RhythMedix RHYTHMSTAR Setup Manual
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Summary of Contents for RhythMedix RHYTHMSTAR
- Page 1 SETUP GUIDE Consult RhythmStar Operator Manual Ref 1003-0424-ENG Rev1...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
- Page 3 Getting Started ..........4 What to Do While Monitoring ....8 Dos & Don’ts ..........17 Returning Your Monitor ......18 Troubleshooting ........20 Technical References ......22...
- Page 4 WELCOME Setting up RhythmStar is quick and easy! ® By following the steps in this guide, your physician will be able to monitor your heart to determine if you are experiencing any irregular heart rhythms. Let’s get started.
- Page 5 NOTE: If you received this monitor by mail, please call 844.749.8461 and select option 2 to initiate monitoring.
- Page 6 RhythmStar monitor Adhesive electrodes THE RHYTHMSTAR KIT INCLUDES Charging base USB power supply...
- Page 7 WHAT’S INCLUDED RHYTHMSTAR ADHESIVE MONITOR ELECTRODES CHARGING BASE USB POWER SUPPLY...
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Page 8: Turn On The Monitor
TURN ON THE MONITOR Connect the charging base to the USB power supply and plug into a wall outlet. Place the monitor in the charging base to turn on and ensure it is fully charged. When fully charged, the battery indicator light will turn green. - Page 9 SKIN PREP Shave any chest hair in the flexible placement areas where the electrodes can be applied (see image). Using a washcloth and warm water clean the skin and allow it to dry thoroughly. NOTE: Do not use any lotions or creams within the electrode placement areas prior to applying the adhesive electrodes.
- Page 10 attach one electrode here CONNECT ELECTRODE While leaving the protective backing on each electrode, snap one to the back of the monitor and another to the end of the lead. attach another electrode here...
- Page 11 FEMALE MONITOR POSITIONING APPLY TO CHEST Remove the protective backing from the adhesive electrodes and apply to the chest. Firmly press to ensure a secure connection to the body, as illustrated: MALE MONITOR POSITIONING NOTE: Varying placement within the flexible placement areas can help reduce skin irritation.
- Page 12 CONFIRM CONNECTION & MONITORING Lead Off: If either lead is not connected, the lead-off light will flash every 5 seconds and the monitor will either vibrate or beep. If at any time while wearing the monitor the lead-off light begins to flash, check the connection to ensure the adhesive electrodes are firmly snapped to both the monitor and the connector and both are firmly secured to the skin.
- Page 13 Monitoring: A blinking green light indicates the monitor is functioning as intended. This monitoring light will become solid for 30 seconds when recording a patient activated event. (see page 14).
- Page 14 RECORDING SYMPTOMS If you received a welcome text message or email, your provider would like for you to record symptoms experienced during your monitoring period. Follow the instructions provided in that message to access the RhythmStar app.
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Page 15: Device Charging
DEVICE CHARGING RhythmStar has a built-in rechargeable battery that will need to be recharged from time to time. Once the monitor is placed in the charging base, the battery status light will remain a solid red until fully charged. Depending on the battery level, the monitor should reach a full charge within 30 minutes to 3 hours. - Page 16 The RhythmStar monitor is water resistant to water splashes but should not be worn when you bathe, shower, or swim.
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Page 17: Do's And Don'ts
DOS & DON’TS Do wear your monitor as much as possible during your prescribed study period. Do charge your monitor when the battery light starts to flash red. Do return your monitor promptly after use to ensure complete study results. Do not submerge in water. -
Page 18: Returning Your Device
(the charging base, the USB power supply and any unopened packages of adhesive electrodes) must be promptly returned to RhythMedix to avoid any unnecessary charges. 3. Place the monitor and related accessories in the provided USPS prepaid mailing bag and seal the bag for shipping. - Page 19 At any point, contact a RhythmStar Care Coordinator with any concerns or questions. Customer Care: 844.749.8461...
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Page 20: Common Questions
COMMON QUESTIONS Do I always need to wear my monitor? Yes, always wear your RhythmStar monitor (except during showering or bathing) to help ensure the Monitoring Center and your physician can quickly access important information about your heart. Will the monitor disrupt my sleep? To NOT interrupt your sleep, the monitor will NOT vibrate or beep between 9 p.m. - Page 21 Is it normal to experience skin irritation or itchiness? Do not use the RhythmStar monitor if you have known allergic reactions to adhesives or hydrogels or a family history of adhesive skin allergies. If allergic symptoms, severe skin irritation, or signs of skin infection develop, remove the monitor and adhesive from your chest and discontinue wear.
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Page 22: Technical References
TECHNICAL REFERENCES INDICATIONS FOR USE The RhythmStar system is intended for use by patients who either have or are at risk of having cardiac disease and those that demonstrate intermittent symptoms indicative of cardiac disease and require cardiac monitoring on a continuing basis. The device continuously records ECG and upon detection by an ECG analysis algorithm or manually initiated by the patient, automatically delivers all recorded cardiac activity to the cloud server where it is presented and can be retrospectively reviewed by a medical professional at a monitoring center. - Page 23 Do not use RhythmStar to monitor patients with a neurostimulator, as it may disrupt the quality of ECG data. Do not use RhythmStar to monitor patients who do not have the competency to wear the device for the prescribed monitoring period. The RhythmStar monitor is not intended for infants weighing less than 10 Kg (22 lbs).
- Page 24 MR environment. The MR magnet core can attract the ferromagnetic materials in the RhythmStar monitor, creating a risk of projectile injury to the patient and others in proximity to the RhythmStar monitor and MR device. Metal components in the RhythmStar monitor can heat during MR scanning, resulting in the potential for thermal...
- Page 25 Proper placement of the RhythmStar monitor on the patient’s chest is important for recording ECG data. Carefully follow all steps in the application instructions to ensure the device is properly positioned and securely attached to...
- Page 26 Avoid delays in recording ECG data. Apply the monitor immediately after charging the device battery. If the Monitoring light on the RhythmStar monitor does not flash green after 30 seconds from applying the RhythmStar monitor to the patient’s chest, contact the monitoring center.
- Page 27 DANGER Always follow the charge conditions specified by the manufacturer. If the battery is charged under other • conditions such as, a high temperature, a high voltage/current, or an altered charger NOT specified by the manufacturer, the battery may cause heat generation, explosion, or fire due to abnormal chemical reactions. •...
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Rhythmstar-W picked up yesterday. It worked overnight, then flashed charge light. Put in charger, took 2+ hours to get a green light. I then put it on with new electrodes. It flashed a white triangle. I cannot get it to start
If your RhythMedix RhythmStar device is not starting after charging and shows a flashing white triangle, you should contact the Monitoring Center for assistance.
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Do I have to tap the monitor if you feel an event or is it recording.
The RhythMedix RhythmStar monitor allows the patient to manually record an event by pressing the Record Button when experiencing symptoms. However, it also automatically records and transmits asymptomatic cardiac events without requiring any action from the patient.
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I plugged in the charger and monitor but I’m only seeing a white triangle. No red. No green. Suggestions?
@Marilynne Same here. When I reversed the battery on the charger the light turned red for charging.