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The implant’s Home Monitoring function can be used for the entire operational life of the implant (prior
to ERI) or for shorter periods, such as several weeks or months.
Home Monitoring can be utilized as a functional replacement for in-office follow-up visits and allows
the time between routine, scheduled, in-office follow-ups of BIOTRONIK implantable devices to be
extended to twelve months or more. Home Monitoring evaluation of implanted devices and patient
status is as safe as conventional in-office follow-ups. BIOTRONIK’s Home Monitoring system provides
early detection of arrhythmic events and of silent, asymptomatic events. Automatic early detection of
clinical events by Home Monitoring leads to earlier intervention than conventional in-office follow-ups
and improves adherence to scheduled follow-ups.
NOTE:
When ERI mode is reached, this status is transmitted. Further measurements and transmissions of
Home Monitoring data are no longer possible.
5.18.1 Transmission of Information
The implant transmits information with a small transmitter, which has a range of about 6 feet (2
meters). The patient’s implant data are sent to the corresponding patient device in configurable periodic
intervals.
The minimal distance between the implant and the patient device must be 6 inches (15 cm).
5.18.2 Patient Device
The patient device is designed for use in or away from the home and is comprised of the mobile unit
and the associated charging station. The patient can carry the mobile unit during his or her occupational
and leisure activities. The patient device is rechargeable, allowing for an approximate operational time
of 24 hours. It receives information from the implant and forwards it via the cellular mobile network or
the standard telephone system to a BIOTRONIK Service Center.
For additional information about the patient device, please refer to its manual.
5.18.3 Transmitting Data
The implant’s information is digitally formatted by the BIOTRONIK Service Center and processed into
a concise report called a Cardio Report. The Cardio Report, which is adjusted to the individual needs
of the patient, contains current and previous implant data. The Cardio Report is sent to the attending
physician via fax or is available on the Internet, which is selected during registration of the patient. For
more information on registering for Home Monitoring, contact your BIOTRONIK sales representative.
The password protected BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring website can be accessed at the following URL:
www.biotronik-homemonitoring.com
An online help menu is available in order to assist with the use of the Home Monitoring website.
Use of the Internet for reviewing Home Monitoring data must be in conjunction with the system
.
Summary of Contents for Evia HF
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