Omron M1 Basic Instruction Manual

EN FR
Automatic Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
M1 Basic (HEM-7121J-LAF)
Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
Important Safety Information
1. Know Your Monitor
2. Preparation
3. Using Your Monitor
4. Using Memory Function
5. Other Settings
6. Error Messages and Troubleshooting
7. Maintenance
8. Optional Medical Accessories
9. Specifications
10. Limited Warranty
11. Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Automatic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. This
blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This
means this monitor detects your blood movement through your brachial artery and converts
the movements into a digital reading.
Safety Instructions
This instruction manual provides you with important information about the OMRON
Automatic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.
To ensure the safe and proper use of this monitor, READ and UNDERSTAND all of these
instructions. If you do not understand these instructions or have any questions,
contact your OMRON retail outlet or distributor before attempting to use this monitor.
For specific information about your own blood pressure, consult with your physician.
Intended Use
This device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate
in adult patient population. It is mainly designed for general household use.
Receiving and Inspection
Remove this monitor from the packaging and inspect for damage. If this monitor is
damaged, DO NOT USE and consult with your OMRON retail outlet or distributor.
Important Safety Information
Read the Important Safety Information in this instruction manual before using this
monitor.
Follow this instruction manual thoroughly for your safety.
Keep for future reference. For specific information about your own blood pressure,
CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Warning
could result in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT use this monitor on infants, toddlers, children or persons who cannot
express themselves.
• DO NOT adjust medication based on readings from this blood pressure monitor.
Take medication as prescribed by your physician. ONLY a physician is qualified to
diagnose and treat high blood pressure.
• DO NOT use this monitor on an injured arm or an arm under medical treatment.
• DO NOT apply the arm cuff on your arm while on an intravenous drip or blood
transfusion.
• DO NOT use this monitor in areas containing high frequency (HF) surgical
equipment, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, computerized
tomography (CT) scanners. This may result in incorrect operation of the monitor
and/or cause an inaccurate reading.
• DO NOT use this monitor in oxygen rich environments or near flammable gas.
• Consult with your physician before using this monitor if you have common
arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation;
arterial sclerosis; poor perfusion; diabetes; pregnancy; pre-eclampsia or renal
disease. NOTE that any of these conditions in addition to patient motion, trembling,
or shivering may affect the measurement reading.
• NEVER diagnose or treat yourself based on your readings. ALWAYS consult with
your physician.
• To help avoid strangulation, keep the air tube and AC adapter cable away from
infants, toddlers and children.
• This product contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by
infants, toddlers and children.
AC Adapter (optional accessory) Handling and Usage
• DO NOT use the AC adapter if this monitor or the AC adapter cable is damaged. If
this monitor or the cable is damaged, turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter
immediately.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet. DO NOT use in a multi-
outlet plug.
• NEVER plug in or unplug the AC adapter from the electric outlet with wet hands.
• DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the AC adapter.
Battery Handling and Usage
• Keep batteries out of the reach of infants, toddlers and children.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Caution
may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient, or
cause damage to the equipment or other property.
• Stop using this monitor and consult with your physician if you experience skin
irritation or discomfort.
• Consult with your physician before using this monitor on an arm where
intravascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (A-V) shunt, is present
because of temporary interference to blood flow and could result in injury.
• Consult with your physician before using this monitor if you have had a
mastectomy.
• Consult with your physician before using this monitor if you have severe blood
flow problems or blood disorders as cuff inflation can cause bruising.
• DO NOT take measurements more often than necessary because bruising, due to
blood flow interference, may occur.
• ONLY inflate the arm cuff when it is applied on your upper arm.
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