Philips DL8760 User manual

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Philips Consumer Lifestyle
A division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904
4222.100.5747.1 (1/2016)
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Socket for DC charger plug
2 Bluetooth® symbol
3 Battery symbol
4 Systolic blood pressure
5 Diastolic blood pressure
6 Heart rate
7 Movement detector
8 Heart rate/irregular heart rate detector
9 User IDs
10 Cuff
11 On button
12 User ID button
13 Blood pressure classification
14 DC plug
15 DC charger
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using electrical products, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Warnings
- Please keep the unit out of reach of infants,
children or pets, since inhalation or swallowing
of small parts can be dangerous or even fatal.
- The device is only intended for measuring the
blood pressure of adults.
- The device is not suitable for persons who have
electrical implants.
- Do not use this blood pressure monitor on any
arm where intravascular access or therapy
(such as an intravenous drip or a blood
transfusion), or an arterio-venous shunt (A-V
shunt) is present. The temporary interference to
blood flow by the blood pressure measurement
could result in injury.
- If you had a mastectomy (breast amputation)
do not use this blood pressure monitor on the
arm on the side of the mastectomy. The
inflating cuff can lead to pain, trauma and
further injury in the arm on the side of the
mastectomy.
- A device should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
- Consult your physician if you suffer from
illnesses prior to using the device.
- No modifications of this equipment are allowed.
This may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the device.
- Do not use while bathing and within 20 minutes
after taking a bath.
- Do not use the blood pressure monitor during
charging as this can cause injury.
- Do not touch the output of the DC charger as
this can cause injury.
- Do not dispose of built-in batteries in fire.
Battery may explode or leak.
- Do not reach for a corded device that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
- The batteries used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or
incinerate.
- Do not use an extension cord with this device.
- If you experience discomfort during a
measurement, such as pain in the arm or other
complaints, press the 'on' button to release the
air immediately from the cuff. Loosen the cuff
and remove it from your wrist.
- On the rare occasion of a fault causing the cuff
to remain fully inflated during measurement,
open the cuff immediately. Prolonged high
pressure (cuff pressure >300mmHg or constant
pressure >15mmHg for more than 3 minutes)
applied to the arm, may lead to bruises
(ecchymosis).
- Too frequent and consecutive measurements
could cause disturbances in blood circulation
and injuries.
- Beware of strangulation with the DC charger
cord, particularly for children and infants due to
cables.
- This device is not intended for use outside a
home environment.
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- Never use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers or that Philips does not
specifically recommend. Using such accessories
or parts could cause a hazardous situation for
the user or damage to the device.
Caution
- Only use this device for its intended purpose as
described in this user manual.
- Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-
diagnosis. This device allows you to monitor
your blood pressure. Do not begin or end
medical treatment based on the measurement
results. Always consult your physician for
treatment advice.
- Always check the device and cuff before you
use it. Do not use the device or cuff if one of
them is damaged, as this may cause injury.
- The effectiveness of this blood pressure
monitor has not been established in pregnant
(including pre-eclamptic) women.
- This device is not intended for use on
extremities other than the arm or for functions
other than obtaining a blood pressure
measurement.
- Common arrhythmias (such as atrial or
ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation)
and peripheral artery disease / arteriosclerosis
can affect the accuracy of this blood pressure
monitor. Please consult your physician how to
best use this blood pressure monitor if you
suffer from any of these conditions.
- Do not take any therapeutic measures on the
basis of a self-measurement. Never change
prescribed medication without consulting your
physician. Consult your physician if you have
any questions about your blood pressure.
- If you are taking medication, consult your
physician to determine the most appropriate
time to measure your blood pressure.
- If the cuff pressure exceeds 300mmHg, the unit
will deflate automatically. If the cuff does not
deflate when pressures exceeds 300mmHg,
detach the cuff from the arm and press the 'on'
button to stop inflation.
- Do not attach the cuff on the same arm on
which other monitoring medical electrical
equipment is attached simultaneously, because
this could cause temporary loss of function of
those simultaneously-used monitoring medical
electrical equipment.
- Never attach the cuff on injured skin, an injured
arm or an arm under medical treatment as this
can cause further injury.
- Do not use the device in case of existing
polyester or nylon material allergies.
- This device is not washable. Never immerse the
device in water and do not rinse it under the
tap.
- This device is not suitable for continuous
monitoring during medical emergencies or
operations.
- This device cannot be used with HF (High
Frequency) surgical equipment at the same
time.
- Do not use the DC charger in or near a power
outlet that contains an electric air freshener to
prevent damage to the DC charger.
- Keep the device away from fire and heat
sources, as the battery can overheat, causing
fire or bursting. The battery could explode
causing injury or death.
- After charging, remove the small plug from the
device and remove the DC charger from the
wall outlet.
- The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and
is not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air, with
oxygen or nitrous oxide.
- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the
device near strong electromagnetic fields,
radiated interference signal or electrical fast
transient/burst signal. For example magnets,
radio transmitters, microwave ovens.
- Use this device under the right environmental
conditions as indicated in this user manual. If
not, this could affect the performance, lifetime
of the device and measurement results.
- Only use the DC charger supplied to charge the
device.
- If you have any problems with this device, such
as setting up, malfunction, maintaining or using,
visit www.philips.com/support or call
1-844-531-6861 for assistance.
- Do not open, disassemble or repair the device
yourself.
- Dispose of accessories, detachable parts, and
the ME equipment according to the local
guidelines.
- Do not attempt to replace your blood pressure
monitor's battery. It is built-in and not
changeable.
- Avoid charging your blood pressure monitor in
extremely high or low temperatures (see
'Specifications').
- Do not clean the blood pressure monitor when
it is being charged. Always unplug the charger
first before cleaning the blood pressure
monitor.
Compliance with standards
- The device meets the relevant standards for this
type of Class II electrical medical equipment for
home use.
- This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure
to electromagnetic fields and complies with IEC
60601-1-2.
- This Philips device complies with applicable
standards and regulations of the FCC Rules.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General
The Philips upper arm blood pressure monitor with
Bluetooth® Smart enables you to perform blood

pressure measurements, heart rate (pulse)
measurements, transmit data via Bluetooth®
Smart to your mobile device and display your
personal measurement results in the Philips
HealthSuite health app. The device can also be
used as a standalone device.
This user manual contains important safety
information and provides step-by-step instructions
for using the blood pressure monitor.
Read this information carefully before you use the
device and save it for future reference.
Features:
- 3 7/16 in x 15/16 in / 86.5mm×24mm display
with white backlight
- Measure-during-inflation technology
- Supports 2 users
Intended use
The Philips upper arm blood pressure monitor is a
digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood
pressure and heart rate in adult patient population
with arm circumference ranging from 8 ¾ - 16 ½
inch ( 22cm to 42cm ). The device is intended to be
used in an indoor home environment.
Display
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Description Explanantion
Systolic
blood
pressure
Maximum blood pressure,
see also section systolic and
diastolic pressure.
Diastolic
blood
pressure
Minimum blood pressure,
see also section systolic and
diastolic pressure.
Heart rate Number of heartbeats per
minute (pulse is typically
equivalent to heart rate).
Battery status Indicates status of battery
during charging.
Measurement
unit
Measurement unit of blood
pressure.
Irregular heart
rate detector
Irregular heart rate detection
during the measurement.
User IDs Start measurement for
selected user, and transmit
the measurement result.
Movement
detector
Moving during the
measurement will result in
an inaccurate result.
Blood
pressure
classification
Classification of measured
blood pressure following
WHO system (see 'Blood
pressure classification').
Bluetooth®
symbol
The device uses Bluetooth
for communication.
Heart rate
detection
Heart rate detection during
the measurement.
Battery status indications
Battery
symbol
Battery status
The battery is almost empty.
+
The battery is empty.
When you measure 3 times a day starting with a
fully charged battery, the device can be used for
about 20 days until a recharge is needed. In case
of normal use, the battery can be charged around
300 times.
Note: Data will be lost when the battery is
completely empty.
Charging
The battery of this device is a built-in rechargeable
li-polymer battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh.
Use the original DC charger supplied to charge the
battery. The DC charger transforms 100-240V AC
to 6V DC.
When the battery is empty, it takes approx. 2 hours
to fully charge the battery of the device.
1 Put the small DC plug in the socket of the
device (Fig. 2).
2 Put the DC charger in the electrical outlet.
To ensure an optimal life time of the battery in the
product it is recommended to store it 50% charged
and re-charge every 3 months.
Battery charging indications
Battery
symbol
Battery charging indication
Battery charging: half full
Battery charging: almost full
Battery fully charged
Using the blood pressure monitor
This tubeless device uses the oscillometric method
to measure blood pressure and heart rate.
Before every measurement, the unit establishes a
“zero point” equivalent to the atmospheric
pressure. Then it starts inflating the cuff. During the
measurement, the device detects the pressure
oscillations in the blood vessels generated by the
heart pumping blood through the body. These
pressure oscillations are used to determine systolic
and diastolic blood pressure as well as heart rate.
While measuring heart rate, the device also
determines the small variations between the
individual heartbeats. If these variations exceed a
pre-defined threshold, the irregular heart rate
detector symbol lights up.

Systolic and diastolic pressure
The heart consists of two large chambers - the
ventricles - and two smaller chambers - the atria.
The ventricles collect blood from the atria and
expel it towards the peripheral beds of blood
vessels within the body and the lungs. The atria
collect blood from these peripheral beds and
prime the ventricles.
When the ventricles contract and pump blood out
of the heart, the blood pressure reaches its
maximum value in the cycle, which is called
systolic pressure (Fig. 3).
When the ventricles relax and are filled again with
blood, the blood pressure reaches its minimum
value in the cycle, which is called diastolic pressure
(Fig. 4).
Blood pressure classification
Consult a physician in case of questions about
your blood pressure. Your physician can inform
you:
- About your normal blood pressure range.
- If your measuring result falls out of the range.
- Whether your blood pressure has reached a
dangerous level.
The following table shows the classification system
for the blood pressure measurements used in this
device. This system follows the classification
system of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Blood pressure classification following WHO
system*
Systolic
pressure
mmHg
Diastolic
pressure
mmHg
Blood
pressure
indicator
³180 ³110 severe
hypertension
red
160 - 179 100 - 109 moderate
hypertension
orange
140 - 159 90 - 99 mild
hypertension
yellow
130 - 139 85 - 89 high to
normal
blood
pressure
green
120 - 129 80 - 84 normal
blood
pressure
green
< 120 < 80 optimal
blood
pressure
green
< 100 < 60 low blood
pressure
green
*Source: Chalmers J et al. WHO-ISH Hypertension
Guidelines Committee. 1999 World Health
Organization - International Society of
Hypertension Guidelines for the Management of
Hypertension. J Hypertens, 1999, 17:151-185.
Irregular heart rate detector
The device is equipped with an irregular heart rate
detector. An irregular heart rate is detected when
the heart rhythm varies above a pre-defined level
while the device is measuring the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure. During each
measurement, this device records the heartbeat
intervals and calculates the standard deviation. If
the standard deviation exceeds a pre-defined
threshold, the irregular heart rate detector symbol
lights up when the measurement results are
displayed (Fig. 5).
Caution:The appearance of the irregular heart rate
detector symbol indicates that a heart rate
irregularity was detected during measurement.
Usually this is not a cause for concern. Due to the
irregularity in your heart rate the blood pressure
measurement might not be accurate, i.e. it might
not reflect the 'real' situation in your body.
However, if the symbol appears often, we
recommend that you seek medical advice. Please
note that the device does not replace a cardiac
examination.
Preparing for use
Pairing the blood pressure monitor to
your mobile device
Note: Before you use the device for the first time,
remove the protective foil from the display.
Note: To switch on the device for the first time,
press the 'on' button for 3 seconds.
The blood pressure monitor is equipped with
Bluetooth® Smart. You can receive your personal
health data on a mobile device that is equipped
with the Bluetooth® Smart function. Download the
Philips HealthSuite health app from the App store
or Google Play. Use the search term 'Philips
HealthSuite health app'. The app is available for
iOS® 8.0+ and AndroidTM 4.4+.
Note: You can only use the Philips HealthSuite
health app to communicate with the device. It is
not possible to use third party applications.
1 Download the Philips HealthSuite health app
on your mobile device, start the app and follow
the instructions to create a user profile and add
the blood pressure monitor device.
2 Make sure the app is active and Bluetooth is on
when pairing is in progress.
-Keep the mobile device and the blood
pressure monitor within transmission range
(no more than 16 feet (5 meters) from each
other, in the same room).
3 With the device turned off, press the 'on' button
for 3 seconds, until it turns on in pairing mode.
-These symbols are shown on the display
alternatively, indicating that the connection
is being established: (Fig. 6) and (Fig. 7).
4 When pairing is successful, the display shows
this symbol: (Fig. 8). The app shows which user
profile is assigned to you.
-If the connection fails, the display shows this
symbol: (Fig. 9).