Internal defibrillator electrode, adult

Intended purpose

An device used to transmit a controlled electrical shock from an external defibrillator directly to the exposed heart muscle in order to intentionally stop/start the heartbeat during cardiopulmonary surgery. It consists of a cable set with small-diameter, spoon-like electrodes (commonly known as internal defibrillator paddles) that are held by the operator directly to either side of the heart muscle so that the discharge passes directly through the heart. It is available as a set of two electrodes with insulated handles with a combined cable/connector.