User Manual

14 Handling
6 Handling
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The CardioMessenger is intended primarily for continuous operation at home
because it receives information from your device once daily, usually at night, and
forwards it to the BIOTRONIK Service Center.
Make a habit of charging the CardioMessenger at night so that it can be used in
mobile operation during the day.
You can use the CardioMessenger while mobile for up to 48 hours, but note the
following:
• Protect the CardioMessenger from direct contact with water. For example, wear
it under your coat or in a pocket when it rains.
• Do not carry the CardioMessenger inside the breast pocket of your shirt or
jacket, and do not place it directly on your skin.
• Do not bring the CardioMessenger into the vicinity of fire.
• Do not expose the CardioMessenger to temperatures below minus 5 C (23 F).
The battery longevity of the CardioMessenger may decrease at lower tempera-
tures.
• Do not turn on the CardioMessenger if it was recently in a cold environment. Let
it warm up slowly to room temperature, since the resulting condensed water
may harm the electronic circuit.
• Do not operate the CardioMessenger in areas where cellular phones are
prohibited for safety reasons (for example in certain areas of the hospital or in
airplanes).
The CardioMessenger contains a mobile ("cellular") module. In order to prevent any
interference with your device, the prescribed minimum distance between the device
and a cellular phone must also be maintained between the implanted device and the
CardioMessenger.
Unplug the power supply brick of the CardioMessenger during thunderstorms or if
you will not use the CardioMessenger for an extended period of time.
Note: The distance between the CardioMessenger and the device must be at least
15 cm so that the CardioMessenger does not interfere with the device.