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- Page 1 P a t i e n t E d u c a t i o n G u i d e Contact Us: Toll Free: 1-866-426-4401 Email: CustomerService@gobio.com Online Chat: gobio.com/Patients CardioNet, LifeWatch and BioTel Heart are all trademarks of BioTelemetry, Inc.
- Page 2 Online Video Tutorials For helpful video instruction, select the Patients tab on our website at www.gobio.com* or download the BioTel Heart App select Videos, then MCOTos. Share Your Thoughts Please share how we are doing by filling out our survey at www.gobio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before you Begin • About our Service • Getting to know the Monitor • Getting to know the Sensor Things to Know • Recording a Symptom • Monitor Battery • Sensor Battery • Replacing Electrodes • Showering, Bathing, Swimming •... -
Page 4: Before You Begin
- Things to Know Before you Begin In this Section: • About our Service • Getting to know the Monitor • Getting to know the Sensor PAGE 2... -
Page 5: About Our Service
About our Service - Before you Begin The MCOTos service was developed to help doctors detect and treat heart problems that may not happen often enough to be found during a routine ECG in the physician’s office. Using a sensor worn around your neck and a monitor that transmits your heart rhythms to our monitoring center, we can help physicians detect problems that may infrequently occur, whether you feel them or not, even while you are sleeping. -
Page 6: Getting To Know The Monitor
Getting to Know the Monitor - Before you Begin Charging Light Orange = Charging Touch Screen Green = Fully Charged To operate monitor, touch the screen where indicated. Monitor is still functioning when dark. (Screen will go Battery Strength Status Light dark after 1 minute.) Indicator Solid Green = Communication with sensor... - Page 7 Getting to Know the Monitor - Before you Begin Home Screen: This is the main monitoring screen that will appear throughout your monitoring period. • Options: Used to adjust monitor settings. • Messages: Displays text messages from monitoring center. • Record Symptom: Allows you to record a symptom and activity level that will appear on reports sent to your physician.
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Page 8: Getting To Know The Sensor
Getting to Know the Sensor - Before you Begin About the Sensor Sensor Light Neck Strap Solid Green = Power Up Complete • The sensor is a small device worn Flashing Green = Communication around your neck. Established No Light = Communication Ongoing •... -
Page 9: Things To Know
- Things to Know Things to Know In this Section: • Recording a Symptom • Monitor Battery • Sensor Battery • Replacing Electrodes • Showering, Bathing, Swimming • Skin Care Issues • Ending Service Indicators PAGE 7... -
Page 10: Recording A Symptom
Recording a Symptom - Things to Know The monitor and sensor work together to transmit important ECG data to the monitoring center. You also have the ability to record ECG data associated with symptoms you are feeling. To Record a Symptom: 1. -
Page 11: Monitor Battery
Monitor Battery - Things to Know Charging the Monitor Using the Power Cord • Charge the monitor daily. A depleted battery Direct Power Cord Charging could take up to 4 hours to charge. • The MCOTos monitor battery lasts up to 10 hours on a full charge. -
Page 12: Sensor Battery
Sensor Battery - Things to Know Changing the Battery Sensor Battery • The sensor battery will last 24 hours. • The battery in the sensor must be replaced at approximately the same time each day. Changing the Sensor Battery • Turn off monitor. -
Page 13: Replacing Electrodes 1
Replacing Electrodes - Things to Know Change your electrodes every other day, following these steps: • Turn off monitor. • Remove battery from sensor. • Unsnap lead wires from the electrodes. • Gently remove electrodes from skin (Use soap, water, or adhesive remover if necessary.) •... -
Page 14: Showering, Bathing, Swimming
Showering, Bathing, Swimming - Things to Know BEFORE showering, bathing or other water activities: Keep monitor and Turn off the monitor. Unsnap lead wires Remove the sensor sensor away from battery. from the electrodes. water and steam. AFTER showering, bathing or other water activities: If they are loose, replace Snap the lead wires to Put the battery in the... -
Page 15: Skin Care Issues
Skin Care - Issues - Things to Know Electrodes Not Sticking Occasionally, some patients experience issues with electrodes not adhering to their skin. As a result, they may experience the “WIRE OFF” Alert. This can happen even if the electrodes appear firmly connected. - Page 16 Skin Care - Issues - Things to Know Irritated Skin Minor skin irritation is common when wearing any type of electrode for extended periods. We provide each patient with hypo-allergenic and latex free electrodes. To reduce the risk of skin irritation, ensure that you do the following: •...
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Page 17: Ending Service Indicators
Ending Service Indicator - Things to Know Deactivation Message When your monitoring is complete, a message will appear on the monitor. You do not need to call us. It is your responsibility to return the kit as soon as possible so that other patients can benefit from using this valuable service. - Page 18 - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Service FAQ Features & Troubleshooting FAQ • What can I expect while on service? (p.17) • Why is the monitor beeping? (p.19) • Do I have to record symptoms? (p.17) • The monitor screen is non-responsive, what do I do? (p.19) •...
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Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
MCOT Service FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions How do I order more supplies? What can I expect while on service? CustomerService@gobio.com Email: Reports will be generated and sent to your physician for review. 1-866-426-4401 Phone: We may contact you for the following: Include your full name, date of birth, delivery •... - Page 20 MCOT Service FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Am I required to wear the monitor all the time? How long will the monitor last, when fully charged? You are encouraged to wear the monitor at all times. The more you wear the monitor, the more The monitor may last up to 10 hours.
- Page 21 MCOT Service FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Why is the monitor beeping? How do I change the volume setting? 1. Select Options. Read and follow the message on the monitor. If no message exists, the issue has been 2. Select Monitor or Sensor. resolved.
- Page 22 MCOT Service FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions When will my physician get Can I have my reports sent to me or my results? another physician? Once you begin service your physician Yes, we can provide you or another physician copies will receive reports throughout your of your reports upon completion of service with your monitoring period.
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Page 23: Appendix
Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry Addendum to the Patient Education Guide – Model CN1006 (C5) Indications for Use: The Ambulatory ECG Monitor with Arrhythmia Detection intended use is for: Patients who have a demonstrated need for cardiac monitoring. These may include but are not limited to patients who require monitoring for: a) non-life threatening arrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardias (e.g. - Page 24 LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE BioTel Heart’s ability to obtain information regarding a cardiac event and to contact you or your physician in a timely manner is limited by a number of factors including: • Transmission of information about a cardiac event to our Monitoring Center is potentially limited by the availability of standard telephone lines and/or cellular phone coverage.
- Page 25 Specifications PHYSICAL Sensor 3 inches x 1.9 inches x 0.7 inches; Weight: 3.0 oz. with battery Monitor 4.7 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.9 inches; Weight: 6.0 oz. Display 2.27 inches x 1.7 inches; Touch screen: color Base 4.3 inches x 3.7 inches x 1.0 inch; Weight: 6.0 oz. FUNCTIONAL Sample Rate 250 samples per second ECG Resolution 12 bits...
- Page 26 Equipment Symbols BF Type Equipment Consult Users Manual /Patient Education Guide Serial Number Non-Ionizing Radiation Transmitter In Home Requirements 1. Touch tone, pulse telephone or cellular / PCS wireless coverage suitable for data transmission 2. AC powered outlet FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 and 68 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 27 CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY CARDIONET LLC COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT FCC RULES PART 68 REGISTRATION Model CN1006 complies with FCC Rules, Part 68. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Part 68 registration number. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the quality of devices that may be connected to the telephone line.
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Page 28: Terms And Conditions
CardioNet, LifeWatch, and BioTel Heart are trademarks of BioTelemetry, Inc. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BIOTELEMETRY SERVICE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACTIVATING THE MONITOR. To activate your monitor and begin service you will be asked to accept the terms of this Agreement. Answering “Yes” to the questions on the monitor’s touch screen prior to activation is your acceptance of the terms listed in this document. - Page 29 USES AND DISCLOSURES OF YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION USES AND DISCLOSURES THAT MAY BE MADE WITHOUT YOUR AUTHORIZATION OR OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT We may use and disclose your health information, without your authorization, in the following ways: Treatment: We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate or manage your treatment. For example, we may disclose your health information to a provider who requests this information to treat you.
- Page 30 Disclosure Accounting: You have the right to an accounting of disclosures of your health information made by us by submitting a request to us in writing using the information listed at the end of this notice. This right only applies to instances when we or our business associates disclosed your health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, health care operations, upon your written authorization, and certain other activities.
- Page 31 bureau or time-sharing capacity, export in violation of applicable laws and regulations, rent, loan, transfer, disassemble, or reverse engineer or create a derivative work of the System or Service. Patient shall not, in whole or in part, transfer or assign this Agreement or any right granted hereunder, except upon the prior written consent of BioTelemetry. Any prohibited transfer or assignment shall be null and void.
- Page 32 IMPORTANT REMINDER: This device provides a diagnostic test. It is not an emergency response service. If at any time you experience a symptom that you feel is a medical emergency, you should immediately dial 911 for medical assistance. 1000 Cedar Hollow Road, Suite 102, Malvern, PA 19355 Toll free: 1-866-426-4401 •...