Withings The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor User manual

The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction manual

The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
Read this manual before use. Keep it for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on
the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly.
The monitor stores measurements results within your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and transmit
it to the Withings website for an easy access from your internet browser.
Disclaimer : Information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes
no responsabilities for errors that may appear in this guide.

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Contents
Requirements............................................................................ 6
Package Contents........................................................................6
Important Safety Information ............................................................6
Warning .................................................................................6
Intended use ............................................................................ 7
General safety and precautions...........................................................7
Replacing the AAA alkaline cells .......................................................... 8
Name/Function of the components....................................................... 9
About blood pressure ...................................................................10
How to measure your blood pressure correctly...........................................12
Getting ready ...........................................................................13
Begin to measure, taking and storing a reading ..........................................14
Using the single mode ..................................................................15
Using the auto mode....................................................................15
Looking at previous readings............................................................17
After Use ...............................................................................18
Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting ........................................................................20
Specications...........................................................................21
Reference to standards..................................................................22
EU Representative ......................................................................23
US Representative ......................................................................23
Manufacturer ...........................................................................23

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Requirements
In order to use your Withings Blood Pressure monitor, you need to plug it to an iPhone, iPad or
iPod Touch (updated to iOS 3 or higher).
Package Contents
• Withings Blood Pressure Monitor
• Four AAA alkaline (LR3) cells (already inserted)
Important Safety Information
Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please read this sec-
tion carefully before using the blood pressure monitor.
Warning
General usage
• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self treatment are
dangerous
• People with severe blood ow problems, or blood disorders, should consult a doctor be-
fore using the blood pressure monitor. Cu ination can cause internal bleeding.
• Operational factors such as common arrhythmias, ventricular premature beats, atrial
brillation, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia or
renal disease can aect the performance of the automated sphygmomanometer and/or its
blood pressure reading.
AAA Alkaline cells usage
• If AAA alkaline cells uid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.

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Intended use
The device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in
adult patient population with arm circumference ranging from 9 inches to 17 inches (22cm-
42cm).
This device is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if hypertensive
values are indicated.
Caution
General usage
• Do not leave the blood pressure monitor unattended with infants or persons who cannot
express their consent.
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor for any purpose other than measuring blood pres-
sure.
• Do not disassemble the blood pressure monitor.
• Do not operate the blood pressure monitor in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
AAA alkaline cells usage
• If AAA alkaline cells uid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty
of clean water.
• Use only four AAA alkaline cells with this blood pressure monitor. Do not use any other
types of AAA alkaline cells.
• Do not insert AAA alkaline cells with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• Replace old AAA alkaline cells with new ones immediately. Replace all four AAA alkaline
cells at the same time.
• Do not use new and used AAA alkaline cells together

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General safety and precautions
• Do not forcibly bend the arm cu
• Do not inate the arm cu when it is not wrapped around your arm
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to the blood pressure monitor or drop it
• Do not take measurement after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising or eating.
• Do not immerse the arm cu in water
Replacing the AAA alkaline cells
If the low battery symbol appears in the Withings application, replace all four AAA alkaline
cells at the same time.
1. Remove the AAA alkaline cells cover at the lower end of the aluminum tube.
2. Install or replace four AAA alkaline cells so that the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities
match the polarities indicated on the AAA alkaline cells compartment.
3. Put the AAA alkaline cells cover back in place.
If the device will not be used for a long period of time, it is advised to remove the alkaline
cells.

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Name / Funtion of the components
Fig. 2

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About Blood Pressure
Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood
vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. During each heartbeat, BP varies between a
maximum (systolic) and a minimum (diastolic) pressure. The mean BP, due to pumping by the
heart and resistance to ow in blood vessels, decreases as the circulating blood moves away
from the heart through arteries.
What constitutes high blood pressure?
The world Health Organization (WHO) developed the following blood pressure classication :
Fig. 1
This classication is based on the blood pressure values measured on people in a sitting posi-
tion in outpatient department of hospitals.
Note : There is no universally accepted denition of hypotension. However, those having the sys-
tolic pressure below 100 mmHg are assumed hypotensive.
Recent studies suggest to use the following values as indicators of high blood pressure when
measurement are taken at home :

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Systolic blood pressure > 135 mmHg
Diastolic blood pressure > 85 mmHg
How can I tell how high my blood pressure is ?
The Withings application displays measurement results (including systolic blood pressure,
diastolic blood pressure, and pulse) based on World Health Organization (WHO) classication
of blood pressure levels. The color-coded displays provide a convenient way of gauging the
condition of your blood pressure.
Changes in Blood Pressure
A person’s blood pressure is constantly changing. Blood pressure can uctuate considerably
through the course of a single day. One or two readings are not sucient to get an accurate
picture of your blood pressure. Ideally, you should get into the habit of checking your blood
pressure at xed time several times a day, every day, and keep a detailed record of these read-
ings. A normal, healthy person’s blood pressure uctuates within a range of approximately
±10 mmHg.

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How to measure your blood pressure correctly
Before taking a reading, you should sit still for around 10 minutes, and you should wait 1
minute between each reading. While taking a measurement, remain sitted and stay calm and
relaxed. You should also try not to talk. This should improve the accuracy of readings.
Correct posture
Rest your left arm on a table and relax your arm
Correct cu placement
Put the cu around your arm with the tube positioned on the inner side of your arm, around
2cm above the elbow. Wrap the arm cu snugly.
Correct level
Make sure the cu is at the same level than your heart. If you can not place your arm at the
same level than your heart, use a cushion. Your arm should lightly bend while taking the
measurement.

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Getting ready
In order to measure your blood pressure, follow these steps :
1. Unlock your iOS device. (g. 3)
2. Plug the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor connector to your iOS device. (g. 3)
3. The Withings application will automatically launch and display quickstart instructions (g.
4) .
(note: if you are using iOS 3, you will have to launch the application manually).
4. Navigate through the quickstart instructions by touching « next » until you reach the meas-
urement screen (g. 4)
Fig. 3

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Fig. 4
Begin to measure, taking and storing a reading
1. On the measurement screen (g. 5), touch the «start» button to launch the measurement.
Fig. 5
The blood pressure monitor is designed to take measurements and store the measurement
values in the memory of the device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch).

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Using the single mode
•Onthemeasurementscreen(g5.)pressthe«Start»button.Thecustartstoinateauto-
matically. As the cu inates, the blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal
ination level. This blood pressure monitor detects the pulse during ination. Do not move
your arm and remain still until the entire measurement process is completed.
Note : To stop the ination or measurement, touch «Stop» button. The blood pressure monitor will
stop inating and start deating.
•Inationstopsandthemeasurementisstopped.Asthecudeates,theheartbeatsymbol
ashes at every heartbeat.
•Whenthemeasurementiscomplete,thearmcucompletelydeates.Yourbloodpressure
and pulse rate are displayed.
•Press«OK»toseeyourresultsinadvancedmode.Rotateyourdevicetodisplayyourgraphs.
Note : Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the instruc-
tions of your doctor.
Using the auto mode
The auto mode will take three measurements separated by an interval of time in order to
calculate a precise average of your blood pressure.
•Onthemeasurementscreen(g.5),touchthepreferencesicon.Makecertaintheautomode
is enabled. Select the interval,between each measurement.
•Pressthe«Start»button.Thecustartstoinateautomatically.Asthecuinates(g.6),
the blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal ination level. This blood
pressure monitor detects the pulse during ination. Do not move your arm and remain still
until the entire measurement process is completed.

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Note : To stop the ination or measurement, press and release the « Stop » button. The blood pres-
sure monitor will stop inating and start deating.
•Inationstopsandthemeasurementisstarted.Asthecudeates,theheartbeatsymbol
ashes at every heartbeat.
•Whenthemeasurementiscomplete,thearmcucompletelydeates.
•Aftertheselectedinterval,asecondandathirdmeasurementwillstart.
•Youraveragebloodpressureisdisplayed.
•Press«OK»attheendofameasurementtoseeyourresultsinadvancedmode.Rotateyour
device to display your graphs.
Notes
• The three individual measurement results are not displayed while auto mode is taking the meas-
urements.
• Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the in- structions
of your doctor.
• You will have to activate the auto mode each time you want to use it.
Fig. 6

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Looking at previous readings
In order to access your historical data and graphs (g. 7), open the Withings application with-
out plugging your Withings Blood Pressure Monitor to your iOS device. The advanced results
will show-up in portrait mode and your historical graphs will show-up in landscape mode.
Youcanalsoaccessyourhistoricaldatabytouchingthe«OK»buttonattheendofameasure-
ment.
Fig. 7

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After Use
Cleaning
•Donotuseanalcoholic-baseorsolventagenttocleanthedevice.
•Cleanthedevicewithasoft,drycloth.
•Thedirtonthecucanbecleanedbyamoistenclothandsoap.
•Donotushthedeviceandcuwithmuchwater
•Donotdismantlethedeviceordisconnectthecuortrytorepairbyyourself.Ifanyproblem
happens, refer to the distributor.
•Donotoperatethedeviceundersevereenvironmentofextremetemperatureorhumidity,
or direct sunshine.
•Donotshaketheunitviolently.
Storage
•Ifyouarenotusingthedeviceforanextendedperiod,removethealkalinecellsfromthe
aluminium tube for storage.

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Error messages
Error messages Coutermeasures
Measurement could not be performed.
Please try again. If the problem occurs again,
please contact customer service.
1- Measurement could not be performed.
Please try again. If the problem occurs again,
please contact customer service.
Unplug the Blood Pressure Monitor. Quit
the application and plug the Blood Pressure
Monitor back.
1- Unplug the Blood Pressure Monitor. Quit
the application and plug the Blood Pressure
Monitor back.
2- If the problem occurs again, please con-
tact customer service.
Please wait until the cu is totally deated
before starting a new measurement. Stay
still during measurement.
1- Please wait until the cu is totally deated
before starting a new measurement. Stay
still during measurement.
2- If the problem occurs again, please con-
tact customer service.
Check that the Blood Pressure Monitor is
correctly positioned on your arm and that
measurement is performed in good condi-
tions.
1- Check that the Blood Pressure Monitor is
correctly positioned on your arm and that
measurement is performed in good condi-
tions.
2- Low battery level. Unplug the Blood Pres-
sure Monitor. Replace the alkaline cells.
3- If user has special characteristics, please
contact your physician.
4- If the problem occurs again, please con-
tact customer service.

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Low battery level. Unplug the Blood Pres-
sure Monitor. Replace the alkaline cells.
1- Low battery level. Unplug the Blood Pres-
sure Monitor. Replace the alkaline cells.
2- If the problem occurs again, please con-
tact customer service.
Troubleshooting
Problem Remedy
Though the batteries are installed, there is
nothing happening when connected to iOS
device
1. Check that your iOS device is unlocked
2. Check and correct the AAA alkaline cells
polarities
3. Remove the AAA alkaline cells and wait
for one minute. Then install the AAA alkaline
cells or replace them
4. If you are using a device with iOS 3, you
will have to launch the application manually
The blood pressure cannot be taken and
the application shows an error message or
wrong result
1. Re-fasten the cu
2. Relax yourself and sit down
3.Keepthecuandheartatthesamelevel
during the measurement period
4.Keepsilentandstillduringmeasurement
5. If the patient has sever heart beat prob-
lem, then the blood pressure may not be
read correctly