Microlife BP W3 Comfort User manual

IB BP W3 Comfort EN-FR 4119
BP
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
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Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
www.microlife.com
W3 Comfort

Microlife BP W3 Comfort
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BP W3 ComfortGuarantee Card
Name of Purchaser / Nom de l'acheteur
Serial Number / Numéro de série
Date of Purchase / Date d'achat
Specialist Dealer / Revendeur

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Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Type BF applied part
Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring
non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
Dear Customer,
This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and clinical tests
carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of a very high standard.*
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 theaddress 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 and ISO81060-2:2013.
Microlife BP W3 Comfort EN
1ON/OFF button
2Display
3M-button (memory)
4Time Button
5Battery Compartment
6Cuff
7Systolic Value
8Diastolic Value
9Pulse Rate
AT Date/Time
AK Stored Value
AL Traffic Light Indicator
AM Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator (PAD)
AN Cuff Signal Indicator «ERR 1»
AO Cuff Fit Check
-A: Suboptimal Cuff Fit
-B: Arm Movement Indicator «ERR 2»
-C: Cuff Pressure Check «ERR 3»
AP Pulse Indicator
AQ Battery Display
Keep dry

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Table of Contents
1. Using the Device for the First Time
• Inserting the batteries
• Setting the date and time
2. Checklist for Taking a Reliable Measurement
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
• How not to store a reading
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
• Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia (PAD)
4. Data Memory
• Viewing the stored values
• Memory full
• Clearing all values
5. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
6. Error Messages
7. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
•Devicecare
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
•Disposal
8. Guarantee
9. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
1. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
5 is on the bottom 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 3. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 4.
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.

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5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
2. Checklist for Taking a Reliable Measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes. Keep
the 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 of 13.5 - 23 cm (5.25 - 9.05 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the device
is at the same height as your heart.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
1. Press the ON/OFF button 1to start the measurement.
2. The cuff fit check AO on the display indicates that the cuff is
perfectly placed. If the icon AO-A appears, the cuff is fitted subop-
timally, but it is still ok to measure.
3. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move and
do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement result is
displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
4. The measurement is performed during the inflation. The inflation
speed may vary, this is a normal occurence.
5. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AP flashes in the display.
6. The result, comprising the systolic 7and the diastolic 8blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9is displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.
7. 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 (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-
sure sensation).
How not to store a reading
As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF
button 1until «M» AK is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by
pressing the time button 4.
«CL» is displayed when the reading is deleted from the
memory successfully.

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The triangle on the left-hand edge of the display AL points at the range
within which the measured blood pressure value lies. The value is either
within the optimum (white), elevated (hatched gray) or high (black)
range. The classification corresponds to the following ranges defined by
international guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH). Data in mmHg.
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».
Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia (PAD)
This symbol AM indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement.
In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the symbol
appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with measure-
ments taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor. Please show
your doctor the following explanation:
4. Data Memory
This device automatically stores the last 30 measurement values.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 3briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows «M» AK and «A», which stands for the average of
all stored values.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing the M-
button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored value to another.
Blood pressure readings with suboptimal cuff fit AO-A are not
considered in the average value.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
1. blood pressure
too high
≥135 ≥85 Seek medical
advice
2. blood pressure
elevated 130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check
3. blood pressure
normal <130 <80 Self-check
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse irregularity during measurement. The device is
clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if
pulse irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol
appears more frequently (e.g. several times per week on
measurements performed daily) we recommend the patient to
seek medical advice.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves
to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

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Memory full
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Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 30 memo-
ries is not exceeded.
When the 30 memory is full, the oldest
value is automatically overwritten with the
31st value.
Values should be evaluated by a doctor before 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 ALL» appears and then release the button.
To permanently clear the memory, press the time button while «CL
ALL» is flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.
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Cancel deletion: press ON/OFF button 1 while « CL ALL » is
flashing.
5. Battery Indicator and Battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol AQ
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 AQ 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 5by 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 1.».
The memory retains allvalues 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).

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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.
6. Error Messages
If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is inter-
rupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed.
* Please immediately consult your doctor, if this or any other problem
occurs repeatedly.
If you think the results are unusual, please read through the
information in «Section 1.» carefully.
7. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
Safety and protection
Follow instructions for use. This document provides important
product operation and safety information regarding this device.
Please read this document thoroughly before using the device and
keep for future reference.
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
« ERR 1 »
AN
Signal too
weak
The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak. Re-
position the cuff and repeat the measurement.*
«
ERR 2 »
AO-B
Error signal During the measurement, error signals were
detected by the cuff, caused for instance by
movement or muscle tension. Repeat the
measurement, keeping your arm still.
«
ERR 3 »
AO-C
No pressure
in the cuff An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff. A leak may have occurred. Check that
the cuff is correctly connected and is not too
loose. Replace the batteries if necessary.
Repeat the measurement.
« ERR 5 » Abnormal
result
The measuring signals are inaccurate and no
result can therefore be displayed. Read through
the checklist for performing reliable measure-
ments and then repeat the measurement.*
« HI » Pulse or cuff
pressure too
high
The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
299 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high (over
200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes
and repeat the measurement.*
« LO » Pulse too
low The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats per minute). Repeat the measurement.*
Error Description Potential cause and remedy

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This device may only be used for the purposes described in these
instructions. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect application.
This device comprises sensitive components and must be treated
with caution. Observe the storage and operating conditions
described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
Protect it from:
- water and moisture
- extreme temperatures
- impact and dropping
- contamination and dust
- direct sunlight
- heat and cold
The cuffs are sensitive and must be handled with care.
Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields such
as mobile telephones or radio installations. Keep a minimum
distance of 3.3 m from such devices when using this device.
Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice anything
unusual.
Never open this device.
If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period the
batteries should be removed.
Read the additional safety information provided within the indi-
vidual sections of this instruction manual.
The measurement results given by this device is not a diagnosis.
It is not replacing the need for the consultation of a physician,
especially if not matching the patient’s symptoms. Do not rely on
the measurement result only, always consider other potentially
occurring symptoms and the patient’s feedback. Calling a doctor
or an ambulance is advised if needed.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed. Be aware of
the risk of strangulation in case this device is supplied with
cables or tubes.
Device care
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the cuff
Carefully remove any marks on the cuff with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
Accuracy test
We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years or
after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact your
local Microlife-Service to arrange the test (see foreword).
Disposal
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in accor-
dance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.

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8. Guarantee
This device is covered by a 5 year guarantee from the date of
purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guarantee
card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming date of purchase
or the receipt.
 Batteries, cuff and parts that become worn with use are not included.
Opening or altering the device invalidates the guarantee.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance with
the operating instructions.
Please contact your local Microlife-Service (see foreword).
9. Technical Specifications
Operating conditions: 10 - 40 °C / 50 - 104 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Storage conditions: -20 - +55 °C / -4 - +131 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Weight: 112
g (including batteries)
Dimensions: 81 x 65 x 21 mm
Cuff size: 13.5 - 23 cm (5.25 - 9.05 inches)
Measuring procedure:
oscillometric, corresponding to Korotkoff
method: Phase I systolic, Phase V diastolic
Measurement range: 20 - 280 mmHg – blood pressure
40 - 200 beats per minute – pulse
Cuff pressure display
range: 0 - 299 mmHg
Resolution: 1 mmHg
Static accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg
Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value
Voltage source: 2 x 1.5 V alkaline batteries; size AAA
Battery lifetime: approx. 320 measurements
(using new batteries)
IP Class: IP20