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Bradycard a therapy and mprovement 2009-D-xx Techn cal Manual ® BIOTRONIK Home Mon tor ng and Entov s are reg stered trademarks of Ev a BIOTRONIK mbH & o K Pacemaker w th automat c Funct ons...
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Evia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Pacemaker Bradycardia therapy Technical manual for the implant Doc. Id.: 365353-A Index 365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR sbiotronik...
Product Description1365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Intended use Evia is a family of implantable pacemakers that may be implanted for all bradycar- dia arrhythmia indications. The primary objective of the therapy consists of improv- ing patients' symptoms that can be clinically manifested.
The housing serves as an antipole in the case of unipolar lead configuration. BIOTRONIK provides silicone-coated implants to avoid muscle twitching near the implanted pacemaker in the case of unipolar pacing. The labeling provides information about the implant type and arrangement of the connections.
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Product Description BIOTRONIK In addition to effective pacing therapy, BIOTRONIK provides a complete therapy ® Home Monitoring management system: • With Home Monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic information and technical data are sent via an antenna in the implant header to a mobile or stationary transmitter.
Evia SR Note: The setting of the pacing mode depends on the individual diagnosis; the modes are listed in the section pertaining to adjustable parameters. NBG-Code for Evia DR(-T) The NBG code for dual-chamber implants is DDDR: Pacing in both chambers...
Product Description Diagnostic and Therapy Functions General overview All the systems have extensive features that allow quick diagnosis and delivery of safe therapy for bradycardia conditions. • Automatic functions make it easy and fast to implant, configure, and check the pacemaker.
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Product Description Home Monitoring The implant automatically sends information to the transmitter once a day. Addi- tionally, the test messages can be initiated using the programmer. Important med- ical information include, among others, the following: • Ongoing atrial and ventricular arrhythmia •...
359529 359530 359524 359528 SR-T 359533 359534 359531 359532 Accessories All BIOTRONIK products correspond to the requirements of the EC Directive 90/385/EEC: • BIOTRONIK leads • BIOTRONIK programming and monitoring devices • Permanent magnet • For Home Monitoring: BIOTRONIK transmitters...
General information Complications for patients and implant systems generally recognized among prac- on medical complications titioners also apply to BIOTRONIK implants. • Normal complications may include fluid accumulation within the implant pocket, infections, or tissue reactions. Primary sources of complication infor- mation include current scientific and technological knowledge.
General Safety Instructions Possible Technical Complications Technical malfunctions Technical implant malfunctions cannot entirely be excluded. Possible causes can include the following: • Lead dislocation • Lead fracture • Insulation defects • Implant component failures • Battery depletion...
(EMI) are sensed as intrinsic rhythm or if measurements prevent rate adaptation. • BIOTRONIK implants have been designed so that their susceptibility to EMI is minimal. • Due to the intensity and variety of EMI, there is no guarantee for safety. It is gen- erally assumed that EMI produces only minor symptoms in patients - if any.
General Safety Instructions Possible Risks Risky diagnostic and If electrical current from an external source is conducted through the body for diag- therapeutic procedures nostic or therapeutic purposes, then the implant can be subjected to interference and the patient placed at risk. Therefore the following always applies: •...
Guidelines of Generally approved differential diagnostics methods, indications, and recommen- cardiologic societies dations for pacemaker therapy apply to BIOTRONIK implants. The guidelines provided by cardiology associations offer decisive information. Indications We recommend observing the indications published by the German Cardiac Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie, Herz- und Kreislaufforschung) and the ESC...
Prior to Implantation Ambient Conditions Temperature Extremely low and high temperatures affect the service time of the battery in the implant. • The following temperatures are permitted for transport, storage, and use: – 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) Storage location •...
Prior to Implantation Sterility Delivery The implant and the accessories have been gas sterilized. Sterility is guaranteed only if the plastic container and quality control seal have not been damaged. Sterile container The implant and accessories are packaged respectively in two separately sealed plastic containers.
• Only use products that correspond to the requirements of the EC Directive 90/385/EEC: — BIOTRONIK implant and blind plugs — BIOTRONIK leads and lead introducer — BIOTRONIK programmer with approved cable and adapter accessories — External multi channel ECG recorder — External defibrillator and paddles or adhesive electrodes WARNING...
Implantation Implanting Implantation4365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Implantation site In general the pacemaker is implanted subcutaneously or subpectorally on the right depending on the lead configuration as well as the anatomy of the patient. Sequence Proceed as follows: Shape the implant pocket and prepare the vein.
Implantation Connecting PM Leads Connection options BIOTRONIK pacemakers are designed for leads with unipolar or bipolar IS-1 con- nection. A unipolar or bipolar lead can be connected to Evia for sensing and pacing: DR-T and DR SR-T and SR Atrium...
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Implantation Auto-initialization Auto-initialization begins automatically once the first connected lead is detected. Auto-initialization is terminated 10 minutes after connection of the first lead. If no other program has been transferred in the meantime, the implant subsequently works with active automatic functions in the standard program. Manual setting of the lead polarity or measurement of lead impedances is not necessary.
Implantation Precautionary Measures while Programming Checking the • After auto-initialization perform follow-up to see if the implant system is func- implant system tioning properly. • Perform a pacing threshold test to determine the pacing threshold. Monitoring the patient The patient could be subjected to critical states if, for example, inadequate param- eters are set or due to telemetry interference during a temporary program.
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The magnet response is set as follows in the standard program of BIOTRONIK pacemakers: • Asynchronous: for the duration of the magnet application – mode D00 (possibly V00 / A00) without rate adaptation; magnet rate: 90 ppm •...
After Implantation Follow-up After Implantation 5365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Follow-up intervals Follow-ups must be performed at regular agreed intervals. • Follow-ups with the programmer should take place in intervals between 6 to 12 months considering the expected service life of the implant. Follow-up with Proceed as follows: the programmer...
• Strong electromagnetic fields • Cellular phones and transmitters Using cellular phones Electromagnetic interference has a temporary effect only. Generally, BIOTRONIK implant functions return to normal when the respective cellular phone is removed from the proximity of the implant. • Patients are advised to hold cellular phones to the ear opposite the side on which the device is implanted.
After Implantation Replacement Indications Pacemaker operational The time span from the beginning of service (BOS) to elective replacement indica- status indications tion (ERI) is determined by, among others, the following: • Battery capacity • Lead impedance • Pacing program • Pacing to inhibition ratio •...
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After Implantation Rate decrease The decrease of basic rate and magnet rate is defined as follows: • In the following pacing modes the pacing rate decreases by 11%: DDD(R); DDT(R); DOO(R) VDD(R); VDI(R); VVI(R), VVT(R) AAI(R); AAT(R); AOO(R). • In the pacing modes DDI(R) and DVI(R), only the VA interval is extended by 11%. This reduces the pacing rate by 4.5 to 11%, depending on the configured AV delay.
BIOTRONIK takes back used products for the purpose of environmentally safe dis- posal. • Clean the explant with an at least 1% sodium-hyperchlorine solution. • Rinse off with water. • Fill out explantation form and send to BIOTRONIK together with the cleaned implant.
Parameters Pacing Modes Parameters6365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Evia family The following pacing modes are available: Implant type Pacing mode Standard DR(-T) • DDD-CLS, VVI-CLS DDDR • DDDR, DDIR, DVIR, DOOR VDDR, VDIR, VVIR, VVTR, VOOR AAIR, AATR, AOOR •...
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Parameters Ventricular pacing suppression Parameter Range of values Standard suppression OFF; ON Pacing suppression after 1 ... (1) ... 8 consecutive V Pacing supports after 1; 2; 3; 4 X-out-of-8 cycles Upper rate Parameter Range of values Standard Upper rate 90 ...
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Parameters Blanking periods Parameter Range of values Standard Far-field protection after V 100 ... (10) ... 220 ms 100 ms Far-field protection after V 100 ... (10) ... 220 ms 150 ms Ventricular blanking after A 30 ... (5) ... 100 ms 30 ms PMT protection Parameter...
Parameters Pacing and Sensing DR(-T) Pulse amplitude and pulse width Parameter Range of values Standard Pulse amplitude A 0.2 ... (0.1) ... 6.2; 7.5 V Pulse width A 0.4; 0.5; 0.7; 1.0; 1.2; 1.5 ms 0.4 ms Pulse amplitude V 0.2 ...
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Parameters Lead configuration Parameter Range of values Standard Pacing polarity A Unipolar; bipolar Unipolar Pacing polarity V Unipolar; bipolar Unipolar Sensing polarity A Unipolar; bipolar Unipolar Sensing polarity V Unipolar; bipolar Unipolar IEGM recordings Parameter Range of values IEGM recordings 20 (quantity);...
Parameters Pacing and Sensing SR(-T) Pulse amplitude and pulse width Parameter Range of values Standard Pulse amplitude 0.2 ... (0.1) ... 6.2; 7.5 V 3.0 V Pulse width 0.1; 0.2; 0.3; 0.4; 0.5; 0.75; 1.0; 1.25; 0.4 ms 1.5 ms Sensitivity Parameter Range of values...
Parameters Preset Programs DR(-T) Standard and safe program Only the auto-initialization function is activated as a factory setting. All the other functions of the standard program are deactivated. Parameter Standard program Safe program Mode (after auto initialization: DDDR DDD-CLS) Basic rate 60 ppm 70 ppm Night program...
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Parameters Parameter Standard program Safe program Lead configuration, automatically determined and set: Pacing polarity Unipolar Unipolar Sensing polarity Unipolar Unipolar Automatic lead check A/V Active capture control IEGM recording (HAR) Home Monitoring...
Parameters Preset Programs SR(-T) Standard and safe program Only the auto-initialization function is activated as a factory setting. All the other functions of the standard program are deactivated. Parameter Standard program Safe program Mode (after auto initialization: VVI) In the AAI mode, the safe program is also AAI.
Technical Data Mechanical Characteristics Technical Data7365353-ATechnical manual for the implantEvia DR-T, DR, SR-T, SR Measurements for The measurements refer to the housing without header. the housing Implant W x H x D [mm] Volume [cm Mass [g] DR-T 53 x 44.5 x 6.5 53 x 43 x 6.5 SR-T 53 x 39 x 6.5...
With increasing pacing duration (tb), the pulse amplitude is reduced dependent on the pacing impedance. Resistance to interference All variants of BIOTRONIK implants comply with the requirements of prEN 45502-2-2: 2006, Section 27.5.1 at the highest sensitivity. Telemetry Telemetry data for Home Monitoring:...
Technical Data Battery Data Battery type characteristics The following data is entered by the manufacturer: Manufacturer GREATBATCH, INC. LITRONIK GmbH Clarence, NY 14031, USA 01796 Pirna, Germany Battery type GB 8431 GB 2596 LiS 3150 LiS 3150M System Ag/SVO/CFx LiMn0 ®...
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Technical Data Service times SR(-T) For single-chamber implants, the following times (in years) result: Amplitude Impedance Pacing [Ohms] 100% SR-T SR-T SR-T 1.5 V 23.3 21.3 21.7 19.8 19.9 18.3 1000 23.6 21.5 22.7 20.7 21.6 19.8 2.5 V 22.1 20.3 17.8 17.3...
The following provides information according to the ordinance no. 39 issued by the 'Ministry for Industry and Information Technology' of the People's Republic of China pertaining to the materials which are contained in BIOTRONIK's pacemak- ers, ICDs and external devices:...
Technical Data Legend for the Label The label icons symbolize the following: Manufacturing date Expiration date: Use by Storage temperature BIOTRONIK order number Serial number Product identification number Sterilization with ethylene oxide Resterilization prohibited STERILIZE Not for reuse Non-sterile STERILE...
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Technical Data Transfer sheath for leads with PIN-lock PE lead con- nector (5 mm) to connect to pacemakers with PEC sockets (6 mm) Implant with NBG encoding and name of compatible leads (example) Silicone-coated implant with NBG encoding and des- ignation of the compatible leads (example) Screwdriver Position of connector ports in the header (example)
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