Microlife CVS 271249 User manual

Blood Pressure Monitor
WRIST
MONITOR
Product #271249
Instruction Manual
Instrucciones de Uso
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Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
2. Important information on 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?
3. Components of your blood pressure monitor
4. Operation of your blood pressure monitor
4.1. Inserting the batteries
4.2. Checking current time/date/year settings
4.3. Setting the time and date
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 measurements
6. Error messages / troubleshooting
7. Care and maintenance
8. Warranty
9. Certifications
10. Technical specifications
11. How to contact us

1. Introduction
1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor
This CVS blood pressure monitor, with integrated time/date display, is a fully
automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the wrist. It
enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood
pressure as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric method of measuring.
This device offers a very high degree of accuracy demonstrated through clinical
studies. It is also very easy to use.
Before using, please read through this instruction manual carefully
and then keep it in a safe place. For further questions on the subject of
blood pressure and its measurement, please contact your doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
•Caution: Self measurement of blood pressure helps your health
care professional assist in the management of your blood pressure.
Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor. Under
no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs
prescribed by your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the functioning of heart
pacemakers!
•In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made
with this instrument should only be evaluated by your doctor.
Electromagnetic interference:
The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer).
Therefore, avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity
of the device, such as cellular telephones and microwave ovens. These
devices, when in operation close to your blood pressure monitor, can lead to
temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
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2. Important information on blood pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in a part of the brain called the cir-
culatory center. This part of your brain responds to a situation through feedback
with the nervous system.To adjust the blood pressure, the strength and fre-
quency of the heart (Pulse) as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels is
altered. Blood vessel width is altered by fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
The level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity:
During blood ejection from the heart (Systole) the value is maximal (systolic
blood pressure value). At the end of the heart’s ‘rest period’, Diastole or dias-
tolic blood pressure value, blood pressure falls to a low value. Blood pressure
values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular dis-
eases.
2.2 Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if at rest, your diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg
and/or the systolic blood pressure is over 160mmHg. You should bring these
values to the attention of your doctor immediately. Long-term values at
this level endanger your health due to the associated advancing dam-
age to the blood vessels in your body.
Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 140mmHg and
160mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure values between
90mmHg and 95mmHg, please consult your doctor, and check your
blood pressure regularly.
With blood pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under
105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60mmHg, please consult your
doctor.

Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood
pressure monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes
in your values early and react appropriately, in consultation with your physician.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please
keep a record of your blood pressure levels by carrying out regular self-meas-
urements at specific times of the day. Show these values to your doctor.
Never use the results of your measurements to discontinue or inde-
pendently alter the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to
age) have been established by the National Institutes of Health JNCVL
•If your values are mostly standard under resting conditions but
exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is
possible that you are suffering from so-called “labile hypertension”. Please
consult your doctor if you suspect that this might be the case.
Warning:
•Diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate
medical treatment.
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Category Systolic Diastolico
(mmHg) (mmHg)
Optimal <120 <80
Normal <130 <85
High Normal 130-139 85-89
Hypertension
Stage 1 140-159 90-99
Stage 2 160-179 100-109
Stage 3 ≥180 ≥110

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2.3. What can be done if your blood pressure values are consistently
high or low?
a) Please consult your doctor.
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 constriction caused by deposits in the vessel
walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart,
brain, muscles) can result from arteriosclerosis. Furthermore, the heart will
become structurally damaged with increased blood pressure values.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary
hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organic
malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible
origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures which you can take to reduce and prevent high blood
pressure. These measures must be permanent lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle changes may assist in the reduction of a medically established high
blood pressure prevention. These lifestyle changes should be practiced on a con-
tinual basis:
1. Eating habits
•Strive for a healthy weight corresponding to your age.
•Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
(Many packed foods contain large amounts of salt.)
•Avoid fatty foods.
2. Previous illnesses
Consistently follow any medical instructions for treating previous illness
such as:
• Sugar Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus);
• Fat metabolism disorder, and;
• Gout.
3. Habits
•Smokers should give up smoking completely.
•If you drink alcohol, do so in moderate amounts only.
•Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee, coke, tea, chocolate, etc.).
4. Physical constitutioning:
•After a medical examination and clearance from your doctor, exercise
regularly.
•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 doctor before beginning your physical activities. Your
doctor will advise you regarding the physical activities that are
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3. Components of your blood pressure monitor
Your CVS wrist type blood pressure monitor consists of:
Cuff fits wrist size 51/2” to 73/4” inches.
4. Operation of your blood pressure monitor
4.1. Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries. The battery compart-
ment is located on the left side of the device (see illustration).
Wrist Cuff
Battery Cover
Systolic
Pressure
On/Off/Start button
Diastolic
Pressure
Set date &
time button
Memory button
Pulse

4.2. Checking the current time/date/year setting
Press and hold the Date/Time (top) button.
The date and time will be displayed.
4.3. Setting the time and date
This blood pressure monitor has an integrated clock with date display. This
allows you to store blood pressure values corresponding to time of day and
date. A total of 30 measurements with time and day will automatically be
stored. After new batteries have been inserted, the clock begins to run from
a) Remove cover as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries (2 x size AAA 1.5V) following the indicated polarity.
c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the batteries are discharged
and must be replaced by new ones.
Attention!
•After the low battery indication warning appears, the
device will not function until the batteries have been
replaced.
•Please use “AAA” Long Life or Alkaline 1.5V Batteries. Rechargeable
batteries are not recommended.
•If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods, remove
the batteries from the device.
Functional check:
Press and hold the ON/OFF button to test the unit. When functioning
correctly many icons will appear.
*If the unit is not functioning properly or is not functioning at all after battery
insertion, please check to ensure correct placement. See + and - symbols
inside battery compartment.
Note: You must set the current time and date after inserting the batteries,
and each time you remove the batteries.
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Low battery
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the following setting: 1999-01-01 00:00 O’clock. You must then set the date
and current time. For this, please proceed as follows (Example: Entering 06-15-
2002 Time 09:30 A.M.):
1) Press the TIME button for at least 3 seconds.
The display now indicates the set year,
blinking.
Time Button (top)
2) The correct year can be entered by pressing
the MEMORY button.
(Example, press 3 times changes to 2002).
Memory Button (bottom)
3) Press the TIME button again. The display now
switches to the date, during which the first
character (month) blinks.
Top Button
4) The current month can now be entered by
pressing the MEMORY button.
Bottom Button
5) Press the TIME button again. The last two
characters (day) are now blinking.
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6) The corresponding day can now be entered by
pressing the MEMORY button.
7) Press the TIME button again. The display now
switches to the current time, during which the first
character (Hour) blinks.
8) The corresponding hour can now be entered by
pressing the MEMORY button.
9) Press the TIME button again. The last two
characters (Minutes) now blink.
10) The exact time (minutes) can now be entered by
pressing the MEMORY button.
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11) Now after all settings have been made, press
the TIME button once again. The input is now
complete and the clock begins to run. You can
check the time and date settings by pushing the
time button.
5. Carrying out a measurement
5.1. Before the measurement:
•Avoid eating, smoking, and all forms of exertion before taking your
blood pressure.
All these factors influence the measurement result. Try to find time to
relax by sitting in an armchair in a quite atmosphere for about ten minutes
before measurement.
• Always measure on the same wrist (normally left).
•Attempt to measure regularly at the same time of day, since your blood
pressure changes during the course of the day.
5.2. Common sources of error:
Note:
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same
conditions! Taking pressure when relaxed in a quiet environment is
important.
•All efforts to hold your arm up can increase blood pressure. Make sure
you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any of the
muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion
for support if necessary.
•It is very important to have your blood pressure monitor at heart level.
Support your arm with a pillow. Taking your pressure with the
monitor lower than heart level results in a false high reading.
If the monitor is higher than heart level, a false low reading will result.

•Avariation of 6 inches between monitor and heart level can result in a
reading error of + or - 10 mmHg.
•Aloose cuff causes false measurement values.
•With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the measurement
arm, which can lead to false results. Correctly executed blood pressure
measurements should be repeated after a 5 minute pause, and after the
arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow
away for at least 3 minutes.
5.3. Fitting the cuff
a) Remove all jewellery and watches. The palm of your
hand should be facing you. Apply the cuff so that the
display is facing you.
b) The distance between the cuff and the hand
should be 1/4” to 1/2” inches.
c) Secure the cuff with the Velcro fastener, so that it
lies comfortably and not too tight. It should be
comfortable.
d) Lay your arm on a table with your palm upwards.
Support your arm with a cushion so that the cuff rests
at about the same height as the heart. Remain still for
2 minutes, sitting quietly, before beginning a
measurement.
5.4. Measuring procedure (measure in a seated position only. Stay still.)
After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, and
your arm is supported at heart level, the measure-
ment can begin:
a) Press the ON/OFF button. The pump begins
to inflate the cuff. In the display, the increasing
cuff pressure is continually displayed.
0.5~1.0 cm
(1/4”~1/2”)
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b) After automatically reaching the correct inflation pressure,
the pump stops and the pressure slowly falls. The cuff
pressure (large characters) is displayed during the measurement.
When the device has detected the pulse, the heart symbol in the
display begins to blink and a beep tone is audible for every
pulse beat.
c) When the measurement is complete, a long
beep tone sounds. The measured systolic and
diastolic blood pressure values as well as the
pulse are displayed.
The measurement results are displayed until you switch the device off. If no
button is pressed for 5 minutes, the device switches off automatically to save
the batteries.
5.5. Discontinuing a measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure
measurement for any reason (e.g. the patient feels
unwell), the ON/OFF button should be pressed at any time.
The device then immediately lowers the cuff pressure auto-
matically.
5.6. Memory – storage and recall of the measurements
This blood pressure monitor automatically stores each of the
last 30 measurement values. By pressing the MEMORY
button,the last measurement ( MR 01) as well as the last 29
measurements ( MR 02, MR 03, ..., MR 30) can be displayed,
one after the other. Continue to press the memory button to
see other stored measurements.
Time
Systolic
Diastolic
Pulse
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☞Further information
Repeating measurements without resting inbetween results in inaccurate read-
ings. Wait several minutes in a relaxed position, sitting or lying, before you
repeat a measurement.
6. Error messages/Trouble shooting
If an error occurs during a measurement, the
measurement is discontinued and a corresponding error
code is displayed (Example: Error No. 2).
Error No. Possible cause(s)
Err 1 No pulse has been detected. Cuff may be positioned incorrectly.
Err 2 The arm was moved during the measurement.
Err 3 Inflation of the cuff took too long. The cuff is not positioned correctly.
Dec.(5) Time (8:15pm)
(8:16am)
Systolic
Diastolic Pulse MR 02
( MR 01: Values of the last measurement) ( MR 02- MR 30: Values of the
(Alternating display) measurements before MR 01)
DATE
MR
TIME A.M.
MR
MR
DATE
TIME
MR
Understanding memory readings

Other possible situations and solutions
☞Further Information
Your blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people. Comparable
measurements always require the same conditions. (Quiet conditions)!
If you are carefully following the directions in this booklet and the fluctu-
ations in your readings are larger than 15mmHg, and/or you hear irregular
pulse tones on several occasions, please consult your doctor.
Your CVS blood pressure unit passed rigorous international standards set both in
the U.S. and in Europe. This device has been subjected to strict clinical tests in
Germany conducted by specialized physicians.
The manufacturing of your CVS blood pressure monitor is in accordance with the
European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see technical data) under
the supervision of the Technical Monitoring Association Essen (RWTüV-Essen).
Consult CVS if your monitor seems to be defective. Never attempt to repair the
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Situation Solution
The display remains blank when the 1. Check batteries for correct polarity
unit is switched on although the and if necessary re-insert.
batteries are in place. 2. If the display functions erratically re-
insert batteries or exchange them.
The device frequently fails to measure 1. Check the positioning of the cuff.
the blood pressure values, or the 2. Measure the blood pressure again
values measured are too low or too while resting in a quiet environment.
high. See 5.1 and 5.2
Every measurement results in 1. Your blood pressure
different values, although the device changes minute to minute within a
functions normally and expected values narrow range. Slight variations are
are displayed. not abnormal.
Blood pressure values differ from 1. Record your daily values and
those measured by your doctor. consult your doctor.
Often measurements at the doctor’s
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instrument yourself!
Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warrantee claims!
7. Care and maintenance
a) Do not expose the device to either extreme
temperatures, humidity, dust or direct sunlight.
b) The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bubble. Handle
this carefully and avoid all types of straining through
twisting or buckling.
c) Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
gas, thinners or similar solvents. Spots on the cuff
can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and
soapsuds. The cuff must not be washed in a
dishwasher, clothes washer, or submerged
in water.
d) Handle the tube carefully. Do not pull on it. Do not
allow the tubing to kink and keep it away from sharp
edges.
e) Do not drop the monitor or treat it roughly in any
way. Avoid strong vibrations.
f) Never open the monitor! This invalidates the
manufacturer’s warranty.
☞Further information
Blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people.
Comparable measurements always require the same conditions (quiet
conditions)! If fluctuations in readings are larger than 15mmHg, and/or
you hear irregular pulse tones, consult your doctor.
In order to receive market clearance from governmental bodies, this device was
subjected to strict clinical tests. The computer program used to measure blood
pressure values was tested by experienced cardiac specialists in Germany.

The manufacture of your CVS blood pressure monitor is in accordance with the
terms of the European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see
technical data) under the supervision of the Technical Monitoring Association
Esses (RWTüV-Essen).
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself!
Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warranty claims!
8. Warranty
Your CVS blood pressure monitor is guaranteed for a lifetime against
manufacturers’ defects for the original purchaser only, from date of purchase. The
warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper handling, accidents,
professional use, not following the operating instructions or alterations made to
the instrument by third parties. There are no user servicable parts inside. Batteries
or damage from old batteries is not covered by the warranty. The warranty is only
valid upon presentation of the warranty card.
Please note: According to international standards, your monitor should
be checked for calibration every 2 years.
9. Certifications
Device standard: This device is manufactured to meet the
European and United States standards for non-
invasive blood pressure monitors
EN1060-1 / 1995, EN1060-3 / 1997
DIN 58130, NIBP – clinical investigation
ANSI / AAMI SP10, NIBP – requirements
Electromagnetic Device fulfills the stipulations of the
compatibility: European standard EN 60601-1-2
Clinical testing: Clinical performance tests were carried out in
the US and Germany according to the DIN
58130/1997 procedure N6 (sequential) and
AAMI standard (US).
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The stipulations of the EU-Guidelines 93/42/EWG for Medical Products
Class IIa have been fulfilled.
10. Technical specifications:
Weight: 137g (with batteries + cuff)
Size: 83 x 76 x 66mm (including cuff)
Storage temperature: –5 to +50°C
Operating humidity: 15 to 85% relative humidity maximum
Operation temperature: 50°F to 104°F (10-40°C)
Display: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Measuring method: oscillometric
Pressure sensor: capacitive
Measuring range:
SYS/DIA: 30 to 280 mmHg
Pulse: 40 to 200 beats per minute
Cuff pressure display range: 0-299 mmHg
Memory: Stories 30 measurements
Measuring resolution: 1 mmHg
Accuracy: Pressure: within ± 3 mmHg
Pulse: ± 5 %
Power source: 2 size AAA, 1.5V batteries
Accessories: storage case
Technical alterations reserved!
11. How to contact us:
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
©2004 CVS/pharmacy
Toll Free: 1-866-464-6184
Email: [email protected]

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Tabla de contenido
1. Introducción
1.1. Características del 271249
1.2. Información importante sobre la automedición.
2. Información importante sobre la tensión arterial y su medición
2.1. ¿Cómo se origina la tensión arterial alta/baja?
2.2. ¿Cuáles son los valores normales?
2.3. ¿Qué podemos hacer si se miden regularmente valores altos/bajos?
3. Los diversos componentes del tensiómetro
4. Puesta en funcionamente del tensiómetro
4.1. Inserción de las pilas
4.2. Lectura de la fecha memorizada
4.3. Ajuste de fecha y hora
5. Desarrollo de una medición
5.1. Antes de la medición
5.2. Fuentes de error comunes
5.3. Ajuste de la muñequera
5.4. Procedimiento de medición
5.5. Interrupción de la medición
5.6. Memoria – almacenamiento de las 30 últimas mediciones
6. Mensajes de error/funcionamiento defectuoso
7. Cuidados y mantenimiento
8. Garantía
9. Referencia a estándares
10. Especificaciones técnicas
11. Contacto para ayuda