Biotronik study validates in-office insertion of BioMonitor 2 Cardiac Monitor

Published: 7-Dec-2016

Device monitors cardiac arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation

  • BioInsight study to evaluate the safety and feasibility of performing the minimally-invasive BioMonitor 2 insertion procedure in an office setting
  • BioMonitor 2 monitors for cardiac arrhythmias and can also be used to monitor atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone ablation procedures
  • Multi-centre study to be completed in 2017

BIOTRONIK has announced the first patients enrolled in the BioInsight clinical study.

The study evaluates the safety and feasibility of performing the minimally-invasive BioMonitor 2 insertion procedure in an office setting.

BioMonitor 2 is an insertable cardiac remote monitor with ProMRI technology that is placed underneath a patient’s skin to help physicians accurately detect and diagnose atrial fibrillation and syncope (fainting).

Atrial fibrillation is a leading cause of stroke and heart failure.

BioMonitor 2 provides the highest signal amplitude on the market, which leads to enhanced sensitivity for improved reporting accuracy.

BioMonitor 2 has been rapidly adopted by physicians, becoming a trusted, reliable solution to monitor for cardiac arrhythmias

The device can also be used to monitor atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone ablation procedures.

“One of the benefits of BioMonitor 2 is the ease of the insertion procedure, which typically only takes a few minutes,” said Dr Raul Weiss, cardiologist at Ohio State University.

“In-office procedures can reduce patient’s and physician’s time, increase access to the device and reduce cost burdens for healthcare systems. Early insertion will likely also reduce the time needed for a conclusive diagnosis.”

The BioInsight study is a multi-centre, prospective, non-randomised post-market study.

Participants will receive BIOTRONIK’s BioMonitor 2 via in-office insertion and will be evaluated for 90 days to monitor for any potential adverse events, including infection and bleeding.

“BioMonitor 2 has been rapidly adopted by physicians, becoming a trusted, reliable solution to monitor for cardiac arrhythmias,” said Marlou Janssen, president of BIOTRONIK.

“There is a significant need for BioMonitor 2, and we want to ensure our physicians have the utmost confidence in their ability to deliver efficient patient care.

“The BioInsight study will assure physicians and patients that performing the insertion procedure in an office setting safely and effectively improves access to this critical diagnostic tool.”

The BioInsight study is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2017.

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