Beurer BM 44 User manual

ENGLISH Blood pressure monitor
Instruction manual......................2
ESPANOL Tensiómetro
Manual de instrucciones..........24
BM 44
Beurer North America LP
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.beurer.com
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
Signs and symbols
The following signs appear in the Safety Section (pages 2,
3, 4, 5, 6) and in this manual on pages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
15, 16, 17, 18, 21.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL, THE SAFETY SECTION
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COMPLETELY
AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOL-
LOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO
AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS AND TO MAKE COR-
RECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING:
Consult your physician before starting to measure your •
blood pressure.
Read and understand all instructions and warnings be-
•
fore using this device.
Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement de-
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vices, certain medical conditions can affect the measure-
ment 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 pace-
maker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement
method can produce incorrect readings. This represents
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 reference
ENGLISH
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not 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.

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only. Self-diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding medi-
cation, using measured results represent a risk for your
health. Always consult with a licensed physician for de-
termination of appropriate medication and dosage there-
of. 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 accurately
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 informa-
tion about your blood pressure.
Please note that technically related measuring tolerances •
are possible. Please see section “10. Technical Specifi-
cations” for details.
Any cuff related blood pressure • measurement in high
repetition rates, can lead to severe measurement side
effects, e.g.
– a nerval compression with temporary arm/hand paraly-
sis
– 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 car- •
diac examination, but may help to detect potential pulse
irregularities at an early stage. Always consult your phy-
sician to determine what will be suitable for you.
The ‘irregular heartbeat’ function is not designed for di-
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agnosing or treating an arrhythmic disorder. Arrhythmia
can only be ascertained by a licensed physician.
The WHO chart is not intended to replace a medical di-
•
agnosis. This chart is only a reference for different clas-
sifications of blood pressure.
If you notice abnormal or suspicious variations in blood
•
pressure measurements, consult your physician imme-
diately.
Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph node •
removal operation should consult a physician or licensed
healthcare provider before starting blood pressure mea-
surements.
Prior to use, you have to ensure that the blood pressure
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monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use the unit
and contact customer service. Please see warranty for
service contact.
This device is intended only for personal, non-commer- •
cial, adult use in measuring blood pressure and pulse
rate. Do not use the product for any other purpose. This
product is not intended for use in a hospital, physician’s
office, or any other health care facility.

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WARNING:
The unit must be used in accordance to the specified •
ambient conditions, otherwise the accuracy of readings
might be affected. See section “7. Care, maintenance
and storing the instrument” and section “10. Technical
Specifications” for details.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your
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upper left arm. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
Use this monitor only on humans.
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Swallowing batteries and/or battery fluid can be extreme- •
ly dangerous. Keep the batteries and the unit out of the
reach of children and disabled persons. Should any per-
son swallow a battery and/or battery fluid, please call
911 immediately.
Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any •
other means. The batteries may explode.
Batteries should not be taken apart, thrown in the fire or
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short circuited. The batteries may explode.
Should battery fluid leak and come into contact with your •
eyes or skin immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.
Please call 911 immediately.
This product is not intended for use by or on children, •
toddlers and infants or on persons who cannot express
their consent, e.g. persons with mental disorders or the
like. Consult your physician for alternative methods of
measuring a child’s blood pressure.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children, •
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 im-
mediately and keep them away from children 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 UNAT-
TENDED 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 measurements.
Only use the device on adults who have the right up-
per arm circumference for this instrument. See section
“4.2 Cuff Selection” and section “10. Technical Specifi-
cations” for suitable arm circumferences.
Do not use any cuffs, tubes, parts and accessories oth-
•
er than those explicitly recommended by “Beurer North
America” for use with this product. Parts and accessories
not approved for use with the device may cause damage
to your health and to the product.

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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 dis-
tance from such devices or turn the devices off.
Do not measure your blood pressure while operating a ve- •
hicle 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
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taking a measurement. This could cause bruises.
Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a jack- •
et or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor 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.
In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the mea- •
surement by pressing the start/stop button and open
the cuff at once.
If a battery has leaked do not touch the battery fluid. •
Avoid skin contact (e.g. put on protective gloves) and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
Do not disassemble the unit, it may result in injuries.
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When applying the arm cuff, make sure there are no wrin- •
kles in the cuff. This could cause bruises.
Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during •
measurement, e.g. laying your arms or any other object
on the hose. This could cause incorrect measurements.
Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary •
marks on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This
is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hyper-
tonic patients and in patients with weak pulses. In rare
cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please
contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the use •
by one person.
NOTICE:
The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision elec- •
tronic components. Accuracy of readings and the instru-
ment’s service life depend on careful handling. Protect
the unit against hard knocks (e.g. dropping the unit),
moisture, water, dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme hot or
cold temperatures, major temperature fluctuations, di-
rect exposure to sunlight and heat sources which are too
close (e.g. stoves, heating radiators). This may damage
the unit. The device must be stored in the specified ambi-
ent conditions. Please see section “7. Care, maintenance
and storing the instrument” and section “10. Technical
Specifications” for details.