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INTRODUCTION
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1
• Safety information
• LCD display
• Monitor components
BEFORE YOU START ..................................................................................... 4
• Installing and replacing batteries
• Setting date and time
MEASUREMENT ................................................................................................. 7
• Positioning the cuff
• Taking a measurement
RECORDED MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................ 9
• Recalling records
• Deleting records
USER INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 11
• Tips for operation
• Maintenance
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ........................................................................... 13
• What are systolic and diastolic pressure?
• What is normal blood pressure?
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Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day?
• Why is the reading I get from a healthcare provider different from the ones I take at home?
• Which arm should I use to take my blood pressure?
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 15
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 16
WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................... 17
Thank you for selecting the Hopkins
®
IMPACT Digital Wrist BP (Item #526014). This monitor fea-
tures blood pressure measurement, pulse rate measurement, and an auto-save function.
Readings taken by the #526014 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff and stethoscope auscultation method.
This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step by step instructions
for using this product. Read this manual thoroughly before using this product
• Measures Systolic Blood Pressure
• Measures Diastolic Blood Pressure
• Measures Pulse Rate
• Retains historic records of up to 60 previous measurements
The following symbols may be used in the user manual, product labeling,
or on other components. They are the requirement of standard and use.
CAUTION
!
Caution: consult accompanying
documents
CE Mark: conforms to essential
requirements of the Medical
Device Directive 93/42/EEC
Manufacturer
Specifies serial number
Type B applied part
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this
product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately
for special treatment is necessary.
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Authorized Representative in the
European Community
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Features
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Safety Information
This device is for adult use only.
This device is intended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure. It is
not intended for use on extremities other than the arm or for functions other than obtaining a blood
pressure measurement and pulse rate.
Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This unit allows you to monitor your blood pres-
sure. Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on self-monitoring, consult a physician for
treatment advice.
If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to mea-
sure your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician.
This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations.
If the cuff pressure exceeds (300 mmHg), the unit will automatically deflate. Should the cuff not
deflate when pressures exceeds (300 mmHg), detach the cuff from the arm and press the START/
STOP button to stop inflation.
To avoid measurement errors, carefully read this manual before using this device.
Th
is device is not AP/APG equipment and not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air, or with oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
Ple
ase avoid strong electromagnetic fields as they may interfere with or damage this device.
Always check this device to make sure that it is in proper working condition before use.
