M945141A001_fc.fm 4/27/12 7" x 9" (178 mm x 229 mm) 10:00 am Medtronic Confidential CRDMRef_R1.1 CARELINK ENCORE 29901 TM Programmer for Medtronic and Vitatron Devices DRAFT VERSION May 22, 2012 Reference Manual 29901/SW028: M945141A001 Rev B VSH02: Refer to the “Reference manual” category in doc#163256 for Printing Instructions.
M945141A001_fc.fm 4/27/12 7" x 9" (178 mm x 229 mm) M945141A001 Rev B 10:00 am Medtronic Confidential CRDMRef_R1.1 Refer to the “Reference manual” category in doc#163256 for Printing Instructions.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Reference Manual A guide for setting up and using the CareLink Encore 29901 Programmer.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 The following list includes trademarks or registered trademarks of Medtronic in the United States and possibly in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Contents 1 Introduction to the programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1 Explanation of packaging and product symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.2 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.3 Description .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Remove other software applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Improve the detection of pacing artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start the Demonstrations option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 7.7 7.8 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 View SessionSync Status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Update SessionSync status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Service the programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 1 Introduction to the programmer 1.1 Explanation of packaging and product symbols Refer to the package label and product to see which symbols apply to this product. Caution Consult instructions for use The product complies with both Canadian and U.S. requirements for meeting UL safety standards. System meets the applicable Canadian [C22.2-601.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Temperature limitation Humidity limitation RF transmitter Notice of proper disposal. Do not dispose of this product in the unsorted municipal waste stream. Dispose of this product according to local regulations. See http://recycling.Medtronic.com for instructions on proper disposal of this product.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Battery China RoHS This product contains lead (Pb). Do not dispose of this product in the unsorted municipal waste stream. Dispose of this product according to local regulations. See http://recycling.Medtronic.com for instructions on proper disposal of this product. Turn the page Store programming head Do not wrap cord behind head Do not wrap cord around head 1.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1.4 Intended use The programmer is intended to be used to interrogate and program Medtronic and Vitatron implantable devices. 1.5 Warnings These warnings apply in general to using the programmer for programming implantable device parameter settings.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Damage due to impact – Do not use the programmer if it has sustained impact damage. Internal components may be damaged or exposed. Use of damaged equipment may impact user or patient safety.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 replacement if the time-of-day clock cannot keep time. Return the programmer to Medtronic for replacement. Use of damaged equipment may impact user or patient safety. Light-emitting diode (LED) radiation – This device contains Class 1M LEDs. To avoid eye injury, do not view LEDs directly with optical instruments or magnifiers.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1.6 Precautions Care in handling ECG cable wire – Do not pull on the insulated cable wire to disconnect the cable. Tension on the insulated cable wire may result in damage to the cable. Electrocautery/external defibrillation – Do not position the programming head over an implanted device during electrocautery or external defibrillation procedures.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Connection or disconnection of programming head – Do not connect or disconnect the programming head while the programmer power is on. Disconnecting the programming head causes an error that requires the programmer to be shut down and restarted.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic ● ● 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Rapid temperature changes may affect proper operation. Always allow the temperature to stabilize in the environment in which the device is used before using the device. Prolonged storage or operation of the device in high humidity may affect proper operation.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1.9 Programmer functions The following list summarizes some of the programmer functions. Specific functions depend on the implantable device model being programmed or monitored and the software installed. 1.9.1 Programming functions: ● Permanent and temporary adjustment of parameter values.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1.9.4 Software update function: ● ● ● Automated software updates using a wireless or local area network (LAN) connection. This connection allows the programmer to program new devices and to provide new features as they become available. Updates available from Medtronic personnel.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1.10.2 What hospitals and clinics can do to promote the security of programmers Maintain good physical controls over the programmer. Having a secure physical environment prevents access to the internals of the programmer. Only connect the programmer to managed, secure networks. Update the software on the programmer when Medtronic updates are available. 1.10.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 The following components are available as repair parts during authorized service only: ● Articulating Stand 26909 ● Storage Doors 26908 1.13 Obtain technical manuals Medtronic technical manuals, including the manual you are reading, are available in a number of different formats from the Medtronic eManuals website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 2 Set up the programmer 2.1 System components Figure 1.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Display screen – Display can be positioned horizontally, vertically, or at an angle. Programming options are selected on the screen with the stylus. Stylus – Used to select options on the display screen. Predetermined options are selected by applying the stylus to the screen. Ethernet cable – Used to connect the programmer to the clinic’s network.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 3. Left view 1 USB ports 2 VGA output port 3 Integrated Ethernet 4 Power input USB port(s) – Allows installation of software, software updates, and future device application installations. The USB port can also be used to connect to a USB printer or a USB flash drive.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 4. Back view (doors open) 1 Programming head connector 2 ECG cable connector 2.2 Programmer button panel Figure 5.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 1. Buttons and indicators on the programmer button panel Button or indicator Name Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) button Function Used to insert a highlight into the recorded Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) waveform data. Emergency VVI button Provides immediate access for emergency VVI pacing during a session. RFID button Intended for future use.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic ● Connect the ECG cable ● Turn on the programmer ● Troubleshoot potential interference 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.1 Position the programmer The programmer can be positioned horizontally or at an angle. 1. To position the programmer at an angle, pull out the stand on the rear of the programmer. 2. Place it at a comfortable viewing angle.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.2 Connect the power supply 1. Open the power input cover on the lower left side of the programmer. 2. Plug the power supply into the programmer. 3. Plug the power cord into the power supply. 4. Position the programmer and power cord so that the power cord can be easily accessed and disconnected. 5. Plug the power cord into the AC power outlet (AC mains).
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.3 Install the battery 1. Open the battery door on the lower right side of the programmer by pressing forward on the battery door recess and flipping the door to the left. 2. Slide the battery in until you hear it click into position. The battery is kept in position by a hook located on the bottom of the opening. 3. Close the battery door.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.4 Connect the programming head 1. Open the door on the left rear of the programmer. 2. Line up the black arrows on the programming head cable and the programming head connector. 3. Plug the cable into the programming head connector with the yellow marker. 4. Close the door, making sure the cable passes through the notch on the bottom of the door.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.5 Connect the ECG cable 1. Open the right rear door. 2. Line up the ECG cable with the arrow next to the ECG connector. 3. Plug the cable into the connector. 4. Close the door, making sure that the cable passes through the notch on the lower left side. Note: Improper insertion of the ECG cable plug may damage the connector pins.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.3.6 Turn on the programmer 1. Locate the Power button on the front right corner of the programmer button panel. 2. Press and release the Power button. 2.3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Warning: Use the programmer for charging batteries, by installing the battery and connecting the power supply. Unapproved charging equipment may damage the battery or cause excessive heating, battery case rupture, or ignition of the battery cells. Use of a damaged battery may damage equipment or cause user or patient injury. 2.4.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 If the programmer is running on battery power and battery power is critically low, the Battery Power icon changed to a caution symbol and displays a warning: ”Critically low programmer battery. Programmer will shut down. Plug in the programmer immediately to prevent shut down.”.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 8. 60-79% of the original/new charge capacity Figure 9. Less than 40% of the original/new charge capacity Check the battery charge capacity periodically with the built-in indicator. Replace the battery pack when the battery charge capacity is less than 60% of the original/new charge capacity, and/or when the battery charge time increases significantly. 2.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.5.2 View a list of supported printers 1. If you are conducting a patient session, press the Reports icon, and then select Print Queue. If you are not conducting a patient session, press the Print Queue icon. 2. On the Print Queue screen, select the Printer field to open the list of supported printers. 2.5.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.5.4.1 Connect to a printer with a USB cable 1. To connect to a printer with a USB cable, locate a USB port. There are two USB ports located on the left front side of the programmer. 2. Open the input cover on the upper left side of the programmer. 3. Connect the printer cable to a USB port on the programmer. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 2.5.4.2 Connect to a printer with Bluetooth 1. To connect to a printer with Bluetooth, turn on the programmer and turn the Bluetooth radio on for the programmer by pressing the Bluetooth button on the programmer button panel. 2. Connect the printer power cord to an outlet and turn on the printer. Turn Bluetooth on for the printer.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 b. To pair using a passkey, enter the PIN from the Pair Bluetooth Printer window on your printer. The dialog automatically closes if the passkey is entered correctly. Note: The passkey is referred to as a “PIN”, but it is different from the PIN supplied by the printer and entered on the programmer. c.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 3 Configure the programmer 3.1 Display screen features The programmer display screen is a touch-sensitive interface that displays text and graphics. It is also a control panel that displays buttons and menu options that you can select. 3.1.1 Features and conventions of the display screen This section provides an overview of the features of the display screen.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Vitatron display screens may be different. For more information, see the reference guide for the implanted device. If you see a Medtronic/Vitatron switch button, press it to display the Vitatron Select Model screen. 3.1.1.1 Task bar The task bar can contain these icons/indicators: Table 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 3. Task bar icons/indicators (continued) Icon Name Function Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) selector Used to go to the Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) recorder screen. Device Application selector Used to go to the Select Model screen on the programmer desktop.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 3.1.1.6 Buttons Buttons allow you to operate the programmer. You can “press” a button by touching it with the tip of the stylus or your finger. Buttons may directly execute a command, such as [Freeze], or they may open a window that prompts another action. Buttons that open a window usually have a label ending with an ellipsis, such as [Strips…] or [Adjust…].
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 4. Between Patient Sessions tool palette (continued) Tool Selecting the tool (button or icon)… Displays the screen for selecting a model and starting a patient session. Displays a queue of print requests from previous sessions as well as frozen waveform reports requested between sessions.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 3.4 Use the on-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used for entering text into an editable field. When you tap in an editable field, the on-screen keyboard displays. When you tap outside the editable field, the on-screen keyboard stops displaying.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 11. Programmer Profile screen 3.6 Adjust programmer time and date If the time or date displayed and printed by the programmer is incorrect, use the following procedure to enter the correct settings. For Vitatron devices, see the applicable reference guide. 3.6.1 Set the time and date 1. Press the Programmer icon then Time and Date. 2.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 12. Programmer Time and Date screen Note: Time must be entered based on a 24-hour clock, with 00:00 being midnight, and 12:00 being noon. 3.7 Select audible tones Certain events in the operation of the programmer result in an audible signal. The following tones alert you to the success or failure of an action.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 13. Audio Preferences screen 3.8 Check the software version This section describes how to determine the version of software that is loaded on the programmer. If you need to know what version of software is currently loaded on the programmer for any of the device models, use the following procedure. For Vitatron devices, see the applicable reference guide. 3.8.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 14. Software on This Programmer screen Note: If the model that you require is not displayed, the software to support that model is not currently loaded on the programmer. Contact your Medtronic or Vitatron representative. 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 3. When the programmer displays the list of removable software, select the application to be removed, and then press [Uninstall]. 4. Select the check box next to the acknowledgment statement, and then press [Continue]. 5. The software is removed, and the programmer reboots. 6. Verify that the software has been removed. 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 3.12.1 Access demonstrations 1. Press the Programmer icon, and then select Demonstrations. 2. From the Demonstration Model Selection screen, select the desired View option to list the available demonstration programs. 3. Select the desired demonstration program and press [Start] followed by [Continue]. 3.13 Configure network using the Network Configuration window 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 3.13.2 Configure network connection 1. Press the Network Configuration icon on the task bar. The programmer displays the Network Configuration window. 2. Select the radio button for SDN or SessionSync. Note: If you selected SessionSync, you also need to enter the SessionSync Gateway Address. The field is visible only after selecting SessionSync. 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Use the Test Network Connection feature if your programmer is having difficulty connecting to your clinic’s network. Contact Medtronic Technical Support if you need assistance in interpreting results. 3.13.5 Save network connection test results to media 1. Connect a USB flash drive to the programmer. 2. Press [Save To Media].
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4 Update programmer software using the Software Distribution Network 4.1 The Software Distribution Network Programmer software can be updated by Medtronic customers or Medtronic personnel by accessing the Medtronic Software Distribution Network (SDN) and downloading the software. The SDN uses a world-wide network to connect to servers in the United States.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4.2.1 Connect the Ethernet cable 1. Open the input cover on the lower left side of the programmer. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Integrated Ethernet connection. 3. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to a network jack.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4.2.2 How to connect to the SDN using a wired network connection 1. Press the Programmer icon, and then select Software. The programmer displays the Software on This Programmer screen and lists the software already installed on the programmer. For each model, the screen displays the software version. Note: The SDN cannot be accessed from Vitatron screens.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4. The programmer displays the Scheduled Software Update screen. Choose to either start the download at a particular time by selecting a time from the Scheduled Update Time pull-down menu, or begin the download as soon as possible by pressing [Start].
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5. The Scheduled Software Update window displays a countdown window showing how much time remains until the countdown begins. Press [Start Now] to override the countdown or press [Cancel] to interrupt the countdown and the download request and return to the Software on This Programmer screen. 6.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4.3 Connect to the SDN using a wireless network connection Note: Before you begin, make sure that the wireless connection is correctly configured. For more information, see Section 3.13. 4.3.1 How to connect to the SDN using a wireless network connection 1. Press the Programmer icon, and then select Software.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 4. The programmer displays the Scheduled Software Update screen. Press [Configure]. 5. On the Scheduled Software Update screen, either choose to start the download at a particular time by selecting a time from the pull-down menu, or begin the download as soon as possible by pressing [Start]. The programmer shuts down and displays a window telling you to please wait.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6. The Scheduled Software Update window displays a countdown window showing how much time remains until the countdown begins. Press [Start Now] to override the countdown or press [Cancel] to interrupt the countdown and the download request and return to the Software on This Programmer screen. 7.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5 Conduct a patient session 5.1 Prepare for a patient session Familiarize yourself with the information in this section before beginning a patient session. 5.1.1 Connect the programmer to skin electrodes At the start of each patient session, ECG cable leads must be connected to the patient to detect cardiac and pulse artifact signals.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 5.1.3 Connect the ECG cable 1. As shown, attach a color-coded lead wire to each of the four electrodes. Match a color to each electrode as in Table 5. Note: The chest lead is not used. The middle cable port of the ECG cable is sealed off with the chest ECG plug. 2. Connect each lead wire to the ECG cable as in Table 6.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Note: Occasionally, mutual interference occurs between the programmer skin electrode signals and signals from an external ECG recorder or monitor attached directly to the patient. This interference may cause erratic operation of the programmer functions that depend on surface signal detection.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.1.5 Select an option on the screen Figure 17. Position the stylus 1. Move the tip of the stylus to a position directly over the desired option. If the desired option is a displayed key or button, position the stylus tip within the rectangular outline.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.1.6 Attach and store the stylus Figure 18 shows how to attach and store the stylus Figure 18. Attach and store the stylus 1 Attach one end of the tether to the stylus and the other end to the programmer. 2 Store the stylus in the handle of the programmer by inserting it into the hollow end of the handle, tip first. 5.1.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 For any temporarily programmed state or function or for reception of continuous data such as Marker Channel telemetry or EGM waveforms, the programming head must be held in place over the implantable device for the duration of the function or until termination is desired. Lifting the programming head cancels a temporary program and terminates continuous telemetry.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Note: The number of lights used on the light array may vary for some devices. For more information, see the Carelink Encore Programmer Software Application Supplement. 5.1.10 Program and interrogate the implanted device 1. Select the appropriate software parameters according to the reference guide for the implanted device. 2.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.2 Initiate a patient session A patient session involves the application of the various programmer functions to such procedures as programming implantable device parameters, analyzing or assessing implantable device operation, troubleshooting, and routine follow-up.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 There are two ways to begin a patient session: ● ● Before turning on the programmer, position the programming head over the patient’s device. When you turn on the programmer, the programmer attempts to interrogate the device. Depending on the device, either the software application is launched automatically or a message appears with further instructions.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Place the programming head over the patient’s device and hold it steady. For most devices, the programmer identifies the device model and automatically starts up the proper software application. If a device cannot be automatically identified, the programmer displays a message at the top of the Find Patient screen.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 If the Select Model screen does not look like this example and you see a different button in the command bar, press the Vitatron/Medtronic switch button to display this screen. If the device is a Vitatron device and it is not listed on the Select Model screen, see the Vitatron Software Programming Guide.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.3 Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) recorder The Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) recorder retains continuous rhythm information collected during a session. Patient ECG and EGM are recorded without interrupting the device application. Live rhythm is viewable in both the device application and the eStrip recorder. The last 30 minutes of strip information is available.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 5.3.2 eStrip recorder screen icons/selectors The eStrip recorder screen contains these icons/selectors: Table 7. Icons/selectors on the eStrip recorder screen Icon 74 M945141A001B Medtronic Confidential Name Caliper Function Initiates interval caliper tool. Markup tool Provides ability to draw notes on a waveform. Undo Erase the most recent caliper or markup.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 7. Icons/selectors on the eStrip recorder screen (continued) Icon Name Lead/vector selector Gain adjust Function Changes the lead/vector in the expanded view. Selecting None removes the lead/vector from the expanded view. Changes trace gain. 5.3.3 Highlight an area of interest during a session 1.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.3.7 Create test strip report from the eStrip recorder 1. Run a test in the device application. 2. Open the eStrip recorder from the Task bar. 3. Press the List View button to display available strips. 4. Select the strip or strips you want to use to create a report. 5. Press the Print icon. 6.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Note: For all ICD applications, the [Emergency] button is also implemented in the software and is available from the display screen. For more information on the [Emergency] button available from the display screen, see the reference guide for the implanted device. 5.4.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 5.6 Store components Figure 22 shows the proper way to store components. Figure 22. Store components 1 Store the stylus in the handle of the programmer. 2 Store the programming head in the left rear door. 3 Store the ECG cable in the right rear door.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6 Manage session data and reports 6.1 Session data Patient session data may be saved to a USB flash drive. 6.2 Reports Depending on the implanted device model, various types of reports can be created. Refer to the reference guide for the implanted device for specific information on report types and contents.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6.4 Save to USB Many device applications support the use of USB flash drives for saving and loading session data. Note: Device applications and reference manuals may still use the terms “disk” or “diskette” in the context of saving and retrieving device data.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Notes: ● ● ● While a Save to Media action is in progress, the progress indicator and the message “Saving…” display. The progress indicator displays the completion percentage. Before removing the USB flash drive, wait a few seconds after the progress indicator shows 100%.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6.6 View reports on the programmer using PDF Viewer The PDF Viewer allows you to view and print PDF reports previously saved on a USB flash drive. 1. Connect a USB flash drive with saved PDF reports. 2. Select the PDF Viewer in the taskbar. The list of the available PDF files on the USB flash drive is displayed in the left panel. 3.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 PDF reports print properly at a resolution of 300 dpi or greater. 6.8 Manage patient data privacy You can immediately remove from the programmer all Protected Health Information (PHI).
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 25. Delete Protected Health Information confirmation dialog box 3. Press [Delete] to continue. One of the following events may occur: The programmer displays an “In progress…” dialog box as shown in Figure 26. Deletion may last several minutes, depending on the amount of data to delete. Figure 26.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Figure 28. Printing in progress dialog box 4. If pressing [Delete] in Step 3 resulted in protected health information deletion, the programmer displays a message stating that deletion was successful, as shown in Figure 29. Press [Close]. Figure 29.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6.9 Set the interval for report deletion For patient data security, the programmer permanently deletes reports automatically from the Medtronic desktop print queue at the time when the programmer is powered up. You can control how long reports are retained in the print queue before automatic deletion. 6.9.1 Select a report deletion interval 1.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 6.9.2 Delete a report immediately To delete a report immediately, directly access it from the print queue and press [Delete].
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 7 SessionSync (Optional) 7.1 About SessionSync SessionSync is an optionally installed feature that provides network connectivity between the programmer and the Medtronic Paceart data management system. Using your clinic’s network, the programmer can send downloaded device data through SessionSync to the data management system.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic 7.3 SessionSync Status icon The SessionSync status icon provides information on the network connection between the programmer and the data management system. Figure 33. The task bar with the SessionSync Status icon 1 The SessionSync Status icon If SessionSync is not installed on the programmer, the icon is not visible in the task bar. Figure 34.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 8.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 3. The SessionSync - Saving Session Data On Programmer window is opened. For some devices, an interrogation is automatically started. The SessionSync - Saving Session Data On Programmer window shows the progress of the save. The programmer side of the SessionSync Status icon turns blue after the data has been saved on the programmer hard disk.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Table 9. SessionSync error messages (continued) Error Message Interrogate - Unsuccessful Unable to Save Session Data What it means The programmer cannot interrogate the device. You must reposition the programming head. Do one of the following: Press [Retry] or [Continue] after repositioning the programming head. Press [Cancel] to close the window.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 1. Press the Programmer icon, and then select SessionSync Status. 2. Press [Update Status]. Note: SessionSync status does not dynamically update when the window is open. To update, press [Update Status].
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 8 Service the programmer 8.1 Clean the system components The exterior surfaces of the programmer and its accessories may be cleaned with a sponge or soft cloth moistened with water, mild detergent, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 8.2.1 Ethylene oxide Note: The programming head or ECG cable and lead wires must be completely dry before being ethylene-oxide sterilized. 1. Wrap the programming head or ECG cable and lead wires in packaging permeable to ethylene oxide. 2. Medtronic recommends normal gas concentration of 725 mg/L ethylene oxide followed by a minimum of 12 hours of aeration.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 8.3 Programmer specifications Table 10. Programmer specifications Standards (The programmer complies with the following:) Radio frequency wireless specifications and applicable standards EMC EN / IEC 60601-1-2 EN 301 489 EN 302 195 EN 55022 Class B/CISPR 22 EN 55024 Class B/CISPR 24 Radio FCC CFR 47 P.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Table 10. Programmer specifications (continued) Standards (The programmer complies with the following:) Physical dimension and weight Height 35.5 cm Width 35.5 cm Depth 10.2 cm Weight 4.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 8.3.1.2 Maintenance Medtronic recommends that you should test the programmer for operability and also visually inspect the programmer and its accessories (e.g., power cord, cables) before each use as outlined in the previous section.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 For information regarding difficulties, which may be encountered using the programmer, consult other portions of this reference guide. 8.5 Medtronic limited warranty For complete warranty information, see the accompanying card enclosed in the package.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 A End-user license agreement A.1 End-user license agreement (EULA) terms You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Medtronic from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”).
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 NOT FAULT TOLERANT – THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. MEDTRONIC HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON MEDTRONIC TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE. NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE – THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 services related to the SOFTWARE. MS, Microsoft Corporation and their affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you. MS, Microsoft Corporation and their affiliates may disclose this information to others, but not in a form that personally identifies you.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. Medtronic 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS – You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. and European Union export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic Index A AC power input . . . . . . . . Adjust button . . . . . . . . . . [Adjust…] button . . . . . . . Adobe settings . . . . . . . . AHA coding electrodes . . . . . . . . annotations Marker Channel . . . . . parameter programming artifact detection . . . . . . . Auto Identify . . . . . . . . . . see also Find Patient B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic battery power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . device application indicator/selector . . . . . . Electronic Strip Chart (eStrip) indicator/selector inactive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDF Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Queue .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 CARELINK ENCORE™ 29901 Medtronic S screen Find Patient . . . . . . . . Select Model . . . . . . . . selecting the device model . . serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . SessionSync . . . . . . . . . . . automatic . . . . . . . . . . color indicators . . . . . . components of status icon enabling and disabling . . error messages . . . . . . manual . . . . . . . . . . . status icon . . . . . . . . .
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table.
Printing instructions: doc#163256; refer to 'Reference manuals' row in the applicable table. 501346-089 Medtronic Vitatron Manufacturer Manufacturer Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA www.medtronic.com Tel. +1-763-514-4000 Fax +1-763-514-4879 Vitatron Holding B.V. Endepolsdomein 5 6229 GW Maastricht The Netherlands Tel. +31-43-356-6551 Medtronic E.C. Authorized Representative Medtronic B.V. Earl Bakkenstraat 10 6422 PJ Heerlen The Netherlands Tel.
