Description
Skintact Universal Grounding Plates are Leonhard Lang single-use neutral electrodes for electrosurgery, offered in the universal apple shape and the adult bottle shape, each with or without an attached cord. The split-free single-foil design gives one continuous conductive area, 107 cm2 on the apple shape and 118 cm2 on the bottle shape, for the return path every electrosurgical procedure depends on.
- Two shapes – Apple shape RO21 is a universal size, and bottle shape RS25 is the adult format
- Cord options – A30 models carry an attached cord, while the base models connect to a separate reusable cable
- Single conductive foil – One continuous conductive area avoids the monitoring split and keeps application simple
- Case packaging – Every configuration is supplied one plate per pouch and 50 pouches per case
Main Description
The neutral electrode is the quiet half of electrosurgery: it returns current from the patient to the generator across a wide, well-contacted area. These Skintact plates give that return path a conductive area of 107 cm2 in the apple shape and 118 cm2 in the bottle shape. Leonhard Lang rates the apple shape as a universal size for patients above 5 kg and the bottle shape for adults above 15 kg.
Shape choice is about anatomy and habit. The apple profile suits a wide range of sites and patient sizes, which is why the maker classes it as universal. The bottle profile concentrates its larger area in the classic adult return-electrode outline used on thighs and other broad sites.
Cord configuration is a workflow choice. The A30 variants arrive with the cord attached, so the plate is ready to connect as soon as the pouch opens. The base variants omit the cord for facilities that run separate reusable connection cables with their generators.
Each plate is a single-use disposable, pouched individually with 50 pouches per case for case-cart stocking. Leonhard Lang manufactures its electrode systems in Innsbruck, Austria, and designs its own production machinery for the range. Stocking both shapes under one listing lets the OR cover adult and smaller-patient cases without splitting the order.
Features and Benefits
Conductive Area
- 107 cm2 apple shape – Universal size rated by the maker for patients over 5 kg
- 118 cm2 bottle shape – Adult size rated by the maker for patients over 15 kg
Configuration Choices
- Attached cord A30 – Plate and cord arrive as one ready unit for faster setup
- Cord-free base models – Pair with the facility reusable cable where that is the standing setup
- Single foil design – One continuous contact area with no split monitoring segment
Product Specifications
RO21 and RO21A30
- Shape: Apple
- Size: Universal, patients over 5 kg
- Conductive area: 107 cm2
- Cord: RO21A30 attached, RO21 none
- SKUs: RO21, RO21A30
RS25 and RS25A30
- Shape: Bottle
- Size: Adult, patients over 15 kg
- Conductive area: 118 cm2
- Cord: RS25A30 attached, RS25 none
- SKUs: RS25, RS25A30
Packaging and General
- Packaging: 1 plate per pouch, 50 pouches per case
- Use: Single use, electrosurgery neutral electrode
- Manufacturer: Leonhard Lang GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria
Browse the wider range in our Electrosurgery department, or shop related items under Diagnostic Products.
Why Choose This Product
Return electrodes are a safety component, and the details that matter are conductive area, correct size class and a connection setup the team already knows. This family covers the universal and adult size classes in both cord styles, so the OR stocks one maker for every case mix. Individual pouching keeps plates protected until the moment of use.
- Documented contact areas – 107 and 118 cm2 conductive areas support a dependable return path
- Size classes covered – Universal over 5 kg and adult over 15 kg classes in one family
- Setup flexibility – Attached-cord and cable-ready models match either generator workflow
- Protected until use – Individual pouches keep each plate clean and ready on the case cart
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the apple and bottle shapes?
The apple shape RO21 is the universal size, rated by Leonhard Lang for patients over 5 kg, with a 107 cm2 conductive area. The bottle shape RS25 is the adult size, rated for patients over 15 kg, with a 118 cm2 conductive area.
Which models include a cord?
The A30 models, RO21A30 and RS25A30, include an attached cord. The RO21 and RS25 base models are supplied without a cord and connect to a separate cable.
Are these grounding plates reusable?
No. Each plate is a single-use disposable supplied in its own pouch, and a fresh plate should be applied for each procedure.
How are the plates packaged?
Every configuration is packaged one plate per pouch with 50 pouches per case. That suits case-cart and core stocking in the operating suite.
Are these split monitoring electrodes?
No. These are single-foil neutral electrodes with one continuous conductive area, not split contact-quality monitoring designs. Confirm your generator return-electrode requirements before ordering.
