ApoDx Technology DxPatch User manual

“DxPatch” Receiver User Guide
ApoDx Technology, Inc.
Version 1.0
Read and follow instructions in the manual before using the product

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Table of content
DxPatch Warnings and Cautions.................................5
1. Product Introduction.................................................7
2. Suitable age.............................................................7
3. Item List....................................................................7
4. Product Appearance.................................................8
5. Manual Instruction..................................................11
6. Data Transfer.........................................................14
7. Troubleshooting .....................................................14
8. Maintenance and Storage......................................15
Manufacture and Medical company information............18

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Declaration of title
The manual provides some information of the device for
users. Without the written consent of ApoDx Technology,
Inc., the ownership of the content cannot be used for
purpose, duplication, or disclosure.
DxPatch Warnings and Cautions
The signs and their implications are as follows。
Warning
Read and follow instructions in
the manual before using the
product.
Cautions
Malfunction or error data might
be caused by mistake.
Prohibition
Must be observed.
Notice
Must follow instructions in the
manual.
Recycling
Be recycled and not dispose to
trash.
Warnings
This product is only an accessary for signal
receiving; does not have a record, data access
or analysis.
This product should be used with “DxPatch
Electrocardiograph/Phono Recorder” by ApoDx
Technology Inc..
Cautions
Do not misuse, abuse, or drop the product.
Do not use or store the product in a harsh
environment, such as direct sunlight, high
temperature, near flammable materials, high
vibration intensity, and strong magnetic fields.

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Do not use this product under the following
hazardous conditions:
1.
During defibrillation
2.
During MRI examination
3.
Exposed to high electromagnetic sites
4.
In high pressure environment, such as
hyperbaric oxygen chamber, near ultraviolet
germicidal lamp, and oxygen tent.
The product comply with the IEC/EN 60601-1
standards.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Do not directly immersed in water for cleaning.
Product warranty period of 3 years.
FCC Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

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radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Warnings
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

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party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause interference, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation ofthe
device.
Taiwan regulatory information (NCC)
Article 12. Without permission granted by the NCC, any
company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to
change frequency, enhance transmitting power
or alter original characteristic as well as
performance to approved low power radio-
frequency devices.
Article14. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not
influence aircraft security and interfere legal
communications; If found, the user shall cease
operating immediately until no interference is
achieved. The said legal communications
means radio communications is operated in
compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio-frequency devices must
be susceptible with the interference from legal
communications or ISM radio wave radiated
devices.

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1. Product Introduction
“DxPatch” Receiver, a wireless to signal receive and
work direct with “DxPatch Electrocardiograph/Phono
Recorder” (Model:8ZP7).
2. Suitable age
DxPatch Electrocardiograph/Phonocardiograph
recorder is a portable electrocardiogram for adults
over the age of 18.
3. Item List
“DxPatch” Receiver
User Guide
Warranty card
Note: “DxPatch Electrocardiograph/Phono
Recorder”(Model:8ZP7), a non-invasive
ECG recorder can record continuously
for up to 24 hours of ECG and heart
sound signals; , if necessary please
contact the medical equipment store or
retailers.

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4. Product Appearance
Front
Signal
USB plug
(Only for connecting “DxPatch”)
Antenna
(adjust antenna to stabilize
swinging of signal)

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5. Manual Instruction
1. DxPatch Receiver is
connected to USB plug of
the computer contained
Holter Setup software.
2. Once the signal starts to
blink red light, it indicates
that it has connected with
“DxPatch”.
This product should be used with “DxPatch
Electrocardiograph/Phono Recorder” by ApoDx
Technology Inc..

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7.2 Wireless Starting
DxPatch Receiver is
connected to USB plug of the
computer contained Holter
Setup software.
Open the Holter Setup.
Chose COMMUNICATE.
Key in the ID number, CH
number and name.
Confirm the information and
then click the Connect.

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Confirm the ECG and heart
sound signals are no
abnormal and then chose the
Holter.
Input the patient ID and
chose the patient’s posture
on the drop-down menu of
Initial position.
Notes: The usual setting is
Supine of the Initial position.
If users chose Unknown or
Others, please take a note
about the situation.
Click Start Recording to begin
recording ECG and then the
product will start to blink the
orange light.
The Holter Setup will close
after the product is started.
If users need to start the
other Dxpatch, please click
the Holter Setup and repeat
these steps.

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6. Data Transfer
Use Micro-USB cable to
connect from DxPatch
(shown in image) to the PC
to begin data transferring.
Make the location of PoGo
Pin insert in the mistake-
proofing slots.
Use the USB plug of the
base to connect with the
computer.
7. Troubleshooting
Issue
Causes
Suggest method
Unable to
turn on the
product
Low battery
Follow the “battery
installment”
instruction
Install battery
incorrectly
Follow the “battery
installment”
instruction
Damage to the
product
Contact your local
dealer
Problem
occur not
listed above
Contact your local
dealer

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8. Maintenance and Storage
Maintenance
(1)
Before use, clean the skin with either 75%
alcohol or water to the affix location. Wait tillits
dry then attach to patient.
(2)
Do not use alcohol or detergent to clean the
product.
(3)
Do not disassemble or modify the product. If
there are any maintenance problems, please
contact authorized personnel.
(4)
Do not bath, swim, or engage in any other
activities that involves immersing the product.
(5)
Do not let product come in contact with any sort
of detergent liquid.
(6)
Do not undergo autoclave.
(7)
Product does not need recalibration after each
use.
(8)
Do not place the product directly under the
sunlight.
Storage
(1)
This product is waterproof rating of IP55, it can
be used in the shower condition but do not
immersed the product directly in water.
(2)
Keep this product out of reach of children.
(3)
Keep the product in the environment of the
proposed specification.

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Warranty
Dear user,
Thank you for purchasing the Holter recorder
product. By using this product you are able to record and
monitor for a long duration of physiological signals. If
you have any concern, please contact your local dealer.
This product provides the following warranty:
1. The product warranty period is under the normal use
of the product, for three years from the date of the
purchase; if you cannot provide invoices or other
supporting documents to verify the date of the
purchase, it is one year from the date of the factory.
(1)
According to Article 19 of the Consumer Protection
Law, mail order takes seven business days to
arrive. If returning the merchandise, it must be in
new, undamaged condition, and complete
packaging the product. After returningmerchandise,
consumers need to get in touch with the local
dealer.
(2)
If repair is required, please return the original
package. The company does not providewarranty
for damage to the product during transit.
(3)
If not cause by human factors to deform the
product, hardening, or cannot turn on the device.
The product can be exchange for a new one or
return the product.
(4)
Non-warranty coverage discalimers:
i.
Product was damaged due to earthquake or
flood.
ii.
Product was damaged due to human error.
iii.
Product was damaged due to improper
dismantling the product

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iv.
Product was damaged due to improper usage.
Non-defective product due to the factors of
warranty coverage will depend on thecompany’s
maintenance standards fee.
(5)
Return policies
i.
When returning the product, please contact the
customer service in advance and the reason for
returning the product.
ii.
Returning the merchandise, they shall be in non-
damaged and in good shape along with all of the
items included with the product such as box,
brochures, invoices, and shipping time of the
original. Once the company personnel receives
the product and check in is complete, then will
begin the returning process.
(6)
New Replacement:
i.
Defective product is returned (not due to human
error), a new replacement will be provided within
seven business days. It will only provide the
replacement of the same product.
ii.
If the product was caused by human error or
incomplete in return of the product, the product
will be disposed.
(7)
Return Note:
The product shall be packaged with all of other
items that comes with it. The invoice shall be
returned with the product. Return will be invalid if
invoice is not included during return. Company ID
shall be used during returning process.

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Appendix
Warranty
Card DxPatch Electrocardiograph/
Phonocardiograph Recorder
8ZP7
Model No:
Name:
Company (Business only):
Company Stamp
Sex: Age: Phone: - Cell Phone: -
Address:
E-mail: Purchase Date:
1.
The warranty card is subject to the sales agents or the
company stamp and fill in the dates is not effective.
2.
The warranty coverage only the device; consumable
parts, such as electrode, battery, SD card, transmission
lines and other accessories and supplies neither within
the scope of warranty.
3.
Wegrant 3 years service since the date of delivery.
4.
Malfunctioned/damaged caused by accident, abuse,
misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external
cause, will be charged the costs even within warranty
period.
5.
Under following conditions, you will be charged for the costs.
*
Damages caused by service performed by anyone who
isnot representative ofApoDx.
*
Out of the warrantyperiod.
*Warranty card obliterated or copied.
6.
Warranty card is not be replaced if lost, please keep it in
a safe place.
7.
Health Department Medical device system No.XXXXX.

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Manufacture and Medical company information
Manufacture: ApoDx Technology, Inc. entrust the
manufacture to Leadtek Research, Inc.
Manufacture location: 5F, No.2, and 5F, No.4, Aly. 11,
Ln. 327, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd.,
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City
235, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Medical Company: ApoDx Technology, Inc.
Location: Suite ER16, 17F.,No.3 Yuanqu St., Nangang
Dist., Taipei City 115, Taiwan(R.O.C.)
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