Avita BPM13B User manual

AViTA
Wrist Type Blood Pressure Monitor
Model: BPM13B
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................1
2. Important Information Before Use....................................................2
3. Blood Pressure Monitor Features ......................................................5
4. Description of LCD Display ...................................................................6
5. Battery Installation ...................................................................................8
6. Setting the Date and Time................................................................. 10
7. Applying Your Cuff ................................................................................ 11
8. Taking a blood pressure measurement........................................ 13
9. Heartbeat Remind................................................................................. 15
10. Hypertension Indicator..................................................................... 17
11. Memory Function................................................................................ 19
12. Troubleshooting................................................................................... 21
13. Error Codes ............................................................................................ 24

14. Data Transferring................................................................................. 26
15. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .................................................................. 29
16. Care and Maintenance...................................................................... 32
17. Technical Specification...................................................................... 33
18. EMC Tables ............................................................................................. 35
19. Explanation of Symbols .................................................................... 39

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1. Introduction
BPM13B Series Blood Pressure Monitor applies the Oscillometric
method to measure human systolic / diastolic blood pressure and heart
rate. This device is designed only for adults.
CAUTION:
-No modification of this equipment is allowed.
-Keep your equipment out of the reach of children, pets and pest.
-The Patient is an intended operator.
-Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
-Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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2. Important Information Before Use
When using this product, please be sure to follow all the notes listed
below. Any action against these notices may cause injury or affect the
accuracy.
WARNING
-Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the
manufacturer.
-Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a
physician or a trained health care professional who is familiar with
your medical history.
-Through regular use of this device and recording of your
measurements, you can keep your physician informed of the
changes in your blood pressure.
-Perform your measurement in a quiet place. You should be seated
in a relaxed position.
-Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or

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physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If you are
exhibiting signs of stress,
-Avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides.
-Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading.
-Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with
the cuff placement.
-Keep the monitor stable during measurement to achieve an
accurate reading. Remain still; do not talk during the measurement.
-Record your daily blood pressure and pulse readings on a chart.
-Take your readings at the same time, each day or as recommended
by your physician to get an accurate indication of change in your
true blood pressure.
-Wait a minimum of 2~3 minutes between readings to allow for the
blood vessels to return to normal. The wait time may vary
depending on your individual physiological characteristics.
-Although such cases are rare, for those with an extremely weak
pulse or irregular pulse, errors may result which prevent proper

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measurement. If abnormal variations are noticed, consult with your
physician or trained healthcare professional.
-This device is intended for adult use. While taking a measurement,
you can stop the inflation or deflation process of the cuff at any
time by pressing the POWER button.
-It is recommended that the accuracy should be checked by the
manufacturer every two years.
-If you would require any assistance during setting up, using or
maintaining, please contact the manufacturer.
Note.
Under any circumstances, the measurement taking result is ONLY for
reference.
Any further medical action should follow the advice of doctors.

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3. Blood Pressure Monitor Features

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4. Description of LCD Display
Memory sets
Memory Symbol
Average Measurement Symbol
Low Battery Symbol
Inflation Symbol
Deflation Symbol
Date

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Time
Digital Display
Pulse Rate
Heartbeat Symbol
Hypertension Indicator
Irregular Heart Beat Symbol

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5. Battery Installation
Low battery warning:
It is necessary to replace the batteries when the Low Battery symbol
appears on the display, or when the display does not turn on after the
POWER button is pressed.
Replacing the Battery:
-Open the battery cover on the bottom of the monitor.
-Insert or replace 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries into the battery
compartment, ensuring to match the indicated polarity symbols.
Always use new batteries.
-Close the battery cover.
Battery-operated
-Always use NEW batteries; never mix old and new batteries.

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-Do not use rechargeable batteries; rechargeable batteries can vary
greatly in quality and strength. Use of rechargeable batteries may
affect the performance of this device.
-Please properly dispose of the batteries away from small children
and heat.
-It is recommended to remove the batteries if the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.
-Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local
environmental and institutional policies.
-Remove the battery during extended storage.

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6. Setting the Date and Time
It is recommended to set the date and time for the unit every time
batteries are initially installed or replaced.
(1) When the unit is off (a blank display screen) or after replacing
batteries, press and release the “Date and Time” button; the
“Year” will begin to flash on the display.
(2) Press the“MEMORY”button to advance the display to the
desired “Year”, press“POWER” button to confirm
the“ Yea r ”.
(3) Next, the “Month” will blink. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the
“Month” and “Day”, then “hour ”, then “Minute”.
(4) After setting the minute, the unit will automatically exit out or
press power button the date/time setting mode and briefly show
the word OFF before shutting down.

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7. Applying Your Cuff
It is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If
for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist,
please modify the instructions for cuff application to your right wrist.
Your physician can help you identify which wrist is best for you to take
measurements from.

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Applying Your Cuff
-Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with
cuff placement.
-Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor.
-Hold your wrist in front of you with your palm facing upward.
-Apply the preformed cuff to your wrist so that the digital display face
is positioned on the inside area of your wrist facing you.
-Adjust the cuff 0.5~1 cm from the edge of the head of the ulna bone.
-The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your wrist.
-Blood pressure naturally varies from one wrist to the other; therefore,
measure your blood pressure on the same wrist to ensure
comparability of the two readings.

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8. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Please read the preceding portions of this manual prior to taking your
first reading.
(1) Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing
upward. Elevate your wrist so that the cuff is at the same level as
your heart. Relax your left hand.
(2) Press the POWER button. This will turn the power on.
(3) After the self-test, the values for the last reading will appear on
the display. The blood pressure monitor start to measure. Do
not move or speak while the measurement is in progress.
(4) The cuff will automatically begin to inflate, with the display
showing the increasing pressure in the cuff. As the pressure
increases, an arrow pointing up will appear on the display.
(5) When the inflation has reached optimum level, the display will
begin to show the decreasing pressure; the screen will display
an arrow pointing down while you feel the pressure of the cuff

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decrease.
(6) To detect the heartbeat, the heartbeat symbol will appear and
continuous flashes on the LCD display.
(7) Your blood pressure measurement and pulse will display
simultaneously on the screen.
(8) The Hypertension Indicator will indicate your reading range on
the display separately.
(9) The reading will automatically be stored in memory.
(10) Select POWER to turn the unit off and conserve energy and
battery life. The unit will automatically shut-off approximately 2
minutes.

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9. Heartbeat Remind
Your digital blood pressure monitor features an Irregular Heartbeat
Detector. Irregular Heartbeats may influence the results of the
measurement. If the monitor detects the Irregular Heartbeats during
measurement, the symbol will appear on the display with the
measurement values. You can take another measurement to make sure
the values are not influenced by moving during measurement or
Irregular Heartbeat.
The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse irregularity consistent
with an irregular heartbeat was detected during measurement. Usually
this is not a cause for concern. However, if the symbol appears often, we
recommend you seek medical advice. Please note that the device does
not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse
irregularities at an early stage.

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INPORTANT INFORMATION:
This blood pressure monitor is not designed for use by people with
arrhythmias nor for diagnosing or treating an arrhythmia problem. As a
safeguard, we recommend that if you have arrhythmias such as atrial or
ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any other special
conditions you should check with your physician before using your
blood pressure monitor.