Personal Health Monitoring Services SM V I TA L S I G N S T R A N S M I T T E R ™ • M O D E L : V S T 3 Instruction Manual TM
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Get to Know Your Vital Signs Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How the Vital Signs Transmitter Works . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Clinical Monitoring Center Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Intervention . . . . . . .6 Event Button Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Immediate Voice Response Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Biowatch Medical’s vital signs transmitter, model number VST3. The vital signs transmitter is a comfortable, easy-to-use personal health monitoring device that may be worn continuously 24 hours a day. The vital signs transmitter automatically transmits medical data via the cellular modem to the Clinical Monitoring Center whenever your electrocardiogram (ECG) or other monitored physiological parameters exceed normal limits.
These items are included with your vital signs transmitter: 1. Instruction Manual 6. Notice of Privacy Practices 2. Guide to Getting Started 3. VST3 Monitoring Belt 7. Personal Health Monitoring Services Brochure 4. Medium Elastic Strap 8. Warranty Card 5. AC Power Adapter 9.
G E T T O K N O W Y O U R V I TA L S I G N S TRANSMITTER The vital signs transmitter uses built-in electrodes and other physiological sensors to monitor and capture two channels of electrocardiogram (ECG) including heart rate and body temperature. The built-in cellular data modem and phone provide both data and voice communications between you and Biowatch Medical’s Clinical Monitoring Center. The vital signs transmitter also uses a rechargeable battery and a GPS.
How the Vital Signs Transmitter Works The vital signs transmitter automatically transmits a notification via its cellular modem to the Clinical Monitoring Center whenever your ECG or other physiological parameters exceed normal limits. Clinical Monitoring Center Intervention If the Clinical Monitoring Center staff determines that it is necessary to contact you due to an abnormal ECG or other physiological abnormality, they will do so by placing a call to the vital signs transmitter.
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Intervention If for any reason you are unable to respond, EMS personnel will be dispatched to your location using the information provided by the GPS. Event Button Intervention The vital signs transmitter also provides an Event Button that allows you to alert the critical care specialists when you feel dizziness, pain, palpitations or other medical symptoms. To send an alert, depress and release the Event Button.
Notifications Any time that critical care specialists need to communicate with you or send a notification, they first notify you silently by sending a signal that causes the vital signs transmitter to vibrate.
W H E N TO W E A R YO U R V I TA L S I G N S TRANSMITTER The vital signs transmitter should be worn any time you want your vital signs monitored. It is suggested that you wear the vital signs transmitter at all times, except when the belt could be subjected to water or other damaging environmental conditions or when the belt is being charged. The vital signs transmitter can be worn during periods of physical exertion under which normal perspiration occurs without adversely affecting the transmitter.
U S I N G T H E V I TA L S I G N S T R A N S M I T T E R FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Subscribe to Personal Health Monitoring Services. In order to initiate the monitoring, you must subscribe to the Personal Health Monitoring Services. Refer to the section labeled “Getting Started” for more information. 2. Provide account set-up information. Based on the service options you have purchased, additional account set-up information may be needed.
Getting Started 1.Subscribe to Biowatch Medical’s Personal Health Monitoring Services. You can subscribe by calling Biowatch Medical direct at 1-877-BIOWATCH (1-877-246-9282) or by completing the online subscription process at www.biowatchmed.com/subscribe. For more information on the available service options, please refer to the Subscription Services and Options brochure included in the vital signs transmitter packaging, visit our website, www.biowatchmed.
Service Options that Require Information as Part of the Account Set-up Procedure Information Needed Emergency contact(s) * Physician contact(s) * Activity Reporting (Personal, Family or Physician) * Physician Access to Real Time Data Name, relationship to you, phone numbers Name, type of physician, phone numbers Name, relationship to you, level of access (choose between daily activity reports or physician) Name, type of physician Passwords may also be reset during this process.
Charging the Vital Signs Transmitter Charging for the First Time: The vital signs transmitter needs to be fully charged overnight prior to its first use. Charging/Recharging the Battery: 1. Remove the vital signs transmitter from your torso. 2. Insert the AC adapter plug into the wall (standard US household electrical outlet: 120V AC outlet, 50-60 cycles). 3. Insert the AC adapter cord into the jack on the bottom edge of the vital signs transmitter. 4.
WARNING The vital signs transmitter should never be charged while it is being worn. Wearing the transmitter while the AC power adapter is plugged into the wall and the belt could result in serious personal injury Audible Low Battery Warning: The vital signs transmitter has a rechargeable battery that typically, under normal use, maintains a charge for 32 hours.
AC Adapter: To recharge your battery, use only the specific AC Adapter model #GTM21089-1305-W3 that was packaged with the vital signs transmitter. CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the vital signs transmitter, use only the specific model #GTM21089-1305-W3 AC adapter that was , packaged with the vital signs transmitter. This specialized adapter is only available from Biowatch Medical, Inc. Additional AC adapters may be purchased by calling 1-877-BIOWATCH (1-877-246-9282).
How to Wear Your Vital Signs Transmitter 1. To connect, insert circular plastic end of elastic strap into slot on the end of the vital signs transmitter and twist. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably around your chest, just below the chest muscles (sternum area). The vital signs transmitter should fit snugly so that you can only insert a small finger between the belt and your skin.
Lift the vital signs transmitter off your chest and moisten the four rectangular electrode areas on the back of the transmitter. Please refer to the diagram of the vital signs transmitter’s components included in the “Getting to Know Your Vital Signs Transmitter” section to locate the electrode areas. 3. Ensure the electrode areas are firmly against the skin.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE The vital signs transmitter is very easy to maintain. Weekly cleaning is recommended and very little troubleshooting, if any, is ever required. Cleaning 1. Remove the elastic strap from the vital signs transmitter. 2. To clean the transmitter: • wipe with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water • next wipe with a cloth dampened with pure water to remove any remaining soap residue • thoroughly dry the vital signs transmitter with a soft towel 3.
Troubleshooting The vital signs transmitter does a daily diagnostic test with the Clinical Monitoring Center. No action is required by you to troubleshoot the transmitter. If you are concerned that your vital signs transmitter is not functioning properly, please contact our customer service center at 1-877-BIOWATCH (1-877-246-9282). Please see the “Limited Warranty” section for additional information on returning the vital signs transmitter while it is under the warranty protection period.
L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y Your vital signs transmitter is warranted, under normal use, to be free from manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase. Limitations related to this warranty are as follows: • Tampering with the vital signs transmitter voids the warranty. The vital signs transmitter is explicitly NOT designed to be opened by anyone other than Biowatch Medical personnel. • The warranty is only extended to the original purchaser (i.e. it is not transferable).
2. Ship the package to the following address: (Insurance is recommended) Biowatch Medical, Inc.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Vital Signs Transmitter Model VST3 FCC ID SC7VST3 Vital Signs Monitored ECG, body temperature Data Storage 8 MB (up to 48 hrs w/o cellular transmission) Material, strap elastic Material, vst pellethane plastic Battery Type 3.
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1-877-BIOWATCH 1-877-246-9282 www.biowatchmed.
