EMG-6L Portable ECG Monitor

1. Introduction

EMAY 6L is a stand-alone ECG recording device with screen and built-in memory.  That’s right, you don’t need a smartphone to make it work ! It allows you to record and review your ECG rhythms on the device itself, and gives you instant analysis in just 30 seconds.

We also provide free apps in case some users want to share ECGs or review details on smartphone/tablet (via bluetooth) or computer (via usb cord). 

What’s more, the device is capable of recording two ECG types:

  • Record a Six-Lead ECG (by placing left & right thumbs against the electrodes on the top surface, and left leg against the electorde on the bottom surface.)
  • Record a Single-Lead ECG (by placing left & right thumbs against the electrodes on the top surface only, without using the bottom electrode.)

2. Package Content

  • 6L ECG Device
  • USB Cord
  • User Manuals (Part I & Part II)

3. Setting Up Your ECG Device For The First Time

a) Take your ECG Device out from the package

b) Download the “EMAY Portable ECG Monitor” app   from App Store or Google Play Store on your smartphone/tablet.
c) Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in your smartphone/tablet.
d) Launch the EMAY app to create your profile.
e) Turn on the ECG device (by pressing its power button for 2 seconds), and click “Bind Device” on the app.
f) Once the binding completed, click “Confirm” to finish the setup. (Now the time & date on the device has been updated automatically)

  

Kind Reminder:

Below information is very important, please read them through before recording.

 Important tips to get accurate and quality ECG readings:
  • Stay completely still during the recording. Any movement or shaking might create artifacts and give false reading.
  • DO NOT press or push the electrodes too hard. Gentle touch and contact would be just fine.
  • Moisten your skin with a little bit water if the orange rhythms never turns to green, or one of the leads never records (flat line).
  • DO NOT let go of your finger or contact untill the recording finished. There will be timer counts down from 30 to 0 second to complete a recording on the device.
  • Stay away from the other electronic devices such as computer, TV set… before recording ECG.
  • Clean the electrodes if they are dirty.
  • DO NOT use the electrode on a portion of the body with too much body hair or very dry skin, as a successful recording may not be possible.
  • DO NOT use with a pacemaker, ICDs, or other implanted electronic devices.
  • DO NOT use the device while you are charging it.

4. Recording a Six-Lead ECG

Follow below instruction to record a Six-Lead ECG.

a) Sit down on the chair.
b)Turn on the ECG device by pressing its power button for 2 seconds, and screen will light up to the six-lead recording interface. You can switch between six-lead and single-lead recording interface with a short click on the left/right button .


c) To record a Six-Lead ECG, please switch to the Six-Lead Recording Interface first, then hold the device with your thumbs touching the top electrodes. Left thumb touches the “L” electrode, and Right thumb touches the two “R” electrodes together.(Gentle touching would be just fine. Don’t press the electrodes too hard.)

With your thumbs resting on the top electrodes, place the ECG device gently on the bare skin of your left knee. (Make sure the bottom electrode is in full contact with the skin of your left knee.)

d) To record a Single-Lead ECG, please switch to the Single-Lead Recording Interface first, then hold the device with your thumbs touching the top electrodes only. Left thumb touches the “L” electrode, and Right thumb touches the two “R” electrodes together. Leave the bottom electrode alone without touching it.

• Put your index fingers around the device will help stabilize the holding.
• Gentle touching would be just fine. Do not press the electrodes too hard.

e) Once the electrodes are touched, the Six-Lead ECG rhythms (Lead I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF) or the Single-Lead ECG rhythm (Lead I) will display on the screen. At the beginning, there will be a few seconds of “Orange” rhythms. When the signal gets stable, the rhythms willl turn to “Green”, indicating the real recording begins with a 30 seconds’ countdown at the bottom of the screen. It’s very important to hold the device completely still during the record- ing process in order to get an accurate reading. (Do not let go until the count- down reaches 0 second.)

f) The recording will be completed when the timer counts down to 0 second, and your readings with the result & time stamp (List Interface) will show up on the screen.
    g) Access to the Review Interface by long pressing the left/right button on any individual reading on the list. You can play back the full rhythms of that reading in the review interface.

      i) Here’s the map to help you better understand the paths to different interfac- es on the device.

      j. Please return to the Recording Interface first before taking a new ECG everytime.

      k. Turn off the device by pressing the power button for 2 seconds.

       

      5. Instant ECG Analysis

      The 6L ECG device is capable of detecting below abnormalities in the table:

      • Multiple abnormalities can be displayed simultaneously.
      • The device can not detect heart attack.
      • Taken for reference only, can not replace doctor’s diagnosis.
      • Analysis made by this device are potential findings, not a complete diagnosis of cardiac conditions. All analysis should be reviewed by a medical professional for clinical decision-making.
      • Do not recommend to use with pacemaker or implanted defibrillator.
      • If you believe you are having a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.

      Analysis

      Description

       

      No Abnormalities

      Indicates normal sinus rhythm with no rhythm or heart rate abnormalities detected. Your heart rates are from 50-100 beats per minute (bpm)

       

      Atrial Fibrillation

       

      Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

       

      Arrhythmia

       

      Indicates abnormal heart rhythm, which refers to any change from the normal sequence of electrical impulse. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. A-fib is one of the most common type of Arrhythmia.

       

      Missed beat

       

      Also known as skipped beat, it indicates the heart's regular rhythm is interrupted by a premature or early beat.

       

       

      Occasional PVC

       

      Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC), which indicates an extra heartbeat originates in the ventricle and disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm.

      Occasional PVC usually isn’t concern in people without heart disease. You might take attention or treatment if the PVC happens frequently.

      PVC trigeminy

       

      Two normal (sinus) heartbeats followed by one PVC (extra beat)

      PVC bigeminy

       

      One normal (sinus) beat followed by one PVC (extra beat)

      PVC couple

       

      Two PVCs in a row

      PVC runs of 3

       

      Three PVCs

      PVC runs of 4

       

      Four PVCs

       

      PVC RonT

      PVC beats so early in the cardiac cycle that it falls on the apex of the preceding T wave

       

      Bradycardia

       

      A heart rate slower than 50 beats per minute, which is slower than normal for most people.

      (Notes: You are able to adjust the device’s threshold for Bradycardia through the EMAY app.)

       

      Tachycardia

       

      A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute. There are many heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) that can cause tachycardia. However, sometimes this can be normal response to exercise, stress, anger, fear or anxiety.

      ST Elevation

       

      It refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram wherein the trace the ST segment is abnormally high above the baseline

      ST Depression

       

      It refers to a finding on an electrocardiogram wherein the trace the ST segment is abnormally lower than the baseline

      Invalid ECG

       

      The recorded ECG is invalid due to operation error

       

      6. Device Settings & Battery

      Device Setting

      When the device is in Recording Interface (when not operating), long pressing the left or right button for 2 seconds allows you to enter the Setting Interface as below figure shows.

      Select item with left/right button, enter or confirm item with power button.

      • Duration: Set the duration (30s,15s,10s) for the recording. 
      • Heartbeat Sound: Turn off or turn on the beat sound.
      • Review Mode: 1) Manually scroll to review the rhythm

                                       2) Auto scroll by itself

      • Delete All Cases: Clear all readings in the device.

      (Notes: The device can store up to 100 readings. When memory is full, the latest reading will cover the oldest one. )

      About Battery

      The device is designed with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, which can not be replaced.

      It will take 3 hours to fully charge the device with a power adapter (output current＞500 mA, 5 V).

      The device can continuously work for 5 hours after battery is fully charged.

      (Notes: Do not use the device or download data when you are charging it.)

      No.

      Indicator

      Description

      1

      full power

      2

      capacity: 3/4

      3

      capacity: 1/2

      4

      capacity: 1/4

      5

      Low power, please charge the device. It might automatically shut down.

      7. Syncing ECGs to Your Smartphone/Tablet

      a) Turn on your ECG device
      b) Luanch the EMAY ECG app  , and tap “Connect” to start the syncing.  The list of readings will be displayed once the syncing completed.

        c)Tap any reading on the list to enter the Details page.

        d)Tap “Report” at the right upper corner to generate the ECG report. 

        e) Tap “Share” at the right upper corner to save the report as image, or send it in PDF by email.

        f) You can also share multiple readings together by email, here’s how:
        • Go back to the List on home screen.
        • Tap “Edit” button on top, select readings that you want to share.
        • Tap “Share” button at the bottom to send them all in one PDF by email.
        • Besides, you can “Delete” readings you don’t want in bulk.
        g) To manage your profile, tap at the left upper corner, and enter “Your Profile” to:
        • Edit your personal information
        • Delete profile
        • Add new profiles for other users (Notes: The device itself is unable to match the data to different users automatically. You will need to allocate data manually on the app. Please refer to Step C above for instruction to switch user for individual data. )

        h) About Settings on the app:

          Besides duration, heartbeat sound and data clearing, you can also reset your ECG device’s threshold for Bradycardia (50bpm by default) & Tachycardia (100bpm by default) through the app. 

          8. Syncing ECGs to Your Computer

            The software is compatible with Windows & macOS. 

            8.1 Instructions to sync data to Windows PC (via USB cord only)

            1) Download the software for Windows from EMAY website:

              www.emaycare.com (->Support –> Software Download)

              2) Install and launch the software .


              3) Turn on your ECG device, and connect it to the computer using the provided USB cord. Click “New Search”, the list of device readings will show up on the software.

                (Notes: If the software fails to detect your device, please re-plug a few times or change another USB cord.)

                4) Click “Download all” button on the right to download the device readings to the software.
                5) After the downloading is completed, click “Manage” tab on the top to review the downloaded readings.

                Select multiple readings and right click your mouse allows you to fill in personal information in bulk.

                 

                Double click any individual reading under “Manage” tab allows you to review its ECG rhythm. (Double click again to return to the list)

                6) Sharing your ECG reports:

                  Click “Print” button at the right bottom corner, when the print window pops out, select “Microsoft Print to PDF” or “Microsoft XPS Document” from the dropdown list to save it as PDF report. You can later send the saved report to your doctor by email.

                  Or if you have printer connected, simply print it out and take to your doctor’s office in your next visit. 

                  Notes: Next time when you review the downloaded readings, there’s no need to connect the device.  But if you would like to download the new readings from device to the software, you must connect them with the USB cord.

                  8.2 Instructions to sync data to macOS PC (via USB cord only)

                  1) Download the software for Mac from EMAY website:

                    www.emaycare.com (->Support –> Software Download)

                    When you install the software, please drag the “Portable ECG Manager” icon into the “Application” folder. Then you will find it in Finder – Applications after the installation finished.  

                    2) Launch the software, turn on your ECG device, and connect them using the provided USB cord. The list of device readings will show up on the software.


                    3) Click “Download all” button on the right to download the device readings to the software.

                    4) After the downloading is completed, click “Manage” tab on the top to review the downloaded readings.

                    Select multiple readings and right click your mouse allows you to fill in personal information in bulk. 

                    Double click any individual reading under “Manage” tab allows you to review its ECG rhythm. (Double click again to return to the list) 

                    5) Sharing your ECG reports:

                      Click “Print” button at the right bottom corner, when the print window pops out, click “PDF” -> “Save as PDF”.  You can later send the saved PDF report to your doctor by email.

                      Or if you have printer connected, simply print it out and take to your doctor’s office in your next visit.

                      Notes: Next time when you review the downloaded readings, there’s no need to connect the device.  But if you would like to download the new readings from device to the software, you must connect them with the USB cord.

                      9. Technical Specifications

                      • Lead: Standard 6 Leads, I/ II /III/aVR/aVL/aVF
                      • Calibration voltage: 1 mV±5%
                      • Standard sensitivity: 10 mm/mV±5%
                      • Amplitude frequency characteristic: standard: 10 Hz; 1 Hz～20 Hz; (+0.4 dB, -3 dB)
                      • Noise level: ≤30 μV
                      • Input impedance: ≥50 MΩ
                      • CMRR: ≥60 dB
                      • Scanning speed: 25 mm/s±5%
                      • Recording rate: 250 dots/s
                      • HR measurement range: 30 bpm～300 bpm, error: ±1 bpm or 1%
                      • Battery Voltage: DC 3.7 V
                      • Type of protection against electric shock: Internal power device
                      • Degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF applied part
                      • Degree of waterproof: IP22
                      • Display:2.4" color TFT-LCD
                      • Size: 122 mm (L)*56 mm (W)*17 mm (H)

                      10. Maintenance and Storage 

                        • Turn off the device before cleaning. Medical alcohol is recommended for the device disinfection, then air dry. Or just wipe it with a dry and clean cloth for cleaning. Do not allow any liquid to enter the device.
                        • Non-maintenance personnel designated by our company, do not open the instrument case so as to avoid damage to internal components.
                        • Prevent any liquid from seeping into the device as it will affect the safety and performance of the device.
                        • The device should avoid the use of violent shaking or impact.
                        • If you do not use the device for a long time, please charge the battery to full every 3 months, otherwise, it will cause permanent damage to the battery.
                        • The device should not be maintained during being used.
                        • The device transportation adopts general transportation means or follows the contract requirements. Avoid violent shock, vibration, water and snow splash during the process of transportation.
                        • Store the packaged device in an environment with temperature -40 ℃～+55 ℃, relative humidity no more than 95%, atmospheric pressure 500 hPa～1060 hPa, no corrosion gas and well-ventilated room.

                        11. Safety Notice

                        1) Do not use the device in locations subject to high temperatures or humidity. 2) Use in the temperature within 5～40 ˚C and humidity within 25 %～80 % RH.
                        3) Do not wash the device with water.
                        4) Do not use or store the device in the following ambient conditions:
                        • Near fires or open flames
                        • Locations exposed to strong vibration
                        • Locations exposed to strong electromagnetic fields
                        5) Do not disinfect the device in autoclave or gas sterilizer.
                        6) Do not use this device if you have skin allergies or skin damage
                        7) Do not use the device when it’s charging.
                        8) The device service life is 3 years. Do not throw away the device and accessories when they can't work. If the device needs to dispose, it should meet the local laws and regulations requirement.
                        9) Please don’t use multiple wireless devices connected to the product at the same time.
                        10) This device has no contraindication.
                        11) The ECG should be interpreted by professional physician.
                        12) Please don’t use the device for infants weighing less than 10 kg.
                        13) The device contains some tiny components that may be put into the mouth by children, which will cause asphyxia or damage to organs (including esophagus and stomach), so please keep it out of reach of children.
                        14) MR-unsafe!
                        Do not expose the device to a magnetic resonance (MR) environment.
                        • The device may present a risk of projectile injury due to the presence of ferromagnetic materials that can be attracted by the MR magnet core.
                        • Thermal injury and burns may occur due to the metal components of the device that can heat during MR scanning.
                        • The device may generate artifacts in the MR image. The device may not function properly due to the strong magnetic and radiofrequency fields generated by the MR scanner.

                          12. Customer Support

                            We provide 12-month warranty. Please contact us by email shall there’s any question or assistance needed. We will respond within 24 hours.

                            service@emaycare.com

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