Welby MD 1010, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...premium wrist Model MD 1010 WBPM10 Series MD 13400 instruction manual blood pressure monitor LIFESTYLE ...

Page 2: ...uestions 10 What is blood pressure 10 What are systolic and diastolic values 10 What is High Blood Pressure and how is it con trolled 11 How does the blood pressure monitor work 12 Measuring range 13 About your measurement results 16 Before taking your blood pressure measure ment 17 Initial operation 19 Device overview 19 Display 20 Inserting batteries 21 ...

Page 3: ...t 28 Arrhythmia detection 28 User settings 29 Selecting user 29 Retrieving stored measurement results 30 Deleting memory values 31 Caring for your blood pressure monitor 34 Cleaning storage 34 Waste disposal 35 Troubleshooting 36 Technical data 38 FCC Statement 40 Blood pressure reading log 42 Limited Warranty 44 ...

Page 4: ...rachial 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 them for future reference We also highly recommend that you consult with your physician or licensed healthcare professional if you have any questions about your blood pressure either b...

Page 5: ...sure Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children There is a risk of suffocation Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children Do not inflate with the button until the device is attached correctly to the wrist Do not drop the device and do not place objects on top of it Avoid contact with water or moisture Do not use or store the device in extreme temperature conditions Do no...

Page 6: ...acts in the device and on the batteries are clean and if necessary clean them Never charge batteries unless it is expressly specified 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 immediately with a large amou...

Page 7: ... it for an extended period Replace all of the old batteries in device with new batteries of the same type Service Repairs Please contact the the Customer Care line if you have questions about the device or experience technical problems Never try to open or repair the device yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside and it will void your warranty ...

Page 8: ...d can save 60 measurement values in each of two memory spaces Proper use This device is intended for use in dry indoor areas only The device is only intended for private use and not for clinical or commercial use Using the device under extreme environmental conditions may damage it ...

Page 9: ...millimeters of mercury mmHg The higher the pressure the harder the heart has to work to supply blood to the vital organs in the body What are systolic and diastolic values With every heartbeat blood pressure fluctuates between a maximum value systolic when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the circulatory system and a minimum value when the heart expands and fills up with blood again diasto...

Page 10: ... and heart attack Blood pressure can be higher than usual if parts of the circulatory system are restricted diseased or abnormal in other ways High Blood Pressure can be controlled by altering one s lifestyle avoiding stress and with medication under a doctor s supervision To prevent hypertension or to keep it under control Do not smoke Exercise regularly Reduce salt and fat intake Have regular ph...

Page 11: ... more blood can flow through them If the pressure in the cuff is then reduced this creates a relationship between the sleeve pressure and the blood pressure The device has electronic step valves that can detect even slight changes during the measurement which can be evened out using the cuff pressure By reducing the pressure step by step fluctuations in the cuff are recorded by the device and incl...

Page 12: ...devices classifies blood pressure measurements based on the definition and standards set by the World Health Organisation WHO WHO defines high blood pressure as any measurements above 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic Your blood pressure monitor is fitted with a color indicator that makes it easier to assess your measurements The following summary can further help you to assess the values of...

Page 13: ...14 Blood pressure classification according to WHO in mmHg 1 Normal range 2 Borderline high 3 High blood pressure range ...

Page 14: ...re Under 90 Under 50 Green Normal blood pressure 91 129 51 84 Green Borderline high blood pressure 130 139 85 89 Green Mild high blood pressure 140 159 90 99 Yellow Moderate high blood pressure 160 179 100 109 Orange Severe high blood pressure Over 180 Over 110 Red ...

Page 15: ...with your doctor By using your device regularly and recording your results you can get a clear overview of your blood pressure Everybody s blood pressure changes constantly Fluctuations may be caused by mental and physical factors such as stress exertion smoking caffeine and diet Blood pressure can also be affected by the time of day time of year and temperature In addition arrhythmia irregular he...

Page 16: ...ay Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed Try to rest for fifteen minutes before measuring your blood pressure You should not eat drink smoke or exercise for at least 60 minutes before taking a measurement Do not measure your blood pressure if you feel stressed or tense Measure your blood pressure at normal body temperature but not if you are too hot or cold Wait for approximately 5 minu...

Page 17: ...posture during measurement on page 25 Different measurement conditions can lead to markedly different results If you have a result that differs greatly from your normal blood pressure measurement you should take measurement again after a short period of time in order to exclude the factors listed above that can lead to an incorrect measurement ...

Page 18: ...19 Initial operation Device overview 1 User button 2 Clock button 3 ON OFF button 4 Battery compartment 5 Cuff 6 Save button 7 WHO color indicator 8 Display ...

Page 19: ...r 3 M Display of stored measurement results 4 Systolic blood pressure 5 Diastolic blood pressure 6 Pulse measurement 7 Pulse display with arrhythmia detection indicator 8 User selection 9 Blood pressure range indicator 10 Cuff inflation symbol 11 Date and time ...

Page 20: ...of the arrow Insert two 1 5 V R03 LR03 AAA alkaline batteries Replace the cover of the battery compartment It is time to replace the batteries when the battery symbol on the display is only half shown and the error message E6 is displayed or when the display remains blank after pressing the button ...

Page 21: ...vice will change into settings mode The year flashes on the display Press the M button until the correct year is displayed Confirm your selection by pressing the clock button The display will then change to the month setting Press the M button until the correct month is displayed Confirm your selection by pressing the clock button and the display will change to the day setting Press the M button u...

Page 22: ...he minute setting Press the M button until the correct time is displayed Confirm your selection by pressing the clock button and now the current time and date will appear on the display Switch off the device by pressing the ON OFF button You can call up the setting mode at any time Press the clock button the current time and date will appear on the display Press the clock button and hold it down f...

Page 23: ...htly around your wrist so that there is no gap between the cuff and your wrist Do not put over clothing Wrap the cuff according to the shape of your wrist If the cuff is not firmly attached the pressure will increase and the wrist will become numb Correct measurement is then no longer possible If the cuff cannot be attached to your left wrist and therefore it is not possible to measure your left a...

Page 24: ... comfortably on a chair take 5 or 6 deep breaths and relax Place your left elbow on a table or other supporting surface so that the the wrist cuff is at heart height You can also hold your left arm at heart height in front of your chest and support it using your right arm ...

Page 25: ...measured at the wrist can vary from that measured at the upper arm The values may be slightly different because of the different measurement positions and the strength of the blood vessels in the wrist and upper arm In many cases the difference for healthy people can be 10 mmHg of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure If you already have high blood pressure diabetes liver disease hardening of ...

Page 26: ...d muscles during measurement After a few seconds the cuff will inflate When the cuff pressure is stable the device will start measuring automatically If you want to stop the measurement press the ON OFF button and the cuff will deflates If you want to repeat a measurement you should wait at least five minutes The cuff must be fully deflated ...

Page 27: ...f and the systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the pulse and the pulse symbol will appear on the display The data is automatically saved to the memory bank of the selected user Arrhythmia detection Normally the pulse beats with a regular rhythm rhythmically When the device detects an abnormal pulse rhythm the symbol appears on the display In this case repeat the measurement Abnormal pu...

Page 28: ...r Press the clock button or user button to switch the device on The current time and date as well as the current selected user will appear on the display If necessary press the user button again to switch between the two memory banks Press the ON OFF button to switch off the device Note Please be aware that when there are two users the most recently selected user will remain active until a new use...

Page 29: ...e user button again to select the desired user Press the M button the average measurement will be shown on the display This is indicated on the display with AVG Press the M button repeatedly in order to display the results of the last measurements Press the ON OFF button to switch off the device ...

Page 30: ...he ON OFF button to switch on the device Press the user button again to select the desired user Press the M button the average measurement will be shown on the display Select the measurement to be deleted with the M button Press and hold down the M button for approx 3 seconds CL and two lines will be shown on the display ...

Page 31: ... order to delete all of the saved measurements for the selected user repeat the first three steps until the average measurement is shown on the display This is indicated on the display by AVG Press and hold down the M button for approximately 3 seconds CL and two lines will be shown on the display ...

Page 32: ...33 Press the user button CL and 00 will be shown on the display All of the saved measurements for the selected user have now been deleted ...

Page 33: ...chemical solutions or cleaning products because these may damage the device s surface or markings Store the device in the supplied case when not in use Do not bend the preshaped cuff outwards The cuff should neither be washed nor dry cleaned If the device is not going to be used for long periods remove the batteries ...

Page 34: ...friendly material which can be recycled Device At the end of its service life the device should not be disposed of with the household trash Please enquire about options for environmentally friendly disposal Batteries Do not dispose of used batteries in the household trash They should be disposed of in an environmentally appropriate way ...

Page 35: ...r about one minute Error Possible causes Solutions Display is blank The batteries are dead Replace both batteries with new 1 5 V R03 LR03 AAA batteries E 1 The cuff is not worn correctly Make sure cuff is worn properly and take a new measurement E 2 You moved while a measurement was being taken Sit still and take a new measurement ...

Page 36: ...cuff correctly and take a new measurement E 4 An error has occurred in the measurement Take a new measurement E 5 Cuff pressure above 300 mmHg Check the fitting of the cuff and take a new measurement E 6 Batteries are too weak Replace both batteries with new 1 5 V R03 LR03 AAA batteries ...

Page 37: ... Pulse 40 180 beats min Power supply 2 x 1 5 V alkaline batteries R03 LR03 AAA Display LCD Memory spaces 2 x 60 measurement results Inflation Automatically by pump Air release Automatically via a one way valve Measuring accuracy Blood pressure 3mmHg pressure indicator Pulse 5 of value displayed ...

Page 38: ...39 Temperatures Operating temperature 50 104 F at humidity 30 85 Storage temperature 4 140 F at humidity 10 95 Cuff size 5 3 7 68 Specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 39: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may case harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the ...

Page 40: ...t prepared by the FCC How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules Status 04 2011 ...

Page 41: ...42 Blood pressure reading log User 1 Date Time Sys Dia Pulse Wt Notes ...

Page 42: ...43 User 2 Date Time Sys Dia Pulse Wt Notes ...

Page 43: ...ed warranties that may exist under applicable law Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been opened repaired except by MEDION or its authorized Service representatives or otherwise altered This limited warranty does also not apply to defects resulting from mi...

Page 44: ...the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from State to State To make a claim under this limited warranty you must first contact MEDION Customer Care using one of the options below to obtain a return merchandise authoriza...

Page 45: ...46 To obtain a RMA please contact MEDION Toll Free Customer Care at 866 633 4660 Daily 8 00 am 12 00 am CST except holidays Email Support Available 24 x 7 with response in 24 hours or less ...

Page 46: ...Toll Free Customer Support Line 866 633 4660 Daily 8 00 am 12 00 am CST except holidays MD 13400 ...