Patient Assistant PA97000
Product Information for Clinicians
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Introduction
The Medtronic Patient Assistant Model PA97000 is intended for use with a compatible Medtronic cardiac device.
Use the information on this sheet to talk with your patient about the cardiac device and the entire system.
Comprehensive information regarding appropriate use, storage, care, warnings, and precautions can be found in
the Medtronic Patient Assistant PA97000 patient manual. For information about the operation of the cardiac device,
refer to the applicable manual or reference guide.
Medtronic Patient Assistant PA97000 warnings and precautions
Warning: The Patient Assistant is not intended to be used as an alarm system for situations where medical attention
is needed. Seek medical attention immediately if you are feeling ill and think you might need to go to the hospital.
If there is an emergency, call your local emergency number. If your doctor has provided other instructions, follow
them. Waiting to seek medical attention could be dangerous to your health.
Caution: To prevent the risk of infection, do not place the Patient Assistant in direct contact with your incision site
until the incision site is completely healed.
Caution: Do not modify the Patient Assistant. Modifications may impair its effectiveness.
Caution: Use the Patient Assistant only as directed by your doctor. Do not “play” with your Patient Assistant,
including unnecessarily pressing the button, because doing so can cause inappropriate data to be recorded.
Caution: Do not take the Patient Assistant into an MRI-controlled room (magnet room). Doing so can damage the
Patient Assistant or the MR scanner.
Implantable device information
Cardiac device information – For specific information on the interactions between the Medtronic Patient
Assistant PA97000 and the cardiac device, see the instructions for use for the Patient Assistant and the cardiac
device.
Caution: The device cannot be used as an alarm system to alert the patient to emergency situations.
Note: The device subcutaneous ECG may differ from a surface ECG due to differences in electrode separation and
device placement in the body, as well as the differences between subcutaneous and surface contact impedances.
Using the Patient Assistant
Instructions for using the Patient Assistant
Instruct patients to follow these steps to mark symptoms using the Patient Assistant. These steps are also available
in the Patient Assistant PA97000 patient manual.
You or a helper should follow these steps while you are having symptoms or as soon as possible afterward, as
directed by your doctor.
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1. Press and release the button. The Searching light will start flashing blue.
2. Quickly hold the Patient Assistant flat against your chest, directly over your cardiac device. (Your cardiac
device may be in a different location than shown in this figure.)
3. When you successfully record an event in your cardiac device, two success signals will occur: a success tone
will sound and the Success light will illuminate green.
Note: If the success signals do not occur within 15 s, reposition the Patient Assistant so that it is near your
cardiac device but not directly on top of it. Then repeat Step 1 and Step 2. If you are wearing bulky clothing,
such as a jacket or heavy sweatshirt, remove that item of clothing before repeating the steps.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to questions that patients frequently ask about the Patient Assistant. If your patients have
other questions, instruct them to contact Medtronic using the information on “How to contact Medtronic”.
What if I need to travel?
When you travel, continue to use your Patient Assistant and your home communicator as instructed. For information
on passing through security systems, such as those at an airport, see “How to contact Medtronic”. If you plan to
travel for an extended period of time, talk to your doctor. For global Medtronic contact information, see the back
cover of this manual or visit www.medtronic.com.
Is data saved in the Patient Assistant?
No, the Patient Assistant only prompts the cardiac device to record data.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting topics might help patients who have problems with the Patient Assistant. These
topics are also available in the Patient Assistant PA97000 patient manual.
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