The Zio™ Continuous Card is a prescription-only, single use, continuously recording ECG monitor that can be worn for up to 48 hours. This device is similar to a traditional Holter Monitor, which can be used to detect asymptomatic arrhythmias. It is indicated for use on patients who suffer from transient symptoms such as syncope, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, or anxiety. Although the Zio™ Continuous Card constantly records the heart’s electrical activity, if patients have a symptom, they may push the RECORD button to mark the time of the symptom for closer review by the physician.
With the profile of a credit card and weighing less than 2 oz, the Zio™ Continuous Card is intended to be comfortable to wear and inconspicuous under clothing. Its innovative design allows the patient to wear the monitor via a neck lanyard, belt clip or Z-tape (a unique method attached directly to the body). This versatility helps to improve patient comfort with the end goal of increasing overall patient compliance.
When the monitoring period is completed, the patient mails back the device in a pre-paid envelope. iRhythm recycles 100% of the device. Nothing ends up in a landfill.
