Actual size
Thanks to its high level of miniaturisation, the R.Test Evolution 3 is compact and lightweight (45 g. batteries included), for total discretion. Its exceptional design ensures high patient compliance, even in cases of long term monitoring (up to 8 days). Suspended around the neck like a medallion, it is retained by an auto-adjustable cable, a particularly ergonomic configuration which drastically limits movement artefacts. The R.Test new housing makes it fully splashproof. In addition, its (medical grade) Polyurethane coating constitutes an efficient protection in cases of exposure to humid environments. An assurance of reliability! Equipped with the exclusive Novacor external artefact rejection technology using piezo-electric sensors, the R.Test Evolution 3 benefits from an excellent Signal Quality. Waterproof quality IP X4 Thanks to an optimised power consumption, the R.Test Evolution 3 ensures 8 days of monitoring with 2 tiny batteries. The advanced micro-electronics are capable of real time QRS acquisition and processing. The R.Test Evolution 3 stores only significant events, thus avoiding the generation of huge data files usually associated with long term ECG monitoring.
The R.Test Evolution 3 is now equipped with a new acquisition system favouring the CM5 lead, for excellent results in arrhythmia detection and ST shifts measurement. The PC user interface (RTSoft) is a model of User Friendliness. Patient ID is directly sent to and stored in the recorder before it starts, enhancing Safety in data management. The number and type of events to be recorded as well as the pre and post event time are entirely programmable, allowing either a specific screening for the confirmation of a suspected pathology or a wider search field in the absence of strong clinical evidence. Fast transfer of the recorded data and the display of all the events, plus the heart rate curve and event histograms allow an immediate global overview. Each strip can also be zoomed separately for a detailed analysis. Events selection and report printout can then be done in a couple of mouse clicks. Because we value your time efficiency is at the heart of our innovation!
ARRHYTHMIA AND ISCHEMIC EVENTS Paroxysmal Supra Ventricular Tachycardia Ventricular Tachycardia Pause ST shift The automatic recording of supraventricular events as well as relative pauses, associated to the heart rate curve gives the R.Test Evolution 3 an excellent diagnostic yield for Paroxysmal AF (3, 4). Recording of heart rate trend (mean, min and max) and compilation of histograms for all events from the entire monitoring period. Manual recordings for the diagnosis of symptomatic events. Specifically indicated for paediatric cardiology: in addition to its unique design, its algorithms are optimised for paediatric ECG signal processing. Integrated pacemaker spike detection: a long term monitoring tool for the differential diagnosis of arrhythmias in paced patients. * (1) Roche F et al. Accuracy of an automatic and patient-triggered long-term solid memory ambulatory cardiac event recorder. The Am J Cardiol, 1997;80:1095-098 (2) Balmelli N et al. Efficacy of an automatic and patient-triggered long-term solid memory ambulatory cardiac event recorder in the evaluation of 101 patients with palpitations or syncope. Clin. Cardiol. 2003;26:173-76 (3) Roche F et al. Frequent and prolonged asymptomatic episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation revealed by automatic long-term event recorders in patients with a negative 24 hour Holter. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2002 Nov;25:1587-93 (4) Roche F et al. Automatic Cardiac Event recorders reveal Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation after Unexplained Strokes or Transient Ischemic Attacks. A.N.E 2003;8:194-99.
For more than 20 years, Novacor has focused its energy on innovation in Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring. The R.Test Evolution 3 is a good example of our dedication and know-how. Its clinical power and its ease of use position it as an unrivalled low-cost screening tool in cardiology particularly adjusted to the needs of Health Care Networks. In today s world, economy and efficiency are increasingly important. Innovative tools specially developed for Healthcare Networks and Clinical Trial Organisations allow the R.Test to be set-up and fitted to patients away from the usual Healthcare departments. NovaDrive software facilitates the programming and reading of the R.Test. It can be easily installed on a PC, at any convenient location (GP surgery, private clinic, etc). R.Test recordings can then be transmitted to a centre for expert analysis either by direct connection to a modem or by email. Recorded strips as well as real-time ECG can also be transmitted by transtelephonic modulation.
A complete system A complete range of accessories has been designed for the R.Test Evolution 3 to ensure optimal performance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS R.TEST EVOLUTION 3 Length 60 mm Width 48 mm Height 28 mm Weight with batteries 45 g Operating temperature 0 C - + 50 C Storage temperature -20 C - +50 C DECOTEST Length 150 mm Width 133 mm Height 46 mm Weight with batteries 320 g Operating temperature 0 C - + 50 C Storage temperature -20 C - +50 C ACCESSORIES Special Zinc-Air batteries Solid gel electrodes for long term recording Adhesive patches for electrodes CM5 cable Neck cable Metal electrodes R.Test-PC cable R.Test-Modem cable R.Test Evolution 3 is registered trademark of NOVACOR - France Technical specifications subject to changes without notification Revision 1-12/2003 Distributed by: 4, passage Saint Antoine 92508 Rueil Malmaison - France Tél. +33 (0)1 41 39 01 61 Fax +33 (0)1 41 39 01 99 NOVACOR UK Ltd Southern Cross Industrial Estate London Road Swanley Kent BR8 8EE Tel : [44] 1322 660200 Fax : [44] 1322 669112 www.novacor.com