What Is the M1976A Compatible 5-Lead ECG Leadwire?

The IPR Medical EL-PHV5-90G-A is a compatible aftermarket (not OEM) 5-lead ECG leadwire that replaces OEM part M1976A. Its five chest leads terminate in grabber/pinch electrode ends and follow AHA color coding, and the leadwire measures 3.0 ft (0.9 m). Clinical teams can reuse it from one patient to the next, and it is intended for ECG monitoring.

Compatible Monitor Models

Equipment from a number of manufacturers appears on the compatibility list for the EL-PHV5-90G-A. Examples include select Nihon Kohden models such as the BSM-8500A and OEC-7102A, select Spacelabs models such as the 90425 and TEK-408, and select Biolight models such as the M8500. You will also find select PaceTech models, among them the Vitalmax 4100, and select Welch Allyn models including the 242. The complete list, with the remaining brands, is in the Compatible Monitor Models table on the Specifications tab, so please check your model there before you order.

Design and Construction

Grabber/pinch ends on all five chest leads connect the leadwire to the electrodes, and AHA color coding identifies each lead. A molded distal connector finishes the shielded 3.0 ft (0.9 m) leadwire. Before ordering, compare the lead type in the Specifications table with your existing leadwire. The leadwire is reusable and can be cleaned per facility protocol between patients; it is packaged one per bag.

When to Replace Your Grabber 5-Lead Chest ECG Leadwire

A grabber that no longer closes firmly on the electrode is one of the most common reasons to retire this leadwire. Cracked or stiffened insulation, kinks along a lead, bent pins, and a chipped or loose connector housing are others. On the monitor, watch for frequent lead-off messages on the chest channels, a drifting or noisy baseline, and artifact that tracks with cable movement. If those symptoms persist, swap in a known-good leadwire to rule the monitor in or out.

Cross Reference and Interchange Part Numbers

This compatible leadwire interchanges with OEM part M1976A and OEM number 989803125881. For the other interchange numbers, see the Cross Reference / Interchange Part Numbers table on the Specifications tab.

Why Source ECG Leadwires from IPR Medical?

Biomedical teams work with IPR Medical because we buy, sell, repair, and stock parts for patient monitoring equipment and infusion pumps, and we do it as an ISO 9001:2015-certified independent service organization. Monitor repairs are performed in-house by our technicians, who can help you confirm the right grabber leadwire for the monitors on your floor. See more ECG cables and leadwires or call 855-477-8866 for orders, repairs, or parts.

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for grabber ECG leadwires and the monitoring equipment they serve. Contact us at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com.

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