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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read this instruction manual carefully and keep it on hand for future consultation. The information in this document is subject to revision without notice. Visit the website for the latest versions. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into other languages without prior written consent.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................3 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION ................5 ................................... 5 NTENDED ..............................5 NTENDED TAFF ..............................5 NTENDED LACE OF ....................................5 ISUSE ............................... 6 EFINITIONS AND YMBOLS ............................ 6 LECTROMAGNETIC OMPATIBILITY ................................7 AFETY ARNINGS ..............................
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..................................53 LEANING ..................................53 TORAGE ............................54 AINTENANCE AND EPAIR ..................................54 ISPOSAL CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COMMON PROBLEMS ..............55 BIA101 BIVA PRO S ........................... 55 YSTEM LERTS ....................56 F MEASUREMENTS ARE INACCURATE OR UNINTELLIGIBLE ..........................
Data obtained using BIA101 BIVA PRO may only be interpreted for therapeutic, clinical or diagnostic purposes by suitably qualified health professionals. Akern S.r.l. (hereinafter “Akern”) declares that the device, used as described in this manual and within the limits set out in sections 1.7 Safety Warningsand 0 Precautions and Warnings, has been designed and manufactured to have no effect on the patient's clinical condition and to ensure the safety of the patient, user or any third parties.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.5 D EFINITIONS AND YMBOLS 1.5.1 Definitions Rz (Ohm): Electrical resistance. Defines a conductor’s opposition to the flow of an alternating electric current. Value in Ohms. Xc (Ohm): Capacitive Reactance. Defines the opposition of a capacitor to the flow of an alternating electric current.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 60601-1-2, as required by directive 93/42/EEC as amended. 1.7 S AFETY ARNINGS This section describes the precautionary measures recommended to restrict the risks due to use of the device. Please familiarise yourself with this information to ensure the safety of procedures when using this device, in order to minimise the risk related to its use.
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• Do not replace batteries without contacting Akern or an authorized dealer. Lithium batteries have a high explosion risk if not correctly recharged. Remark: To replace the battery contact the Technical Support Service or Authorised Dealer Rev.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important! The lithium-ion battery may explode if handled incorrectly. Do not remove it or throw it away. Lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of in compliance with statutory legislation. Ref. Italian Legislative Decree no. 188 of 20 November 2008, as amended by Legislative Decree no.
Notified Bodies. 1.11 A PPLIED ARTS Akern defines the BIATRODES / BIVATRODES electrode as the only type BF applied part in direct contact with the subject. Rev. 0 dated 09/2020 Pages 10 to 67...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 2: DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES 2.1 D ESCRIPTION OF THE EVICE Figure 1: BIA101 BIVA PRO front panel The BIA101 BIVA PRO has a 5” touchscreen display. To ensure correct touchscreen operation, remember to try not to scratch it, and not to use pens, pencils or other objects with sharp tips.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 2: BIA101 BIVA PRO connection panel Remark: To connect a tester or a patient cable correctly, point the connector in the direction shown in the diagram below, then fit the connector into the panel, pressing gently until it clicks into place. To disconnect the cable/tester from the panel, simply pull the connector towards you.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2 D ESCRIPTION OF CCESSORIES The device is supplied complete with the following accessories: • BIATRODES™ / BIVATRODES™ electrodes • Total Body four-pole cable / Total Body BIVATRODES cable • Regional four-pole cable / Regional BIVATRODES cable • Battery charging power distribution unit •...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL All devices produced by Akern are tested and calibrated with relation to the physical specifications of these two types of electrodes, which provide the user with a stable, accurate measurement. The quality and technical characteristics of the contact electrode are of critical importance for correct reading of the bioimpedance values and to ensure the device retains its performance characteristics, as defined in the risk analysis.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Total Body four-pole cable Blue splitter: HAND electrode terminals Grey splitter: FOOT electrode terminals Blue connector Figure 5: Total Body four-pole cable Four-pole patient cable for Total Body analyses using BIATRODES™ electrodes. The cable is fitted with 4 insulated red and black alligator clips, for connection to the electrodes. For bioimpedance measurement, the patient cable must be connected to the device via the connector marked BIA CABLE / CHARGE (Figure 2).
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Total Body cable. The two colours are also used on the connection panel, to enable the user to connect each cable to the device correctly. BIA 101 BIVA PRO is also compatible with dedicated BIVATRODES™ patient cables. Total Body BIVATRODES cable Grey alligator clip : FOOT...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Remark: The Total Body BIVATRODES cable can be recognised by the connector colour: blue for the Total Body cable and grey for the Regional one. The two colours are also used on the connection panel, to enable the user to connect each cable to the device correctly.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2.3 Battery charger power distribution unit Certified medical power distribution unit. The battery charger output is a controlled 12 Vdc signal. The permissible input is from 100 to 240 Vac. For instructions on charging the device, see point 5.2 Charging the Batteries. Figure 9: Battery charger 2.2.4 USB cable The BIA101 BIVA PRO device has a Mini-USB...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2.6 Tester BIA101 BIVA PRO has two Testers for regular checking of calibration. For more details concerning use, see point 5.4 Calibration and Testing. Figure 12: Calibration checking tester Rev. 0 dated 09/2020 Pages 19 to 67...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 3: USE OF THE DEVICE 3.1 P RELIMINARY PROCEDURES First use : Before switching on the device, charge the battery and wait until it is completely charged. • It takes about two hours to charge the battery completely. •...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 13: Autotest screen If all tests are completed correctly, after a few seconds the HOME screen (Figure 14) appears. 3.4 H Figure 14: Home screen The Total Body|BIA and Regional|BIA icons provide access to the biompedance analysis sections, Total Body and Regional respectively.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Access to REGIONAL | BIA Analysis is only enabled if this function has been purchased. The bottom right icon accesses the SETTINGS of the BIA101 BIVA PRO (§ 3.8 Settings Menu). 3.5 CLINIC & FIELD WORKING MODES The device offers two different working modes. CLINIC MODE →...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.6 T | BIA A OTAL NALYSIS Total Body Analysis allows real-time measurement of bioelectric parameters for assessment of the patient's overall body composition. Operating instructions: 1. Apply the Standard Operating Procedure (CHAPTER 4: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)) and place the electrodes on the right half of the patient’s body.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Resistance Rz Reactance (Xc): Phase Angle PhA To continue in FIELD mode press button and enter the data as prompted (§ 3.6.5 Total Body - Field Mode). To transfer the measurement data to the BODYGRAM™ DASHBOARD software at once, follow the instructions in point 3.6.3 Transferring data to the BODYGRAM™...
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3.6.3 Transferring data to the BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP app via Bluetooth BIA 101 BIVA PRO is able to transmit the bioelectric values measured to the BODYGRAM™ DASHBOARD software via a Bluetooth protocol. Remark: Automatic data transfer to the analysis software is only enabled by BODYGRAM™...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Windows - Access the Settings Menu of the PC being used - Click the Devices icon - Selection Bluetooth and other devices (Otherwise, click the Bluetooth from the Windows notifications centre in the bottom right corner) - Activate Bluetooth connectivity (if not activated) by moving the switch to ON - Click the "...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ▪ After compiling all fields (Date, Time, Height, Weight), click the in the bottom left corner (Figure 16). Figure 16: New Assessment Window ▪ The software will automatically connect to the BIVA device paired previously (Figure 17). Figure 17: Pairing with the device Rev.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ▪ Once paired, the device transmits the measurement data to the software (Figure 18). Click “Insert” to complete the transfer. Figure 18: Transferring data to BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP ▪ Save the data acquired on the BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP software. ▪ On completion of the transfer, the device returns to the HOME screen and switches off.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL ▪ Access BODYGRAM™ DASHBOARD online via the following link: https://bodygram.cloud/it. ▪ Locate in the patient folder to which the measurement is to be copied and click "New Assessment”. ▪ Compile the fields provided with the patient’s information and the data of the measurement made, and save.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Once the data have been entered in the fields available correctly, the SAVE button is enabled for saving the measurement and the paired information. Remark: The Total Body measurement will be saved in session “T1” of the device’s DATABASE, accessible from the Settings Menu (§...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Accesses CLINIC mode Accesses FIELD mode measurement measurement Figure 20: Regional Main 5. Select CLINIC or FIELD mode and access the Measurement screen (Figure 21). 3.7.1 Regional - Clinic Mode Selecting the icon in the Regional Main screen access Regional measurement in Clinic mode (Figure 21).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL specific region of the body. At the end of the analysis cycle, the screen shown in Figure 22 displays. Indicates that data can be transferred to the BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP software via Bluetooth Figure 22: Regional analysis completed correctly Selecting a box displays the summary of the data measured for the corresponding region (Figure 23).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL START GUIDE provided. • Run the BODYGRAM™ Desktop app on the PC and open the REGIONAL APP. • Locate in the patient folder to which the data are to be sent and click "New Assessment”. • After entering the data in the fields provided, click the symbol in the bottom left corner.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL If the memory is full, data should be transferred to the BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP software (§ 3.8.2 Importing the database to BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP via USB ). Figure 25: Regional Measurements - Field Screen To start the Regional analysis, press the button in the bottom right corner.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 27: Patient data form - Regional Field Once the data have been entered in the fields available correctly, the button is enabled for saving the measurement and the paired information. Once the measurement has been saved, the system automatically returns to the HOME screen. To view the saved measurement, access the Database from the Settings Menu.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.8 S ETTINGS Touch from the Home screen to access the BIA101 BIVA PRO Settings. The following functions are available: DATABASE, FIRMWARE UPDATE, AUTOTEST. Firmware Autotest Update Database Figure 28: Settings Menu 3.8.1. Database REGIONAL TOTAL BODY DATABASE DATABASE Figure 29: Database Main: Regional –...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Regional Measurements Database Touch one of the display icons of the sessions available to access the list of sessions saved inside it (Figure 30). Scrolling arrows Figure 30: List of Regional measurements Use the “up” and “down” scrolling arrows to select the measurement required. After selecting the patient, touch on the right to access the measurement data (Figure 31).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Total Body Measurement Database Touch next to session T1 (Figure 29) to access the list of Total Body measurements saved inside it (Figure 32). Use the “up” and “down” scrolling arrows to view the measurement required. Figure 32: List of Total Body measurements 3.8.2.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 33: Home BODYGRAM™DESKTOP In BIVA PRO manager, click IMPORT SESSION: Figure 34: BIVA PRO Manager Once imported, sessions can be viewed and accessed on the same page under the “Imported Sessions” heading (Figure 35). Each session is marked with the date and time of transfer to BODYGRAM™...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date and time of import Number of measurements saved in the session Figure 35: Imported sessions in BIVA PRO manager To pair the imported measurements with the patients in the BODYGRAM™ DESKTOP Database, click the session and access the list of saved measurements(Figure 36). Timestamp: date and time of the analysis made in FIELD mode Tag: ID assigned to the subject and...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 37: select/create new group Select a subject from those available or create a New Subject by clicking on "New Subject” Date of birth and gender saved on the device are automatically imported into the corresponding BODYGRAM™ fields. Figure 38: select/create new subject ...
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Wait the update to be completed (Figure 39). Figure 39: Set device date and time 3.8.2. Firmware update The firmware may only be updated by authorised, skilled staff. Contact your Authorised Dealer or the Akern Technical Support Service. 3.8.3. Autotest start This function allows manual starting of the autotest, to check the correct operation of Batteries, Internal Functions and Sensor Calibration(§...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 4: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) 4.1 P RELIMINARY INFORMATION a) Before every measuring session, check the device using the tester supplied (§ 5.4 Calibration and Testing). b) Measure the weight and height accurately with calibrated instruments approved for professional use (class III instruments are recommended).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL The patient must be lying face upwards, as shown in Figure 40. This position also guarantees correct measurement in the case of subjects with BMI over 40 and on unclothed bedridden patients. Avoid contacts between the limbs and between the limbs and torso, which may modify the path of the measurement current.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL HAND Proximal (sensor) electrode: position the electrode between the bony prominences of the radius and the ulna (in the centre of the imaginary ≥ 5 cm line midway between the radius and the ulna) → and connect the black alligator clip of the patient cable. Distal (injector) electrode: position the electrode on the back of the hand level with the metacarpals →and connect the...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Central tang Figure 43: Adhesive side of BIVATRODES ™ HAND Point the central tang outward. Center the proximal area (sensor) of the electrode between the distal prominences of the radius and ulna Center the distal area (injector) of the electrode on the dorsal surface of the hand at the metacarpal level.
. Do not make measurements with body temperature over 38°C. No therapy or treatment must be administered during measurement. Seek prior advice from the Akern Scientific Department for any conditions not covered here. 4.4.1 Application Advice for Special Cases ...
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30 years. The BIA 101 BIVA PRO device emits a current of 250 µA, well below the 500 µA, threshold recognised as critical for risks of interaction with other active devices. The device's safety analyses are included in the clinical validation document and technical file.
HARGING THE ATTERIES BIA 101 BIVA PRO must be recharged exclusively using the supplied power distribution unit, which is certified in compliance with EN 60601-1. The use of battery chargers not authorised by the producer leads to loss of warranty cover and could damage the device beyond repair and put the user and the patient being analysed at risk.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 46: Device charging Complete charging takes about two hours. A battery charging control circuit inside the device prevents any overload risk. 5.4 C ALIBRATION AND ESTING Only qualified personnel are authorised to perform calibration using precision instrumentation, in compliance with procedures designed to minimize possible causes of measurement errors.
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It is important to check the reading of the nominal values covered by the tester before each measurement session. To ensure optimal efficiency and precision, Akern advises users to have the sensors checked in its laboratories every two years. 5.4.2. How to use the tester...
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL CABLE connectors Switch on the device From the Home screen, select Regional | BIA, access Clinic model and start the analysis When the analysis is complete, wait a few seconds, then check that the reading is: a) within the tolerances shown on the blue tester (1) for the right half of the body b) within the tolerances shown on the grey tester (2) for the left half of the body Figure 48: Checking readings for right (a) and left (b) halves of the body...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Total Body BIVATRODES™ cable Connect the Total Body BIVATRODES cable to the device. Unscrew the cap of the blue tester (1) and fit the alligator clips of the patient cable as shown Figure 50Figure 49 . Figure 50: BIVATRODES cable - tester connection: a) rear of ...
AINTENANCE AND EPAIR The device has no User-serviceable parts. Service operations must be carried out solely by the Akern Technical Support Service or by a suitably trained Authorised Dealer. Contact your dealer for initial technical support, since he is able to provide a quick, efficient service.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COMMON PROBLEMS Akern designs, produces and distributes medical devices with all activities controlled by a quality management system certified under the ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards. Statistical analysis of malfunctions shows that 90% of problems can be resolved by simple corrective actions by the user, or by contacting your Authorised Dealer.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6.1.2 General Error The device performs an internal check on its functions at every switch-on, to prevent measurement errors. If an error is found, the following message appears. Figure 52: General Error This error appears when the device fails one or more of the internal checks. This error does not depend on external factors and cannot be corrected or resolved except by suitably trained staff.
The theoretical lifetime of the device as declared by Akern is 5 years, during which term the availability of replacement parts is guaranteed. Any damages arising due to the fault or negligence of Akern are covered up to the maximum amount of the list price of the device at the time of purchase.
(bubble wrap, adhesive tape, etc.). The device may be damaged by rough handling, pack with great care. Akern declines all responsibility for damage to the device in transit. The shipment should be insured; many couriers offer this service.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 8: OPERATING PRINCIPLES 8.1 T HEORETICAL ASES OF IOIMPEDANCE NALYSIS BIA101 BIVA PRO is a vector impedance analyser for the analysis of hydration and nutritional status that can be used in both hospitals and clinics. The analysis performed by the BIA101 BIVA PRO device is conducted using the classic tetrapolar technique, with sinusoid current output at a frequency of 50 kHz.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Impedance (Z) of a human body is a function of its specific resistivity of its fat free tissue, which is a good conductor, its cross-section (a) and its length (L): where Z (impedance) is in Ohm, in Ohm/cm, L in cm and a in square cm. Considering the fat free mass as a cylinder, the equation can be rewritten with multiplication by L/L: where V = a*L is the volume of the bioelectric conductor.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figure 54: BIA101 BIVA PRO functional block diagram The main components are: • • Sensor circuit board Power supply control circuit board • • 5” capacitive touchscreen display Metal multipole connector • • Display/Digital/UI circuit board Bluetooth® BLE module •...
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