User's Manual

US-ENGLISH – 5
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PARADYM RF SonR CRT-D 9770 is an implantable cardioverter
defibrillator for the recognition and treatment of ventricular
tachycardia and fibrillation, with ventricular resynchronization, in
patients with spontaneous or inducible tachyarrhythmias. PARADYM
RF SonR CRT-D 9770 is equipped with an accelerometer to allow
adaptation of pacing to suit the patient’s activity.
PARADYM RF SonR CRT-D 9770 provides high energy shocks
(42 J) for enhanced safety, as well as automatic lead measurements
to monitor system integrity.
PARADYM RF SonR CRT-D 9770 is protected against high-
frequency signals emitted by cellular telephones.
2. INDICATIONS
PARADYM RF SonR CRT-D 9770 is indicated for ventricular
antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated
treatment of life threatening arrhythmias.
The device is also indicated for the reduction of heart failure
symptoms in medically optimized NYHA Functional Class III and IV
patients with left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less, and a
QRS duration of 150 ms or longer.