Specifications; Further Information - Braun VitalScan 1 Manual

Error Description
Blood pressure values Doctor visits can frequently
measured at your doctors experience anxiety.
office
differ from your
measurements.
Display remains Batteries are not installed
blank, or is unusual, when properly.
instrument is switched on.
Device frequently fails to Cuff may not be properly
measure blood pressure positioned.
values, or values measured
are too low (too high).

Further information

Blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people. Comparable
measurements always require the same conditions (quiet conditions)!
In order to receive market clearance from governmental bodies, this device was
subjected to strict clinical tests. The computer program used to measure blood
pressure values was tested by experienced cardiac specialists in Germany.
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Potential cause and remedy
Record the daily development of the
measured values and consult your
doctor.
Check batteries for
correct polarity.
Check the positioning of the
cuff. See Cuff fitting on
page 10 for proper fitting.

Specifications

Models: BPW200AR, BPW220AR
Operation principle: Oscillometric method
Display: Liquid crystal display
Measuring range: 20–280 mmHg
Pulse: 40–199 / min
Blood pressure
measurement: 20 mmHg (minimum diastolic value)
280 mmHg (maximum systolic value)
Laboratory accuracy: ± 3 mmHg (cuff pressure)
± 5 % of reading (pulse rate)
Clinical accuracy: According to AAMI-SP10 with auscultatory reference:
< 5 mmHg systematic offset
< 8 mmHg standard deviation
Inflation: Automatic
Power supply: 2 batteries, type AAA 1.5V
Operating temperature /
atmospheric pressure: +10 °C to +40 °C (50˚F – 104˚F),860-1060 hPa (0.849 - 1.046 atm)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +55 °C (-4˚F to +131˚F)
Humidity: 15 to 90 % relative humidity maximum
Cuff: Suitable for wrist circumference of 13.5 to 21.5 cm
(5.25 - 8.5 inches).
Clinical validation: According to AAMI-SP10 with auscultatory reference.
(Please note that a validation against intra-arterial
measurements can lead to different results for devices
which are calibrated against auscultatory reference.)
Approximate Service Life: 5 years
If device is not used within specified temperature and humidity ranges the technical
accuracy can not be ensured.
Type BF applied parts
See instructions for use
Subject to change without notice.
Operating temperature
55
Storage temperature
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