Medisana MTP User manual

Art. 48681
GB Upper arm blood pressure monitor MTP
Instruction Manual
Please read carefully!

GB Instruction Manual
1 Safety Information ........................... 1
2 Useful Information ............................ 3
3 Getting started ................................... 5
4 Operation ............................................. 7
5Memory ................................................ 8
6 Miscellaneous ...................................... 9
7 Warranty ............................................... 12
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Device and controls
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DC 6V
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Upper arm cuff with hose
START button
Display
MEMORY button
TIMER button
Socket for mains adaptor
Connector for the hose

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1 Safety Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE!
Explanation of symbols
This instruction manual belongs to this device.
It contains important information about starting
up and operation.
Read the instruction manual thoroughly.
Non-observance of these instructions can result in
serious injury or damage to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed to prevent
any injury to the user.
CAUTION
These notes must be observed to prevent any
damage to the device.
NOTE
These notes give you useful additional
information on the installation or operation.
Classification: Type BF applied part
Lot number
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device,
especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction
manual for future use.
Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that
you also pass on these instructions for use.
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1 Safety Information
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WARNING
Do not take any therapeutic measures based
on your own measurements! Never change
the quantity of medication prescribed by your
doctor!
1.1 Tips for your well being
• Irregularity of pulse or arrhythmia can lead to difficulties in recording a correct
reading when measurements are taken using oscillometric blood pressure devices.
• If you should suffer from conditions such as arterial occlusive disease, please
consult your doctor before using the unit.
• The unit may not be used to check the heart rate of patients with a pacemaker.
• Pregnant patients should take their own personal state of health into
consideration and take all necessary precautions before using the unit. If in
doubt, consult your doctor.
• Should you experience discomfort or other complaints during measurement, for
example pain in the upper arm, please take the following action: Press the
START button to deflate the cuff immediately. Loosen the cuff and remove
it from your arm. Please contact either your dealer or MEDISANA directly.
• Patients with a weak pulse wave should raise their arm and open and close their
hand around 10 times before taking a reading. This exercise optimizes the pulse
wave and the measuring process.
1.2 Important considerations
• The unit is only to be used for the specific purpose described in this instruction
imanual.
• Any misuse will void the warranty.
• On the rare occasion of a fault causing the cuff to remain fully inflated during
measurement, open the cuff immediately.
• Do not use the unit near to equipment emitting a strong electric or magnetic
field, such as radios. This may impair the correct functioning of the unit.
• This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with insufficient
experience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a person responsible
for their safety, or unless they have been instructed in the use of the device.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• If a fault occurs, do not try to repair the unit yourself. Attempts to do so will void
the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
• Protect the unit from moisture. Should moisture enter the unit, remove the
batteries and stop using it immediately. In this case, please contact either your
dealer or MEDISANA directly. You can find details of how to contact us on the
address page.
Safety Information
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2 Useful Information
Thank you very much
Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations on your purchase! You
have acquired a quality product with your purchase of the MEDISANA MTP upper
arm blood pressure monitor. To ensure the best results and long-term satisfaction
with your MEDISANA MTP blood pressure monitor, we recommend that you read
the following operating and maintenance instructions carefully.
2.1 Items supplied and packaging
Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way.
In case of doubt, do not use it and contact your dealer or your service centre.
Send it to a service point.
The following parts are included:
• 1 MEDISANA Blood pressure monitor MTP
• 1 Cuff with air hose
• 4 Batteries (AA type, LR 6) 1,5V
• 1 Storage bag
• 1 Instruction manual
The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any packaging
material no longer required. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking,
please contact your dealer without delay.
WARNING
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept
away from the reach of children! Risk of suffocation!
2.2 What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure created in the blood vessels by each heart beat. When
the heart contracts (= systole) and pumps blood into the arteries, it brings about a
rise in pressure. The highest value is known as the systolic pressure and is the first
value to be measured.
When the cardiac muscle relaxes to take in fresh blood, the pressure in the arteries
also falls. Once the arteries are relaxed, a second reading is taken – the diastolic
pressure.
2.3 How is blood pressure measured?
The MTP is a blood pressure unit which is used to measure blood pressure at the
upper arm. The measurement is carried out by a microprocessor, which, via a
pressure sensor, measures the vibrations resulting from the inflation and deflation
of the cuff over the artery.
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2.4 Why should you take your blood pressure at home?
MEDISANA has had many years of experience in the field of blood pressure
measurement. The high precision of MEDISANA devices has been confirmed by
extensive clinical tests, carried out according to strict international standards. One
strong argument in favour of taking blood pressure at home is the fact that the
readings are taken in familiar surroundings under relaxed conditions. The most
important reading is the socalled „baseline value“, the one taken before breakfast,
directly after getting up in the morning. As far as it is possible, you should always
try to take your blood pressure at the same time and under the same conditions
each day.
This ensures comparable results and helps in detecting the first signs of high blood
pressure. If high blood pressure remains undetected, it increases the risk of further
cardiovascular diseases.
THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:
Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular
basis, even if you are experiencing no apparent
complaints.
2.5 Blood pressure classification
The following table shows the classification of high and low blood pressure, with-
out taking age into consideration. This blood pressure assessment scale corresponds
to the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Low blood pressure Normal blood pressure
systolic <100 systolic 100 – 139
diastolic <60 diastolic 60 – 89
Types of high blood pressure
mild medium serious
hypertension hypertension hypertension
systolic 140 – 159 systolic 160 – 179 systolic >_180
diastolic 90 – 99 diastolic 100 – 109 diastolic >_110
WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as
great a health risk as blood pressure that is too high!
Fits of dizziness may lead to dangerous situations
arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!
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2 Useful Information / 3 Getting Started
2.6 Fluctuations in blood pressure
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be affected
seriously by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at which the
measurements are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are subject to consi-
derable fluctuation during the course of the day and the year. These fluctuations
are particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering from hypertension.
Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowest at
night when you are asleep.
2.7 Influencing and evaluating readings
• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the results.
Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is also
familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit regularly and
recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the doctor from time to time
to keep him updated.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by several
factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical exertion influence
the measured values in various ways.
• Measure your blood pressure before meals.
• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.
• If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) on seve-
ral occasions, despite correct use of the unit, please inform your doctor. This also
applies to the rare occasions when an irregular or very weak pulse prevents you
from taking readings.
3 Getting Started
3.1 Inserting / removing batteries
Insertion:
Open the battery compartment on the underside of the unit
by exerting gentle pressure in the direction indicated by the
arrow, and insert the four batteries included with the unit
(alkaline batteries, AA type, LR 6). Remember to insert
the batteries as indicated in the diagram in the battery
compartment. Replace the lid, pressing it until it snaps into
place.
Removal:
When the battery symbol appears in the display, please
replace the batteries with new ones. Should the used
batteries be jammed in the compartment, use a pointed
instrument, such as a ballpoint pen, to carefully prise them
out.
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+ -
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+ -
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WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not disassemble batteries!
• Remove discharged batteries from the device
immediately!
• Increased risk of leakage, avoid contact with skin,
eyes and mucous membranes! If battery acid comes
in contact with any of these parts, rinse the affec
ted area with copious amounts of fresh water and
seek medical attention immediately!
• If a battery has been swallowed seek medical
attention immediately!
• Replace all of the batteries simultaneously!
• Only replace with batteries of the same type,
never use different types of batteries together
or used batteries with new ones!
• Insert the batteries correctly, observing the
polarity!
• Remove the batteries from the device if it is not
going to be used for an extended period!
•Keep batteries out of children's reach!
• Do not attempt to recharge these batteries! There
is a danger of explosion!
• Do not short circuit! There is a danger of explosion!
• Do not throw into a fire! There is a danger of
explosion!
• Do not throw used batteries into the household
refuse; put them in a hazardous waste container
or take them to a battery collection point, at the
shop where they were purchased!
3.2 Using a Mains Adaptor
Alternatively, you can use the unit with a special mains adaptor (MEDISANA
Art.–No. 51036) This connects to the socket provided at the back of the unit.
In this case the batteries remain in the unit.
Inserting the connector into the back of the blood pressure monitor switches the
batteries off mechanically. It is necessary, therefore, to plug the mains adaptor into
the mains socket first of all and then to connect it to the blood pressure monitor.
If the blood pressure monitor is no longer being used, first remove the connector
from the blood pressure monitor and then pull the mains adaptor out of the mains
socket. Doing this means that the date and time will not have to be reset each
time.
The display showing the year will flash after inserting the batteries for the first
time. Set the date and time as described in 3.3 Set Date and Time. Please note
that the date and time will have to be reset each time new batteries are inserted.
Previously stored results will be lost.
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3.3 Setting the date and time
To set date and time press and hold the TIMER button for several seconds. The
symbol for the memory selected starts blinking. Now press the TIMER button 
again briefly. The year is now shown in the display and starts blinking. Press
the MEMORY button to change the year. Press the TIMER button to go
to month, day and time. Press the MEMORY button to change the values.
3.4 Setting up the user memory
The MTP gives you the opportunity to assign readings to one of two user memories,
each of which provides 99 memory slots.
Press and hold the TIMER button for several seconds. The symbol for memory
(USER) 1in the display starts blinking. You can switch between USER 1and
USER 2by pressing the MEMORY button .
4 Operation
4.1 Fitting the cuff
First attach the free end of
the cuff’s air tube to the
designated connector on
the unit. Open up the cuff to a
ring and slip it over the bare
left upper arm just above the
elbow region. If wearing tight clothing, ensure that the circulation in the arm is not
impaired when rolling up the sleeve. Please ensure that the cuff buckle is never
positioned directly over the artery, as this can result in an incorrect blood pressure
reading.
The tube should run along the centre of the inner arm towards the palm of the
hand. Ensure that the cuff itself is not twisted in any way.
Fasten the pressure cuff in such a way that it fits tightly but does not constrict the
arm. Do this by passing the end through the buckle, pulling it tight and attaching
it to the Velcro fastener.
4.2 Correct position for taking readings
Take readings while in a seated
position. Relax your arm and
rest it lightly on a surface
such as a table. Relax during
the measuring process: do not
move or talk, as this can affect
the results.
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4.3 Taking blood pressure readings
a. Press the START button .
• All the display symbols will appear for approx. two seconds.
• The cuff will then inflate. The increasing pressure is displayed numerically.
• Pressing the START button during inflation will stop the inflation process.
The unit switches off and the cuff deflates.
b. The measuring process begins automatically when inflation is complete by
releasing the pressure built up in the cuff. The display shows the current
pressure in the cuff.
Initially, deflation occurs at a constant speed. As soon as the pulse can be deter-
mined, deflation is synchronised with the beating of the heart until the measure-
ment ends. This procedure is accompanied by a beep and the heart symbol
flashes at the same time. The measurement is complete when the cuff suddenly
deflates and readings are displayed next to SYS, DIA and PUL.
5 Memory
5.1 Recording the results
This unit features 2 separate memories, each with a capacity of 99 memory slots.
Results are automatically stored in the memory selected by the user. When the
memory is full, the oldest reading is always the first to be deleted.
5.2 Displaying stored results
Press the MEMORY button to display the stored readings. Initially, the average,
marked “A”, of all readings in the memory selected is displayed.
When the MEMORY button is pressed again, the individual readings (switching
between systolic, diastolic, pulse and date/time) of the last measurement stored
are displayed.
Press the MEMORY button again to move backwards through the stored rea-
dings. At the bottom left of the display, above the symbol MR (MEMORY RECALL),
the memory number for the reading is displayed. The readings are displayed in
reverse order. If, for example, seven readings are stored in total, reading No. 7 (the
last, most current measurement) will be displayed first, then reading No. 6 (the
second last measurement) etc.
5.3 Deleting memory
The data can be deleted from the memory selected by pressing and holding the
MEMORY button 
for about 7 seconds. After 7 seconds, the display
shows
“CL” ( CLEAR ) which indicates that all data have been deleted.
5.4 Switching off the unit
The unit switches off automatically after about 3 minutes, if no button is pressed
during this period. It can also be switched off by pressing the START button .
The time and the personal memory selected are constantly shown in the display.
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6 Miscellaneous
6.1 Guide to display symbols
Err Error during measurement
Lo Pulse is lower than 40 beats/minute
Determining pulse
Batteries low. Please replace batteries.
6.2 Troubleshooting
If the display shows one of the following error messages, this means that the unit
was unable to accurately determine blood pressure.
Error messages
Possible causes and solutions
ERR 1 Measurement of the systolic blood pressure was completed.
Either the connection with the hose has been interrupted or no pulse could
be determined.
Check the connections between the cuff and the main unit.
ERR 2 Non-physiological pressure has been detected.
Cause: the arm was moved during the measurement.
Repeat the measurement, keeping your arm still.
ERR 3 If the cuff takes too long to inflate, it is possible that the cuff is incorrectly
positioned or that the connection with the hose is not airtight.
Check the connections and repeat the measurement.
ERR 4 The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure is abnormally high.
Repeat the measurement under relaxed conditions, following the
instructions exactly.
If the same error occurs repeatedly with further readings, please contact
MEDISANA.
ERR 5 An average value could not be calculated due to unstable conditions while
the readings were being taken.
Repeat the measuring process, keeping your arm still and not speaking.
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6.3 Cleaning and maintenance
• Remove the batteries before cleaning the unit.
• Never use strong detergents or hard brushes.
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth, moistened with mild soapy water. Do not let
water enter the unit. After cleaning, only use the unit when it is completely dry.
• Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not wish to use it for an extended
period of time, otherwise there is a risk of battery leakage.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, and protect it from dust and mois-
ture.
• Only inflate the cuff when it is in position around the upper arm.
•Servicing and calibration
The unit has been calibrated by the manufacturer for a period of two years’ use.
In the case of commercial use, the unit must be serviced and recalibrated
at least once every two years. This calibration will be charged for and can be
carried out by an appropriate authority or an authorised service centre - in accor-
dance with the regulations for users of medical equipment.
6.4 Disposal
This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices,
regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a
municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be dis-
posed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Remove the
batteries before disposing of the device/unit. Do not dispose of old
batteries with your household waste, but at a battery collection
station at a recycling site or in a shop. Consult your municipal authority or your
dealer for information about disposal.
6.5 Guidelines / Standards
This blood pressure monitor meets the requirements of the EU standard for non-
invasive blood pressure monitors. It is certified in accordance with EC Guidelines
and carries the CE symbol (conformity symbol) “CE 0297”.
The blood pressure monitor corresponds to European standards EN 60601-1,
EN 60601-1-2, EN 1060-1/-3/-4, EN ISO 14971 and EN 980.
The specifications of EU Guideline “93/42/EEC of the Council Directive dated 14
June 1993 concerning medical devices” are met.
Clinical trial results:
Clinical trials for this unit were carried out in the USA and Germany according to
EN 1060-4 and according to the AAMI – Standard (US).
Electromagnetic compatibility:
The device complies with the EN 60601-1-2 standard for electromagnetic com-
patibility. Inquire at MEDISANA for details on this measurement data.
Intended use:
This unit is suitable for non-invasive blood pressure measurement in adults (i.e.,
suitable for external use).
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6.6 Technical specifications
Name and model : MEDISANA Blood pressure monitor MTP
Display system : Digital display
Memory slots : 2 x 99
Measuring method : Oscillometric
Voltage supply : 6 V=, 4 x 1.5V battery AA LR6
Measuring range blood pressure : 30 – 280 mmHg
Measuring range - pulse
Maximum error tolerance
for static pressure
Maximum error tolerance
for pulse rate
Pressure generation
Deflation
Autom. switch-off
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Dimensions
Cuff size
Weight
Article number
EAN number
Accessories
: 40 – 200 beats/min.
:± 3 mmHg
: ± 5 % of the reading
: Automatic, using micro pump
: Automatic
: After approx. 1 minute
: +10 °C to + 40 °C,
15 – 85 % humidity
: - 5 °C to + 50 °C
: approx. 120 mm x 163 mm x 66 mm
: 22 – 32 cm Adult cuff for average
upper arm circumference
: approx. 483 g incl. batteries
: 48681
: 40 15588 48681 4
: Mains adapter
Art.-No. 51036
Cuff, large 32 - 42 cm for
adults with upper arm of large circumference
Art.-No. 51037
In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make technical and optical changes without
notice.
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Warranty and repair terms
Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the
warranty. If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and
state what the defect is.
The following warranty terms apply:
1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of
purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by
means of the sales receipt or invoice.
2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the
warranty period.
3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or
for the replacement parts.
4. The following is excluded under the warranty:
a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. nonobser-
vance of the user instructions.
b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or un-
authorised third parties.
c.
Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the con-
sumer or during transport to the service centre.
d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear as batteries, cuff etc..
5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are ex-
cluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.
MEDISANA GmbH
Jagenbergstraße 19
41468 NEUSS
GERMANY
The service centre address is shown on the attached leaflet
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MEDIS ANA GmbH
Jagenbergstraße 19
41468 NEUSS
GERMANY
48681 04/2019 Ver. 1.0
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