Microlife BP3BU1-4U User manual

CVSBU1-4-JUL06-FDA-1

Blood Pressure Monitor
DIGITAL
ADVANCED
WRIST
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MUST BE USED ACCORDING
TO INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS.
Model #BP3BU1-4U
ID #271248 (3BU1-4U)
Instruction Manual
Instrucciones de Uso
Questions? Preguntas?
1-866-464-6184
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Software

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Advanced Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features of the BP3BU1-4U Blood Pressure Monitor
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
2. Important information on the subject of blood pressure and its
measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Which values are normal?
2.3. What can be done, if regular high/low values are obtained?
2.4. MAM Technology
3. The various components of the blood pressure monitor
4. Putting the blood pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
4.2. Sleep mode
4.3. Setting the time and date
4.4. User selection
5. Carrying out a measurement
5.1. Before the measurement
5.2. Common sources of error
5.3. Fitting the cuff
5.4. Measuring procedure
5.5. Discontinuing a measurement
5.6. Memory–storage and recall of the measurements
5.7. Memory – recall of 3 intermittent average results
5.8. Memory – cancellation of all measurements

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6. Error messages/malfunctions
7. Care and maintenance
8. Warranty
9. Reference to standards
10. Technical specifications
11. How to contact us
Blood Pressure Analyzer Software
(Sold Separately as an Optional Accessory):
This unit can be used in connection with your PC using the Micro-
life Blood Pressure Analyzer software and a USB cable. Your PC
will allow a capacity of monitoring 80 patients, each with 1000 data
(note: overuse will lower system efficiency). For information about
the software and how to purchase, call 1-866-464-6184.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features of the BP3BU1-4U Blood Pressure Monitor
The CVS/Microlife blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood
pressure measuring device for use on the wrist. This monitor enables very
fast and reliable measurement of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure
as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric method of measuring. This
device offers a very high and clinically tested measurement accuracy and is
designed for maximum user-friendliness. Before using it, please read
through this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a safe place. For fur-
ther questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement,
please contact your doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Your
values must always be discussed with your physician. You should never
alter the dosages of any medication without direction from your
physician. The pulse display is not suitable for checking the functioning of
heart pacemakers!!
In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this
instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your
doctor.
Electromagnetic Interference: This device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens, etc.). These
can lead to temporaryimpairment of the monitor’s
measuring accuracy.
2. Important information about blood pressure and its measurement
2.1 How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of
the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from
the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and
frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood

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vessels is altered. Blood vessel width is affected by way of fine muscles in the
blood vessel walls. Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically
during heart activity. During the "blood ejection" (Systole), the value is highest
(systolic blood pressure value). At the end of the heart’s "rest period" (Diastole)
pressure is lowest (diastolic blood pressure value). Your blood pressure values
must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases.
2.2 Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if your diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or
your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this case,
please consult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level
endanger your health through continual damage to the blood vessels in you
body. Should your systolic blood pressure values lie between 140 mmHg and
160mmHg and/or your diastolic blood pressure values lie between 90 mmHg
and 95mmHg. Consult your physician. Regular self-checks will be necessary. If
you have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systolic values under
105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult your physician.
Even with normal blood pressurevalues, a regular self-check with your blood
pressure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes in your
values early and react appropriately.If you areundergoing medical treatment
to control your blood pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day
and date. Show these values to your physician. Never use the results of
your measurements to independently alter the drug doses prescribed
by your physician. Which values are normal?
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure(without reagard to
age) have been established by the U.S. National Institutes of Health JNC7, 2003.
Category Systolic Diastolic
(mmHg) (mmHg)
Normal <120 <80
Self Check
Pre-Hypertension 120-139 80-89
Stage 1 140-159 90-99
Hypertension
Stage 2 >160 >100
Hypertension

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☞Further information
•If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally
high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that
your are suffering from so-called "labile hypertension." Consult your physi-
cian.
•Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg
require immediate medical treatment.
2.3 What can be done if regular high/low values are obtained?
a) Consult your physician.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are
associated with considerable health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels
in your body are endangered due to constrictions caused by deposits in the
vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important
organs (heart, brain, muscles) can result. Furthermore, the heart will
become structurally damaged with increased blood pressurevalues.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between the common primary(essential) hypertension, and secondary
hypertension. Secondary hypertension can be ascribed to specific organ
malfunctions. Please consult your physician for information about the pos-
sible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
d)Thereare measures you can take to reduce and even prevent high
blood pressure. These measures must be permanent lifestyle changes.
1) Eating habits:
•Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. See your doctor
for your ideal weight.
•Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
•Avoid fatty foods.

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2) Previous illnesses
•Consistently follow all medical instructions for treating illness such as:
diabetes (diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes), fat metabolism disorder,
and gout.
3) Habits
•Give up smoking completely.
•Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol.
•Restrict your caffeine consumption (coffee, tea and chocolate).
4) Your physical condition
•After a medical examination, and with your doctor’s approval and
direction; exercise.
•Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require
strength.
• Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please
consult your physician before beginning your exercise routine. You
must receive advice regarding the type and extent of exercise that is
appropriate for you.
2.4 MAM Technology
Microlife Average Mode (MAM) Technology is a new concept for optimum
reliability in self’measurement of blood pressure. A single measurement is
rarely your real result. An average of three readings is medically proven to
provide the most accurate result. With the push of a single button, the Micro-
life Average Mode blood pressure monitor takes three consecutive measure-
ments, and calculates the average.

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3. Components of your blood pressure monitor
The illustration shows your blood pressure monitor
(ID # 271248/3BU1-4U), consisting of:
Fits wrist size 13.5-19.5cm (5.3"-7.7")
4. Putting your blood pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries. The battery
compartment is located on the left lateral side of the device (see illus-
tration).
a) Remove cover as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries (2 x AAA 1.5V), observing the indicated polarity.
c) If the batterywarning appears in the display, the batteries are
exhausted and must be replaced by new ones.
USB PORT
TIME button
ON/OFF
Wrist Cuff
LCD display
Battery Cover
Mode selection switch
(1 or 3 Measurements)
MEMORY button