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1. Included in delivery Observe the instructions for use Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, Application part, type BF ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or acces- sories and that all packaging material has been removed.
3. Intended use any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their The BM 26 upper arm blood pressure monitor is intended for dosages). home use and serves as a non-invasive way of measuring and •...
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• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, preg- • The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with bat- nant women or patients with preeclampsia. teries. • Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure- • To conserve the batteries, the blood pressure monitor ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement accura- switches off automatically if you do not press any buttons for cy.
5. Device description Notes on electromagnetic compatibility • The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments. • The use of the device may be limited in the presence of elec- tromagnetic disturbances.
6. Initial use Information on the display: 1. Systolic pressure Inserting the batteries 2. Unit in mmHg • Remove the battery compartment lid 3. Diastolic pressure on the rear of the device. 4. Pulse symbol and calculated pulse value • Insert four 1.5 V AA (alkaline type 5.
7. Usage 5. The cuff is suitable for you if the index mark ( ) is within the OK Ensure the device is at room temperature before measuring. range after fitting the cuff. The measurement can be performed on the left or right arm. Ensure that your arm is not press- Attaching the cuff ing on the line.
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• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting com- • The measurement can be cancelled at any time by pressing fortably with your arms and back leaning on something. Do button. not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground. •...
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If the symbol is shown on the display after the measure- Blood pressure Systole Diastole Action ment has been taken, repeat the measurement. Please ensure value category (in mmHg) (in mmHg) that you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not speak or Level 3: Seek medical move during the measurement.
9. Accessories and replacement parts Saving, accessing and deleting measured values • The results of every successful measurement are stored Accessories and replacement parts are available from the cor- together with the date and time. If there are more than responding service address (according to the service address 30 measurements, the oldest measurements are lost.
Hg = Battery contains mercury. The batteries are Insert new batteries into the 12. Technical specifications almost empty. device. Model no. BM 26 11. Disposal Measurement Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pressure Repairing and disposing of the device method measurement on the upper arm •...
• This device complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive Weight Approximately 395 g 93/42/EEC, the German Medical Devices Act (Medizinpro- (without batteries, with cuff) duktgesetz) and the standards EN 1060-3 (Non-invasive Cuff size 22 to 35 cm sphygmomanometers – Part 3: Supplementary requirements Permissible +10°C to +40°C, 15-90% relative humidity for electro-mechanical blood pressure measuring systems)
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