CareLink® Network Evaluation

Medtronic CareLink® Network Evaluation Protocol

The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the value of the Medtronic CareLink® Network in clinical practice in the country specific healthcare setting.

Evaluation's objectives:

Comparison of remote device check and in-clinic device assessment. To assess patient ease of use of, and satisfaction with, the Medtronic CareLink® Monitor To assess clinician ease of use of, and satisfaction with, the Medtronic CareLink® Monitor and Website To assess the clinic specific clinical value of Medtronic CareLink® Network Demonstrate time savings for patients Demonstrate time savings for physicians To show the increase of efficiency through increased flexibility and per procedure time To demonstrate better handling of unscheduled activities (symptoms, events, etc.)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have an implanted Medtronic ICD, CRT-D device that is supported by the Medtronic CareLink® Network
• Patients have to sign the Medtronic CareLink® "Statement of Privacy Principles" and the "Evaluation Data Protection Statement" documents

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with exclusion criteria required by local law
• Patient is anticipated to demonstrate poor compliance (for example, mental disturbances)