Beurer BM 26 User manual

BM 26
ENGLISH Blood pressure monitor
Instructions for use...................................... 2
ESPANOL Tensiómetro
Manual de instrucciones........................... 22
FRANÇAIS Tensiomètre
Mode d’emploi ........................................... 44
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference
LEA TODO ESTE MANUAL CON ATENCIÓN
ANTES DE USAR ESTE PRODUCTO
Conserve este manual en un lugar seguro para consultarlo en el futuro
LISEZ CE MODE D’EMPLOI COMPLÈTEMENT ET
ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D’UTILISER CE PRODUIT
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Distribué par :
Beurer North America LP
1 Oakwood Blvd, Suite 255
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.beurer.com
Questions or comments?
Call our US-based customer service toll free at 1-800-536-0366.
¿Preguntas o comentarios? Llame a nuestro servicio al cli-
ente en Estados Unidos gratis al teléfono 1-800-536-0366.
Questions ou commentaires? Appelez gratuitement notre
service clientèle situé aux États-Unis au 1-800-536-0366.

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ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
Signs and symbols
Whenever used, the following signs identify safety and
property damage messages and designate a level of haz-
ard or seriousness.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if no avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE NOTICE addresses practices not
related to personal injury, such as
product and/or property damage.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL, THE SAFETY SECTION
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COM-
PLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS AND
TO MAKE CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES.............................................2
1. Getting to know your instrument.....................................7
2. Important information......................................................8
3. Package Contents .........................................................10
4. Parts and Controls.........................................................10
4.1 LCD Display Information..............................................11
5. Preparing for Measurement...........................................11
5.1 Inserting/Changing Batteries.......................................11
5.2 Setting the Date and Time:..........................................12
6. Measuring Blood Pressure ............................................12
6.1 Positioning the Cuff ..............................................12
6.2 Correct Posture.....................................................13
6.3 General Notes.............................................. 13
6.4 Taking Measurement.............................................14
6.5 Saving, displaying and deleting measurements ...14
7. Evaluating Results.........................................................15
7.1 Irregular heartbeat symbol....................................15
Cardiac arrhythmia:...............................................15
7.2 World Health Organization (WHO) classification...16
8. Care and Maintenance ..................................................17
9. Error messages/troubleshooting...................................17
10. Specifications..............................................................17
11. FCC Compliance Information......................................19
12. Notes on electromagnetic compatibility......................19
13. Warranty .....................................................................20
CONTENT

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WARNING:
• Consult your physician or pharmacist before starting
to measure your blood pressure.
• Read and understand all instructions and warnings
before using this device.
• Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement
devices, certain medical conditions can affect the
measurement accuracy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock
– patients with very low blood perfusion
– diabetes
– vessel anomalities
– people with electrical implants, such as a cardiac
pacemaker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement
method can produce incorrect readings. This rep-
resents a risk for your health, since values may be
interpreted incorrectly. Always consult your physician
to determine what will be suitable for you.
• This product does not and is not intended to provide a
medical diagnosis. Measurements results are for refer-
ence only. Self-diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding
medication, using measured results represent a risk for
your health. Always consult with a licensed physician
for determination of appropriate medication and dos-
age thereof. Follow the instructions of your physician
or licensed healthcare provider. If you have or suspect
that you have a medical problem, promptly consult your
physician. If you have an emergency please call 911
immediately.
• Only a physician or a trained health care professional
who is familiar with your medical history is able to accu-
rately interpret your blood pressure measurements.
Consult your physician before starting blood pressure
monitoring.
• This product is not intended to serve as a substitute
for the advice of a physician or medical professional.
This product is not intended to substitute for regular
medical checkups. Contact your physician for specific
information about your blood pressure.
• Please note that technically related measuring toler-
ances are possible. Please see section “10. Specifi-
cations” for details.
• It is recommended that the cuff is cleaned after every
200th use.
• It is recommended that the cuff is disinfected twice a
week using a cloth that is lightly moistened with eth-
ylalcohol (75 – 90 %); then allowed to air dry.

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WARNING:
• Any cuff related blood pressure measurement in high
repetition rates, can lead to severe measurement side
effects, e.g.
– any nerve compression with temporary arm/hand
paralysis
– the release of an arterial or venous thrombus, which
can cause a life threatening situation.
Please contact your physician about the specific risks
of cuff pressure in your specific case.
• The ’irregular heartbeat’ function does not replace a
cardiac examination, but may help to detect potential
pulse irregularities at an early stage. Always consult
your physician to determine what will be suitable for
you
.
• The ’irregular heartbeat’ function is not designed
for diagnosing or treating an arrhythmic disorder.
Arrhythmia can only be ascertained by a licensed
physician.
• The WHO chart is not intended to replace a medical
diagnosis. This chart is only a reference for different
classifications of blood pressure.
• If you notice abnormal or suspicious variations in
blood pressure measurements, consult your physi-
cian immediately.
• Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph
node removal operation should consult a physician
or licensed healthcare provider before starting blood
pressure measurements.
• Prior to use, you have to ensure that the blood pres-
sure monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do not
use the unit and contact customer service at 1-800-
536-0366.
• This device is intended only for personal, non-com-
mercial, adult use in measuring blood pressure and
pulse rate. Do not use the product for any other pur-
pose. This product is not intended for use in a hospi-
tal, physician’s office, or any other health care facility.
• The unit must be used in accordance to the speci-
fied ambient conditions, otherwise the accuracy of
readings might be affected. See section “8. Care and
Maintenance” and section “10. Specifications” for
details.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your
upper left arm. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
• Please do not share the cuff with other persons, to
avoid cross infection.
• Use this monitor only on humans.
• This product is not intended for use by or on chil-
dren, toddlers and infants or on persons who cannot
express their consent, e.g. persons with mental dis-
orders or the like. Consult your physician for alterna-
tive methods of measuring a child’s blood pressure.

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• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of chil-
dren, toddlers, and infants.
• Keep the product out of the reach of pets.
• Packaging materials are a deadly hazard for children
and can cause suffocation. Remove all packaging
materials immediately and keep them away from chil-
dren at all times.
• This product contains small parts that may present a
choking hazard to children. Keep the unit and all parts
out of reach of children. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN
OR THOSE WHO REQUIRE CLOSE SUPERVISION
UNATTENDED WITH THIS DEVICE.
• The tubing presents a strangulation hazard. Keep this
product away from children and those who require
close supervision, e.g. people with mental disorders.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR THOSE WHO REQUIRE
CLOSE SUPERVISION UNATTENDED WITH THIS
DEVICE.
• Do not drape tube around neck. This presents a stran-
gulation hazard.
• People with disabilities, activity limitations, or who are
physically frail, should be assisted by another person
when using this unit.
• Proper cuff size is important for accurate measure-
ments. Only use the device on adults who have the
right upper arm circumference for this instrument.
See section “10. Specifications” for suitable arm cir-
cumferences.
• Do not use any cuffs, tubes, parts and accessories
other than those explicitly recommended by the man-
ufacturer for use with this product. Parts and acces-
sories not approved for use with the device may
cause damage to your health and to the product.
• Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the
device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens)
while it is in operation, as inaccurate measurements
may result. To prevent such interference, use the unit
at a sufficient distance from such devices or turn the
devices off.
• Do not measure your blood pressure while operat-
ing a vehicle or in any situation which requires your
full attention.
CAUTION:
• The device should not be used when your arm has
been wounded/injuried or when a catheter has been
inserted. Such use may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of upper arm jewelry or the like
before taking a measurement. This could cause
bruises.
• Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a
jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure moni-
tor will not be able to take a proper measurement and
there is an elevated danger of acquiring hematoma
or skin marks during the course of the measurement.