Uni-Patch Uni-Tab Electrodes | Tab-Style TENS, NMES & FES Pads, 48 Pack

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Uni-Patch™ Uni-Tab® Tab-Style Stimulating Electrodes Uni-Tab Stimulating Electrodes are thin, self-adhering electrotherapy pads designed for compatible TENS, NMES, and FES systems that use a flat tab connection or an appropriate tab-electrode adapter. Their low-profile, flexible construction conforms to ordinary body contours and makes the electrodes practical for physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation departments, chiropractic offices, sports-medicine programs, athletic-training rooms, teaching laboratories, and other settings that use electrotherapy electrodes frequently. Each package contains 48 electrodes, providing an economical alternative to individually packaged four-pad sets. Three sizes are available for compact, general-purpose, and broader-area placements. Unlike conventional pigtail electrodes, Uni-Tab pads do not contain a molded socket or attached lead. A compatible clip grips the electrode’s flat tab. Customers using standard pin-style TENS or NMES lead wires will generally need a compatible pin-to-clip adapter. The Uni-Tab family is economical, thin, flexible, conformable, and suitable for trimming into other shapes and sizes when appropriate. Current product specifications list a carbon-film conductor, self-adhering gel, printed tape, tab connector, and release liner. Product highlights Uni-Patch™ tab-style stimulating electrodes Designed for compatible TENS, NMES, and FES systems Three electrode sizes 48 electrodes per package Flat tab connection Thin, flexible, low-profile construction Self-adhering conductive gel Carbon-film conductive layer Highly conformable design Suitable for many clinical placement sites Economical bulk packaging Quick connection and disconnection Current distributor specifications classify them as reusable by one patient Not made with natural rubber latex May be trimmed when permitted by current labeling and clinical protocol Adapter required for many conventional pin-lead systems Uni-Tab electrodes are reusable for a single patient and not made with natural rubber latex. Follow the instructions printed on the package received, particularly if its reuse guidance differs. Quick product specifications Specification Product detail Brand Uni-Patch™ Uni-Tab® Current portfolio Cardinal Health Product type Tab-style stimulating electrode Primary modalities Compatible TENS, NMES, and FES Connection Flat electrode tab Adhesive Self-adhering conductive gel Conductive material Carbon film Other construction elements Printed tape and release liner Profile Thin, flexible, and low profile Pack quantity 48 electrodes Available models 7020, 7022, and 7024 Available sizes 1.25" × 1.5", 2" × 2.25", and 4" × 2.25" Reuse Current specifications classify as single-patient reusable Sharing between patients No Natural rubber latex Current distributor information states not made with natural rubber latex Additional conductive gel Normally unnecessary Adapter Usually required when the stimulator has conventional pin leads Balego bulk discount 10% off qualifying purchases of 10 or more units Available sizes Model Manufacturer number Size Approximate metric size Shape description Pack 7020 ET88045 1.25" × 1.5" 3.2 × 3.8 cm Small near-square pad 48 7022 ET88025 2" × 2.25" 5.1 × 5.7 cm General-purpose near-square pad 48 7024 ET88020 4" × 2.25" 10.2 × 5.7 cm Large rectangle 48 Which Uni-Tab size should you choose? Treatment or purchasing need Suggested model Why Compact treatment site 7020 Smallest footprint Closely spaced electrodes 7020 Leaves more room between pads General clinic inventory 7022 Balanced size for many standard placements First Uni-Tab size to stock 7022 Most versatile of the three Larger muscle group 7024 Covers more skin surface Broad back, hip, or thigh placement 7024 Long rectangular footprint Teaching laboratory 7022 Representative general-purpose electrode Facility wanting several placement options All three Covers small, standard, and broad-area needs Choose Model 7020 when: The available placement area is small. A standard 2-inch pad is too large. Electrodes must be positioned close together. The treatment instructions call for a compact electrode. You are replacing ET88045. Choose Model 7022 when: You want the most versatile Uni-Tab size. The clinic needs a general-purpose tab electrode. You are replacing ET88025. A 2" × 2.25" footprint fits the prescribed placement. You want a practical default size for clinic inventory. Choose Model 7024 when: Broader electrode coverage is appropriate. The treatment area is a larger muscle group. A long rectangular electrode fits the placement better. You are replacing ET88020. The treatment instructions permit the larger surface area. Electrode size affects current density. At the same device setting, a smaller pad concentrates the output over less skin, while a larger pad distributes it across a broader surface. Return the device intensity to zero and increase it gradually whenever changing electrode size, brand, or placement. For broader guidance, read our TENS Electrode Buying Guide. What is a tab-style electrode? A tab electrode has a flat extension that provides the electrical connection. A compatible clip or alligator-style adapter grips the tab. Connector How it attaches Common electrode type Flat tab The clip grips the extended tab Uni-Tab stimulating electrodes Pigtail socket A metal pin inserts into a short molded socket Many reusable TENS and NMES pads Snap The lead snaps onto a metal stud Selected stimulation and monitoring systems Diagnostic ECG tab ECG grabber grips a diagnostic tab Resting ECG electrodes Proprietary connector Brand-specific cable or pad Certain wireless and legacy systems A stimulation tab electrode should not be confused with a diagnostic ECG tab. They may look similar, but their construction, connectors, equipment, electrical purpose, and labeling differ. Our Pigtail vs. Tab Electrode Connector Guide provides additional connector guidance. The most important purchasing step is confirming the electrode-end connection before ordering. Do Uni-Tab electrodes require an adapter? Uni-Tab electrodes require either the following or A lead wire already equipped with a compatible tab clip, or A compatible pin-to-clip adapter. An adapter is required to connect the Uni-Tab electrode to a conventional stimulator setup. Existing lead-wire end Direct connection? Likely requirement Tab or alligator-style clip Usually Confirm clip dimensions and device instructions Standard 2 mm electrode pin No Compatible pin-to-clip adapter Pigtail socket No Different lead wire or adapter system Snap No Different lead wire or approved adapter ECG grabber lead Do not assume compatibility Diagnostic ECG leads are not automatically suitable for stimulation Proprietary device lead Device-dependent Contact Balego or the device manufacturer Our electrotherapy electrode collection currently includes a red pin-to-clip option among its accessories. Why clinics choose Uni-Tab electrodes Economical 48-electrode packaging A 48-count package can be useful in high-volume clinical environments where small four-electrode retail packs create excess handling and packaging. Clinical setting Potential advantage Physical therapy clinic Easier bulk stocking across treatment rooms Rehabilitation department Multiple size choices for different placements Athletic-training room Economical supply for frequent electrotherapy sessions Chiropractic office Tab-style option for compatible clinical stimulators Teaching laboratory Useful for demonstrating electrode selection and connection Hospital rehabilitation unit Supports patient-specific electrode allocation Mobile therapy service Compact bulk supply when the lead system is compatible Thin and conformable design The low-profile construction can follow curved or uneven body contours more easily than a thick foam pad. Tab-style electrodes are thin and flexible, and notes that they are popular for clinical applications. Quick tab connection The flat tab permits quick attachment and removal when the correct clip is already connected to the stimulator lead wire. This can be convenient in treatment rooms where setup time and simple disconnection matter. Three coverage choices The three sizes let a facility maintain one product family while covering compact, standard, and larger treatment regions. Can Uni-Tab electrodes be trimmed? The thin, flexible design can be trimmed into other sizes and shapes. However, trimming changes: Electrode surface area Current density Shape and edge geometry Placement options The distance between the conductive area and tab How the electrode feels at a given intensity Use an unmodified factory size whenever possible. Trim an electrode only when: The current product labeling permits it. The clinician or facility protocol allows it. The tab and conductive pathway remain intact. The resulting electrode is still large enough for the prescribed output. The device intensity is returned to zero and readjusted gradually. Do not cut through the tab, create sharp corners, or use a trimmed electrode when its conductive layer, gel, or connection has been compromised. Reuse and hygiene When reuse is permitted: Assign each electrode or set to one patient. Do not share electrodes. Return electrodes to the supplied release liner. Place them inside the resealable package. Keep the gel away from hair, lint, oil, and lotion. Replace the electrode when adhesion or stimulation comfort declines. Follow facility infection-control procedures. "Reusable" does not mean "indefinitely reusable." Electrode life depends on skin preparation, handling, treatment frequency, gel condition, environment, and storage. How to apply Uni-Tab electrodes Always follow the electrotherapy device instructions and clinician’s placement directions. 1. Confirm compatibility Before opening the package, verify: The device supports the intended modality. The lead wire or adapter accepts a flat tab electrode. The selected electrode size is appropriate. The lead wire and adapter are not damaged. The electrode package and gel are in usable condition. 2. Turn the device off Set every channel to zero before connecting, applying, repositioning, or removing an electrode. 3. Prepare the skin Apply only to clean, dry, intact skin. Remove: Lotion Body oil Perspiration Makeup Topical pain products Loose debris 4. Connect the tab Secure the approved clip to the electrode tab. The clip should grip the conductive tab area without touching the patient’s skin. 5. Remove the electrode from its liner Handle it by the backing or non-gel edge. Avoid touching the conductive gel unnecessarily. 6. Apply the full surface Smooth the pad onto the prescribed site so that the entire gel area contacts the skin. Check for: Lifted edges Folded corners Air pockets Hair beneath the gel Excessive tension from the lead wire A clip positioned against the skin 7. Increase intensity gradually Begin at zero and increase according to the device instructions and treatment plan. Stop and inspect the electrode if stimulation feels Sharp Burning Painful Concentrated beneath one edge Intermittent Substantially different from the other pad 8. Remove and store Turn the device off. Disconnect the clip and peel the electrode slowly from an edge. When reuse is permitted, return it to the release liner and reseal the package. Never pull the electrode from the skin by its tab or lead-wire clip. When should Uni-Tab electrodes be replaced? Replacement sign Why it matters Gel no longer adheres completely Incomplete contact may concentrate stimulation Edges curl or repeatedly lift Effective conductive area becomes smaller Gel is dry, dirty, or contaminated Adhesion and conductivity may decline The tab is torn The connection may become unreliable The carbon layer is exposed or damaged Current distribution may be altered The pad feels sharper at the same setting Contact may be uneven Output is intermittent An electrode, adapter, or lead may be damaged Skin irritation develops Stop use and assess the skin and setup Another patient used the pad Do not share patient-assigned electrodes The modified pad no longer lies flat Replace it with an intact factory-size electrode A stronger intensity setting should not be used to compensate for a worn or poorly adhering electrode. Product comparison Uni-Tab vs. other Balego electrotherapy electrodes Feature Uni-Tab Electrodes Balego TENS/NMES/FES Electrodes InTENSity White Cloth Electrodes Uni-Patch Classic Electrodes Connection Flat tab Soft-molded pigtail socket Pigtail socket Soft-molded pigtail Lead requirement Tab clip or adapter Standard compatible electrode pin Standard compatible 2 mm pin Standard compatible electrode pin Package quantity 48 4 40 4 Available sizes 3 Multiple 2" × 2" only 4 Backing profile Thin printed tape Flexible spun-lace White cloth Soft foam Conductive layer Carbon film Conductive carbon film Flexible carbon layer Silver ink/carbon film Gel Self-adhering conductive gel 0.040" reusable hydrogel Self-adhering hydrogel Aloe hydrogel Trimmable The manufacturer describes as trimmable Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Best fit High-volume tab-compatible clinics Everyday pin-lead replacement use Forty-pad pin-lead bulk supply Comfort-focused premium four-pack Made-in-USA positioning Not stated Yes Not stated Check current packaging Choose Uni-Tab when: Your lead system accepts a flat tab or compatible clip. A clinic needs 48 electrodes per package. Thin, conformable construction is a priority. Small, general-purpose, and larger rectangular sizes are needed. Controlled trimming is permitted by the product labeling and protocol. Quick tab connection is preferred. Uni-Tab vs. diagnostic ECG tab electrodes The word “tab” appears in both product categories, but they are not interchangeable. Feature Uni-Tab stimulating electrode Diagnostic ECG tab electrode Purpose Deliver electrotherapy stimulation Record cardiac electrical activity Typical equipment TENS, NMES, or FES unit Resting ECG/EKG machine Electrical direction Current is delivered to the patient A cardiac signal is received from the patient Connection Compatible stimulation clip or adapter Diagnostic ECG grabber lead Reusable Product-label dependent, single patient Normally disposable Suitable substitute No No Customers looking for cardiac diagnostic products should browse our ECG and EKG electrode collection. Frequently asked questions What are Uni-Tab stimulating electrodes? They are thin, self-adhering electrotherapy electrodes with flat tab connections. They are intended for compatible TENS, NMES, and FES systems. How many electrodes are included? Every size contains 48 electrodes per package. What sizes are available? Model 7020: 1.25" × 1.5" Model 7022: 2" × 2.25" Model 7024: 4" × 2.25" What is the most versatile size? Model 7022, measuring 2" × 2.25", is the most practical general-purpose starting point for many clinical workflows. What connector do they use? They use a flat tab connector. A compatible clip grips the tab. Will they connect to standard TENS lead wires? Not directly when those wires end in conventional electrode pins. An appropriate pin-to-clip adapter is generally required. Do they fit every TENS unit? No. The device, lead wire, adapter, waveform, electrode size, and product instructions must all be compatible. Are Uni-Tab electrodes reusable? Current distributor specifications classify them as reusable for a single patient. Because some legacy wording is inconsistent, follow the current package instructions supplied with the electrodes. Can several patients use the same electrodes? No. Keep reusable electrodes assigned to one person. Are these disposable ECG tabs? No. They are stimulating electrodes for compatible electrotherapy systems. Can the electrodes be trimmed? The thin, flexible design can be trimmed to other sizes and shapes. Do so only when allowed by the current labeling and clinical protocol, because reducing surface area increases current concentration. Can I cut off the tab? No. The tab provides the electrical connection. Do they require separate electrode gel? Normally no. They are supplied with self-adhering conductive gel. Can gel be added when they stop sticking? Do not automatically add gel to a self-adhering electrode. Added gel can interfere with adhesion and alter contact. Replace an electrode that no longer provides complete, comfortable contact. Are they made with natural rubber latex? Uni-Tab electrodes are not made with natural rubber latex. Can Uni-Tab electrodes be used for TENS? Yes, when the TENS device and lead system are compatible. Can they be used for NMES? Yes. NMES is a documented application. Can they be used for FES? Yes, when the FES system permits this electrode type and connection. Can they be used for interferential stimulation? Only when the interferential device’s instructions permit tab-style electrodes of the selected size. IFC is not the primary application listed on the specifications. Why does a smaller electrode feel stronger? A smaller pad delivers the output over less skin area. At the same device setting, this can create greater current density and a more concentrated sensation. Why does stimulation feel sharp? Possible causes include the following: Lifted electrode edges Dry or contaminated gel Incorrect placement A damaged tab or adapter Excessive intensity A pad that is too small Incomplete skin contact Turn the device off before inspecting the setup. Why purchase Uni-Tab electrodes from Balego? We offer all three Uni-Tab sizes on one consolidated page, allowing clinics to compare compact, general-purpose, and larger rectangular options before ordering. Customers can also: Browse all Electrotherapy Electrodes Compare Balego TENS/NMES/FES Electrodes Compare InTENSity 2" Square Electrodes Compare Uni-Patch Classic Electrodes Read the TENS Electrode Buying Guide Read the Pigtail vs. Tab Connector Guide Browse Balego’s complete TENS Electrode Guide library Contact Balego for adapter and connector assistance Show more