ForaCare FORA P30 Plus User manual

ACTIVE P30 Plus Series
ForaCare Suisse AG
Neugasse 55, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
www.foracare.ch
FORA P30 Plus / FORA P30 plus BT
For self-testing / Zur Selbstmessung /
Pour l’automesure / Per l’automisurazione /
Para autotest / Para auto-teste / Voor zelftest /
Pentru autotestare / Pro vlastní testování /
Na domáce meranie /
MedNet EC-REP GmbH
Borkstraβe 10, 48163 Mϋnster,
Germany
Blood Pressure Monitoring System
Blutdrucküberwachungssystem
Système de surveillance de la tension artérielle
Sistema per il monitoraggio della pressione sanguigna
Sistema de supervisión de presión en sangre
Sistema de monitorização de pressão arterial
Bloeddrukbewakingssysteem
Sistem de monitorizare a tensiunii arteriale
Tonometr
Tonometer
Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Manuale dell’utente
Manual del propietario
Manual do utilizador
Gebruikershandleiding
Manual de utilizare
Příručka vlastníka
Návod na použitie

Contents
Safety Information 1
Introduction 1
Intended Use 1
Test Principle 1
Product Overview 2
Screen Display 2
Getting Started 3
Testing Your Blood Pressure 4
Fitting the Cu 4
Proper Measurement Position 4
Measuring Blood Pressure 5
Reviewing Test Results 7
Classication of Blood Pressure 8
Maintenance 8
Changing Battery 8
Using an AC Adapter 9
Caring for Your Device 9
Device Storage 9
Troubleshooting 10
Error Message 10
Blood Pressure Measurement 11
Symbol Information 11
Specications 11
WARRANTY TERMS AND
CONDITIONS 12
Appendix 12

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Safety Information
Read the following Safety Information thoroughly before using
the device.
• Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this
manual.
• Do NOT use accessories which are not specied by the
manufacturer.
• Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or
damaged.
• Do NOT use under any circumstances on newborns, infants, or
persons who cannot communicate.
• This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or
diseases. The data measured is for reference only. Always
consult your physician to have the results interpreted.
• Keep the equipment and its exible cord away from hot
surfaces.
• Do NOT apply the cu to areas other than the place directed.
• Proper maintenance and periodically calibration are essential
to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about
your accuracy of measurement, please contact local customer
service for help.
If you experience any serious incident that occurred in relation to
the use of this product, please report it to the manufacturer and
the competent authority of medical devices in your country.
A serious incident means any incident that directly or indirectly
led, might have led, or might lead to any of the following:
(a) the death of a patient, user, or other people,
(b) the temporary or permanent serious deterioration of a
patient’s, user’s or other person’s state of health,
(c) a serious public health threat.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
Introduction
Intended Use
The FORA ACTIVE Series Multi-mode Blood Pressure Monitoring
System is intended to be used to measure the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate by using a non-invasive
technique in which an inatable cu is wrapped on the upper
arm. Do not use this system on babies, young children or persons
who cannot express their consent.
Test Principle
Blood pressure is measured non-invasively at the arm based on
oscillometric method. For people of common arrhythmia, such
as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial brillation we
recommend to use auscultatory mode. The reading obtained
by single and average mode which use oscillometic method is
for reference only and should be discussed with the healthcare
professionals.

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Product Overview
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1. Screen Display 7. Battery Compartment
2. M Button 8. AC Adapter Port
3. M/Bluetooth Button 9. Air Jack
4. ON/OFF Button 10. Pressure Cu
5. AVG/S Button
6. Bluetooth LED Indicator
11. Air Tube
12. Air Plug
Screen Display
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1. Date 8. Day- / Night-Time Symbol
2. Time 9. Day Average Symbol
3. Systolic Pressure Symbol 10. Units for Blood Pressure
4. Systolic Pressure Value 11. Memory Mode Symbol
5. Low Battery Symbol 12. IRB (Irregular Rapid Beat)
Symbol
6. Diastolic Pressure Symbol
7. Diastolic Pressure Value 13. Pulse Rate

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Getting Started
Before using the device for the rst time, do the following initial
setup:
Step 1: Enter the Setting Mode
Press and hold for 3 seconds until the device turns on.
Step 2: Conguring the Settings (Date, Time, Time Format,
Memory Deletion, and Bluetooth Pairing (P30 Plus BT only))
Press repeatedly to adjust the value or enable/disable the
setting. Then press / to conrm the setting and switch to
another eld.
Set [Year] Set [Month] Set [Day]
Set [Time Format] Set [Minute] Set [Hour]
Memory Deletion Pair Bluetooth
(For P30 Plus BT only)
Note:
• During memory deletion, do the following:
9To keep all saved results, press / to keep the saved result.
9To delete all results, press to delete all memory.
• These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode.
• If the device is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will
turn o automatically.
• The Bluetooth pairing process is only required when user needs to
pair this device to a Bluetooth receiver for the rst time, or when
user needs to pair this device to another new Bluetooth receiver.
The Bluetooth LED Indicator will blink during the pairing process.
• After the device has been paired with a Bluetooth receiver, press
and hold for 3 seconds to start the Bluetooth connection.

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Testing Your Blood Pressure
Before Measument
• Avoid caeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco for at least 30 minutes
before measurement.
• Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before
measurement.
• Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measurement.
• Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.
• Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This
break can be longer if necessary, depending on your physical
conditions.
• Keep the records for your doctor as reference.
• Blood pressure varies between each arm. Always measure your
blood pressure on the same arm.
Fitting the Cu
1. Connect the air plug of the tubing to
the air jack of the
device.
2. Assemble the cu.
The smooth surface should be inside
the cu loop and the metal D-ring should not touch your skin.
Note:
• Before using the cu, be sure the cu size ts with your upper
arm circumference.
3. Stretch your left (right) arm in front of you with your palm
facing up. Slide and place the cu onto your arm with the air
tube and artery mark region (in red) toward the lower arm.
Wrap and tighten the cu above your elbow. The red line on
the edge of the cu should be approximately 0.8 to 1.2 inches
(2 to 3 cm) above your elbow. Align the tube over the main
arteries on the inside.
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~3cm
(0.8”~1.2”)
4. Leave a little free space between the arm and the cu. You
should be able to t 2 ngers between them.
5. Press the hook material rmly against the pile material. The
top and bottom edges of the cu should be tightened evenly
around your upper arm.
Proper Measurement Position
1. Sit down for at least 10 minutes before
measuring.
2. Place your elbow on a at surface.
Relax your hand with the
palm facing up.
3. Make sure the cu is about the same
height as the location of your heart.

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Important!
If the cu is relatively lower (higher) than the heart, the
obtained blood pressure value could be higher (lower) than
the actual value. A 15 cm dierence in height may result in an
error around 10 mmHg.
4. Press . The device will turn on and the cu will begin to
inate automatically. Remain still and do not talk or move
during the measurement.
Measuring Blood Pressure
This device provides you dierent ways to measure your blood
pressure.
When the device detects an irregular heart beat, the IRB symbol
is shown as “ ” instead of “ ”. If the problem still persists,
please consult your doctor.
Important!
Always apply the pressure cu before turning on the device.
A. Single Measurement
Perform an individual blood pressure measurement.
1. Press . All the LCD symbols will appear. Then the cu will
begin to inate automatically.
2. The heart symbol “ ” will ash when a pulse is detected
during the ination. After the measurement, the monitor
displays the systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse rate.
3. Press to turn the device o.
Note:
• If the device is idle for 3 minutes, it will turn o automatically.
B. Average Measurement
Automatically performs three (3) consecutive blood pressure
measurements and displays the average result in the end.
1. Press . The device will turn on and enter the averaging
mode. Then the cu will begin to inate automatically.
2. After the rst measurement is complete, the device will start
counting down before the second measurement begins. The
device will take three (3) measurements consecutively with an
interval of 20 seconds.
Note:
When the dierence between the rst and second systolic pressure

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is more than 15mmHg, the time interval for third measurement will
be 40 seconds.
3. After taken three measurements, the results are averaged
to produce the blood pressure measurement with AVERAGE
symbol display on the screen. Press to turn the device o.
C. Auscultatory Mode
Only well trained persons may use this mode to measure blood
pressure manually. This manual method involves applying a
stethoscope to the arm and listening to the pulse while the air
is slowly let out from the cu (the Korotko method). Please
ask your health-care professional to train you how to use
auscultatory mode.
The systolic pressure is the maximum pressure in an artery at the
moment when the heart is beating and pumping blood through
the body. The diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure in an
artery in the moments between beats when the heart is resting.
1. Place a stethoscope on the arm where there is a pulse. Wrap
the cu around the upper arm and hold in place with Velcro.
2. Press and hold until “ ” symbol appears on the display
with a beep. Release the button. Then cu begins to inate
automatically.
3. After reaching the cu pressure, the deation begins. You can
adjust the ination pressure by keep pressing to inate
if necessary. If you release , the ination will stop and
deation begins.
4. The systolic pressure is measured when the operator rst hears
the pulse. Write down the value on the display. This value
indicates the systolic pressure. You have to record the values as
the result will not be stored in the memory.
5. The diastolic pressure is measured from the moment the
operator is unable to hear the sound of the pulse. Write down
the value on the display. This value indicates the patient’s
diastolic pressure. You have to record the values as the result
will not be stored in the memory.
6. The device will return to 0 mmHg after the measurement is
completed. To turn o the device, press and hold or it will
switch o automatically after idle for 3 minutes.

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Reviewing Test Results
Your device stores the 200 (P30 Plus BT only) most recent blood
pressure test results along with respective dates and times in the
memory. To recall the memory, start with the device o.
For P30 Plus
To review all test results, do the following:
1. Press and release . The “ ” icon appears on the screen and
the rst reading you see is the last blood pressure result along
with date and time.
2. Press repeatedly to review other test results stored in the
device.
To review the day-average test results, do the following:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds until the“ ” icon
appears on the screen.
2. Press and the Day average result appears on the display.
3. Press again to review the Day-time average result.
4. Press again to review the Night-time average result.

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For P30 Plus and P30 Plus BT
Press to review the average and general memory recall mode.
Note:
• Day-time average ( ) is the average of the measurements taken
during 4:00 A.M. to 11:59 A.M.
• Night-time average ( ) is the average of the measurements taken
during 6:00 P.M. to 11:59 P.M.
• Press to exit the memory mode or leave it without any action for
3 minutes. The device will turn o automatically.
• If using the device for the rst time, the “---” icon appears when you
recall the test results or review the average result. It indicates that
there is no test result stored in the memory.
Classication of Blood Pressure
Human blood pressure naturally increases after reaching middle
age. This symptom is a result of continuous ageing of the blood
vessels. Further causes include diabetes, lack of exercise and
cholesterol (LDL) adhering to the blood vessels. Rising blood
pressure accelerates hardening of the arteries, and the body
becomes more susceptible to apoplexy and coronary infarction.
This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms
or diseases.
The data measured is for reference only. Always consult
your physician to have the results interpreted.
Denitions and Classication of blood pressure levels according
to 2007 ESH-ESC Practice Guidelines for the Management of
Arterial Hypertension:
Category Systolic Diastolic
Optimal < 120 mmHg and < 80 mmHg
Normal 120 –129 mmHg and/or 80–84 mmHg
High normal 130 –139 mmHg and/or 85–89 mmHg
Grade 1 hypertension 140 –159 mmHg and/or 90– 99 mmHg
Grade 2 hypertension 160 –179 mmHg and/or 100–109 mmHg
Grade 3 hypertension ≥ 180 mmHg and/or ≥ 110 mmHg
Isolated systolic
hypertension ≥ 140 mmHg and < 90 mmHg
Isolated systolic hypertension should be graded (1, 2, 3) according
to systolic blood pressure values in the ranges indicated, provided
that diastolic values are < 90mmHg.
Source: The European Society of Hypertension and European
Society of Cardiology Task Force Members. 2007 ESH-ESC Practice
Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension. J
Hypertens 2007; 25: 1751-1762.
Maintenance
Changing Battery
When the battery is low, one of the following
screen will appear:
• the “ “ icon appears with display messages
: This indicates the device is functional and
the result remains accurate, but it is time to
change the batteries.