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LATITUDE
Patient Management
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Communicator Patient Manual
Look inside the back cover
for a Communicator
setup video DVD.
Restricted Device:
Federal law (USA) restricts this device
to sale, distribution, and use by, or on
the lawful order of a physician trained
or experienced in device implant and
follow-up procedures.
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- Page 1 LATITUDE Patient Management ® Communicator Patient Manual Look inside the back cover for a Communicator setup video DVD. Restricted Device: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale, distribution, and use by, or on the lawful order of a physician trained or experienced in device implant and follow-up procedures.
- Page 2 A Message to Patients Boston Scientifi c Corporation acquired Guidant Corporation in April 2006. During our transition period, you may see both the Boston Scientifi c and Guidant names on product and patient materials. As we work through the transition, we will continue to offer doctors and their patients technologically advanced and high quality medical devices and therapies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Clinician Website .......4 The LATITUDE Communicator ..... . .5 Items You Should Receive . - Page 4 Menu Screens ........18 Main Menu Screen ......19 Options Menu Screens .
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Page 5: Latitude Patient Management
Communicator uses wireless communication technology to automatically gather data from your implanted device at times scheduled by your physician. This data is sent to the LATITUDE database through a standard telephone line. The LATITUDE Patient Management system uses advanced security methods to protect your personal medical information. -
Page 6: Clinician Website
Communicator to collect from your implanted device. After being received by the Communicator, information from your implanted device may take a reasonable amount of time to appear on the clinician website. LATITUDE Patient Management... -
Page 7: The Latitude Communicator
Only your clinician can do this during an offi ce visit. The Communicator can also collect information from an optional LATITUDE weight scale or blood pressure monitor (if your physician prescribed the LATITUDE Heart Failure Management System). These specially designed products provide additional information to monitor your health. -
Page 8: Items You Should Receive
The following items are included with the Communicator: • Communicator unit with attached antenna • Communicator telephone cord • Power supply (Globtek Model GTM21089-1305-W2) • Communicator Setup Guide • Communicator Patient Manual • Communicator Setup Video DVD (inside the back cover of this manual) The LATITUDE Communicator... -
Page 9: When To Use Your Communicator
When to Use Your Communicator The Communicator performs many functions automatically on a regular schedule that is set by your physician. Other functions require you to respond to messages, follow instructions and answer questions displayed on the touch screen. Use the Communicator only as instructed by your physician or clinician. -
Page 10: Important Safety Notes
Important Safety Notes • The Communicator interrogates your implanted device, as scheduled by your physician, and sends this information to the LATITUDE Patient Management secure database, which provides access to your information by your authorized physician(s). Therefore, it is very important that the Communicator remain plugged into the power outlet and telephone line. -
Page 11: Identifying Parts
Identifying Parts Non-adjustable antenna Interrogate button (blue) Action button Power On indicator LCD touch screen Power input To telephone To telephone wall jack Identifying Parts... -
Page 12: Buttons And Indicator Lights
Write down any telephone numbers and/or codes that appear in alert messages. Call the LATITUDE Patient Services number on the screen and report any codes. Then press the menu button next to the OK text. -
Page 13: Touch Screen Display
Touch Screen Display The Communicator has a touch screen display that is sensitive to the touch of a fi nger. Gently touching the screen surface with your fi nger operates the touch screen. Respond to onscreen instructions or questions by touching the desired button with your fi... -
Page 14: How To Connect Your Communicator
How to Connect Your Communicator Complete the following steps to connect and install the Communicator. These instructions also appear in the LATITUDE Patient Management Communicator Setup Guide. 1. Find the Communicator telephone cord that came... - Page 15 3. If you also want to use a telephone with this wall jack, you may plug your Connecting a telephone into the jack telephone is optional labeled on the back of your Communicator. CAUTION: Once you connect the Communicator to a telephone wall jack, the second telephone jack becomes a live jack.
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Page 16: How To Use Your Communicator
6. Make sure the power light on Power Light (green) the Communicator is on. The green light indicates the Communicator is connected to power. (If the green light is not on, check that both ends of the adapter cord are plugged in fi... -
Page 17: Responding To Action Button Alert Lights
Communicator next to or in the immediate vicinity of other wireless products and sources of electromagnetic energy. Call LATITUDE Patient Services at 1-866-484- 3268 if you need help fi nding a suitable location for your Communicator or have questions about possible sources of interference. -
Page 18: What To Do If The Electrical Power Is Interrupted
Respond to the alert message and touch the appropriate button on the touch screen, such as OK or Continue. The light will then turn off. Please respond to alert messages as soon as possible. Important: You should write down any telephone numbers and/or codes that appear in alert messages before touching the OK or Continue button, as doing so causes the Communicator to display a different screen and the alert... -
Page 19: Using The Communicator For The First Time
This is done to make sure the Communicator is connected correctly and that it can communicate with your implanted device, make a telephone call to the LATITUDE database, and receive signals from the weight scale and blood pressure devices. -
Page 20: Menu Screens
B. Touch the Press here to begin button and follow the remaining instructions on the touch screen. The Communicator will continue to display all the remaining setup instructions, including placing a telephone call to the LATITUDE database and interrogating your implanted device. Menu Screens... -
Page 21: Main Menu Screen
Main Menu Screen The Main Menu screen and the types of information and menu choices that are displayed on the top and bottom portions of the screen are shown in Figure 2. The Main Menu screen serves as the starting point for most operations that you may perform. A Set Up button is displayed only when this function needs to be performed. -
Page 22: Options Menu Screens
Connect to LATITUDE Touching the Connect to LATITUDE button makes the Communicator attempt a call to the LATITUDE system. You do not need to use this option during normal operation of the Communicator. You should only use this option if instructed to do so by LATITUDE Patient Services or your doctor. - Page 23 View schedule Connect to LATITUDE More options Exit options View readings Communicator status More options Exit options Adjust contrast Repeat options Exit options Figure 3. Options Menu screens. Menu Screens...
- Page 24 Communicator. Normally, the status will be “OK.” However, if any error code numbers or messages appear, write them down and call LATITUDE Patient Services at 1-866-484-3268. Touching the OK button will return you to the Main Menu screen. Adjust Contrast The contrast on the Communicator touch screen can be changed.
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Page 25: Setting The Time Zone
Press the + or – button to adjust the contrast. – Cancel Figure 4. Adjust Contrast screen. 2. Touch the + or – buttons to increase or decrease the contrast to your preference. The contrast can have a value from 1 to 10, with 1 having the least contrast. -
Page 26: Answering Health-Related Questions
The Communicator sends responses to these questions, along with information read from the patient’s implanted device, to the LATITUDE database over the telephone line. The Action button will illuminate with a white light when these questions need to be answered. If this white light is on or is fl... - Page 27 Have you felt faint or dizzy over the past few days? Press here to answer. Faint or dizzy over past few days? 1 – No 2 – Once 3 – Twice 4 – Several times Faint or dizzy over past few days? You answered Once.
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Page 28: Interrogating Your Implanted Device
Once you have answered all questions, the Communicator will display a message indicating that you are fi nished. Touch the OK button to return to the Main Menu screen. Interrogating Your Implanted Device The Communicator automatically interrogates your implanted device on a regular schedule that is set by your physician. This may happen without your awareness and should not require any action on your part. - Page 29 CAUTIONS: • Normal use of the LATITUDE system has been accounted for in the projected battery life of your implanted device. Using the blue Interrogate button more than as prompted...
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Page 30: Traveling With Your Communicator
United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Communicator Use of the Telephone System The Communicator periodically makes toll-free telephone calls when there is a need to send data to the LATITUDE Patient Management secure database. These calls usually last for approximately fi ve minutes. -
Page 31: What To Do If You Need To Use The Phone While The Communicator Is Making A Call
should not be connected to a digital phone interface, such as those commonly used in some businesses, hotels, and managed care facilities where telephones are typically provided by the facility. If you have other telephone equipment (including fax machine, answering system or computer modem) connected to the same phone line and the line is in use, the Communicator will wait and attempt to place a call later. -
Page 32: Dsl Internet Service
If you have Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Internet service provided through your telephone lines, you may need to install a DSL fi lter between the wall phone jack and the LATITUDE Communicator. Most DSL fi lters are small rectangular devices with standard telephone jack connectors at each end. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Communicator
• Use this unit as described in this instruction manual. Use only authorized parts and accessories. If your Communicator becomes damaged, or it malfunctions, contact LATITUDE Patient Services at 1-866-484-3268. Cleaning the Communicator When necessary, clean the Communicator housing and touch screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth moistened in water or mild detergent. -
Page 34: Returning The Communicator
Returning the Communicator Do not dispose of the Communicator. If return or replacement is necessary, contact LATITUDE Patient Services at 1-866-484-3268 to make arrangements for returning the Communicator. LATITUDE Patient Services will replace your Communicator if it becomes defective and provide a postage- paid return label, packaging and instructions for returning your Communicator. -
Page 35: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Model: 6476 LCD Display: Monochrome, 240 x 320 pixel, with touch screen control Power Source: 5.0 VDC, 2.0 A, AC adapter, GlobTek model GTM21089-1305-W2 (included) Power Supply Input: 100-240 VAC, 0.5 A, 50-60 Hz Dimensions: Length: 7.75 in (19.7 cm) Width: 5.75 in (14.6 cm) Height: 7.00 in (17.8 cm) Weight:... -
Page 36: Safety, Emc And Fcc Compliance Standards
Safety, EMC and FCC Compliance Standards • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with applicable safety portions of the UL 60601-1:2003 standard. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following EMC standards: EN 60601-1-2:2001. •... - Page 37 • For information about the electromagnetic environment in which the Communicator is intended to be used, please contact LATITUDE Patient Services at 1-866-484-3268. Safety, EMC and FCC Compliance Standards...
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Page 38: Electromagnetic Emissions And Immunity
(IEC 61000-3-3) a The Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed above. The customer or the user of the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator should assure that it is used in such an environment. - Page 39 Table 2. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity—for all equipment and systems Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic test test level level environment— guidance Electrostatic ±6 kV ±6 kV Floors should be wood, discharge contact contact concrete, or ceramic (ESD) (IEC tile. If fl oors are 61000-4-2) ±8 kV air ±8 kV air...
- Page 40 The Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed above. The customer or the user of the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator should assure that it is used in such an environment.
- Page 41 Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator, including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
- Page 42 The Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed above. The customer or the user of the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator should assure that it is used in such an environment. b At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
- Page 43 To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fi xed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured fi eld strength in the location in which the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Model 6476 LATITUDE Communicator should be observed to verify normal operation.
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Page 44: Explanation Of Product And Label Symbols
Explanation of Product and Label Symbols Symbol Meaning Input from telephone jack Output to telephone (optional) AC/DC adapter power input Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation See instruction manual Waste, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbol. Indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment (i.e., do not throw this device in the trash) Mark for nationally recognized testing for safety standards... -
Page 45: Explanation Of Shipping Box Symbols
Explanation of Shipping Box Symbols Symbol Meaning This side up Fragile, handle with care Keep dry Do not use hooks Temperature limitations Humidity limitations Atmospheric pressure limitations Explanation of Shipping Box Symbols... - Page 48 Boston Scientific 4100 Hamline Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA Tel: 651.582.4000 Fax: 651.582.4166 Patients and Families: 1.866.484.3268 Medical Professionals: 1.800.CARDIAC (227.3422) www.bostonscientific.com © 2008 Boston Scientific or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 357842-001 EN US 03/08...
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Having been using the monitor for 6weeks light turned red last night is this a problem thank you
A red "Call Doctor" icon on the Boston Scientific LATITUDE monitor indicates a potential problem with the implanted device, but the Communicator cannot send the collected information to the clinician website. The recommended action is to call your healthcare provider.
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