Operating Notes; General Remarks - BIOTRONIK Reocor S Manual Tecnico

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Caution!
Self-test
Warning messages

Operating Notes

General Remarks

The connections of Reocor S and the temporary pacing leads
must be secured and checked regularly.
After the device is switched on, Reocor S performs a self-test
for a few seconds. This includes:
• Check of the program code and the microprocessor
• Memory test
• Function test of the LEDs and the acoustic signals
• Test of the pacing and sensing capability
• Test of the efficacy of high rate protection
When the self-test finds a defect, all LEDs flash continuously
and acoustic warning signals sound. In this case, the pace-
maker must be turned off and sent to BIOTRONIK.
If the self-test did not find any errors, the LEDs and warning
signals turn off and Reocor S starts to deliver pacing pulses
in accordance with the programmed parameters. The nega-
tive electrode (cathode) should therefore only be connected
when it has been ensured that the pacing mode, pacing rate,
pulse amplitude and sensitivity have been programmed cor-
rectly.
Setting the rotary switch for the operating mode to OFF
prevents pacing pulses from being delivered to the patient
immediately after connecting the leads.
The following warnings can appear during use:
• A required battery replacement is indicated by the flash-
ing Low battery LED.
• If the lead impedance is not within a permissible range
(e.g. due to a fractured lead or a loose contact), a rapid
sequence of sounds can be heard no earlier than 5 sec-
onds after activation.
• If the pulse amplitude is set to values
>
values 180 ppm, an acoustic signal sounds for about
two seconds.
• If the rate is too high (see page 30 "High rate protection")
or if the self-test has not passed, a continuous acoustic
signal sounds and the Pace and Sense LEDs flash.
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