MediByte® Junior

Powerful. Easy. Compact.

MediByte® Jr

Powerful. Easy. Compact.
The MediByte® Jr uses the same technology as a sleep lab in the comfort of the home. Readily provides AHI for titrating oral appliances.

MediByte® Junior

The world’s smallest recorder just got simpler. A reliable and cost-effective alternative to the 12-channel MediByte® now comes in a Type 3, six-channel recorder – the MediByte® Junior.
This six-channel device features all the benefi ts of a full-scale Type 3 recorder in the same small package. Using the MediByte® Junior and its analysis software is as easy as a few mouse clicks. The included software meets guidelines for full disclosure and contains simplifi ed tools for manually scoring or editing automated results.
For your convenience, the MediByte® Junior is also designed for two-night studies and CPAP-compatibility for hybrid therapy. Go beyond the single nine-hour recording with the option to capture two consecutive nights: one for oral appliance treatment and one for baseline.

Kit Includes

MediByte® Jr Recorder, Oximetry fi nger probe Oral + Nasal Cannula
The MediByte® Jr empowers you to titrate your oral appliance to the optimum apnea and hypopnea index using the same biosensors and technology found in the best sleep laboratories. Moreover, you can combine your oral appliance therapy with CPAP for patients in need of combination therapy.
Go beyond the single nine-hour recording with BRAEBON’s products and solutions. The MediByte® family of devices offers you the option to capture two consecutive nights: one for oral appliance treatment and one for baseline.
Results from studies can be shared among dentists and other healthcare professionals. Use BRAEBON’s HST software to manage data and offer advanced analysis and reporting technology, streamlining the steps to interpretation.
The MediByte® Jr can be used with CPAP to record CPAP pressure, CPAP fl ow and snoring. This is useful in cases where oral appliances are combined with CPAP.
Accurately record body position to effectively manage positional apnea.
True Type 3 recorders use RIP respiratory effort belts on the chest, abdomen, or both.

MediByte® Junior Type 3 Recorder

Using patent-pending technology, this next generation MediByte® Junior Home Sleep Testing (HST) device provides simple, cost-effective and reliable oral appliance monitoring for sleep apnea. Constructed of smooth ABS plastic with an extra-strength lockable LEMO™ connector, the MediByte® Junior was designed for durability and reliability. Weighing less than three ounces, it is ideal for both adult and pediatric studies. Side wings attach the unit to the chest effort belt so a holding vest or pouch is not required.
On-board oximetry and an internal accurate pressure sensor eliminate external transducers. An oversized, tactile push-button allows the patient to indicate specifi c events during a recording. Studies are stored on the internal memory and downloaded via a USB computer connection.
This recorder is the next generation of screening devices. CPAP/AutoPAP compatible, the MediByte® Junior may be used during titration studies or for follow-up evaluations.

MediByte® Junior Software

The MediByte® Junior Software is an exclusive application that simplifi es every step of a study, from setup to analysis to reporting. It is extremely easy to use, yet provides accurate assisted scoring and quality reports. Patient preparation uses a quick setup wizard to eliminate user error. You can program the unit to remain dormant for up to seven days and then start and stop recording at any time for one to two nights on the same patient.

Software Features

System Requirements

PC with a USB 2.0 port, 5 GB of hard disk space Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2 or Windows XP SP3

The Evolution of HST

  • 1. Oximetry
  • 2. Heart rate
  • 3. Pressure/flow
  • 4. Snore – from pressure
  • 5. RIP Chest effort
  • 6. Event marker
  • 7. Internal body position sensor
  • 8.CPAP Flow
  • 9.CPAP Pressure

Recorder

Event Marker

Oversized sealed tactile push-button marks events on recording

Signal Quality

24-bit ADC with fi xed sample rates for each channel

Status Indicator

Bi-color LED with color-coded legend

Power Source

Single ½ AA lithium battery

Recording Time

Up to two continuous nights of data

Dormant Mode

Programmable to remain in a dormant state for up to seven days

Internal Memory

128 MB internal memory

Computer Interface

Communication cable for data downloads

Physical Size

2.8 x 3 x 0.75 inches, 3.1 ounces with battery (71 x 76 x 19 millimeters, 89 grams)

Software

Auto Setup

Extremely easy to use sequential patient setup screens with user-defi ned options

Auto Start

Set the recorder to automatically start and stop at a specifi ed date and time

Assisted Scoring

Computer-assisted scoring marks all desaturations, respiratory and snoring events

Event Editing

Adjust, delete, rename or add events

Full Disclosure

Print any part of the recording with a user-selected epoch size

EDF Format

Download recordings in EDF for research applications

Report Templates

Microsoft® Word templates specifi c to dental sleep medicine

Questions & Answers

The MediByte® is a complete 12-channel Type 3 recorder that exceeds all new home sleep apnea testing guidelines. The MediByte® Junior is a six-channel Type 3 device. The MediByte® records everything the MediByte® Junior can, but adds an additional effort channel, a sum channel, an oronasal thermal airfl ow channel and an Auxilary port; meaning you have the option to record more information when using the thermal airfl ow sensor: ECG, or EMG, or Audio (snoring).
You get everything you need right out of the box – simply add your own Windows 7, XP or Vista computer with USB port. The complete MediByte® kit includes the MediByte® recorder, all needed software with three software licenses, all sensors, USB communication cable, six patient kits and a one-year MediByte® warranty packed into a convenient, durable carrying case. The MediByte® Junior comes in a carrying pack about the size of a shaving kit and includes one patient kit.
Simplicity and ease of use is the key to the MediByte®’s success. All connectors are unique and lock in place, meaning the patient training and hook-up is much simpler – there is no chance of plugging the wrong sensor into the wrong connector. The MediByte® attaches to the computer with a standard USB connection, just like a digital camera. The software uses a wizard to prepare the MediByte® for a patient recording and to download the data. The oversized event button is easy for the patient to use during the recording. After recording, data is automatically analyzed and ready for manual review within our full disclosure software.
Yes, you receive three software licenses with your purchase and you can install a copy on any Microsoft Windows 7, XP or Vista computer. Additional software licenses are available for a small fee.
Yes, both the MediByte® and MediByte® Junior can be connected to any CPAP for recording fl ow, snoring and CPAP pressure.
Yes. BRAEBON has been selling sleep sensors to sleep laboratories for over 12 years. We include the same sensors and technology from within our family of Home Sleep Apnea Testing devices that we supply to world-leading sleep laboratories. When using the MediByte®, you meet the new Home Sleep Testing guidelines and your test results can be exchanged and easily understood by any doctor, dentist or laboratory.
The average cost of running a test with the MediByte® is around $7 to $8.
Yes, a variety of outsourcing service options are available. These options include scoring services by a Registered Sleep Technologist, a medical interpretation by a Board Certifi ed Sleep Physician, or a complete turnkey solution where the product is sent via courier directly to the patient and returned to the sleep scoring experts and physician for a professional interpretation. All you need to do is request the service and the patient and/or their insurance will pay the bill for the home sleep apnea test.
You can change the header and footer on the report templates and add your company information, but we generally do not recommend altering the reports.
Yes, studies have found both high sensitivity and high specifi city and have concluded that more than four out of fi ve patients are diagnosed identically when using the MediByte® or when using full PSG in a sleep laboratory.