Preventice Solutions BodyGuardian Heart User manual

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Technologies, Inc. are independent, wholly owned subsidiaries of Preventice Solutions, Inc.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Quick Hook Up Guide
and Patient Check List
Attach monitor to Base
1
¨Line up the snaps on the monitor and the Base.
¨The snaps are not evenly spaced. The orientation of the logo
on both the monitor and the Base must be the same.
¨Press firmly to securely connect all four snaps one by one.
¨Snap electrodes to the Base and peel away the backing.
IMPORTANT
Refer to the Patient Instruction Manual for complete
instructions.
Pause the monitor and remove it from the electrodes only
when you shower, swim, travel on an airplane, or undergo an
MRI. The monitor is not waterproof.
The smartphone cannot be used to make phone calls,
including calls to 911, or perform other phone functions.
Viewing the phone is prohibited while driving, operating
heavy machinery or in situations that may jeopardize your
safety.
Wear one of the monitors at a time. Place one monitor in the
charging cradle while you wear the other one on your chest.
Instructional videos with subtitles and on-line help are
available on the BodyGuardian Heart smartphone. From the
Home screen, tap Help and Settings Videos.

Attach the monitor and Base to your chest
2
¨Wash the placement location with soap and water.
Dry the area completely before applying Base to chest.
¨Do not apply lotions, oils, or perfumes.
¨Place on your chest in one of the locations shown.
Make sure one of the two arrows on the Base is pointing up.
¨Avoid placement over thick muscle and fatty tissue.
Preferred placement (vertical)
Oset slightly to your left side, closer to your heart.
Angle this placement up to 30° clockwise from true vertical to avoid
muscle, fat, and bra.
Right Left Right Left
30°
0°
Alternate placements options (horizontal)
Two fingers below the clavicle.
Angle this placement up to 30° counter-clockwise from true
horizontal to avoid muscle, fat, and bra.
Right Left Right Left
30°
0°

Monitoring status
4
¨Stay within 3 feet of the smartphone,
remain still, and watch the smartphone
for contact errors during this time.
¨Once you see Monitoring, you have
successfully set up your monitor.
Record baseline
5
¨Press and release the center button on
the monitor.
¨Select none/accidental push or any
symptom(s) you are having at this time.
Repeat this step each time you need to
report a symptom.
Apply only to intact, clean skin. Do not apply over open wounds, lesions,
infected, or inflamed areas. If you have skin allergies or hypersensitivities
to adhesives, consult your doctor to select the appropriate option. If
you experience adhesive irritation, apply on unaected skin or contact
Preventice for alternative options.

Turn on the system
3
MONITOR
¨Press and release the center button.
Do not hold the button down.
¨The green center light will remain lit or
blinking once it has powered on.
¨Once the monitor is powered on, it will
automatically connect to the smartphone.
SMARTPHONE
¨Press and hold the power key.
¨Wait 60 seconds for the phone to
establish a network connection.
¨Switch the monitor on your chest first thing in the morning
and at night before going to sleep.
¨Charge the smartphone once a day for at least four hours.
DAILY USAGE

BodyGuardian®Heart Remote Monitoring System is a registered trademark of Preventice
Technologies, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The BodyGuardian Heart detects and monitors cardiac arrhythmias in ambulatory patients,
when prescribed by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. It is intended for
use with adult patients in clinical and non-clinical settings to collect and transmit health
parameters to healthcare professionals for monitoring and evaluation. The BodyGuardian
Heart Remote Monitoring System is not for use with patients requiring attended, in-
hospital monitoring for life threatening arrhythmias. It does not provide any diagnosis.
Patients with known skin allergies or hypersensitivities to adhesives or hydrogel may
experience reactions. Patients should consult with their health care professional to select a
BodyGuardian Heart Strip or alternate electrode option that is most appropriate for their
needs. Do not use a monitor if the casing is broken or damaged. Do not disassemble the
monitors or modify equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. Exposure of
the wireless communications features of the device, or its accessories, may be interfered
with by other devices that operate on the same frequencies. Monitors are not defibrillation
proof. Do not touch the connectors of the power supplies while wearing BodyGuardian
Heart. Do not dispose of the monitors. The BodyGuardian Heart is not intended for infants
weighing less than 10 kg. Apply the BodyGuardian Heart Base only to intact, clean skin. Do
not apply over open wounds, lesions, infected or inflamed areas. The BodyGuardian Heart
Base are for single patient use only.
Preventice Solutions
1717 N. Sam Houston Parkway West
Suite 100 Houston, TX 77038
www.preventicesolutions.com
888.747.1442
PAT-012 SEP2018