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™ ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device Directions for use powered by CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare provider Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
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This directions for use manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help you understand the capabilities and operation of the ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to setup, configure, use, troubleshoot, or maintain the device.
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The Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure monitor has successfully passed this validation and therefore may be recommended for use during pregnancy and Pre-eclampsia.
Error messages..............29-30 Taking measurements in Single Reading (1x), Manual and Three Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal ......31-34 Reading Average ( ) Mode Technical specifications ............35 «1x» Mode ................18 Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
Consult operating instructions/directions for use (DFU). A copy of the DFU is available on this web site. A printed copy of the DFU can be ordered from Welch Allyn for delivery within 7 calendar days. Adjust measurement interval times Helpful notes.
WARNING The information in this directions for use is a comprehensive guide to the Meets essential requirements of European Medical Device Directive operation of ProBP 2400. For best results, read this directions for use thoroughly 93/42/EEC before using the device.
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WARNING Welch Allyn is not responsible for the integrity of any mounting Avoid simultaneously connecting patients to the device and high installation. Welch Allyn recommends that customers contact their Biomedical frequency surgical equipment. Engineering Department or maintenance service to ensure professional installation for safety and reliability of any mounting accessory.
NIBP (non-invasive blood pressure) warnings and cautions WARNING ProBP 2400 is not intended to measure blood pressure on children CAUTION If the blood pressure cuff is not at heart level, note the difference in reading younger than 12 years of age.
Product description Name of parts On/Off Switch Power Adapter Socket Battery Compartment Cuff Socket Recharge Indicator Display M Button (Memory) Mode Switch Start/Stop Button 3 sec. 3 sec.
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PAM MAP 18.7 Irregular Hear Beat (IHB) Auto Inflation Irregular Heart Beat (IHB) Auto Inflation AUTO AUTO Memory M1 M2 M3 Pulse Rate Memory Pulse Rate Pulse Detected Pulse Detected / MIN Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
RELEASE TO PRODUCTION RELEASE TO PRODUCTION 5. WELCH ALLYN WORDMARK IS GREEN C-100, M-0, Y-91, K-6, AND BLUE C-100, M-72, Y-0, K-38. 5. WELCH ALLYN WORDMARK IS GREEN C-100, M-0, Y-91, K-6, AND BLUE C-100, M-72, Y-0, K-38. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE...
When using for the first time, charge the battery until the recharge indicator on the device turns to green. Refer to page 27 for the section of “Using a power adapter“. Refer to page 27 for the section “Rechargeable Battery“ Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
Initial set up (cont.) Selecting units of measure 1) Make sure the device is switched off. MAP or Units 2) Press and hold the M Button and then turn on the power with the On/Off Switch. mmHg Factory default setting 3) Release the M Button when backlight illuminates.
Adult and Large Adult cuffs are included as standard accessories. Use only cuffs provided by Welch Allyn! Contact Welch Allyn or its authorized distributor to purchase Child and large adult long cuffs are not available in the USA. Check your local representative for availability.
Before using the device (cont.) Fitting the cuff properly 3) Wrap and tighten the cuff around the arm. 1) Place the cuff over the upper arm so that the air tube 4) Leave free space with the size of 2 fingers between and artery mark arrow point towards the lower arm.
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The range index of the cuff should fall into this range. Reusable ProBP 2400 Blood Pressure Cuff ADULT 22-32cm LATEX www.welchallyn.com Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
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Taking measurements in 1x, Manual and Mode Turn on the power Set maximum inflation pressure Select desired maximum inflation pressure or "AUTO". Turn on the device by pressing the On/Off Switch at the back of the device to the ON position. Refer to page 22 for the section of “Set maximum inflation Connect the cuff to the device pressure“...
«1x» Mode (standard single measurement) Select «1x» Mode then press the «Start/Stop» Button to perform a single blood pressure measurement. The measurement reading is displayed and saved after the measurement. Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
Taking measurements in 1x, Manual and Mode (cont.) «Manual» Mode Start inflation – Press the Start/Stop Button to start inflation of the cuff. Select «Manual» Mode if auscultatory blood pressure measurement is preferred above using the oscillometric When maximum inflation pressure is reached, the ProBP method.
(automatic three reading average) deflation cycle, the remaining pressure is vented and the Select « » Mode then press the «Start/Stop» Button to ProBP 2400 goes into the Stand by mode. perform automatic triple blood pressure measurements to determine a three reading average.
Special Functions MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) Irregular heartbeat detector in «1x» Mode The device measures the true mean arterial pressure The device detects irregular heartbeat in «1x» Mode. (MAP) of the patient. Each measurement includes a single The irregular heartbeat symbol shows up if during a MAP value.
Push and hold for 3 maximum inflation pressure of 280 mmHg is reached, seconds... and the ProBP 2400 is unable to determine a blood pressure, an error code will be displayed. It is recommended at this point to switch to the manual 3 sec.
Special Function (cont.) Taking fewer than three measurements in Skipping countdown time in « » Mode « » Mode The countdown before and between measurements in « » The measurement sequence can be stopped at any time Mode can be skipped by pressing the Start/Stop Button. When during the measurement sequence by pressing the Start/ the Start/Stop Button is pressed during countdown, the device Stop Button.
Start/Stop Button to confirm. The device will go back to ‘Stand by’. 1) Press and hold the Start/Stop Button for 3 seconds. Press and hold for 3 seconds... 15 30 3 sec. Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
Viewing stored values Viewing stored values The device only stores blood pressure values of the last 2) In « » Mode – measurement procedure in «1x» and « » Mode. Press the Press the M Button to reveal the average of the triple M Button to review the stored readings when the device is measurements.
Rechargeable Battery Using a power adapter The ProBP 2400 features a built-in, rechargeable Ni-MH Only use the adapter supplied with ProBP 2400 to recharge the device. battery pack that provides up to 600~700 measurement cycles on a full charge. The battery can be recharged with 1) Plug the adapter cable into the power socket of the device.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solutions No power (No LCD display) Power supply is not properly Plug the power supply into the wall socket. plugged in Battery is fully discharged Recharge the rechargeable battery by plugging in the power supply. Cuff does not inflate properly Loose connection of the tube Make sure the tube of the cuff is securely connected to the device.
«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 patient’s arm still. Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
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«HI» Pulse rate or The pressure in the cuff «Err 3» No pressure in An adequate pressure cuff pressure is too high (over 300 the cuff cannot be generated in too high mmHg) OR the pulse is too the cuff. A leak may have high (over 200 beats per occurred.
Avoid proximity to electromagnetic fields, such as • Read further safety instructions in the individual those produced by mobile phones sections of the instruction manual. Never open device Protect device from impact and drops Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
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2) Hydrogen peroxide solution (3% diluted with water) water for 30 minutes. 3) Sodium hypochlorite solution (1:10 dilution of Air dry the cuff. DO NOT iron the cuff cover household chloride bleach in water) Reusable ProBP 2400 Blood Pressure Cuff ADULT 22-32cm LATEX www.welchallyn.com...
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Ve sse l manom e te r then release the “Start/Stop” Button. Wait until ““CA 0”, then “0 0“ is displayed. Air release va lve Squeeze bulb (or Pressure source) ProBP 2400 Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure device...
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Batteries and electronic instruments must manometer at any calibration point exceeds ±3mmHg be disposed of in accordance with the locally plus the stated accuracy of the reference manometer, applicable regulations, and not as domestic you may contact Welch Allyn to obtain calibration waste. service.
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The ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device should assure that it is used Manufacturer’s Declaration of the EUT in such an environment.
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The ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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WARRANTY Welch Allyn will warranty the ProBP 2400 device to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer specifications for a period of two years from the date of purchase from Welch Allyn or its authorized distributors or agents.