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Alice
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PDx
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Service & Technical Reference Manual
A
LICE
PD
X
I
NTRODUCTION
O
VERVIEW
Alice PDx is a portable, diagnostic recording device. It may be used for obstructive sleep apnea screening as
well as for follow-up and diagnostic assessment. The device may be used in a sleep lab or clinical setting by
trained professionals, and it may be used at home by patients as directed by their health care provider.
The Alice PDx device is capable of recording various physiologic inputs and storing the data locally on the
removable storage card. The device may also be connected directly to a computer running the Sleepware
®
software application. Sleepware can display live or pre-recorded data in a resolution consistent with the
computer hardware specifications.
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NTENDED
U
SE
The Alice PDx is a multi-function recording device that collects and stores physiological signals. The recorded
data is downloaded, presented graphically on a computer screen, and may be printed for diagnostic review by
clinicians/physicians to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory sleep disorders or other physiological disorders. The
Alice PDx may be used on adults in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
The device does not provide alarms and is not intended for use as an automated apnea or cardiac monitor.
S
ERVICE
N
OTICE
The Alice PDx is designed so that qualified Service Technicians can perform repair and testing procedures.
Only qualified personnel should repair this product using authorized parts.
S
ERVICE
T
RAINING
Respironics offers service training for the Alice PDx. Training includes complete disassembly of the device,
troubleshooting subassemblies and components, and performance testing. For more information, contact the
Respironics Service department at:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (724) 755-8220
Fax: (724) 755-8230
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ERVICE
/T
ECHNICAL
S
UPPORT
S
TATEMENT
For technical assistance, please contact Respironics Customer Satisfaction.
CAUTION
U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
U.S.A. and Canada
Phone: 1-800-345-6443
Fax: 1-800-886-0245
International
Phone: 1-724-387-4000
Fax: 1-724-387-5012