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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 1

Extended Holter FLEX PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE Need help or have questions? Contact Customer Service Toll Free at 1.877.593.6421 or visit myheartmonitor.com for online support. CardioNet, LifeWatch and BioTel Heart are trademarks of BioTelemetry, Inc. BioTelemetry reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 2

About Our Service What to Expect during Service Getting Started Record Symptoms Important Information Wear & Care Tips Showering/Replacing Electrodes Returning the Equipment Appendix • Addendum to the Patient Education Guide • Terms and Conditions • Notice of Confidentiality and Privacy Practices Your physician has prescribed for you. ePatch continuously records and stores heartbeats that are analyzed by certified cardiac technicians at BioTel Heart. Clinical reports are made available to your healthcare professional at the end of service. TM To get started, review the important information...

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Before You Begin Before you Begin What to Expect During Service Contacting You We may contact you via automated and live messages for the following reasons: • Confirm insurance information • On behalf of your physician • Assist with starting service • Troubleshooting (Please note, we will not contact you regarding heart-related findings, unless specifically instructed by your physician.) Billing for Service Charges are incurred when you begin monitoring. After your service, your insurance company will send you an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). An EOB from your insurance carrier is NOT a...

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 4

Getting Started LEFT Side If needed, SHAVE the area where the ePatch Flex will be placed. Getting Started Slide the sensor into the ePatch Flex. A green light on the sensor will flash when it is completely inserted. LEFT Side WASH the area with soap and water and DRY thoroughly with a towel. DO NOT apply lotions or oils. Remove two electrodes from the electrode pouch. Leave the plastic backing on the electrodes.

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LEFT Side LEFT Side TM Place the ePatch Flex in the center of your chest approximately three fingerwidths below your collarbone. Remove plastic backing from electrodes. Be careful not to touch the adhesive. LEFT Side LEFT Side TM Press the second electrode firmly so that the arm lays flat against your chest. You have now completed the set-up process. For assistance, please call Customer Service at 1-877-593-6421 Getting Started While the electrode is still on the plastic backing, snap it to the back of the ePatch Flex (A). Repeat this step by snapping the second electrode onto the back of...

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 6

Record Symptoms Recording a Symptom • ocate the diary in your kit and fill in your name, address, L physician's name, and the start date. Make sure to fill in the date you removed ePatch once your monitoring period has ended. • henever you feel a heart-related symptom, double tap W the middle of the sensor to record the symptom. When the sensor has registered the symptom, the status indicator will show a constant green light for one second. EVENT DIARY SYMPTOM/EVENT DIARY Check any feelings that apply: button/sensor to record a symptom Anxiety Chest pain or pressure Dizziness Fainting...

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Important Information • Continue to wear ePatch for the duration prescribed by your physician. TM • Mild itching or irritation underneath the electrodes may occur, and is usually temporary. If more significant itching or irritation develops or persists, contact Customer Service at 1-877-593-6421, they may direct you to contact your physician. For assistance, please call Customer Service at 1-877-593-6421

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 8

Wear and Care Tips: 1. he Flex accessory is not waterproof. T Remove before showering, bathing or swimming. 2. eplace the electrodes every 48 hours and R after every shower. 3. ear ePatch only for as long as prescribed W by your doctor. Your prescription ends on: _______________________________ Electrodes should be Wear ePatch only for as long as prescribed by your doctor. Your prescription ends on: The lead wire adapter is not waterproof. Remove before showering, bathing or swimming. changed every 48 hours. Write any and all symptoms you are feeling into your patient diary, including the...

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 9

Showering and Replacing Electrodes The ePatch sensor worn with the Flex is NOT water-resistant. It is recommended you change your electrodes every other day or after showering, whichever comes first. Follow these steps to ensure an easy transition when removing old electrodes and attaching new ones. Before Showering or Removing Electrodes: 1. Remove the sensor from the Flex. 2. Unsnap the Flex from the electrodes. Showering/Removing Electrodes: 1. Use soap and water to gently remove the electrodes from skin. 2. Shower normally. Replacing Electrodes: 1. Dry skin thoroughly 2. ollow the...

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ePatch PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE - 10

Returning the Equipment Important: Do not throw the box away. You will need to use it to return the equipment and supplies. Step 1 ePatch ™ LEFT Side LEFT Side LEFT Side TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE...

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ePatch® ADDENDUM TO THE PATIENT EDUCATION GUIDE Indications for use ePatch is indicated for use on patients who may be asymptomatic or who may suffer from transient symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, light headedness, presyncope, syncope, fatigue, chest pain and/or anxiety. ePatch is intended for use by adolescents 18-21 and adults. Contraindications The sensor is not intended for use on: •Patients with implanted pacemakers. The compatible ECG patch is not intended for use in the following cases: •The compatible ECG patch is not intended for use on patients with...

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