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Philips 9898xxx ECG and telemetry cables: leads for the MX40, TC30/50 trunk, TC20 and TC10 integrated cables, chest and limb leads

Philips 9898xxx ECG and telemetry cables for the MX40 and TC10/20/30/50 electrocardiographs: 989803171851, 989803171831, 989803171821, 989803164281, 989803151691.

Philips electrocardiographs and telemetry monitors share one common feature: their cable section is a consumable. The lead cable contacts the patient, flexes on every re-dressing and is wiped with disinfectant solution, while integrated electrocardiograph cables wear out even faster because they are replaced as a whole together with the splitter.

This article covers eight catalogue items from the "MediAccessori" range in the 9898xxx series: three telemetry lead cables for the MX40 monitor, a trunk cable for the TC30/TC50, two integrated cables for the TC20 and TC10, and chest and limb leads for the TC30/50/70. For each item the official catalogue description, compatible equipment, indicative price in roubles and stock availability are given.

1. Why a separate article on the 9898xxx series

In the Philips catalogue the 9898xxx series groups cable accessories for two different classes of equipment:

•telemetry monitors — the MX40, where the lead cable works on an ambulatory patient;
•electrocardiographs — the TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50 and TC70, where cables are split into a trunk and leads.

The only thing these items have in common is a part number from the long 9898xxxxxxxx numbering. In design, connectors and purpose they are not interchangeable, so the first thing to establish when ordering is the model of the device.

2. Telemetry cables for the MX40

Telemetry places particular demands on a cable: the patient moves, and the cable must not get in the way. All three items in this group are five-lead, AHA standard.

PN 989803171851 — with SpO2 connector

Official catalogue description: Original Philips ECG cable, 5 leads, AHA standard, with clip electrodes and SpO2 connector (V — brown, RA — white, LL — red, LA — black, RL — green)

Compatibility: For use with the Philips MX40 telemetry monitor

Indicative price: 17 242 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

The only item in the selection with an SpO2 connector: it covers two channels at once — ECG and saturation — which is convenient in telemetry monitoring, where every extra cable gets in the patient's way.

PN 989803171831 — clip electrodes

Official catalogue description: Original Philips ECG cable, 5 leads, AHA standard, with clip electrodes (V — brown, RA — white, LL — red, LA — black, RL — green)

Compatibility: For use with the Philips MX40 telemetry monitor

Indicative price: 14 404 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

PN 989803171821 — snap electrodes

Official catalogue description: Original Philips ECG cable, 5 leads, AHA standard, with snap electrodes (V — brown, RA — white, LL — red, LA — black, RL — green)

Compatibility: For use with the Philips MX40 telemetry monitor

Indicative price: 14 404 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

989803171831 and 989803171821 are priced the same and differ only in the type of electrode — clip or snap. The choice is determined by which electrodes are used in the department.

3. Cables for electrocardiographs: TC30/50 trunk

PN 989803164281 — TC30/TC50 trunk cable

Official catalogue description: Original Philips trunk cable for TC30, TC50 electrocardiographs

Compatibility: For use with Philips TC30/50 electrocardiographs and others

Indicative price: 16 417 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

This is the most expensive item in the "cardiograph" part of the selection: the trunk connects to the device, and the leads connect to the patient. When signal is lost on several leads at once, troubleshooting starts with the trunk cable.

4. Integrated cables for the TC20 and TC10

PN 989803175891 — integrated cable for the TC20, IEC standard

Official catalogue description: Original Philips integrated cable for the TC20 electrocardiograph with splitter (chest leads — 3 m, limb leads — 3.5 m), IEC standard

Compatibility: For use with the Philips TC20 electrocardiograph

Indicative price: 14 850 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

PN 989803184921 — integrated cable for the TC10, IEC standard, 3+3+4

Official catalogue description: Original Philips lead cable for the TC10 electrocardiograph, IEC standard, 3+3+4

Compatibility: For use with the Philips TC10 electrocardiograph

Indicative price: 11 550 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

Both items are integrated: the splitter is part of the cable, and no separate trunk is required. The difference is in the device: the TC20 and TC10 use different cables, and one cannot be substituted for the other.

5. Chest and limb leads for the TC30/50/70

PN 989803151691 — chest leads, 3 pcs.

Official catalogue description: Original Philips cable with three chest leads for TC30, TC50, TC70 electrocardiographs, compatible with IEC (European) and AHA (American) standards

Compatibility: For use with Philips TC30/50 electrocardiographs and others

Indicative price: 8 167 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

PN 989803151731 — limb leads, 4 pcs.

Official catalogue description: Original Philips limb lead cable for TC30, TC50, TC70 electrocardiographs (four separate limb leads), compatible with IEC and AHA standards

Compatibility: For use with Philips TC30/50 electrocardiographs and others

Indicative price: 6 600 ₽ · Availability: 100 pcs.

The key feature of this pair is compatibility with two colour-coding standards at once, as stated in the catalogue entries. This makes it convenient for a department where staff with different training work: no re-marking is required.

6. Compatibility and price matrix (summary)

PN	Name (catalogue)	Compatibility	SpO2 connector	Price, ₽	Availability
989803171851	Telemetry lead cable, 5 leads, AHA, clip	MX40	yes	17 242	100 pcs.
989803164281	ECG cable (trunk)	TC30, TC50	—	16 417	100 pcs.
989803175891	ECG lead cable, integrated, IEC	TC20	—	14 850	100 pcs.
989803171831	Telemetry lead cable, 5 leads, AHA, clip	MX40	—	14 404	100 pcs.
989803171821	Telemetry lead cable, 5 leads, AHA, snap	MX40	—	14 404	100 pcs.
989803184921	ECG lead cable, integrated, IEC, 3+3+4	TC10	—	11 550	100 pcs.
989803151691	ECG chest leads, 3 pcs., IEC and AHA	TC30, TC50, TC70	—	8 167	100 pcs.
989803151731	ECG limb leads, 4 pcs., IEC and AHA	TC30, TC50, TC70	—	6 600	100 pcs.

The table is based on the catalogue entries of "MediAccessori". Final compatibility for a specific model and revision of the device is confirmed by a service engineer.

7. How to choose a cable from the 9898xxx series

Practical selection rules:

•Device model first, part number second. Cables for the MX40, TC10, TC20 and TC30/50 are not interchangeable, despite the shared series numbering.
•Is an SpO2 channel needed. If the telemetry monitor must also measure saturation, choose 989803171851 (17 242 ₽). If only the ECG channel is required — 989803171831 or 989803171821 (14 404 ₽ each).
•Electrode type. Clip — for departments using clip electrodes, snap — for snap electrodes: both variants are represented in the telemetry group.
•Trunk or integrated cable. For the TC30/50 the selection includes the trunk cable 989803164281; for the TC20 and TC10 — integrated cables, where the splitter is part of the product.
•Separate leads. For the TC30/50/70 the chest and limb leads are replaced separately: 989803151691 and 989803151731.

8. Typical faults

•One lead drops out — the corresponding lead wire is damaged; when working with separate cables (989803151691, 989803151731) only that cable is replaced.
•Several leads drop out at once — check the trunk cable 989803164281 and the seating of the connector in the device.
•Noise and interference when the patient moves — typical for telemetry: check the bend of the cable at the connector and how firmly the electrodes are attached.
•The device does not see the cable — check that the item matches the specific device: an integrated TC10 cable cannot be used on the TC20, and vice versa.
•Cracks in the insulation at the splitter — the cable must be replaced; repairing insulation on a medical device is not acceptable.

9. How to plan procurement

A scheme for a department that runs both telemetry and electrocardiographs:

•telemetry — one or two cables per post: 989803171851 (17 242 ₽) where SpO2 is needed, or 989803171831 / 989803171821 (14 404 ₽ each) for a pure ECG channel;
•TC30/50 — trunk cable 989803164281 (16 417 ₽) plus a reserve of chest (989803151691, 8 167 ₽) and limb (989803151731, 6 600 ₽) leads;
•TC20 and TC10 — one integrated cable each: 989803175891 (14 850 ₽) and 989803184921 (11 550 ₽);
•standardisation — keep one colour system in the department so that AHA and IEC are not mixed at neighbouring posts.

All items in the selection are in stock at 100 pcs. each, which allows the needs of several departments to be covered with a single delivery.

Related material: Philips M16xx and M19xx series ECG lead cables and trunk cables — in the article philips-ecg-leadwires-m16xx-m19xx-guide; Philips SpO2 and NIBP accessories — in the article philips-spo2-nibp-accessories-guide; lead cables and sensors for GE monitors — in the article ge-ecg-leadwires-spo2-earclip-guide.

10. Where to buy

"MediAccessori" supplies Philips 9898xxx series ECG and telemetry cables for MX40 monitors and TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50 and TC70 electrocardiographs to Russia and the CIS:

•✅ Original Philips Healthcare products
•✅ 100 pcs. in stock for every item in the selection — shipment without a long wait
•✅ Delivery (lead time confirmed at order), documentation for the item
•✅ Selection by device model, electrode type and availability of an SpO2 connector

Contact: Telegram @GEpartsV_bot or email [email protected].

Sources: "MediAccessori" catalogue (PN 989803171851 / 989803164281 / 989803175891 / 989803171831 / 989803171821 / 989803184921 / 989803151691 / 989803151731); Philips Healthcare documentation; service engineers' practice. Confirm final compatibility for a specific device revision with an engineer before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Which lead cable is suitable for the Philips MX40 telemetry monitor?

For the MX40 the selection includes three telemetry cables: 989803171851 (5 leads, AHA standard, clip electrodes, with SpO2 connector, 17 242 ₽), 989803171831 (5 leads, AHA standard, clip electrodes, 14 404 ₽) and 989803171821 (5 leads, AHA standard, snap electrodes, 14 404 ₽). In the catalogue entries all three are assigned to the MX40 telemetry monitor.

How does 989803171851 with an SpO2 connector differ from a standard telemetry cable?

The difference is the additional SpO2 connector: 989803171851 is a five-lead AHA standard cable with clip electrodes and a built-in SpO2 connector (17 242 ₽), while 989803171831 provides only the ECG channel (14 404 ₽). If simultaneous saturation monitoring is required, take the first option: it removes the need for a separate SpO2 cable.

Which cables are suitable for Philips TC20 and TC10 electrocardiographs?

989803175891 is an integrated cable for the TC20 with splitter (chest leads 3 m, limb leads 3.5 m, IEC standard, 14 850 ₽). 989803184921 is an integrated cable for the TC10 (IEC standard, 3+3+4, 11 550 ₽). Both are made as a single cable without a separate trunk.

Do the chest 989803151691 and limb 989803151731 leads have to be replaced together?

These are two independent items and can be replaced separately: 989803151691 is a cable with three chest leads (8 167 ₽), 989803151731 is a cable with four limb leads (6 600 ₽). Both are described for TC30/50/70 electrocardiographs and are compatible with IEC and AHA standards, so only the damaged section is replaced.

Where is the 989803164281 trunk cable for the TC30/50 used?

989803164281 is a Philips trunk cable for TC30 and TC50 electrocardiographs, price 16 417 ₽, 100 pcs. in stock. It works together with lead cables: the trunk connects to the device, and the leads connect to the patient. If a channel breaks, the trunk cable is the first thing to check.

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