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Important Safety Information

Important safety information
LINQ family of insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) systems and accessories

The Reveal LINQ™ ICM is an insertable automatically-activated and patient-activated monitoring system that records subcutaneous ECG and is indicated in the following cases:

  • patients with clinical syndromes or situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias
  • patients who experience transient symptoms such as dizziness, palpitation, syncope, and chest pain, that may suggest a cardiac arrhythmia

This device has not been tested specifically for pediatric use.

The LINQ II™ ICM is an insertable automatically-activated and patient-activated monitoring system that records subcutaneous ECG and is indicated in adult patients, and in pediatric patients who are at least 2 years old, in the following cases:

  • patients with clinical syndromes or situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias
  • patients who experience transient symptoms such as dizziness, palpitation, syncope, and chest pain that may suggest a cardiac arrhythmia

Possible risks associated with the implant of a LINQ Family ICM (LINQ II ICM or Reveal LINQ ICM) include, but are not limited to, infection at the surgical site, device migration, erosion of the device through the skin and/or sensitivity to the device material. Accessories available for use with LINQ Family ICMs may experience connectivity or performance issues. See product manuals for details and troubleshooting instructions.

LINQ Family ICMs are prescribed by your physician and are not for everyone. Please talk to your doctor to see if it is right for you. Your physician should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you. Although many patients benefit from the use of this product, results may vary. For further information, please call the Medtronic toll-free number at 1-800-551-5544 (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, Central Time) or see the Medtronic website at www.medtronic.com.

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Managing heart conditions

Managing atrial fibrillation (AFib)

Make informed decisions with long-term heart monitoring.

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Heart monitoring for AFib

If you’ve been diagnosed with AFib, monitoring your heart with a patch or a watch may not be enough. Learn how an insertable, long-term monitor watches your heart 24/7, helping your doctor better manage your AFib treatment.

What is my AFib burden?

AFib burden is the amount of time your heart is in AFib over time. This includes how often you go into AFib (whether you feel it or don’t) and how long you are in AFib. An insertable monitor, also known as a loop recorder or an ICM, that watches your heart 24/7 can give your doctor this information. Understanding your AFib burden can help your doctor make treatment recommendations.

Normal heartbeat

A small pulse of electric current spreads quickly through the heart to make the muscle contract.

AFib

In AFib, the heart’s upper chambers quiver faster than the rest of the heart.

Insertable heart monitors can help track:

  • The number of abnormal heartbeats you’re having
  • The length of abnormal heartbeats
  • The time you are in AFib versus normal rhythm, also known as “AF burden”
  • Your activity levels
  • The variation between your heartbeats, also known as heart rate variability, which can show how well your heart is responding to your body’s needs
  • Your symptoms, if and when you feel the variations in heartbeats