User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. General description
- 2. Indications
- 3. Contraindications
- 4. Warnings and precautions
- 5. Adverse events
- 6. Clinical studies
- 7. Patient selection and treatment
- 8. Patient counselling information
- 9. Declaration of conformity
- 10. Physician guidelines
- 11. Patient information
- 12. How supplied
- 13. Device description
- 14. Implant procedure
- 14.1. Necessary equipment
- 14.2. Packaging
- 14.3. Optional equipment
- 14.4. Before opening the package
- 14.5. Prior to implantation
- 14.6. Device placement
- 14.7. Choosing the type of lead
- 14.8. Shock configuration (+ -> -)
- 14.9. Measurement of thresholds at implant
- 14.10. Lead connection
- 14.11. Device implantation
- 14.12. Tests and programming
- 15. Special modes
- 16. Main functions
- 17. Patient follow-up
- 18. Physical characteristics
- 19. Electrical characteristics
- 20. Programmable parameters
- 21. Non programmable parameters
- 22. Limited warranty
- 23. Patents
- 24. Explanation of symbols
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PLATINIUM DR is an implantable dual-chamber cardioverter defibrillator. It is equipped with
an accelerometer to allow adaptation of pacing to suit the patient’s activity.
PLATINIUM DR is also equipped with the RF wireless technology which enables:
─ Remote monitoring of patients who have the Sorin SMARTVIEW Monitor installed at
home,
─ wireless interrogation and device programming by Orchestra Plus programmer equipped
with ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK accessory.
PLATINIUM DR provides high energy shocks (42 J) for enhanced safety, as well as
automatic lead measurements to monitor system integrity.
PLATINIUM DR is protected against high-frequency signals emitted by cellular telephones.
Device and lead connections:
PLATINIUM DR 1510
2*IS-1 bipolar, 2*DF-1
PLATINIUM DR 1540
1*IS-1 bipolar, 1*DF4
SORIN – PLATINIUM DR – U460A
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