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Office blood pressure 
measurement device  
with Afib detection

Instruction Manual

EN

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Summary of Contents for BP3AJ1-7A

Page 1: ...Office blood pressure measurement device with Afib detection Instruction Manual EN 1 ...

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Page 3: ...ation modes SINGLE Mode 11 CYCLING Mode 12 AUSCULTATION Mode 12 Viewing the stored values Viewing the stored values 13 Special Functions Mean arterial pressure 13 Atrial fibrillation detection 14 16 Skipping the countdown time 17 Taking fewer than three measurements 17 Appendix Rechargeable battery and power adaptor 18 Error messages 19 20 Safety care accuracy test and disposal 21 22 Technical spe...

Page 4: ...fib BASIC SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC Display Time Test Start Stop Auscultation button MAP M Button Memory Mode switch Single Cycling 3 Afib DC 7 5V 2 0A USB Port Main Adapter Cuff Socket Product description Name of parts ...

Page 5: ...Ode Auscultation Mode Inflation indicator for Auscult Mode External Power PC Link Indicator Battery Symbol Interval Time Month Date Time Systolic Value Diastolic Value Memory Number of Stored Data Pulse Mean Arterial Pressure Pulse Rate ...

Page 6: ...g Mode AUSCULTATION Mode Press Auscult button to begin a measurement Note blood pressure using auscultatory method Place the stethoscope on the hollow of the elbow over the brachial artery Press Start Stop button to start a measurement Result will be displayed after the measurement 2 3 Press to start Single Cycling 2 SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling O I Interval Alarm Limit Time Te...

Page 7: ... Two different cuff sizes are provided with the device Medium and Large Use the cuff marker to select the cuff size that best matches the circumference of the patient s upper arm M Medium size 22 32 cm 8 7 12 6 inches L Large size 32 42 cm 12 6 16 5 inches ...

Page 8: ...lt Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC 2 Set the month Use the M Button to select the Month Press the Time Test Button to confirm The Day number flashes after 3 Set the day Press the M Button to select the Day Press the Time Test Button to confirm The Hour number flashes after SYS mmHg DIA m...

Page 9: ...utton to confirm The set time is displayed on the screen 5 If you want to change the year date and time just press the Time Test Button then repeat the process as instructed above SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycli...

Page 10: ...socket Fitting the cuff properly 1 Place the cuff over the left right upper arm so that the air tube and artery mark arrow point towards the lower arm 2 Put the cuff around the arm Make sure that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3cm to 1 inch above the elbow 2 3cm 3 4to1inch Before using the device cont ...

Page 11: ...ring or constricting the arm to be measured 5 It may result in incorrect blood pressure readings if the cuff does not fit properly Use a different size cuff if the range index at the end of the cuff does not fall into the range specified by the range stripes 6 Apply the same steps to the other arm if a measurement of the other arm is required When the cuff is wrapped around the arm the edge of the...

Page 12: ...odes can be used Slide the switch to seletct Single mode standard single measurement or Cycling mode automatic triple measurements Press and hold Auscult button to start auscultation measurement SYS mmHg DIA mmHg PUL min Auscult Single Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib BASIC Single Single Cycling T M 3 A Single Mode standard single measurement Select Single Mode then press Start Stop butto...

Page 13: ...button to release pressure during deflating There is no measurement readings displayed in this mode The user has to use with a stethoscope to determine the blood pressure Cycling Auscult gle Cycling MAP Start Stop Time Test M 3 Afib The device will automatically return to Single or Cycling mode if there is no operation for one minute after the auscultation operation Cycling Mode automatic triple m...

Page 14: ...ton repeatly to review the indevidual readings of the 3 measurements in Cycling mode Single Cycling Viewing the stored values Special Functions MAP Mean Arterial Pressure The device measures the true mean arterial pressured MAP of the patient Each measurement includes a single MAP value The average measurement will display the average MAP value Press the MAP button to view the MAP when the measure...

Page 15: ...ed after the measurement it is recommended to visit a doctor Joseph Wiesel Lorenzo Fitzig Yehuda Herschman and Frank C Messineo Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Modified Microlife Blood Pressure Monitor American Journal of Hypertension 2009 22 8 848 852 doi 10 1038 ajh 2009 98 This device detects atrial fibrillation a major cause of stroke Not all risk factors for stroke including atrial f...

Page 16: ... a few minutes to days weeks or even years Atrial fibrillation can cause blood clots in the upper chambers of the heart the atria These clots can break off and flow to the brain causing a stroke The use of blood thinners such as warfarin can lower the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation A doctor can confirm the presence of Afib by using an ECG Sometimes Afib is present incidentally...

Page 17: ...tion might be present For people with pacemakers or defibrillators it is not recommended to use the device for detecting Atrial Fibrillation Information for the doctor This device is designed to detect atrial fibrillation and false negative readings are very rare Though it is programmed to specifically detect atrial fibrillation frequent premature beats marked sinus arrhythmia or other rhythm abno...

Page 18: ...p button The device will immediately begin the next measurement The device goes into stand by by pressing the Start Stop button after the measurements completed The device will automatically switch to stand by if left unattended for one minutes Cancel remaining measurements at anytime during the measurement sequence Skip the countdown time and begin measurement Stand by mode Special Function cont ...

Page 19: ...abe battery is being charged Empty battery indicator is displayed when battery is weak Rechargeable battery and power adaptor DC 7 5V 2 0A DC 7 5V 2 0A Using a power adaptor Please only use the Microlife adaptor supplied with the device to recharge the device 1 Plug the adapter cable into the Power Plug of the device 2 Plug the adaptor plug into the wall socket When the power adaptor is connected ...

Page 20: ...lease read through the information in this instruction manual carefully Error Description Potential cause and remedy Err 1 Signal too weak The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak Re position the cuff and repeat the measurement Err 2 Error signal During the measurement error signals were detected by the cuff caused for instance by movement or muscle tension Repeat the measurement keeping your ar...

Page 21: ...too low less than 40 beats per minute Repeat the measurement Err 3 No pressure in the cuff An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff A leak may have occurred Replace the batteries if necessary Repeat the measurement Err 5 Abnormal result The measuring signals are inaccurate and no result can therefore be displayed Read through the checklist for performing reliable measurements and then ...

Page 22: ...mponents and must be treated with caution The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect application Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the Technical specifications section of this manual Ensure that children do not use the device unsupervised some parts are small enough to be swallowed Only activate the pump when cuff is installed Do not use the devic...

Page 23: ... e g being dropped Please contact Microlife to arrange for an accuracy test Do not iron the cuff Cleaning the cuff Take out the bladder Fold and place the cuff cover inside a washing bag Wash cuff cover with warm water and a mild detergent in washing machine Air dry the cuff DO NOT iron the cuff cover Disposal Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally ...

Page 24: ...mHg Static accuracy pressure within 3 mmHg Pulse accuracy 5 of the readout value Voltage source Rechargeable battery pack 4 8V 2400 mAh Mains adapter DC 7 5V 2 A Reference to Standards Device corresponds to the requirements of the standard for noninvasive blood pressure monitor EN 1060 1 EN 1060 3 EN 1060 4 IEC 60601 1 IEC 60601 1 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Device fulfills the stipulations of...

Page 25: ...guarantee from the date of purchase This guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guarantee card completed by the owner confirming date of purchase or purchase receipt Batteries and cuff are not covered by this guarantee Product WatchBP Office BASIC Product Number BP3AJ1 7A Date Name Address Date Telephone Email Guarantee card ...

Page 26: ...Widnau Switzerland Tel 41 71 727 7000 Fax 41 71 727 7011 Email watchbp microlife ch www watchbp com Asia Microlife Corporation 9F 431 RuiGang Road NeiHu Taipei 114 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8797 1288 Fax 886 2 8797 1283 Email watchbp microlife com tw www watchbp com North Central South America Microlife U S A Inc 1617 Gulf To Bay Blvd Floor 2 Clearwater Florida 33755 United States Phone 1 727 4425353...

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