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[1] Internal antenna locations, approximate
Figure 8.
Front View of LATITUDE Programming System Indicating Approximate
Antenna Locations Within the Enclosure
Steps to Improve ZIP (RF) Telemetry Performance
Perform the following to increase RF telemetry performance:
1.
Disconnect all unused cables and wands and stow them.
2.
All remaining connected patient side cables (PSA, ECG) should exit
perpendicular to the Programmer and (as much as possible) directly
toward the patient.
3.
All remaining connected physician side cables (power, USB, DisplayPort,
Ethernet) should be routed away from the patient.
4.
If there are any electrical equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.) or metal objects
adjacent to the Programmer, move them away from the Programmer as
much as possible.
5.
Move the Programmer closer to the patient, ideally away from a busy or
crowded location in the room.
6.
Change the Programmer orientation by rotating the Programmer up to 45
degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise or by placing the Programmer into
the optional Model 6755 Stand.
7.
Ensure that clinic staff are not in the line of sight between the Programmer
and the implanted PG.
8.
If telemetry is still not consistent, attach the Model 3203 S-ICD Telemetry
Wand and place it within 0.6 m (2 ft) of the implanted PG. In the sterile
field, use a Model 3320 Intraoperative Probe Cover and place the wand on
top of the patient’s stomach.
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When not used for RF telemetry, be sure to disconnect the Model
3203 S-ICD Telemetry Wand from the Programmer to prevent
telemetry dropouts.
9.
If ZIP telemetry is not successful for a PG capable of RF telemetry, use the
Model 6395 Telemetry Wand to interrogate the PG.
