Healthcare Professionals
Indications, Safety, and Warnings
Medtronic CareLink Monitor/Medtronic CareLink Network
Intended Use
The Medtronic CareLink® Monitor and the Medtronic CareLink Network are indicated for use in the transfer of patient data from some Medtronic implantable cardiac devices based on physician instructions and as described in the product manual. These products are not a substitute for appropriate medical attention in the event of an emergency and should only be used as directed by a physician.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications for the Medtronic CareLink Monitor.
Warnings and Precautions
The Medtronic CareLink® Monitor must only be used for interrogating compatible Medtronic implantable devices. The Medtronic CareLink Monitor is intended for use within the prescribing country.
The Medtronic CareLink programmer system is comprised of prescription devices indicated for use in the interrogation and programming of implantable medical devices. Prior to use, refer to the Programmer Reference Guide as well as the appropriate programmer software and implantable device technical manuals for more information related to specific implantable device models. Programming should be attempted only by appropriately trained personnel after careful study of the technical manual for the implantable device and after careful determination of appropriate parameter values based on the patient's condition and pacing system used. The Medtronic CareLink programmer must be used only for programming implantable devices manufactured by Medtronic or Vitatron.
See the device manual for detailed information regarding the procedure, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events.
Paceart System
Intended Use
The Paceart System is intended for use as a 12-lead electrocardiograph, pacemaker artifact analyzer, and transtelephonic ECG receiving station. It also acts as a database for cardiac patients with or without pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications for the Paceart System.
Precautions
See the device manual for detailed information regarding the procedure, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events.
Caution: Swedish law restricts this device to be ordered by, and sold to, a physician or medical institution only.