Microlife BP W90 User manual

Microlife BP W90
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Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical instru-
ment for taking measurements on the wrist. It is simple to use, accurate
and comes highly recommended for blood pressure monitoring in your
home. This instrument was developed in collaboration with physicians
and clinical tests prove its measurement accuracy to be very high.*
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you understand
all functions and safety information. We want you to be happy with your
Microlife product. If you have any questions, problems or want to order
spare parts, please contact
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 instrument uses the same measuring technology as the highly
decorated «BP 3BZ1-3» model tested according to the British Hyper-
tension Society (BHS) protocol.
Microlife BP W90 EN
1ON/OFF Button
2Display
3Battery Compartment
4Cuff
5M-Button (Memory)
6Time Button
7Systolic Value
8Diastolic Value
9Pulse
AT Date/Time
AK Alarm Time
AL Stored Value
AM Heart Arrhythmia Indicator
AN Pulse Rate
AO Battery Display
AP User 1
AQ User 2
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement
•How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
•Activating the fitted batteries
•Setting the date and time
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection
5. User Selection
•Alternating between 2 users or the guest mode
6. Data Memory
•Viewing the stored values
•Memory full
•Clearing all values of an individual user
•How not to store a reading
7. Setting the Alarm Function
8. Battery Indicator and Battery change
•Low battery
•Flat battery – replacement
•Which batteries and which procedure?
•Using rechargeable batteries
9. Error Messages
10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
•Safety and protection
•Instrument care
•Cleaning the cuff
•Accuracy test
•Disposal
11. Guarantee
12. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (back cover)
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
•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.

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•The instrument also 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!
•Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
•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.
•Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This
will give your doctor a quick overview.
•There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
pressure.
•Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by 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 measure-
ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
•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 situ-
ations are completely different.
•Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.
•Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
•If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!
•If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument should
only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
•The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compartment 3 .
Setting the date and time
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure
too low
z100 z60 Consult your doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum 100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check
2. blood pressure
normal 120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check
3. blood pressure
slightly high 130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor
4. blood pressure
too high 140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical advice
5. blood pressure
far too high 160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical advice
6. blood pressure
dangerously high 180 y110 yUrgently seek medical advice!
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. You can now set the month using the M-button. 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 down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.

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4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection
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:
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before themeasurement and relax.
3. Always take the measurement on the left arm while in a sitting
position.
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 diameter of 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the
instrument is at the same height as your heart.
8. Press the ON/OFF button 1to start the measurement.
9. 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.
10. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and
the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not
reached, the instrument will automatically pump some more air
into the cuff.
11. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
12. The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse
9 is displayed and longer beep is heard.
Note also the explanations on further displays 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
automatically 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).

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5. User Selection
This blood pressure monitor allows you to store the results for 2 indi-
vidual users. In addition, there is a guest mode, in which the results
are not stored.
Alternating between 2 users or the guest mode
6. Data Memory
At the end of each measurement, this instrument automatically
stores the result, including date and time.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 5briefly, when the instrument 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 instrument 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.
The user symbol AP or AQ indicates which user's memory is being
displayed. To change the user, please follow the instructions above.
Memory full
Clearing all values of an individual user
The following procedure applies for the selected user (AP or AQ).
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator
This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instrument 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.
The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves
to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
1. While the unit is switched off keep the time button 6pressed for
3 seconds until the user symbol AP or AQ starts to flash.
2. Press the M-button 5to change between user 1, user 2 and the
guest mode.
3. Confirm the selection by pressing the start button 1.
)In the guest mode no memories are stored or displayed.
The maximum memory capacity is 99 results for each user.
From this point onwards, a new measured value is stored by
overwriting the oldest value.

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If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the instrument 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
Press the ON/OFF button 1while the reading is being displayed.
Keep the button pressed until «M» AL is flashing and then release it.
Confirm by pressing the M-button.
7. Setting the Alarm Function
This instrument allows you to set 2 alarm times at which an alarm
signal will then be triggered. This can be a useful aid, for instance as
a reminder to take medication.
8. Battery Indicator and Battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol AO
will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (partly filled battery
1. To set an alarm time, press the time button 6 (the instrument must
have been switched off beforehand) and immediately afterwards
the M-button
5 and hold both down until the bell symbol AK
appears in the bottom left of the display. Then release both
buttons. The flashing «
1 » in the display indicates that the first
alarm time can now be set.
2. Press the time button to set the hours – the hour display flashes
and pressing the M-button allows you to set the alarm hour. To
confirm, press the time button.
3. The minute display will now flash. The minutes can be set using
the M-button. To confirm, press the time button again.
4.
The bell symbol will now flash. Use the M-button to select whether
the alarm time is to be active (bell) or inactive (crossed-out bell). To
confirm, press the time button.
X
To set a second alarm time, proceed as above but if the « 1 » flashes,
press the M-button to select «
2 » and confirm with the time button.
X
An active alarm time is indicated by the bell symbol in the display.
X
The alarm will sound at the set time every day.
X
To switch-off the alarm when it is sounding, press the ON/OFF
button 1.
X
To permanently switch off the alarm, proceed as above andselect the
crossed-out bell symbol. This will then disappear from the display.
X
The alarm times must be re-entered each time the batteries are
replaced.

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displayed). Although the instrument 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 instrument is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot
take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.
Which batteries and which procedure?
Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this instrument using rechargeable batteries.
9. Error Messages
If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is inter-
rupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed.
1. Open the battery compartment 3by 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.».
)
The memory retains all values although date and time (and
possibly also set alarm times) must be reset – the year number
therefore flashes automatically after the batteries are replaced.
)Use 2 new, long-life 1.5V, size AAA batteries.
)Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.
)Remove batteries if the instrument is not going to be used for
a prolonged period.
)Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.
)Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat
battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
instrument as they may become damaged (total discharge as
a result of low use of the instrument, even when switched off).
)Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not intend
to use the instrument 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.
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.*
« ERR 2 » 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.