User's Manual

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© Corventis 2010
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NUVANT™ Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) System
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Indications for Use
The NUVANT™ Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) System is intended to continuously measure, record and periodically transmit physiological data. The System
is indicated for those patients who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias. The NUVANT System model monitors, derives and
displays:
• ECG
• Heart Rate
The System may also monitor, derive and display:
• Activity
• Posture
• Respiration rate (including RR variability)
• Body fluid status
• Heart rate variability
Description of the System
The NUVANT System includes:
a) PiiX™ - an adherent patient-worn device containing multiple sensors used to track a suite of physiological parameters. The PiiX can also be
activated to associate patient symptoms with ECG data using a Patient Trigger Magnet. PiiX can collect approximately 500 ECG episodes.
However, PiiX must be replaced after 7.5 days of use or when the end of life indicator appears. An end of life indicator as shown below, will light
up when the PiiX needs to be replaced.
b) zLink™- a device that receives data from the PiiX and transmits to the Server.
c) zLink Charger – a charger for the zLink.
d) zLink Holster – a wearable holder for the zLink.
e) Prep wipes – wipes used for cleaning the skin prior to applying the PiiX.
The NUVANT System enables remote monitoring in ambulatory patients to:
a) Detect, store and transmit ECGs and other physiological data.
b) Assist physicians/health practitioners in the diagnosis and identification of various clinical conditions/events/trends through web services and
patient reports.
Based on the indications, the NUVANT System may be used for:
a) Patients who require monitoring for known, non-life threatening arrhythmias.
b) Patients with symptoms such as chest pain, syncope, lightheadedness or near syncope, vertigo, dizziness, fall, palpitations, transient ischemic
episodes, dyspnea (shortness of breath) that might be due to cardiac arrhythmias.
c) Patients with cardiac arrhythmia associated with co-morbid conditions.
d) Obtaining correlation of rhythm with symptoms when symptoms have unknown etiology.
e) Evaluating possible arrhythmias in a) patients recovering from cardiovascular or thoracic surgery; b) survivors of myocardial infarction; c) patients
with diagnosed sleep disorder breathing.
f) Evaluating benefits after initiating or discontinuation of anti-arrhythmic drug therapy.
g) Assessing the results of an ablation procedure for an arrhythmia.
Contraindications
1. Patients with known allergies or hypersensitivities to adhesives or hydrogel.
2. Patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias, or who require inpatient / hospital monitoring.
Precautions
1. PiiX should not be used on patients with implantable devices with active minute ventilation sensors.
2. Patient trigger magnet should not be used in patients who have implanted devices with active magnet features in the vicinity of the PiiX.
3. PiiX should be removed prior to external defibrillation or an MRI scan.
4. PiiX may cause mild discomfort, skin irritation, redness, itching, rash or contact dermatitis in some individuals. The device should be removed if any
pain or discomfort occurs. If skin irritation or redness persists after the device has been removed, a topical anti-inflammatory cream may be applied to
the area (in consultation with your health care provider).
5. PiiX is intended for single patient use.
6. PiiX should not be applied to broken, damaged or irritated skin.

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