Welby MD 15469 User manual

MODEL: MD 15469/ ITEM CODE# 91897/ 02/2015
Year
Limited
Warranty
USA
Model: MD 15469 / 91897
Daily 8:00 am – 8:00 pm CST
except holidays
upper arm
blood pressure monitor
tensiómetro para el brazo
instruction manual
manual de instrucciones
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Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................6
2. Symbols and key words used in these instructions ...........................7
3. Package contents..................................................................................8
4. Proper use .............................................................................................9
4.1. Improper use................................................................................................10
5. Safety instructions..............................................................................12
5.1. General information...................................................................................12
5.2. Safe handling of batteries........................................................................15
5.3. Repairs ............................................................................................................17
5.4. Danger of disruption from electrical fields........................................18
6. About this device................................................................................21
7. What is blood pressure? .....................................................................21
7.1. Normal and high blood pressure..........................................................21
7.2. Measuring blood pressure.......................................................................23
8. Tips for obtaining accurate measurements......................................25
8.1. Have a doctor interpret your measurements ...................................26
8.2. The measuring technology of the device..........................................27
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9. Device overview..................................................................................28
9.1. Measuring device........................................................................................28
9.2. Arm cuff (applied part) .............................................................................30
10. Display.................................................................................................31
11. Preparing the device ..........................................................................32
11.1. Inserting the batteries...............................................................................32
12. Basic settings ......................................................................................33
13. Switching the device on or off ...........................................................35
14. Measuring blood pressure and pulse................................................36
14.1. Putting on the cuff .....................................................................................36
14.2. Measuring and storing values................................................................40
14.3. Arrhythmia detection................................................................................42
14.4. Classifying blood pressure.......................................................................43
15. Retrieving saved values .....................................................................44
15.1. Retrieving average values........................................................................44
15.2. Retrieving values of individual measurements................................44
15.3. Deleting the saved values........................................................................45
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16. Error messages and troubleshooting................................................46
17. Cleaning, storing and servicing the device ......................................48
18. Technical data .....................................................................................49
19. Compliance information ....................................................................51
20. FCC Statement.....................................................................................52
21. Blood pressure reading log................................................................54
22. Limited Warranty ................................................................................56
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Welby® Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. This
fully automatic device quickly measures blood pressure and pulse rate and then
displays the results on the LCD screen. The device also warns if an irregular heart
beat (arrhythmia) is detected. It works using the oscillometric method of blood
pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s movement
through your brachial artery and converts the movements into a digital reading.
An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple to
use by oneself.
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and save it for future
reference.
NOTE
We also highly recommend that you consult with your physician or
licensed healthcare professional if you have any questions about your
blood pressure either before or as a result of using this monitor.
Please also save your original receipt as proof of purchase. It may
be required to validate your warranty in case you need service for this
device.
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2. Symbols and key words used in these
instructions
CAUTION!
Please follow the instructions to prevent injuries and
property damage!
NOTE
Additional information on using the device!
NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions!
Manufacturer as defined in the Medical Products Directive
Year of manufacture
Applied part: protection against electric shocks – type BF
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SN Serial number
DC current
• Bullet points / information on steps during operation
Instructions for use
3. Package contents
−1 x Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
−1 x Upper Arm Cuff BC1000 Normal (22 to 36 cm / 8.66 to14.17 inches)
−1 x Upper Arm Cuff BC1000 XXL (32 to 44cm / 12.6 to 17.3 inches)
−1 x Storage Bag
−4 x 1.5V AA Batteries
−1 x Instruction Manual
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4. Proper use
This device is designed to measure an adult’s blood
pressure and pulse rate on their upper arm. It can store
60 measurement values in each of its two memories. It
is suitable for healthy adults and can be used to make
comparative measurements in a domestic environment,
especially during sporting activities.
This device is intended for use in dry, indoor areas only. The
device is only intended for home use and not for clinical
or professional use. Use under extreme environmental
conditions may result in damage to the device.
If the values obtained give you cause to be concerned
about your health, seek medical advice from your physician
or other licensed health care provider. Do not take any
treatment or medication as a result of the values unless you
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have discussed this with your doctor. Do not change any
treatments or medication dosage.
Persons with cardiac arrhythmia, diabetes, blood circulation
issues or problems with apoplexy should only use the
device on the instruction of their doctor.
Blood pressure measurements taken with the device are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained examiner using
the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits
prescribed by the American national standard for manual,
electronic or automated sphygmomanometers.
4.1. Improper use
• Do not use this blood pressure monitor for a medical
diagnosis. It cannot replace medical intervention.
• The device is not suitable for measuring the blood
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pressure of children or newborn babies, pregnant women
or incapacitated persons.
• Do not modify the device without our consent and do
not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not
approved or supplied.
• Use only accessories which we have supplied or
approved.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages that are caused
by improper use or operation.
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5. Safety instructions
5.1. General information
• This device is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
abilities, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or they have been instructed
in its use.
• Keep this device and its accessories out of the reach of
children and ensure they do not play with it.
• Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children to
avoid suffocation.
• Do not start the air supply until the device is correctly in
place on the arm.
• Before attaching the cuff to take a measurement, clean
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your arm with a soft cloth soaked with surgical spirit
containing 75% alcohol.
• Protect the device and its accessories against moisture,
water in droplet or spray form and perspiration. Avoid
dust, heat and direct sunlight in order to prevent
malfunction.
• Make sure you do not knock the device, do not drop it
and do not place objects on top of it.
• Do not fold the cuff and do not store the tube in a kinked
or twisted state because the materials could become
damaged as a result.
• Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Never use thinners,
alcohol, benzene or wet wipes to clean the device.
• Clean the cuff with a soft, dry cloth. Do not allow the cuff
to become wet.
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• Never use the device:
−in a potentially explosive atmosphere i.e. where
flammable gas (such as anaesthetic gas, oxygen or
hydrogen) or flammable liquids (e.g. alcohol) are
present. The device may not be used in combination
with an oxygen therapy device.
−in a damp environment or near to water.
−in close proximity to stored chemicals.
−in a location where the device could easily fall to the
ground.
−in close proximity to large equipment with an ON/OFF
switching relay.
• If the cuff does not stop pumping up by itself,
immediately remove it and switch off the device in order
to avoid any injuries.
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• Environmental conditions such as temperature, air
pressure and humidity can influence the measurement
results. Always take the measurements under the same,
approved environmental conditions (also see the Chapter
“Technical data”).
• Do not use a luer lock for the hose connection because it
could be inadvertently connected to a system managing
intravascular fluids. There is a danger that air could be
pumped into a blood vessel with fatal consequences.
5.2. Safe handling of batteries
Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled
correctly, batteries can leak, become very hot, ignite or even
explode, which could damage your device and/or cause
injury. It is very important that you follow the instructions
below:
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• Keep batteries away from children. If batteries are
mistakenly swallowed, consult your doctor immediately.
• Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts
in the device and on the batteries are clean and, if
necessary, clean them.
• Never charge batteries (unless they are designed to be
recharged). There is a risk of explosion!
• Never short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could
injure your hands or fingers, or battery fluid could come
into contact with your eyes or skin. If this happens, rinse
the affected areas with plenty of clean water and contact
your doctor immediately.
• Never expose the batteries to excessive heat (such as
direct sunlight, fire or similar).
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• Always observe the correct polarity. Make sure that the
plus (+) and minus (−) poles are correctly inserted to
avoid short-circuits.
• Remove spent batteries from the device immediately.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period.
• Replace all of the old batteries in a device with new
batteries of the same type. Never mix old and new
batteries together.
• The battery life depends on the ambient temperature. It
is shorter if the temperature is low.
5.3. Repairs
• The device contains no parts requiring maintenance.
Have the device checked only by the Medion Service
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Center or another suitably qualified repair shop in order
to avoid hazards.
• WARNING! Never try to open or repair the device yourself.
If the device is faulty or if it has been dropped, please
contact the Medion Service Center or another suitably
qualified repair shop to have it checked in order to avoid
hazards.
• Modifications to the device are prohibited without
the permission of the manufacturer and will void the
warranty.
5.4. Danger of disruption from electrical fields
• Special precautionary measures regarding
electromagnetic compatibility must be taken for the
model MD 15469.
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• The model MD 15469 may be affected by portable or
mobile high-frequency communications devices.
• Measurements may be inaccurate in the proximity of
strong electrical fields. Do not take any measurements
near:
−High voltage power lines
−Microwave appliances
−TV sets
−Mobile telephones
5.4.1. Accessories:
• The manufacturer does not recommend any accessories
for the model MD 15469. The use of accessories other
than those specifically recommended can lead to an
increase in emissions and a reduction of the stability of
the model MD 15469.
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• The model MD 15469 should not be used alongside
other devices. If operation alongside other devices is
unavoidable, the model MD 15469 must be tested in the
required configuration to ensure normal operation.
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6. About this device
Th e consequences of having too high blood pressure are a major cause of death
these days. Many people are unaware that their blood pressure is too high.
This blood pressure monitor helps you to take regular, comparative
measurements.
7. What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force that the heart has to exert to pump
the blood through the circulatory system and vital organs in the body. The higher
the pressure, the harder the heart has to work.
7.1. Normal and high blood pressure
With every heartbeat, blood pressure fluctuates between a maximum value
(systolic), when the heart pumps blood into the circulatory system and a
minimum value (diastolic) when the heart fills up with blood again. Blood
pressure is the average of these values.
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