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Biotronik launches new home monitoring system

According to the company, with its intelligent traffic light system, Biotronik Home Monitoring provides efficient and convenient remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardiac devices.

Biotronik Home Monitoring is available across the entire product portfolio of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices allowing physicians to remotely monitor their patients’ clinical and device status at any time and from anywhere in the world, the company added.

The advanced functionality of Biotronik Home Monitoring and its intelligent workflow tools facilitate the establishment of unique collaborative care networks, allowing multiple clinics and physicians to simultaneously manage an individual patient, according to the company.

Marlou Janssen, vice president of global marketing and sales for cardiac rhythm management at Biotronik, said: “We invite physicians from around the world to try the only clinically proven, wireless remote monitoring technology designed to enhance patient care and optimize clinic resources. During the initial rollout phase many physicians have already confirmed the unique benefits of the new Biotronik Home Monitoring, validating Biotronik’s extensive investment in taking our pioneering innovation to the next level.”