51237 - Blood pressure monitor MEDISANA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 51237 MEDISANA

Blood pressure monitor

Batteries low. Please replace batteries.

Deflate to measure symbol

Inflate to measure symbol

Display of systolic pressure

Display of diastolic pressure

Display of pulse rate

Memory location number

Important considerations

Tips for your well being Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations on your purchase! You have acquired a quality product with your purchase of the Medisana HGCupper arm blood pressure monitor. To ensure the best results and long-termsatisfaction with your MEDISANA HGC blood pressure monitor, we recom-mend that you read the following operating and maintenance instructionscarefully.WARNINGDo not take any therapeutic measures based on your own measurements! Never change the quantity of medication prescribed by your doctor!• Irregularity of pulse or arrhythmia can lead to difficulties in recording acorrect reading when measurements are taken using oscillometric bloodpressure devices. • If you should suffer from conditions such as arterial occlusive disease, pleaseconsult your doctor before using the unit.• The unit may not be used to check the heart rate of patients with apacemaker.• Pregnant patients should take their own personal state of health intoconsideration and take all necessary precautions before using the unit. If indoubt, consult your doctor.• Please take the following measures if anything untoward should happen such as pain in the wrist or other discomfort: Press the START button

deflate the cuff immediately. Loosen the cuff and remove it from your wrist. Please contact either your dealer or MEDISANA directly.

• Patients with a weak pulse wave should raise their arm and open and closetheir hand around 10 times before taking a reading. This exercise optimizesthe pulse wave and the measuring process.• The unit is only to be used for the specific purpose described in theseoperating instructions. • Any misuse will void the warranty.• The unit is intended for domestic use only.• On the rare occasion of a fault causing the cuff to remain fully inflatedduring measurement, open the cuff immediately. • Do not use the unit near to equipment emitting a strong electric ormagnetic field, such as radios. This may impair the correct functioning ofthe unit.• Do not let children operate the unit. Medical products are not toys!• If a fault occurs, do not try to repair the unit yourself. Attempts to do so willvoid the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.12 1 Safety Information / 2 Useful Information

What is blood pressure?

Items supplied and packaging

How is blood pressure measured?

Why should you take your blood pressure at home?

• Protect the unit from moisture. Should moisture enter the unit, remove the batteries and stop using it immediately. In this case, please contact either your dealer or MEDISANA directly. You can find details of how to contact us on the address page.

• Please be sure to include this instruction manual if the unit is passed on to third parties. Please ensure that the package contents are complete. These are as follows:

• 1 Operating instructions The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any pack- aging material no longer required. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your dealer without delay. WARNING To avoid risk of suffocation, keep packaging film away from children! Blood pressure is the pressure created in the blood vessels by each heart beat. When the heart contracts (= systole) and pumps blood into the arteries, it brings about a rise in pressure. The highest value is known as the systolic pres- sure and is the first value to be measured. When the cardiac muscle relaxes to take in fresh blood, the pressure in the arteries also falls. Once the arteries are relaxed, a second reading is taken – the diastolic pressure. The HGC is a blood pressure monitor intended for measuring blood pressure on the wrist. The measurement is carried out by a microprocessor, which, via a pressure sensor, measures fluctuations in pressure resulting from the in- flation and deflation of the cuff over the artery. MEDISANA has had many years of experience in the field of blood pressure measurement. The high precision of MEDISANA devices has been confirmed by clinical tests, carried out according to international standards. One strong argument in favour of taking blood pressure at home is the fact that the readings are taken in familiar surroundings under relaxed conditions. The most important reading is the socalled „baseline value“, the one taken before breakfast, directly after getting up in the morning. As far as it is possible, you should always try to take your blood pressure at the same time and under the same conditions each day. This ensures comparable results and helps in detecting the first signs of high blood pressure. If high blood pressure remains undetected, it increases the risk of further cardiovascular diseases.13

Blood pressure classification

Fluctuations in blood pressure

Influencing and evaluating readings THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND: Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular basis, even if you are experiencing no apparent complaints.The following table shows the classification of high and low blood pressure,without taking age into consideration. This blood pressure assessment scalecorresponds to the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO).Low blood pressure Normal blood pressure(green display area

systolic 140 – 159 systolic 160 – 179 systolic>_ diastolic 90 – 99 diastolic 100 – 109 diastolic>_ WARNINGBlood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health risk as blood pressure that is too high! Fits of dizziness may lead to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can beaffected by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at which theyare taken. Your personal blood pressure values are subject to considerablefluctuation during the course of the day and the year. These fluctuations areparticularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering from hypertension.Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowestat night when asleep.• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare theresults. Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who isalso familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unitregularly and recording the values for your doctor, you should visit thedoctor from time to time to keep him updated.• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced byseveral factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physicalexertion influence the measured values in various ways.• Measure your blood pressure before meals.• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.14 2 Useful Information / 3 Getting Started

Setting time and date

• If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) onseveral occasions, despite correct use of the unit, please inform your doctor.This also applies to the rare occasions when an irregular or very weak pulseprevents you from taking readings.Insertion: Open the battery compartment on the underside of the unit byexerting slight pressure whilst sliding it simultaneously in the direction of thearrow. Insert the two batteries (type AAA LR03) supplied. Remember to insertthe batteries as indicated in the diagram in the battery compartment. Replacethe lid, pressing it until it snaps into place.Removal: When the battery symbol appears in the display, please re-place the batteries with new ones.The display showing the month will flash after inserting the batteries for the first time. Set the date and time as described in 3.2 Set Date and Time. Please note that the date and time will have to be reset each time newbatteries are inserted. The previous measuring results are saved.BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION• Keep away from children! • Do not recharge!• Do not short-circuit! • Do not throw into fire! • Do not dispose of old batteries with your household waste, but dispose of them at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop!1. The date and time can be set with the device switched off. Press the STARTbutton and the MEM button simultaneously. The month appears on the display (flashing). To change the month, press the MEM button

repeatedly until the required value is displayed. The value auto-repeats ifthe MEM button is held down. Pressing the START button againdisplays the values for month, day, hour and minute (flashing). Press theMEM button to change the values. 2. After the fifth press of the START button the numbers in the displaystop flashing. The time setting is now complete.3. The date and time must be reset if the batteries are replaced.The voice function can be adjusted with the device switched off, i.e. with justthe date and time displayed. Press and hold down the MEM button untilthe selected language appears on the display (e.g. L1). L1 = English L3 = Spanish L5 = French L2 = German L4 = Dutch L6 = Italian L0 = Language function switched off

Adjusting the voice function15

3 Getting Started / 4 Operation The device speaks the language setting, and changes the display and the an-nouncement to the next language if the MEM button is held down. Theselected language can be changed by releasing the MEM button as soonas the language that you require is displayed or spoken. The selected volume,which is indicated by flashing bars, can be modified by pressing the MEMbutton again and holding it down until the required volume is indicated –the higher the bar, the louder the volume. The bar stops flashing and thedisplay switches back to the time display.Attach the clean cuff to the left wrist which is free from clothing with the palm of the hand facing upwards.There should be a gap of approx. 1 cm between the cuff and the palm of the hand.Press the Velcro tape firmly around the wrist ensuring that it is not so tight that it could falsify the measured result.• Carry out the measurement whilst seated.• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a table for instance.• Lift the wrist so that the pressure cuff is at heart height.• Keep still during the measurement: do not move and do not talk as this may alter the measurements. Fitting the cuff Correct positionfor taking readingsca. 1 cm

Displaying stored results

Switching off the unit

Taking blood pressure readings

1. Switch the unit on by pressing the START button

2. If the START button

is pressed, a beep is heard and all displaycharacters are shown (display test). This test can be used to check that thedisplay is indicating properly and in full. The display shows the values fromthe previous measurement. Information will be given in the language set ifthe language function is switched on. If no measurement has been taken,zeroes will appear next to the date and time.

3. The unit is ready for measurement, the number 0 is displayed, the start of

measurement will be announced if the language function is switched on.It automatically inflates the cuff slowly in order to measure your blood pres-sure. The pressure on the display changes continuously during the time itcontinues to inflate.4. The unit inflates the cuff until sufficient pressure has built up for a measu-rement. Then the unit slowly releases air from the cuff and carries out themeasurement.5. When the measurement is finished, the cuff is deflated completely. Thesystolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse value with the pulsesymbol appear on the display . The blood pressure indicator flashes next to the relevant coloured bar depending on the WHO bloodpressure classification (see page 13). The measured results will be an-nounced in the language set if the language function is switched on.6. The measured values are stored automatically. Up to 60 measured valueswith date and time may be stored in the memory.The unit has an automatic switch-off function. The unit switches off automati-cally after a minute if no buttons are pressed. The unit may also be switched off using the START button

The time and the date are constantly shown in the display.The memory of your blood pressure monitor will hold up to 60 measurements(blood pressure and pulse with time and date). The measured values are storedautomatically. Press the MEM button to call up the saved measured values.The saved data will appear on the display. Initially the number of memory loca-tions occupied will appear then the values of the most recently saved measu-rement including the flashing blood pressure indicator will be displayed. If the voice function has been activated, the device speaks the memorylocation number, together with the saved blood pressure and pulse values andthe blood pressure assessment as per the scale in the World Health Organisa-tion guidelines (see pg. 13).Repeatedly pressing the MEM button displays the respective valuesmeasured previously. In memory recall mode, the unit will switch off auto-matically after approx. 120 seconds if the last entry has been reached and nobutton is pressed. Memory recall mode can be exited at any time by pressingthe START button , which will also switch the unit off.If all 60 memory locations in the memory are occupied, a new measured valueis saved whilst the oldest value is deleted.17

5 Memory / 6 Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting If you are in memory recall mode, press and hold the MEM button

for approximately 8 seconds. All measured data stored will be deleted automati-cally after three beeps. Only noughts will be shown on the display instead ofthe measured values.The battery change symbol appears in the display• The batteries are too low or empty. Replace both batteries with new 1.5 VAAA LRO3 batteries.Erratic measurements being displayed• Cuff incorrectly fitted or not tight enough. Fit cuff correctly and tighten.• You have changed position or the cuff has moved during the measurement.Keep still and do not move your arm or the cuff.• You have an irregular heartbeat. Even if your heartbeat is only slightlyirregular, repeat the measurement. The unit is not suitable for people withan extremely irregular heartbeat.• You have spoken during the measurement, you are nervous or you areexcited. Do not speak and breathe deeply two or three times in order torelax.• You are not in the corrected seated position. Please assume the correctposition when taking the measurement.• A problem occurred during inflation or during the measurement. Repeatthe measurement. “EE” appears in the display• The unit has not been inflated enough. Repeat the measurement• A problem occurred during inflation or during the measurement. Repeatthe measurement. No display or display locked• No batteries have been inserted, batteries wrongly inserted or batteries arecompletely empty. Insert batteries, check battery position or replace withnew batteries.• A malfunction or fault has occurred. Briefly remove the batteries and thenreplace them.Please contact the service centre if the error message appears againwhen the measurement is repeated.18 6 Miscellaneous

• Remove the batteries before cleaning the unit.

• Never use strong detergents or hard brushes.

• Clean the unit using a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild soapy solution. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or alcohol.

• Do not allow any water to get into the unit. Do not use the unit again until it is completely dry.

• Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not wish to use it for an extended period of time, otherwise there is a risk of battery leakage.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, and protect it from dust and moisture.

• Only inflate the cuff when it is in position around the upper arm.

• The unit is best kept in the storage box included in your purchase and should preferably be stored in a clean dry place.

• Servicing and calibration (applies to commercial use): The unit has been calibrated by the manufacturer for a period of two years’ use. In the case of commercial use, the unit must be serviced and recali- brated at least once every two years. This calibration will be charged for and can be carried out by an appropriate authority or an authorised service centre - in accordance with the regulations for users of medical equipment. This product must not be disposed together with the domestic waste. All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commer- cial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Please remove the batteries before disposing of the equipment. Do not dispo- se of old batteries with your household waste, but dispose of them at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop. Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal. This blood pressure monitor meets the requirements of the EU standard for non-invasive blood pressure monitors. It is certified in accordance with EC Guidelines and carries the CE symbol (conformity symbol) “CE 0297”. The blood pressure monitor corresponds to European standards EN 1060-1/1995 and EN 1060-3/1997+A1:2005. The specifications of EU Guideline “93/42/EEC of the Council Directive dated 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices” are met and likewise those of EU Guideline 89/336/EEC. Device classification: IIa, type B Intended use: This unit is suitable for non-invasive blood pressure measurement in adults (i.e., suitable for external use).

95 % humidity Dimensions : 83 mm x 72 mm x 30 mm Cuff size : 300 x 70 mm circumference 14 – 19,5 cm for adults Weight : Approx. 130 g without batteries Article number : 51230 EAN number : 4015588512308 We reserve the right to make technical and design changes in the course of continuous product improvement.20 7 Warranty

Warranty and repair terms Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the warranty. If you have to send in the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is. The following warranty terms apply:

1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of

purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.

2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge

within the warranty period.

3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the

unit or for the replacement parts.

4. The following is excluded under the warranty:

a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. non- observance of the user instructions. b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties. c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre. d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear.

5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are

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