Leader BP3MS1 3B Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual

Leader BP3MS1 3B Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Features of your Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Your blood pressure monitor is an automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the upper arm at home or in your doctor’s/nurse’s office. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse through the oscillometric method. This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user-friendly. Before using, please read this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place. Please contact your doctor for additional questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement.

Gentle+™ Measurement System

Gentle+™, our most advanced system to date, combines clinical accuracy and premium features including:

• A quieter, more comfortable measurement experience that reduces the amount of time your arm is under pressure. Less pressure = more comfort!
• An ergonomic cuff design that is easier to use and fits a wider range of arm sizes (for arms 8.7”-18.1”).
  Attention!

Important information about self-measurement

• Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
• In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.

Electromagnetic interference:

The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.

Important Information on Blood Pressure and its Measurement

How does high or low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and speed of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels, is altered. Blood vessel width
is controlled by fine muscles in the blood vessel walls. Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity: During the “blood ejection” (Systole) the value is highest (systolic blood pressure value). At the end of the heart’s “rest period” (Diastole) pressure is lowest (diastolic blood pressure value). Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges to prevent particular diseases.

Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above 100 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this case, please consult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger your health due to continual damage to the blood vessels in your body. If your systolic blood pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159 mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99 mmHg, consult your physician. Regular self-checks are necessary. If you have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systolic values under 105 mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult your physician. Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood pressure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, keep a record of values along with the time of day and date. Show these values to your physician. Never use the results of your measurements to independently alter the drug doses prescribed by your physician.

Components of your blood pressure monitor

Measuring unit

One Size Easy Fit Cuff:

For arm circumference 22cm – 46 cm (8.7” – 18.1”). If you ever need to buy a replacement cuff, call 1-800-568-4147 for information.
Please Note:
Arm circumference should be measured with a measuring tape in the middle of the relaxed upper arm. Do not force the cuff connection into the opening. Make sure the cuff connection is not pushed into the AC adapter port. If the cuff is too small, call 1-800-568-4147 for additional information. You may prefer to use one of our wrist-type monitors.

Using your Monitor for the First Time

Installing the batteries

Insert batteries immediately after unpacking the unit. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the device.

• Remove cover.
• Insert the batteries (4 x size AA 1,5V), observing the indicated polarity.
• If a battery warning appears in the display, the batteries are discharged and must be replaced.
  Attention!
• After the low battery indicator appears, the device won’t function until the batteries have been replaced.
• Please use “AA” Long-Life or Alkaline 1.5 V batteries and replace them all at once.
• If the blood pressure monitor is not used for long periods, remove the batteries from the device.

Measurement Procedure

Please note: You should always be seated before and during measurement.

Before measurement:

• Avoid eating and smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement. These factors influence the measurement result. Find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about 5 minutes before taking a measurement.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Always compare measurements taken at the same time of day, since blood pressure changes during the course of the day, as much as 20-40 mmHg.

Common sources of error:

Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions! Conditions should always be quiet.

• All efforts by the user to support the arm can increase blood pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position, and do not flex any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
• If the arm artery lies considerably lower or higher than the heart, an erroneously high or low blood pressure will be measured! Each 15cm (6 inches) difference in height between your heart and the cuff results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg!
• Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values. Selecting the correct cuff is extremely important. Cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in the center). The permissible range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please
  call 1-800-568-4147.
• A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air pocket causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the arm, which can lead to false results. Consecutive blood pressure measurements should be repeated after a 1-minute pause or after your
  arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away.

Fitting the Cuff

• The cuff is pre-formed for easier use. Remove tight or bulky clothing from your upper arm.
• Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber tube should be on the inside of your arm extending downward to your hand. Make certain the cuff lies approximately 1/2” (1 to 2 cm) above
  the elbow.
  Important! The red strip on the edge of the cuff (Artery Mark) must lie over the artery that runs
  down the inner side of the arm.
  TIP: Align the red artery mark to the pinky finger.
• To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm and press the velcro together.
• There should be little free space between the arm and the cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers
  between your arm and the cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing that does
  must be removed. Cuffs that don’t fit properly result in false measurement values. Measure your
  arm circumference if you are not sure of the proper fit.
• Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
• Remain seated quietly for at least five minutes before you begin the measurement.

Comment:

If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should be made using the same arm. Comparable blood pressure measurements always
require the same conditions (Relax for 5 minutes before taking a measurement). Please consult your physician for any of the following situations:

• The application of the cuff over a wound or inflamed area.
• The application of the cuff on any limb with intravascular access or therapy, or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt.
• The application of the cuff on the arm on the side of a mastectomy.
• Simultaneous use with other medical monitoring equipment on the same limb.
• The blood circulation of the user needs to be checked.

Hypertension Indicator

The colored bar on the left-hand edge of the display is the hypertension range. The black triangle on the left-hand side of the screen will shift depending on whether the readout value is within the normal (green), borderline (yellow), or danger (red) range. The classification is based on standards established by the National Institutes of Health JNC7, 2003. Refer to the chart in section 2.2 of this instruction manual for details of the classifications.

With each reading, a corresponding black triangle is displayed to the right of the hypertension indicator.

• If your triangle is in the green zone, your measurement is “Normal,” according to NIH standards.
• If your triangle is in the yellow zone, your measurement is “Pre-Hypertension.”
• If your triangle is in the orange zone, it is “Stage 1 Hypertension.”
• If your triangle is in the red zone, it is “Stage 2 Hypertension.”

Memory – Displaying the last 99 Measurements

At the end of a measurement, this monitor automatically stores each result with date and time. This unit stores 99 memories for each of 2 users.

Viewing the stored values

With the unit off, press the “M” button. The display first shows “A”, and then shows an average of all measurements stored in the unit. Please note: Measurements for each user are averaged and stored separately. Be certain that you are viewing the measurements for the correct user. Pressing the “M” button again displays the previous value. To view a particular stored memory, press and hold the “M” button to scroll to that stored reading.

Memory full

When the memory has stored 99 results for the selected user, a new measured value is stored by overwriting the oldest value.

Clear all values

If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored values, hold down the “M” button (the instrument must have been switched off beforehand) until “CL” appears, and then release the button. If you do not want to clear the values, press the START/STOP button. To permanently clear the memory,
Press the “M” button while “CL” is flashing.

Individual values cannot be cleared.

Discontinuing a Measurement

If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement for any reason (e.g. the patient feels unwell), the power button can be pressed at any time. The device then immediately lowers the cuff pressure automatically.

Battery Charge Indicator

Batteries almost discharged
When the batteries are approximately 75% used the battery symbol will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (if at least one of the batteries still has some charge). Although the instrument will continue to measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries.

Batteries discharged– replacements required
When the batteries are discharged, the battery symbol will appear unblinking as soon as the instrument is switched on. You cannot take any additional measurements and must replace the batteries.

1. Open the battery compartment at the back of the instrument by pushing inward at the two arrows and pulling it out.
2. Replace the batteries at the same time – ensure they are correctly connected, as shown on the symbols in the compartment.
3. The memory retains all values although the date and time must be reset – the year number therefore flashes automatically after the batteries are replaced.
4. To set a date and time, follow the procedure described in Section 4.2.

Which batteries and which procedure?
Use four new, long-life 1.5V AA batteries. Do not use batteries beyond their expiration date. If the monitor is not going to be used for a prolonged period the batteries should be removed.

Bluetooth® functions and application (App)

Please download the Microlife Connected Health App (referred to as App in this document) from Apple’s App Store® or Google Play® before pairing your devices. The App can be executed on a number of mobile platforms with the following specifications:

Compatibility:

• Apple® devices running iOS 8.0 or higher on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®.
• Android® phones running Android® 4.4.2 or higher.

Questions?

• To access the tutorial, go to the App home screen (Microlife Connected Health) and press the “Settings” button.
• Press “Tutorial” and select your topic.
• If you have any issues with your setup, please contact customer service toll-free: at 1-800-568-4147 for additional support

Bluetooth® Icon Indicator

The bluetooth® icon indicator on your blood pressure monitor, located in the upper left portion of the screen, is designed to provide information about the connection between your device and the monitor. Please note the following:

• The bluetooth® icon on your blood pressure monitor will flash initially when ready to pair with a device, and continue flashing for 2 minutes until pairing occurs,
• If paring does not occur within 2 minutes, the Bluetooth® function on the monitor will automatically turn off.
• If the bluetooth® icon flashes for 10 seconds and then turns off, there is a problem with the connection.
• The icon will remain unblinking on the monitor when data is uploaded to the App.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth® connection:

• Monitor: Turn off and wait for 1 minute.
• Device (eg. phone): Return to the Main Menu and select Download Data again

If connection issues persist, please contact customer support toll-free: 1-800-568-4147.

iOS devices:

Setting up your iOS device:

• In the settings menu, turn Bluetooth® “ON”
• Select the Microlife Connected Health App
• Select “User Profiles”
• Select “+” at the top of the screen to create a new user profile.
• Review the terms of service, and select “Accept” to proceed.
• Enter your information and select the check mark to confirm.

Pairing the devices for the first time:

On your device:

• Open the Microlife Connected Health App and select “Settings.”
• Select “Pair Device.”

On your blood pressure monitor:

• Press and hold the power button on your monitor for 5 seconds. Once connected, a Bluetooth® icon will appear on the blood pressure monitor’s screen.
• “OK” will be displayed if the pairing is successful.

Setting up your blood pressure monitor:
Confirm the correct user is selected on your blood pressure monitor:

• Confirm the user icon on the bottom right-hand side of the monitor screen is set to user 1 or 2.
• To change users on your monitor, see section 4.4.

Saving readings stored on your monitor (iOS):

• Open the Microlife Connected Health App
• Select the profile that you would like to upload. Once selected, the profile will be highlighted, and the heck mark will appear to its left.
• On your blood pressure monitor: Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. Once connected, a
  Bluetooth® icon will appear on the blood pressure monitor’s screen.
• Follow steps 4 & 5 in “saving measurements manually.

Android OS Phones

Setting up your phone:

• In the settings menu, turn Bluetooth® “ON”
• Select the Microlife Connected Health App
• Select “User Profile”
• Select “+” at the top of the screen to create a new user profile.
• Review the terms of service, and select “Accept” to proceed.
• Enter your information and select the check mark to confirm.

On your blood pressure monitor:

• Confirm the correct user is selected on your blood pressure monitor by checking the icon on the bottom right-hand side of the monitor screen is set to your preference (user 1 or 2).
• To change users on your monitor, see section 4.4 in this manual.

Error Messages/Troubleshooting

If an error occurs during a measurement, the measurement is discontinued and a corresponding error code is displayed. (Example Error no. 1)

*If this or any other problem occurs repeatedly, please consult your doctor.

Other possible errors and their solutions
If problems occur when using the device, the following points should be checked:

Care and Maintenance

• Do not store the unit under direct sunlight, at a high temperature, or in high humidity or dust. Performance may be degraded.
• The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bubble. Handle this cuff carefully and avoid all types of
  stress through twisting or buckling.
• Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use gas, thinners, or similar solvents. Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds. The cuff with the bladder must not be washed in a dishwasher, clothes washer, or submerged in water.
• Handle the tube carefully. Do not pull on it. Do not allow the tubing to kink and keep it away from sharp edges.
• Do not drop the monitor or treat it roughly in any way. Avoid strong vibrations.
• Never open the monitor! This invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable
  regulations, not with domestic waste.

Additional information

Blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people. Comparable measurements always require the same conditions (quiet conditions)!

If fluctuations in readings are larger than 15 mmHg, consult your doctor. Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself. Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warranty claims. Do not use the device if you think it is damaged or if anything appears unusual.

Limited Warranty

Your Blood Pressure Monitor is warranted for 5 years by Microlife USA Inc., against manufacturer defects for the original purchaser only, from the date of purchase. The 5-year warranty applies to the monitor only. The following accessories are warranted for 1 year: cuff and adapter. Batteries are not covered by this warranty. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

The warranty does not apply to consequential and incidental damages or damage caused by batteries, improper handling, and accidents. Professional use, not following the operating instructions, and alterations made to the monitor or accessory by third parties, are also not included in this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Microlife USA Inc. will investigate your concern. A monitor or accessory as defined by this warranty, determined to be out of specification, will be replaced and shipped to you at no cost. A monitor or accessory as defined by this warranty, determined to be within specification, will be returned to you with a report of findings, at no cost.

Please use the below customer service contact information to reach Microlife USA Inc. regarding any warranty concerns. We ask that you please contact us before sending any product back in order to better identify, and more quickly process your concern.

Technical specifications:

• Weight: 400 g (with batteries)
• Size: 3.5” (W) x 6” (L) x 1.5” (H)
• Storage temperature: –20 to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
• Humidity: 15 to 90% relative humidity maximum
• Operation temperature: 10 to 40°C ( 50°F – 104°F)
• Display: LCD-Display (Liquid Crystal Display)
• Measuring method: oscillometric
• Pressure sensor: capacitive
• Measuring range:
  • SYS: 60 to 255 mmHg
  • DIA: 40 to 200 mmHg
  • Pulse: 40 to 199 per minute
• Cuff pressure display range: 0–299 mmHg
• Memory: Automatically stores the last 99 measurements for 2 users (total 198)
• Measuring resolution: 1 mmHg
• Accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg or 2% of reading > 200mmHg pulse ± 5 % of the reading
• Power source: a) 4 AA batteries, 1.5 V
  • b) AC adapter 6 V DC 600 mA (voltage 4.5 V DC to 6 V DC)
• Accessories: One size easy fit cuff 22-46 cm (8.7” – 18.1”)
  Technical alterations reserved!

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