What Is the Draeger MP03404 Compatible 5-Lead ECG Leadwire?

The Draeger MP03404 compatible 5-lead ECG leadwire is a reusable, aftermarket lead set that carries cardiac signals from the patient’s surface electrodes to the Draeger ECG trunk cable and on to the monitor. It is a compatible replacement, not an original Draeger part, and it is built to the same fit, form, and function as the OEM lead set. The four limb leads (RA, LA, LL, and RL) and one chest lead (V) support multi-lead monitoring, including a precordial view, which is standard for ST-segment and arrhythmia monitoring in the OR, ICU, emergency department, and telemetry and step-down units.

Compatible Monitor Models

This compatible leadwire is confirmed for use with the Draeger Infinity M540 and Infinity M300, and with the Draeger MultiMed Plus and MultiMed Plus OR ECG systems. It connects through the matching Draeger trunk cable using the single-pin lead connector these systems use. Before ordering, biomedical technicians should confirm that the trunk cable in service accepts single-pin leads. Draeger dual-pin trunk cables need a different lead set.

Design and Construction

All five leads are 3 ft (0.9 m) long and shielded, which helps keep the ECG trace clean in electrically noisy clinical settings. The OEM MP03404 lead set is 4.9 ft (1.5 m) long. This compatible version uses the shorter 3 ft (0.9 m) length, which reduces slack and tangling at the bedside, so confirm it fits your unit’s cable routing before switching. The trunk end has a molded Draeger single-pin (DIN-style) connector for a secure, strain-resistant fit. The patient end has pinch/grabber clips that attach to standard tab and snap-style electrodes. The leads follow the AHA color code used in US facilities: white for right arm, black for left arm, red for left leg, green for right leg, and brown for the chest lead. The gray TPU jacket is about 0.10 in (2.6 mm) in diameter and stays flexible and tangle-resistant through repeated cleaning. The lead set is latex-free, non-sterile, rated for adult and pediatric patients, and ships one per bag.

When to Replace Your Draeger 5-Lead ECG Leadwire

Reusable leadwires wear out from constant flexing, clip handling, and repeated disinfection. Replace the lead set when you see baseline wander or noise on one or more leads, intermittent “lead off” alarms with good electrode contact, cracked or stiff jacketing, exposed shielding, loose or broken grabber clips, faded color coding, or a trunk connector that no longer seats firmly. A single failing lead in a 5-lead set can distort the chest-lead view that ST analysis depends on, so many facilities replace lead sets at the first sign of damage and keep spares on hand to avoid monitoring downtime.

Cross Reference and Interchange Part Numbers

This compatible 5-lead grabber leadwire, IPR Medical SKU EL-DG5-90G-A, cross-references to Draeger part numbers MP03404, MP03424, and 2612003, to Siemens part number MS16546, and to Unimed part number DG5-90P. The OEM MP03404 lead set is 4.9 ft (1.5 m) long, while this compatible version is 3 ft (0.9 m). Materials managers and purchasing staff can use any of these numbers to confirm the match against existing inventory, work orders, or requisitions. Contact IPR Medical if you are replacing a part number not listed here and need help confirming compatibility.

Why Source ECG Leadwires from IPR Medical?

IPR Medical is an ISO 9001:2015-certified independent service organization that buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for patient monitoring and infusion equipment. Our compatible cables and sensors give biomedical departments an affordable alternative to OEM accessories while matching OEM fit and function. Our team can help confirm the right lead set for your Draeger fleet, source hard-to-find accessories, and support your equipment with in-house repair services, so one partner covers your monitoring accessories and your devices.

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for the Draeger Infinity M540, Infinity M300, and MultiMed Plus. Contact us at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com.

Trademark Notice: This is a compatible aftermarket product. It is not manufactured, sold, licensed, or endorsed by Draeger, or any other manufacturer or supplier named on this page. Draeger, and all other brand names, model names, and part numbers shown are trademarks of their respective owners and are used on this page only to identify the equipment this product is compatible with and the OEM parts it can replace, consistent with nominative fair use. IPR Medical is an ISO 9001:2015-certified independent service organization; references to OEM equipment describe the equipment we sell, service, and support, and do not indicate any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from its manufacturer.