Step 1: Charge the VistaPhone

• Remove the VistaPhone from the kit box and plug into the provided charger.
• Check the VistaPhone battery level often and keep phone charged.
• Charge near your bedside while you sleep.

Step 2: Turn on and unlock the VistaPhone

• Tap the power key on the phone to check if the phone is on.
• If the phone is not on, press the power key until the device vibrates and the screen lights up.
• Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
• If the phone asks for a PIN code, enter 1 2 3 4 OK

Step 3: Remove VitalPatch from pouch

• Tear open pouch at the notch.
• Remove the VitalPatch from the pouch.
• Wait 2 minutes before going to the next step.

Step 4: Prepare upper-left chest

• It may be helpful to stand in front of a mirror for the following steps.
• If there is body hair on the upper-left chest, shave before cleaning.
• Clean site with an alcohol wipe (blue package) and allow to dry.

Step 5: Power-on VitalPatch

• Place VitalPatch on flat surface.
• Press power button.
• A green light will flash below the logo. The light will go off.

Step 6: Hold against chest

Do not remove the adhesive backings yet.

• Hold VitalPatch against chest and space two fingers below notch.
• Angle down across chest with the three lines pointing down.

Step 7: Remove backings and apply

• Hold one side of the VitalPatch down and peel the backing off the other side.
• Repeat for the other backing.
• Firmly press down both sides.
• DO NOT shower or exercise for 30 minutes after putting on the VitalPatch. You may shower after 30 minutes.
• DO NOT swim with the VitalPatch or use in a sauna, steam room or hot tub.

Step 8: Pair VitalPatch

• Follow the on-screen help to apply the patch (same as these instructions).
• At the end of the help screens, the phone will automatically scan for patches.
• Tap the ID of the VitalPatch that matches the ID on the backing label of your patch.
• The VitalPatch is now paired to the VistaPhone.

Step 9: Report symptoms

• If you feel a symptom during monitoring, unlock the phone and tap the Report Symptom button.
• Select the symptom(s) and then tap Next.
• Select your activity level during the symptom and then tap Submit.

Step 10: Wear for 7 days and replace

• The VitalPatch will last for 7 days and will then automatically disconnect.
• You can manually disconnect if there are less than 4 hours remaining.
• After disconnecting, if you have more patches in your kit, apply a new VitalPatch.
• If you have used all your patches, your monitoring period is complete. Follow the instructions below to return the kit.

Do you need help applying the adhesive overlay? Click here for step-by-step instructions.

Step 11: Remove old patch (no adhesive overlay)

• If you have an old patch, remove it first before applying a new patch.
• Wipe an adhesive removal pad around the patch and then peel a corner up.

Step 11: Remove old patch (with adhesive overlay)

• Wipe an adhesive removal pad around the edge of the overlay.
• Grab a corner of the overlay.
• Pull overlay sideways across body. The overlay and patch will peel off together.

Step 12: Fold, cut and recycle patch

• Fold removed patch in half.
• After folding, cut patch with scissors.
• Place cut patch in pink recycling bag for return.

Step 13: Return monitoring kit

• Put power adapter and cable in compartments on the right.
• Power-off the phone and put it face-down in the compartment on the right.
• Put the recycling bag with used patches in the compartment on the left. Also return any unused patches. Discard all other items (wipes, instructions, and so on).
• Peel off the adhesive liner on the top flap. Close box and tuck in side flaps. Press front flap closed to seal shut.
• Return box to US Post Office or in your mailbox for mail pickup.

Step 14: Review results with your doctor

• Your doctor will contact you when the results of your cardiac monitoring test are complete.