Zio XT User Manual

Enroll the patient.
Online: www.ZioSuite.com
Phone: 1.888.693.2401
Write in Name, Physician, Start Date
and Time on cover of Patient Instructions
& Button Press Log.
Determine position:
Patient should stand with arms
relaxed at side.
Skin should be free of perspiration.
1. Plan & position
Start Guide
Determine placement area without
removing backing.
Place on attest part of upper left chest:
• 1 nger width below collarbone,
centered over left pectoral muscle
• Edge of the Zio XT Patch next to sternum
• Angle so arrow on top label
points upward
• Avoid armpit and breast tissue
Prepare a large area:
Shave area.
Abrade skin, applying pressure for 40
broad strokes—10 times in the direction
2. Prep skin
of each arrow in 2a & 2b (important for
adhesion and ECG signal quality).
Clean skin thoroughly with all alcohol
pads. Let dry for 1 minute.
1
2a 2b
3
4c
4b
4a
Hold device in the center and remove
clear backings. Keep top label on. Do not
touch adhesive.
3. Apply patch
Place Zio XT Patch in the recommended
position.
Press rmly across the entire device for
2 minutes (see image 3).
Peel o the 2 parts of the top label
(see image 4a).
Press rmly across the entire device for
2 minutes, working adhesive into the skin.
Emphasize pressing on the dotted areas
shown in gure 4b.
4. Finish & activate
Firmly press the ‘Zio’ button and release
(see image 4c). The green light will ash
5 times indicating that the monitoring
has started.
Help patient get familiar with the location
of the button.
Ask your patients to download the
MyZio™ symptom tracking app.
5. Download & register

Zio XT Specifications

General

Charging Time	4 hours
Timer	2-minute timer with 30-second intervals
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Cleaning Modes	Sensitive
Usage Time per Charge	Up to 30 days

Summary

Plan and Position Zio XT Patch

Determine Patient Position

Patient should stand with arms relaxed at side. Skin should be free of perspiration.

Determine Placement Area

Place on flattest part of upper left chest, 1 finger width below collarbone.

Prepare and Apply Zio XT Patch

Prepare Skin

Shave area, abrade skin with 40 broad strokes, clean with alcohol pads.

Apply Patch

Hold device center, remove clear backings, press firmly for 2 minutes.

Finish and Activate Zio XT Patch

Peel Top Label

Peel off the 2 parts of the top label.

Activate Monitoring

Press the 'Zio' button; green light flashes 5 times.

Download and Register Patient App

MyZio App Download

Ask patients to download the MyZio™ symptom tracking app.

Using the Zio XT Patch and Button Log

Wear Duration and Button Press

Wear up to prescribed duration. Press 'Zio' button for symptoms, write in log.

Returning the Zio XT Patch

Write 'Date Removed' on cover and return in postage-paid box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Patch Wear Time and Activities

Wear up to 14 days. Shower after 24 hrs. Avoid excessive sweating initially.

Patch Status and Troubleshooting

Device is silent. Call Customer Care if patch falls off.

Important Warnings and Precautions

Contraindications and Restrictions

Do not use with adhesive allergies, magnetic fields, neurostimulators, or defibrillators.