ExactFit 3 BP4900 - Sphygmomanometer BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Model	ExactFit 3 BP4900
Measurement Method	Oscillometric
Blood Pressure Measurement Range	0 to 300 mmHg
Accuracy	Clinically tested according to AAMI/ANSI-SP10
Cuff	Universal for arm circumference 23 to 43 cm
Display	LCD: systolic, diastolic, pulse, date and time
Memory	48 measurements (BP4900)
Power Supply	4 AA alkaline batteries (LR6) 1.5 V
Weight (without batteries)	Approximately 300 g
Functions	Automatic measurement, pulse detection, auto-off after 1 min, low battery indicator, 7-day average
Operating Conditions	+10°C to +40°C, humidity ≤ 85%
Storage Conditions	-20°C to +60°C, humidity ≤ 85%
Cleaning	Dry or slightly damp cloth; do not use solvents
Safety	CE medical device, internal power supply, type BF, IPX0
Included Accessories	Cuff with tube, instruction manual, storage case, 4 batteries
Warranty	See warranty statement in booklet

Frequently Asked Questions - ExactFit 3 BP4900 BRAUN

How to put on the cuff correctly?

Insert your left arm into the cuff, with the lower edge 2-3 cm above the elbow. The tube must be aligned with the brachial artery. Tighten the Velcro and ensure the < mark is within the zone between the two arrows. The cuff should be at heart level.

When and how to take a reliable measurement?

Measure preferably in the morning and evening at fixed times, under the same conditions. Wait 30 minutes after smoking, drinking coffee or eating. Sit down, feet flat, arm on a table, do not move or talk during the measurement.

What to do if an error is displayed?

Press the start/stop button again to retake a measurement. Check that the cuff is properly positioned, the tube is not bent, you are not moving, and your posture is correct.

How to set the date and time?

Press the Mode button until the month blinks. Use ▲ to adjust, then press M to move to the next setting (date, hour, minutes). Press Mode to save.

How to view stored measurements?

Press the Memory M button to display the last measurement (M:01). Press again to scroll through previous ones. Measurements are numbered from most recent to oldest.

How to delete all data from memory?

In memory mode, hold down the Mode button, then press the ▲ button. The display shows CLR. Verify by pressing Memory: the display should show M:00 with no data.

What does the irregular heartbeat symbol mean?

This symbol appears if pulse irregularities are detected during measurement. Talking or moving may cause it. If it appears frequently, consult a doctor. The device does not provide a medical diagnosis.

How to clean and maintain the device?

Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the main unit and the cuff. Do not use chemical products, solvents or sprays. Store the device in its case, away from sunlight and moisture.

When to replace the batteries?

Replace the batteries when the low battery symbol blinks. Use four AA alkaline LR6 batteries (1.5 V). After replacement, set the date and time to ensure accurate averages.

Is the device suitable for people with a pacemaker?

Consult your doctor before taking any measurement if you have a pacemaker, as results may be affected. The device is not contraindicated, but medical advice is recommended.

USER MANUAL ExactFit 3 BP4900 BRAUN

This product is manufactured by Kaz Europe SA under a license to the 'Braun' trademark. 'Braun' is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.

Product description

Fig. 1 BP4900PH-CEME BP5900PH-EMEA P/N 31IM4900198 23SEP11

GB English

Intended use of Braun ExactFit 3

Braun upper arm blood pressure monitor has been developed for accurate and comfortable blood pressure measurements. The measuring accuracy of Braun's upper arm blood pressure monitor was tested at the time of manufacture and was proven by clinical research in accordance with AAMI/ANSI-SP10.

What you should know about blood pressure

Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early morning and declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the afternoon and finally drops to a low level at night. Also, it may vary in a short period of time. Therefore, readings from successive measurements can fluctuate.

Blood pressure readings taken from a healthy 31-year-old male, measured at 5-minute intervals

Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value. Repeated measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure values under everyday conditions.

Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office. Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home can provide your doctor with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values under actual «everyday» conditions.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the following standard blood pressure values when measured at resting pulse.

Blood pressure Normal Mild Severe (mmHg) values hypertension hypertension

SYS = systole (upper value) up to 140 140-180 over 180

DIA = diastole (lower value) up to 90 90-110 over 110

• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read the complete use instructions.

• This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in extremities, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood pressure themselves, since deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
• If you are under medical treatment or taking any medication, please consult your doctor first.
• The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

Product description

1. Start/stop button
2. Memory button M
3. Average button
4. Set button ▲
5. Mode button Ⓛ
6. Battery compartment cover
7. Hose port
8. Connector
9. Hose
10. Arm cuff
11. 4 AA alkaline batteries (1.5 V)
12. LCD display

Inserting batteries

• Remove the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the unit and insert 4 AA LR6 alkaline batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the battery compartment).
• Note: Always reset the date and time after replacing batteries to ensure that measurement results are stored with the correct date and time.
• Only dispose of empty batteries. They should not be disposed of in household waste, but at appropriate collection sites or at your retailer.

Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement

• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning and evening, under the same conditions. - Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking or consuming coffee or tea. • Take off wristwatch and jewelry before fitting the cuff on the measuring arm. - While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, and do not move or speak. - Wrap the cuff snugly around your arm. The cuff must be at heart level. - Do not vibrate the unit during measurement, or the proper measurement will not be achieved. • Perform measurement quietly in a relaxed position. - Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.

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• Do not wrap the cuff over a jacket or sweater sleeve, or measurement cannot be done.
• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.
• Do not in any way twist the arm cuff.
• Do not inflate the monitor's cuff when it is not wrapped around the arm.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or change any parts of the monitor, including the cuff.
• Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact. The device is not intended for use if your arm has any wound or injury.

1. Slide the end of the arm cuff furthest from the tube through the metal ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff.

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1. If the cuff is positioned correctly, the Velcro will be on the outside of the cuff and the metal ring will not touch the skin. (Fig. 4)
2. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 2-3 cm above the elbow. The tube should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. (Fig. 5)

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1. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around your arm. (Fig. 6)
2. When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
3. This cuff is suitable for use if the < > mark falls within the < > marked by two arrows when the cuff is tightened around your arm. (Fig. 7)
4. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. (Fig. 8)

Display BP4900/BP5900

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* For BP5900 only

Note: On BP5900, the backlight goes on when the unit is turned on, buttons are pressed, or when results are being displayed. It turns itself off after 10 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

Setting month, date and time

a. Press mode (5) button ("month" starts flashing)

Press set ▲ (4) button to set the correct month (1,2,3,...12)

b. Press mode Ⓛ (5) button ("date" start flashing)

Press set ▲ (4) button to set the correct date (1,2,3,...31)

c. Press mode Ⓛ (5) button ("hour" starts flashing)

Press set ▲ (4) button to set the correct hour (1,2,3,...12)

d. Press mode ⏻ (5) button ("minute" starts flashing)

Press set ▲ (4) button to set the correct minute (0,1,2,3,...59)

e. Press mode ⏻ (5) button again to lock in time settings. Digits will stop flashing.

Taking a measurement

Wrap the cuff around the arm (see "applying the arm cuff" section above).

1. Sit upright on the chair to have a correct posture.
2. Press the "start/stop" (1) button, all elements of the display indicate "888" during the first 3 seconds. The measuring blood pressure symbol will then flash on the display and the air pressure will automatically pump up to certain pressure level and start measurement. (Fig.9 BP4900/BP5900) Do not move or talk in the midst of taking blood pressure measurement.
3. After the air pressure has increased, it will slowly decrease. When the pulse is detected, the heart rate ♥ symbol will start flashing.

After taking blood pressure measurement, the product will turn off automatically after 1 minute.

Memory function

Your blood pressure monitor can store the latest readings of

48 measurements for BP4900, or 99 measurements for BP5900.

Storing measurement data

After each blood pressure measurement, the Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, pulse rate and the time & date of specific day will be automatically stored. Memory #01 is always the most recent one. Once the memory is full, the oldest values will be overwritten.

Recalling stored readings

- Press "memoryM" (2) button, M:00 will appear on the display if there is no data stored in the memory. If there is data stored in the memory, the latest recorded set of measurement which is the systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, pulse rate, and the recording time and date and M:01 will appear on the display for 1 minute.

- Press the "memoryM" (2) button again to read the next line of stored data. The data called up on the display with 2-digit memory number (ex. M:02).

7-day average function

Full day average

• Press the "average(3)" button once, "full day average" result will show on LCD.
• Make sure the date / time is correct when taking measurement, so you may get the correct 7-day average result.
• If there is no data in memory within past 7 days, "nR" will show on LCD.

Morning average (for BP5900 only)

• Press the "average (3)" button again into "morning average" mode, the morning measurements in memory within past 7 days will show on LCD.
• If there is no data in memory within past 7 days, "nA" will show on LCD.

Evening average (for BP5900 only)

• Press the "average" (3) button once again into "evening average" mode, the evening measurements in memory within past 7 days will show on LCD.
• If there is no data in memory within past 7 days, "nA" will show on LCD.

Erasing data

• Press the "memoryM" (2) button into memory mode.
• Press and hold the "mode Ⓤ" (5) button and then press the "set ▲" (4) button, all the stored data will be erased and CLR will show on screen.
• To check if the data was erased, press the "memoryM" (2) button. No data should show up on screen, but date, time and M:00.

Morning hypertension setting (for BP5900 only)

The morning hypertension symbol will appear when the morning average is above your pre-configured systolic rate and/or pre-configured diastolic rate, and/or one or both of these measurements is 20% or more above the evening average.

** Your pre-configured systolic/diastolic values should be decided between you and your doctor or healthcare provider.

• After setting the date and time, press the "mode ⏻" (5) button to enter the "morning hypertension" setting mode. "--" on the systolic position will flash for systolic setting.
• Press the "set ▲" (4) button; the LCD will show 135 mmHg for SYS as the internal pre-set value. Then press the "set ▲" button repeatedly to set your own value (range: 70~250 mmHg).
• Press the "Mode ⏻" (5) button again to enter the "morning hypertension" setting mode. "-" on the diastolic position will flash for diastolic setting.
• Press the "set ▲" (4) button; the LCD will show 85 mmHg for DIA as the internal pre-set value. Then press the "set ▲" button to set your own value (range for DIA: 40~115 mmHg).
• You can press the start/stop ⏻ (1) button to exit setting mode and return to standby at any step.

Irregular heart beat detector (for BP5900 only)

The appearance of this symbol signifies that a certain pulse irregularity was detected during the measurement. Talking, moving, shaking, or an irregular pulse during the measurement can result in the appearance of this icon. Usually this is not a cause for concern; however, if the symbol appears often, we recommend you seek medical advice. The device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

Low battery indicator

When the low battery indicator flashes on the display, it means the battery is low and the four batteries need to be replaced with alkaline LR6 (AA) batteries.

** After replacing batteries, the BPM will go into time-setting mode automatically and show the last measurement time on screen. Please set the current date/time before taking the next measurement to get correct average results.

Storage and cleaning

• Always keep the unit in the carrying case after use. - Do not put the item directly under sunlight, in high temperature, or in humid and dusty places. - Do not store in extremely low (less than -20°C) or high (more than 60°C) temperatures. - Use a piece of cloth with water or mild cleansing agent to clean the case, then use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Use a dry cloth to wipe the cuff when it is dirty. - Do not use any strong cleansers to clean it. - When the unit is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries (batteries may leak or cause harm).

What to do if .....

Problem Reason Solution
Heart rate symbol	Appears in the measurement condition and flashes when pulse is detected.	• Measurement in progress, remain quiet.
Low battery indicator	Appears when the battery voltage is excessively low or the positions of the batteries are incorrect.	• Replace all four batteries with new ones. Insert the batteries in the correct positions. Be aware of +/- positions.
Measuring error	Appears when the accurate blood pressure and pulse could not be obtained.	• Press "start/stop" button again and remeasure.• Check if cuff is wrapped according to instructions.• Check that there are no kinks in tube.• Check palm if exerting effort.• Check if talking or moving during measurement.• Check if posture is correct.

Specifications

Method of measurement: Oscillometric

Model number: BP4900, BP5900

Range of measurement: Pressure 0~300 mmHg Pulse 40~199 beats/minute

Accuracy: Pressure +/- 3 mmHg Pulse +/- 5% Max.

Inflation: Deluxe automatic

Exhaust: Automatic exhaust valve

Display: Liquid crystal display - systolic, diastolic, pulse rate

Sets of memory: BP4900: 48 sets BP5900: 99 sets

Cuff size: Universal cuff = 23~43 cm arm circumference

Operating temperature: +10 °C ~ +40 °C, less than 85% R.H.

Storage temperature: -20 °C ~ +60 °C, less than 85% R.H.

Unit weight: Approximately 300g (without batteries)

Power supply: Alkaline battery: 4 x AA (LR6)

Battery life Twice a day measurement:

BP4900: 300 times measurement

BP5900: 250 times measurement

Auto power off Whenever not used for 1 minute

Accessories 4 batteries, arm cuff with tube, instruction manual, pouch, gift box

IMPORTANT

Read the operating instructions.

Classification:

• Internally powered equipment

- Type BF equipment

-IPXO

- Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide

• Continuous operation with short-time loading

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive). This device conforms to the following standards:

- EN 60601-1: 1990 + A1: 1993 + A2: 1995 + A13: 1996 General requirements for safety.

• EN 60601-1-2: 2001 - Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests.

- EN1060-1: 1995 + A1: 2002 - Non-invasive sphygmomanometers- General requirements.

- EN1060-3: 1997 + A1: 2005 - Non-invasive sphygmomanometers - supplementary requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems.

- EN1060-4: 2004 - Non-invasive sphygmomanometers- Test procedures to determine the overall system accuracy of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers.

MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed description of EMC requirements please contact an authorized local Service Centre (see package insert).

Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.

Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at your local retailer or at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

Guarantee

See warranty statement inside the Kaz Customer Service Centre booklet.

UK only:

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.

Recalling stored readings

- EN1060-3: 1997 + A1: 2005 – Non-invasive sphygmomanometers- supplementary requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems.

- EN1060-4: 2004 – Non-invasive sphygmomanometers- Test procedures to determine the overall system accuracy of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers.

Pulse 40~199 beats/minute

Accuracy Pressure +/- 3 mmHg

Pulse +/- 5% Max.

• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read the complete use instructions.

• This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away from children. • People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in extremities, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood pressure themselves, since deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
• If you are under medical treatment or taking any medication, please consult your doctor first.
• The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

Description of the device