Boston Scientific LATITUDE 6288 User manual

LATITUDE™Communicator
PATIENT MANUAL

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About This Manual
This manual applies to Models 6288 and 6290 LATITUDE
Communicators, as well as to multiple countries. Unless
specied as applying to a particular model or country,
instructions apply to all.
The model number for your Communicator is located on its
bottom label.
Model 6288 is not available in all locations. Model 6290 is
available everywhere.
When color is used in this manual to explain operation of the
Communicator, an indicator shown as gray means that it is
not lit. An indicator shown as any other color, including white,
means that it is lit.
Follow the instructions in this manual when using the
Communicator. Keep all of your Communicator
information in a convenient location for easy access in
the future.
LATITUDE is a trademark of
Boston Scientic Corporation or its aliates.
GlobTek is a trademark of GlobTek, Inc.
Excelsus is a trademark of Pulse Electronics.
MultiConnect is a trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
SL Power Electronics is a trademark of SL Delaware Holdings, Inc.
The
Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Boston Scientic Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.

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Table of Contents
ABOUT THE LATITUDE
PATIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM......................................... 1
The LATITUDE Communicator.................................................2
Components of Your Communicator...............................4
Optional Accessories ............................................5
The Clinician Website......................................................5
Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance.................5
Clinical Benets of the Communicator............................6
USING YOUR COMMUNICATOR................................................7
Important Notes.....................................................................7
Where to Place Your Communicator...................................... 8
Heart Button and Indicators...................................................9
Heart Button and Indicator Descriptions .......................11
Normal Operation of the Communicator ...................... 16
Using the Heart Button ................................................. 16
Status Button........................................................................ 19
Conrming Successful Operation..................................19
Conrming Connection to the Clinician Website...........20
Canceling an Interrogation...................................................20
Loss of Power ....................................................................... 21
Traveling With Your Communicator...................................... 21
Care and Maintenance .........................................................22
Cleaning the Communicator and Accessories ...............23
Returning, Replacing, or Disposing of the
Communicator or Accessories....................................23

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SETTING UP YOUR COMMUNICATOR .....................................25
Setup Overview....................................................................25
Conrming/Setting Switch Settings.....................................26
Special Instructions if Using the Standard
Telephone Connection Method .................................32
Traveling.............................................................32
Setting Switches 1-3 for Dial-out or
Prex Number.................................................32
Setting Up Your Connection Method....................................34
Cellular Connection .......................................................35
Using Previous Cellular Connection
Accessories......................................................38
Replacement ......................................................39
Internet Connection ..................................................... 40
Replacement ......................................................42
Standard Telephone Connection ..................................43
Communicator Use of the Telephone .................45
Using the Telephone While the
Communicator is Making a Call...................... 46
DSL Internet Service ...........................................47
Replacement ......................................................47
Hotspot Connection (Mobile Device).............................47
USB Accessory Adapter Connection ............................. 48
Software Download and Installation ...................................49
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................. 51
Overview .............................................................................. 51
Indicator Light Errors............................................................52
Yellow Wave Errors.............................................................. 60

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .................................................75
LATITUDE Support ................................................................75
Frequently Asked Questions................................................ 77
Specications ...................................................................... 80
Safety and Standards Compliance........................................85
European Union Importer ....................................................87
Essential Performance..........................................................87
Software Statement .............................................................87
Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity.......................... 88
Explanation of Product and Label Symbols ........................ 90

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Front of Communicator...........................................9
Figure 2. Status Button........................................................ 19
Figure 3. Location of Switches.............................................26
Figure 4. Dial-out Number Switch Settings (1-3).................33
Figure 5. Back of Communicator .........................................34
Figure 6. Connecting a USB Cellular Adapter......................35
Figure 7. Connecting a USB Ethernet Adapter.................... 40
Figure 8. Connecting a Telephone Cable.............................43
Figure 9. Connecting a USB Accessory Adapter ................. 48

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LATITUDE™ Communicator Patient Manual
About the
LATITUDE System
ABOUT THE LATITUDE
PATIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The LATITUDE Patient Management System (“LATITUDE
System”) is a remote monitoring system that uses the LATITUDE
Communicator to collect data from your implanted device. Your
Communicator then sends this data to the Clinician Website for
access by your health care provider.
The LATITUDE System is designed to help your health care
provider manage your ongoing care in a manner that is
convenient for both of you.
The LATITUDE System uses advanced security methods to
protect your personal medical information. Only authorized
health care providers have access to your information through
the password-protected Clinician Website.
CAUTIONCAUTION: The LATITUDE System is not meant to assist with
health emergencies. If you are not feeling well or need
urgent health care, call your health care provider or your local
emergency service.

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About the
LATITUDE System
The LATITUDE Communicator
The LATITUDE Communicator is an in-home, wireless monitor
that automatically collects and sends your implanted device
data to the Clinician Website for access by your health care
provider.
The Communicator collects data from your implanted device in
three dierent ways:
• Routine Device ChecksRoutine Device Checks: The Communicator “checks in” on
your implanted device daily or weekly, depending on what
type of implanted device you have. The collected data will be
sent to the Clinician Website only as needed.
• Scheduled Follow-upsScheduled Follow-ups: At times set by your health care
provider (typically every few months), your Communicator
collects and then sends your implanted device data to the
Clinician Website.
• ManualManual: If this feature is enabled by your health care provider,
you may initiate the Communicator to read your implanted
device by pressing the Heart button on your Communicator.
Only use this feature when the Heart button is ashing or
when instructed to do so by your health care provider.
Routine device checks and scheduled follow-ups may happen
automatically without your knowledge, or you may need to
press the Heart button when it ashes to complete the process.