LifeWatch ACT I User manual

SUP362, ACT Patient User Guide, Rev C, DCR 11-023
ACT I and ACT III
Patient User Guide
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ACT I and ACT III Patient User Guide
This user guide includes information and instructions about the
ACT (Continuous ECG Monitor and Arrhythmia Detector) monitoring
system. Please read it carefully before you begin testing.
If you have any questions regarding the ACT monitoring system
please contact LifeWatch at 1-800-517-6330.
Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the
State in which he/she practices to use or order the use
of the device.
CAUTION:
This manual should always accompany the unit.
All personnel utilizing the ACT system must have read
and be familiar with the contents of this manual.
First time use –You must call LifeWatch to receive
instructions on how to proceed for the first time use.
The first time the ACT monitoring system is activated
and is attached to you, it will display screens that are
not seen in regular use. These screens are calibration
procedures the ACT monitoring system needs to
perform to adjust its operation for first time use. Please
read the “First Time Activation” section, for more details.

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Europe
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Boulevard Général
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1030 Brussels,
BELGIUM
Tel: + (32) 2. 732.59.54
Fax: + (32) 2.732.60.03
E-mail: [email protected]
USA
LifeWatch, Inc.
O’Hare International Center
10255 West Higgins Road
Suite 120
Rosemont, IL 60018
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-633-3361
Fax: [phone]
Email:
[email protected]
Israel
Card Guard Scientific
Survival, Ltd.
2 Pekeris St.
Rabin Science Park
Rehovot 76100
Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email:
[email protected]
Copyright Declaration
Copyright ©2011 LifeWatch Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
LifeWatch, Watching Life, and LifeStar ACT are trademarks of
LifeWatch Services, Inc. LifeWatch reserves the right to change
specifications at any time without notice.
Microsoft, ActiveSync, MSN, Outlook, Windows, Windows Media, Win
CE, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are either registered
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and licensed to Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
Card Guard, Card Guard logo, Instromedix, Instromedix logo,
CG-6108, ACT, ACT-III and PMP4® are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the LifeWatch® Group of Companies.
All other brand names and product names used in this document are
trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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The information and screens provided in this manual are subject to
change without notice.
Card Guard Scientific Survival Ltd. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
Illustrations included in this manual are general
representations only and are not meant to comply with
specific regulatory requirements.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................8
Intended Use .................................................................8
Important Symbols.......................................................12
Warnings and Cautions ...............................................13
Symbols on Equipment and Labeling ..........................22
Glossary.......................................................................24
2. General Description ...............................................26
3. System Description................................................28
4. The ACT Kit.............................................................29
Contents ......................................................................29
The ACT III 3-lead Description.....................................31
The ACT III 3-lead Description
with Connectable Patient Lead Wires..........................32
Cell Phone Monitor Information ...................................33
Important Information Before Use................................35
General........................................................................35
Starting/Stopping the ACT Sensor...............................36
No Connection with Cell Phone Monitor ......................36
Sensor Sound Prompts................................................36
5. Using the ACT Monitoring System........................37
Before Starting.............................................................37
Electrode Information...................................................38
Electrode Placement....................................................39
Changing Electrodes ...................................................42
Sensor Battery Insertion / Replacement ......................43