Microlife BP W1 Basic User manual

Microlife BP W1 Basic
IB BP W1 Basic N-V9 2522
Revision Date: 2022-06-30
Microlife AG
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BP W1 BasicGuarantee Card
Name of Purchaser / Inköparens namn / Ostajan nimi / Forhandlers
navn / Kjøpers navn / Pircēja vārds / Pirkėjo pavardė / Ostja nimi /
Ф.И.О. покупателя
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номер
Date of Purchase / Inköpsdatum / Ostopäivämäärä / Købsdato /
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дилер

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Display
Microlife BP W1 Basic EN
1ON/OFF button
2Display
3Battery compartment
4Cuff
5M-button (memory)
6Time button
7Systolic value
8Diastolic value
9Pulse rate
AT Date/Time
AK Traffic light indicator
AL Stored value
AM Irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
AN Pulse indicator
AO Battery display
AP Arm movement indicator
AQ Cuff check indicator
AR LED positioning indicator
Read the important information in these
instructions for use before using this
device. Follow the instructions for use for
your safety and keep it for future refer-
ence.
Type BF applied part
Manufacturer
Batteries and electronic devices must be
disposed of in accordance with the locally
applicable regulations, not with domestic
waste.
Authorized representative
in the European Community

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Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring
non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
It is simple to use, accurate and comes highly recommended for
blood pressure monitoring in your home.
Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical
device for taking measurements on the wrist. This device was devel-
oped in collaboration with physicians and clinical tests prove its
measurement accuracy to be very high.*
If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer or
pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife dealer
in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet at www.microlife.com
where you will find a wealth of invaluable information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
* This device is tested according to the ESH protocol.
Reference number
Serial number
(YYYY-MM-DD-SSSSS; year-month-day-
serial number)
Caution
Humidity limitation
Temperature limitation
Medical device
Protected against vertically falling water
drops when enclosure tilted up to 15°.
Keep away from children of age 0 - 3
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Table of contents
1. Important facts about blood pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries
generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic
(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always
measured.
The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the heart
beats in a minute).
Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
1. Important facts about blood pressure
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
Setting the date and time
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
4. Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
5. Traffic light indicator in the display
6. Data memory
Viewing the stored values
Memory full
Clearing all values
How not to store a reading
7. Battery indicator and battery change
Low battery
Flat battery - replacement
Which batteries and which procedure?
Using rechargeable batteries
8. Error messages
9. Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal
Device care
Cleaning the cuff
Accuracy test
Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. Technical specifications

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Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell them if you
have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate.
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your doctor.
Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two readings
every time (in the morning: before taking medications and eating /
in the evening: before going to bed, bathing or taking medication)
and average the measurements.
It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these
situations are completely different.
Several measurements provide much more reliable information
about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
Leave a small break of > 5 minutes between two measurements.
If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see Section
«Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol»), measure-
ments taken with this device should be evaluated with your doctor.
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency
of heart pacemakers!
If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measure-
ments taken on the wrist. In some cases, the result may
differ from the measurement taken on the upper arm. We
therefore advise you to compare these values with those
produced by the upper arm measurement and discuss them
with your doctor.

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of 130/90 mmHg
indicates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 3 is at the top of the device. Insert the
batteries (2 x 1.5 V, size AAA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to flash.
Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in accor-
dance with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH). Data in
mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
1. blood pressure
normal < 120 < 74 Self-check
2. blood pressure
optimum 120 - 129 74 - 79 Self-check
3. blood pressure
elevated 130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check
4. blood pressure
too high 135 - 159 85 - 99 Seek medical advice
5. blood pressure
dangerously
high
≥ 160 ≥ 100 Urgently seek
medical advice!

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3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measure-
ment.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes. Keep
your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
3. Always measure in a sitting position and on the same wrist. Use
the wrist which usually shows higher blood pressure values.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference according to the information in the «Technical
specifications».
7. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
8. The LED Positioning Indicator AR is activated. Support your arm
in a relaxed position with the device at the same height as your
heart, move your arm until the LED light is at its brightest and
appears to be in the center of the indicator.
9. After 5-8 seconds, the cuff will pump up automatically. Relax, do
not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measure-
ment result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
10.The measurement is performed during the inflation. The inflation
speed may vary, this is a normal occurence.
11.During the measurement, the pulse indicator AN flashes in the
display.
12.The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9 are displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.
13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button or open the cuff (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an
unpleasant pressure sensation).
4. Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
This symbol AM indicates that an irregular heartbeat was detected. In
this case, the measured blood pressure may deviate from your actual
blood pressure values. It is recommended to repeat the measure-
ment.

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5. Traffic light indicator in the display
The bars on the left-hand edge of the display AK show you the range
within which the indicated blood pressure value lies. Depending on
the height of the bar, the readout value is either within the optimum
(green), elevated (yellow), too high (orange) or dangerously high
(red) range. The classification corresponds to the 4 ranges in the
table as defined by the international guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH), as
described in «Section 1.».
6. Data memory
At the end of each measurement, this device automatically stores the
result, including date and time.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 5 briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows «M» AL and then a value, e.g. «M 17». This
means that there are 17 values in the memory. The device then
switches to the last stored result.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing
the M-button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored value
to another.
Memory full
Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 30
memories per user is not exceeded. When the 30 memory is
full, the oldest value is automatically overwritten with the
31th value. Values should be evaluated by a doctor befor the
memory capacity is reached – otherwise data will be lost.
Clearing all values
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the device must have been switched
off beforehand) until «CL» appears and then release the button. To
permanently clear the memory, press the M-button while «CL» is
flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.
How not to store a reading
As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF
button 1 until «M» AL is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by
pressing the M-button 5.
Information for the doctor in case of repeated appearance of
the IHB symbol:
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
measures the pulse during blood pressure measurement and indi-
cates when the heart rate is irregular.

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7. Battery indicator and battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol AO
will flash as soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery
displayed). Although the device will continue to measure reliably, you
should obtain replacement batteries.
Flat battery - replacement
When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol AO will flash as soon
as the device is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot take
any further measurements and must replace the batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment 3 by pulling off the cap.
2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the
symbols in the compartment.
3. To set date and time, follow the procedure described in Section
«2. Using the device for the first time».
The memory retains all values although date and time must be
reset – the year number therefore flashes automatically after
the batteries are replaced.
Which batteries and which procedure?
Use 2 new, long-life 1.5 V, size AAA alkaline batteries.
Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.
Remove batteries if the device is not going to be used for a
prolonged period.
Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this device using rechargeable batteries.
Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.
Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat
battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
device as they may become damaged (total discharge as a
result of low use of the device, even when switched off).
Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not intend
to use the device for a week or more.
Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.
Recharge batteries in an external charger and observe the
information regarding charging, care and durability.
8. Error messages
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
«ERR
1» Signal too weak The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak. Re-position the cuff and repeat
the measurement.*