Clinic staff and patients can contact Abbott Technical Support at 1-844-692-6367
for any questions/difficulty taking readings.
TIPS
• It is recommended that you show the patient the training video BEFORE the procedure so they are familiar with the process
of taking a reading. This video is packaged with the PES and is also available online at www.sjm.com/usingcardiomems.
• When taking the first reading in the recovery room, walk through the
Taking a Reading
section of the QSG with the patient.
This QSG is packaged with their PES and they can reference it when they are at home.
• To experience the most benefit from the CardioMEMS™ HF System, it is important that the patient take readings daily or as
instructed by their physician. Taking readings should become part of their daily routine. It should only take about 2–3 minutes.
• Many patients place the PES on their bed to take their readings.
• Once turned on, the PES takes a few minutes to warm up for use.
• There are three options for connectivity for the PES: cellular, Wi-Fi
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or landline. The PES will default to a cellular connection.
There is no cost to the patient for cellular service.
• If the patient does not have cellular coverage in their area, they can use Wi-Fi or landline connectivity. Refer the patient to the
QSG for instructions on how to connect to Wi-Fi or landline in their home.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• If the PES will not connect to the Merlin.net™ PCN when you are trying to pair the unit, take the PES to an outside window
to obtain a stronger cellular connection. If you are still unable to attain connectivity, reference the
Setup - No Wireless
Connection Available
section of the Hospital Electronics System Guide.
• Have the patient hold the handheld unit with the opposite hand from where their implant is located (i.e., right hand if sensor
is implanted on the left side). This helps to ensure the patient’s back, where the sensor is located, is flat against the pillow.
• To avoid interference during a home reading, instruct the patient to:
– avoid placing the handheld unit directly on their chest during a reading.
– ensure that there are no metal objects near the PES. This could include jewelry, keys, belts, electric heating blankets, metal
bed frame or rails, or other medical equipment such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, hearing aid
charger or oxygen supply.
• Have the patient take slow deep breaths if they are having trouble getting a strong signal strength. Breathing quickly or taking
really big breaths causes respiratory variability, making it hard for the system to get a strong signal.
• If the volume needs to be adjusted on the PES, select
Options
on the start screen of the handheld unit. Select
Volume
and then
toggle up or down to increase or decrease.
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Brief Summary:
Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for
a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential
adverse events and directions for use.
Indications and Usage:
The CardioMEMS™ HF System is indicated for wirelessly
measuring and monitoring pulmonary artery (PA) pressure and heart rate in New York
Heart Association (NYHA) Class III heart failure patients who have been hospitalized
for heart failure in the previous year. The hemodynamic data are used by physicians for
heart failure management and with the goal of reducing heart failure hospitalizations.
Contraindications:
The CardioMEMS HF System is contraindicated for
patients with an inability to take dual antiplatelet or anticoagulants for one
month post implant.
Potential Adverse Events:
Potential adverse events associated with the
implantation procedure include, but are not limited to, the following: Infection,
Arrhythmias, Bleeding, Hematoma, Thrombus, Myocardial infarction, Transient
ischemic attack, Stroke, Death, and Device embolization.
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‡ Indicates a third party trademark, which is property of its respective owner.
© 2018 Abbott. All Rights Reserved.
28880-SJM-MEM-0818-0434 | Item approved for U.S. use only.
