Description
The Medtronic Valleylab REM PolyHesive patient return electrode is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The PolyHesive adhesive couples the pad to the patient while the REM contact quality monitoring circuit watches the interface, in adult, infant and neonatal sizes, corded or cordless.
- REM contact quality monitoring compatibility
- PolyHesive adhesive for secure, gentle contact
- Adult, infant and neonatal sizes
- Corded with attached cord, or cordless with a separate cord/clamp
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Main Description
Patient return electrodes complete the monopolar circuit back to the generator, and the REM system continuously monitors contact quality at the pad site for patient safety. The PolyHesive II pads use a conductive adhesive gel that sticks securely, conforms to the site and removes gently. Adult pads are listed with attached 9 or 15 foot cords and in cordless formats used with a separate return electrode cord and clamp. Infant and neonatal sizes scale the pad to small patients, with the neonatal pad supplied twelve per case. All configurations are single use. Several are flagged as manufacturer backordered in the source listing, so lead times can vary by configuration.
Features and Benefits
- REM safety monitoring – The split-pad design works with generator contact quality monitoring, which alarms if contact is lost.
- PolyHesive adhesive – The gel adhesive balances secure contact with atraumatic removal on fragile skin.
- Full size range – Adult, infant and neonatal pads cover the whole patient population from one line.
- Corded or cordless – Attached-cord pads speed setup. Cordless pads pair with a reusable cord and clamp to cut per-case cost.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Patient return electrodes (dispersive pads) |
| Monitoring | REM contact quality monitoring compatible |
| Sizes | Adult, infant, neonatal |
| Formats | Corded (9 ft or 15 ft attached) and cordless |
Packaging and Configurations
| Use | Single use |
| Package | Cases and packs as labeled per configuration |
| Availability Note | Selected configurations are manufacturer backordered per the source listing |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Valleylab REM PolyHesive patient return electrode |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | cs (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Return electrodes are a patient-safety component, not a commodity pad. The REM monitoring compatibility is the reason to buy the genuine line. A single family covering adult through neonatal sizes simplifies a safety-critical par.
- Monitored contact – REM compatibility is the differentiator. Unmonitored pads cannot trigger the generator's contact alarm.
- Population coverage – Neonatal and infant sizes in the same line prevent substitutions on small patients.
- Adhesive quality – PolyHesive gel is designed to maintain contact through long cases and remove without skin injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does REM mean on these pads?
REM is Valleylab's return electrode monitoring: the generator measures the pad's contact quality through the split electrode and alarms or disables output if contact deteriorates. It is a core burn-prevention safety feature in monopolar surgery.
Corded or cordless: which should a facility stock?
Corded pads are fastest for turnover and guarantee a fresh cord each case. Cordless pads cost less per case but require the separate return electrode cord and clamp, which must be stocked and maintained.
Is this device sterile and single use?
Yes. It is supplied sterile for single use unless its label states otherwise, and it must not be reprocessed or reused. Check the package integrity and expiry before every case.
How should this device be stored?
Store it in its original packaging under normal room conditions away from heat sources and moisture. Rotate stock by expiry date and quarantine any unit with damaged packaging.
What if a configuration I need is not listed?
The configurations shown are the ones carried in this catalog for this product line. If a case needs a different size or load, contact us before ordering so the right configuration can be confirmed rather than substituted at the table.
