3M Universal Electrosurgical Plate, Fleece Backing
A universal electrosurgical grounding plate with a fleece and polyethylene backing, used to safely return current to the generator across a range of patients.
The 3M Universal Electrosurgical Plate is a grounding plate designed to work as a universal option across different patients rather than requiring separate adult and paediatric versions. Its backing is made from a fleece and polyethylene material, applied to the patient's skin to safely complete the electrical circuit during monopolar electrosurgery and direct current back to the generator.
Using a universal plate design helps hospitals simplify their stock of electrosurgical consumables, since one plate type can serve a wider range of patients rather than needing multiple differentiated products. It is used in operating theatres across general, gynaecological and other surgical specialties wherever electrosurgical instruments are part of the procedure.
The listing notes that this plate is transitioning to the equivalent Solventum-branded Universal electrosurgical pad, so the same product will continue to be available under the Solventum name. It is stocked under two catalog numbers.
