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The InstantCheck Real Time Display ECG monitor is a personal single lead electrocardiographic monitor that records user's cardiac functions and displays the data in a clear and precise waveform for daily health check. This device is intended for self-testing by adult users who might experience transient symptoms that may suggest cardiac conduction abnormity or by adult users whenever they want to have routine checks. Detecting and managing irregularities in the heart at an early stage is crucial to preventing worsening of heart diseases. The pocket-sized device is only 170g (6 ounces) and is an ideal tool for millions of patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and other erratic heart rhythm conditions.

With its patient-activated continuous recording mode, the InstantCheck may also function as a simple remote event recorder for patients who experience symptomatic or asymptomatic arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation; have a history of cardio-thoracic surgery; or are taking certain heart medications. Primary care physicians will also be able to pre-screen patients with cardiac complaints, as it provides for an accurate and quick alternative to physical palpitations. The device is equipped with a standard electrode extension, and with a standard USB cable for download and management of the records on a PC.

Due to the ease of use and affordability, it is not only a great pocket tool for both cardiologists and family physicians; it is also a simple event recorder to be prescribed to a patient for arrhythmia detection and management. The device will form a bridge between the cardiologists and their patients, as it offers a solution to check on a patient's heart condition between two visits at the clinic, which is a crucial step in the fight against heart disease.

The user is not required to apply electrode on body. Two electrodes integrated within the device are provided. The user has to press his/her thumbs on the electrodes in order to record the ECG signal. The users may also record the signals optionally through auxiliary external electrode also provided if thumb pressing is not convenient for reason. The recorded data can be downloaded to Personal computer via USB interface port (USB cable provided). With friendly software provided, data stored in InstantCheck ECG device can be printed for analysis, and for long-term tracking. InstantCheck ECG is powered by 2 regular 1.5V AAA batteries.

InstantCheck ECG monitor is not intended for use as a substitution of precise diagnostic tool. This device is also not intended for recording and transmission of user's ECG signal simultaneously. Users with implanted pacemaker are not recommended to use this device.

Product Features:

• Easy & simple operation
• Designed for both-home and medical use
• Patented dry conduction thumb electrodes
• Single lead ECG (30 seconds for each measurement, 100 records)
• Heart Rate (HR), ST Segment (ST), QRS Interval (QRS)
• Software included for management and analysis (Windows 98/98 SE/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7. Not compatible with Macintosh)
  Please note that Windows 8 is not yet officially supported. While some users have gotten the software to work on their Windows 8 system, there is no guarantee that the systems are compatible.
• Continuous recording mode
• Standard USB connection
• Internet Transmission
• Auxiliary external electrode cable and carrying pouch included

Professional Tests and Reviews:

• Comparison of three handheld 1-lead ECG / EKG recorders
  Published: September 14, 2008 - 25 Pages
  Author(s): James W Grier, Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102-3400, USA
  
• How to use 1-lead ECG recorders to obtain 12-lead resting ECGs and exercise ("stress") ECGs
  Published: September 05, 2008 - 12 Pages
  Author(s): James W Grier, Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102-3400, USA
  
• DailyCare Biomedical InstantCheck Review
  Published: April 2009
  Author(s): The National Health Service (NHS), Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing, United Kingdom
  
• The Mini-ECG-Device InstantCheck (translated from German language)
  Published: May 2009
  Author(s): Dr. med. Raimund von Helden, general practitioner, Lennestadt, Germany
  

• Certifications: US FDA510(k), CE 0197, Canada
• Warranty: 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Input impedance > 10M ohm
• Input dynamic range +/- 2 mV
• Bandwidth 0.15 - 40 Hz
• CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) > 95 db
• A/D conversion 12 bits
• Sampling frequency -250 samples/s
• Measurement Time ~30 seconds
• Display - 240 x 128 LCD display panel
• Input - Dry conduction electrodes and/or external auxiliary electrodes
• Output - USB interface
• Software compatible with Windows 98/98 SE/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7. Not compatible with Macintosh
  Please note that Windows 8 is not yet officially supported. While some users have gotten the software to work on their Windows 8 system, there is no guarantee that the systems are compatible.
• Power Supply - 1.5V (AAA) X 2
• Size: 124 x 78 x 22 mm
• Weight - 150g (Not including batteries)
• Measurement Range:
  Average heart rate: 45 to 180 bpm
  ST value: -3 to +3 mm
  QRS interval < 0.20 sec

• 1 x InstantCheck Real Time ECG-EKG Machine
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Software CD
• 1 x User's Manual
• 1 x FREE Carry Case
• 1 x FREE Auxiliary external electrode cable