HoMedics BPW-715 User manual

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BPW-715
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions .............................................. 3
About Blood Pressure......................................... 5
Blood Pressure Standard ................................... 6
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works ..................................................... 7
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part............................... 8
Display Explanations........................................... 9
Installing Batteries ............................................ 11
Date & Time Set Procedure .............................. 13
Applying the Cuff .............................................. 14
Correct Measurement Posture ......................... 15
Measurement Procedure .................................. 16

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Risk Category Indicator.................................... 19
Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB)................... 20
Recalling Values from Memory......................... 21
Clearing Values from Memory.......................... 21
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement.......................... 22
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning......................... 23
Potential for Electromagnetic
Interference ....................................................... 25
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............. 26
Troubleshooting ................................................ 28
Specifications.................................................... 29
5-Year Limited Warranty .................................... 31

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions
should always be followed. Please read and follow all
instructions and warnings before using this product. Save
these instructions for future reference.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to measure
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
• Please note that this is a home health care product only and
is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a
physician or medical professional.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• DO NOT use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any
health problem or disease. Measurement results are for
reference only. Consult a health care professional for
interpretation of blood pressure measurements. Contact
your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.
DO NOT change your medications without the advice of
your physician or health care professional.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difculty determining the proper blood
pressure for pregnant women, individuals with irregular
heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation, kidney problems, or for
users who have suffered a stroke.
• Not suitable for people undergoing intravenous injection on
any limb and for those with preeclampsia.
• For those who have had mastectomy surgery (especially
lymph node removal), it’s recommended to take a
measurement on the unaffected side.

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• Excessive use may result in blood ow interference, which
is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial
subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your
wrist. In general, these symptoms should not last long.
However, if you continue to experience these sensations,
please seek advice from a medical professional.
• When used along with other medical electronic equipment
on the same arm, pressurization of the cuff may cause the
other devices to temporarily malfunction.
• Consult your physician before measuring blood pressure at
the wrist if you have any of the following conditions: Severe
hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, kidney disease, or
vascular disease that may compromise circulation.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of
heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: This device contains sensitive
electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or
electromagnetic elds in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g.
cell phones, microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary
impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device
(ex. power disturbance, radio frequency interference, etc.)
• Please use this device in a home health care environment only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• DO NOT wrap the cuff around body parts other than your wrist.
• DO NOT use this device on infants, children, or those who
cannot express their own intention.
• Use only 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries.

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Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff/stethoscope auscultatory method within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard, manual,
electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers. The
sphygmomanometer was clinically investigated according
to the requirement of ISO 81060-2:2013.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while
blood ows through the arteries. The pressure measured when
the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic
(highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured when the
heart dilates with blood owing back into the heart is called
diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why measure your blood pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those associated with
high blood pressure are very common. High blood pressure
dangerously correlates with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore,
blood pressure monitoring is important for identifying those
at risk.
Why do my readings vary?
Blood pressure is a body parameter that is subject to normal
variations throughout the day. A single reading that is different from
yours or your doctor’s readings are not necessary inaccurate. The
average of several readings, taken under similar conditions using
the same arm, is preferred for accurate blood pressure readings.
Why are my readings different than those taken at
my doctor’s office?
Many experience a phenomenon called “White Coat Hypertension”
when measured by a doctor. White Coat Hypertension refers to

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blood pressure that rises above its usual level when measured
in a clinical setting, such as a doctor’s ofce.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table below contains dened levels for hypertension that
are publicly available from the American Heart Association®
(AHA 2017).
Users can compare their own blood pressure readings against
these dened levels to determine if they may potentially be at
an increased risk.
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who
normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers stay above
the normal range most of the time, you may be an increased
risk and should consult your physician.
Although one can easily nd where their own blood pressure
readings fall on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a
Risk Category Indicator that automatically compares each reading
to the dened levels and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls
into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased
risk. See page 19 for more information on this feature.
Blood Pressure Category Systolic
mmHg (upper
number)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower
number)
Normal <120 and <80
Elevated 120–129 and <80
High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Stage 1 130–139 or 80–89
High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Stage 2 140–180 or 90–120
Hypertensive Crisis (consult your doctor immediately) >180 and/or >120
*Source: AHA 2017

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Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only
intended to assist you in using this table. The table and cues
are only provided for convenience in helping you to understand
your noninvasive blood pressure reading as it relates to the
American Heart Association® (AHA 2017) i nformation. They are not
a substitute for a medical examination by your physician. It is
important for you to consult with your physician regularly. Your
physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as
the point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your blood
pressure. This technology enables the monitor to
automatically inate and deate at the appropriate level for
each individual. With the touch of a button, the cuff will
automatically inate to block the blood ow through your
artery. Next, the deation process starts.
Please note that any muscle movement during ination or
deation will cause measurement error. When measurement
is complete, the monitor will display your systolic pressure,
diastolic pressure, and pulse readings.
The monitor automatically nds where your measurement
results fall on the American Heart Association®(AHA 2017)
table and provides a cue if your reading falls into one of the
stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. See page
19 for more information on this feature.
The appearance of the iicon indicates that a pulse
irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected
during measurement. Refer to page 20 for more information on
the Irregular Heartbeat Detector.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
MEMORY Recall
Wrist Cuff
Battery Cover START/STOP
Date/Time Set
LCD Display

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time Indicator
Heart Rate
Irregular
Heartbeat
Detector