its liquid-tight stress electrodes.
What gel does the FS-50 use?
The FS-50 uses Aqua-Wet, a liquid gel designed for fast signal pickup. It reduces skin impedance quickly so the baseline stabilizes before the exercise protocol begins.
How is the FS-50 packaged?
Electrodes come 30 to a pouch and 1200 to a box. The pouch size suits the per-test quantities a stress lab typically opens.
Is the FS-50 hypoallergenic?
The MedPlus listing for this model describes the FS-50 as diaphoretic and hypoallergenic. As with any electrode, discontinue use and switch formats if a patient shows a skin reaction.
