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ViSAGE MD 13400 Instruction Manual

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Model Number MD 13400
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Wrist Type Wrist Type Blood Pressure Monitor Model Number MD 13400 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Section Symbols and key words used in these instructions Information and Safety Instructions Scope of Delivery Getting Started Features Instructions Other Useful Information After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...
  • Page 3 Wrist Type Blood Pressure Monitor Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour.
  • Page 4 Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

  • Page 5: Welcome Section

    Welcome Section Congratulations on choosing to buy a Visage® product. All products brought to you by Visage® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.

  • Page 6: Symbols And Key Words Used In These

    Symbols and key words used in these instructions CAUTION! Please note the following guidelines to avoid minor or moderate injuries and property damage! ATTENTION! Please note the following guidelines to avoid property damage! NOTICE! Additional information on using the device. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987...
  • Page 7 NOTICE! Observe the notes in the instruction manual! Bulleted item/information on operating steps • and results  Tasks to be performed After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...

  • Page 8: Information And Safety Instructions

    Information and Safety Instructions General • This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use.
  • Page 9 device for comparative measurements, particularly during sporting activities. Do NOT use the device for medical diagnosis. It cannot replace medical intervention. • Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children. • Do not start the air supply (with the button) until the device is attached correctly to the arm.
  • Page 10 Safe handling of batteries Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled correctly, batteries can leak, become very hot, ignite or even explode, which could damage your device and/or your health. It is very important that you follow the instructions below: •...
  • Page 11 • Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin. If this happens, rinse the affected areas immediately with a large amount of clean water and contact your doctor immediately.
  • Page 12 Repairs Please contact the Medion Service Centre if you have technical problems with your device. Never try to open or repair the device yourself. If there is a fault, contact the Medion Service Centre or another suitable specialist workshop in order to avoid any risks. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987...

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: • 1 device • 1 bag • 2 1.5 V batteries (AAA) • Instruction manual and warranty document After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started The consequences of having too high blood pressure are a major cause of death these days. Many people are unaware that their blood pressure is too high. This blood pressure monitor helps you to take regular, comparative measurements. Proper use The device is used to measure blood pressure at the wrist and can save 60 measurement values in each of...

  • Page 15: What Is Blood Pressure

    This device is intended for use in dry, indoor areas only. The device is only intended for private use and not for industrial or commercial use. Using the device under extreme environmental conditions may result in damage to the device. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measurement of the force that the heart has to exert to pump the blood through the...
  • Page 16 Systolic and diastolic values With every heartbeat, blood pressure fl uctuates between a maximum value (systolic), when the heart pumps blood into the circulatory system and a minimum value when the heart fi lls up with blood again (diastolic). The average of these values is the average blood pressure.
  • Page 17 The classifi cation of blood pressure values is based on the defi nition and classifi cation by the WHO (World Health organisation) from 1999. The WHO defi nes high blood pressure as values above 140 mmHg (systolic value) and 90 mmHg (diastolic value). Your blood pressure monitor is fi...
  • Page 18 Blood pressure classifi cation according to WHO in mmHg mmHg SYS. Normal range Borderline High blood pressure range After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...
  • Page 19 Systolic Diastolic Range Indicator mmHg mmHg Low blood < 90 < 50 Green pressure Normal blood 91–129 51–84 Green pressure Borderline 130–139 85–89 Green High blood 140–159 90–99 Yellow pressure I High blood 160–179 100–109 Orange pressure II High blood >...

  • Page 20: How Does The Blood Pressure Monitor Work

    How does the blood pressure monitor work? Your blood pressure monitor contains high quality components for measuring the pressure and to display the values on the display. It also measures and displays your pulse frequency. The device measures blood pressure indirectly using a sleeve around the wrist.
  • Page 21 assessed at the corresponding step level until they can be determined precisely. Notes on measurement CAUTION! If the values obtained give you cause to be concerned about your health, take medical advice. Do not change your treatment/ dosage of medication as a result of the values unless you have discussed this with your doctor! By using your device, you can get a clear overview of...
  • Page 22 stress). Blood pressure can also be affected by the time of day, time of year and temperature. In addition, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) can lead to imprecise results. In this case, discuss with your doctor whether you should be using this device. Note the following points so that the values give a realistic representation of your blood pressure: •...
  • Page 23 • Do not measure your blood pressure if you are under stress or are tense. • Measure your blood pressure at normal body temperature, but not if you are too hot or cold. • Wait for approx. 5 minutes if you want to measure your blood pressure again.
  • Page 24 NOTE If you have recorded a value that differs greatly from your normal blood pressure measurement, you should carry out a new measurement after a short period of time in order to exclude the factors listed above that can lead to an incorrect measurement.

  • Page 25: Features

    Features Overview of the equipment After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...
  • Page 26 User button Clock button ON/OFF button Sleeve Battery compartment Save button WHO colour indicator Display After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...
  • Page 27 Display After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...
  • Page 28 AVG: Display of the average blood pressure Battery indicator M: Display of stored values Unit display Systolic blood pressure value Diastolic blood pressure value Pulse measurement Pulse display with arrhythmia detection User selection 10 Display of blood pressure ranges 11 Pump operation display 12 Date and time display After Sales Support Telephone:...

  • Page 29: Instructions

    Instructions Inserting batteries  Remove the cover of the battery compartment at the notch in the direction of the arrow.  Insert two 1.5 V R03/LR03/ AAA batteries. Pay attention in the process to the polarity information in the battery compartment (the negative terminal faces the spring).
  • Page 30 Replace the batteries: • when the battery symbol on the display is only half shown and the error message E6 is displayed. • when the display remains blank after pressing the button. ATTENTION! Always change both batteries! Never use new and old batteries together or different types of batteries.
  • Page 31 Setting the device After you have inserted the batteries, the device will change into setting mode. The unit reading will fl ash in the display.  Press until the display reads “mmHg” or “kPa” as required.  Confi rm your selection by pressing the clock button and the display will change to the year.
  • Page 32  Press the button until the correct day is displayed.  Confi rm your selection with the clock button the display will change to the hour setting.  Press the button until the current time is displayed.  Confi rm your selection with the clock button the display will change to the minute setting.
  • Page 33  Press the clock button , the current time and date will appear on the display.  Press the clock button and hold it down for 3 seconds. The unit reading will fl ash in the display. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email:...
  • Page 34 Putting on the sleeve  Remove clothing from your lower left arm.  Attach the wrist sleeve in such a way that it is approx. 0.5 –1 cm away from the palm of your hand.  Wrap the sleeve tightly around your wrist so that there is no gap between the sleeve and your wrist.
  • Page 35 If the sleeve cannot be attached to your left arm and therefore it is not possible to measure your left arm, use your right one instead. Correct measurement To measure your blood pressure, sit comfortably on a chair, take 5 or 6 deep breaths and relax. Place your elbow on a table or other supporting surface, and hold your arm so that the wrist sleeve is at heart height.
  • Page 36 You can also hold your left arm at heart height in front of your chest and support it using your right arm. Always measure your blood pressure at the same time each day! It is important to measure your blood pressure at home and at the same time each day so that the blood pressure, which can change over the course of a day, is recorded properly.
  • Page 37 can receive medical advice based on an evaluation of these measurements. Blood pressure measured at the wrist can vary from that measured at the upper arm. The values may be slightly different because of the different measurement positions and the strength of the blood vessels in the wrist and upper arm.
  • Page 38  Attach the wrist sleeve to your wrist as described above.  Sit down comfortably and breath in and out slowly for 5 to 10 minutes.  Press the clock button . The battery symbol, the blinking ventilation symbol and the selected user are shown on the display.
  • Page 39 NOTE If you want to repeat a measurement, you should wait at least fi ve minutes. The sleeve must be fully defl ated. Automatic measurement If the sleeve pressure is too low, the device stops measuring and infl ates the sleeve again until suffi cient sleeve pressure is reached for the measurement.
  • Page 40 Arrhythmia detection Normally, the pulse beats with a regular rhythm (rhythmically). When the device detects an abnormal pulse rhythm, the symbol appears on the display. In this case, repeat the measurement. Abnormal pulse rhythms can have different causes. If the pulse is constantly arrhythmic, please consult your doctor.
  • Page 41 Select user  Press the clock button or user button to switch the device on. The current time and date, as well as the currently selected user, will be shown on the display.  If necessary, press the user button again to switch between the two memory spaces.
  • Page 42 Retrieve values  Press the user button to switch on the device.  Press the user button again to select the desired user.  Press the button, the average measurement will be shown on the display. This is indicated on the display with ...
  • Page 43  Press the user button again to select the desired user.  Press the button, the average measurement will be shown on the display.  Select the value to be deleted with the button.  Press and hold down the button for approx.
  • Page 44  In order to delete all of the saved values for the selected user, repeate the fi rst three steps until the average measurement is shown on the display. This is indicated on the display by  Press and hold down the button for approx.
  • Page 45  Press the user button , CL and 00 will be shown on the display. All of the saved values for the selected user have now been deleted. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...

  • Page 46: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Notes on maintenance It is recommended that you check the measuring accuracy of the device at least every three years. Pharmacies sometimes hold campaign days for checking blood pressure monitors. Cleaning/storage Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the device’s surface and/ or inscriptions.
  • Page 47 sleeve should neither be washed nor dry cleaned. If the device is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. Waste disposal Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly material which can be recycled.
  • Page 48 Batteries Do not dispose off used batteries in the household rubbish! They should be taken to a collection point for used batteries. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com...

  • Page 49: Error Messages

    Error messages If there are errors messages or incorrect measurement values displayed, remove the batteries and insert them again after about one minute. Error Possible causes solutions Display The batteries are Replace both batteries is blank dead. with new 1.5 V R03/ LR03/AAA batteries.
  • Page 50 Error Possible causes solutions The sleeve is not Fit the sleeve correctly attached correctly. and carry out a new measurement. An error has Carry out a new occurred in the measurement. measurement Sleeve pressure Check the fi tting of the above 300 mmHg sleeve and carry out a new measurement.

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Technical data Measurement method: Oscillometric Measuring range Blood pressure: 30 ~ 250 mmHg Pulse: 40 ~ 180 beats/min. Power supply: 2 x 1.5 V batteries R03/LR03/AAA Display: Memory spaces: 2 x 60 measurement results Pressure build up: Pressure built up automatically by pump Air release: Air released automatically...
  • Page 52 Measuring accuracy Blood pressure: +/- 3mmHg pressure indicator Pulse: +/- 5% of value displayed Temperatures Operating temperature: +10 ~ +40 °C, at humidity 30–85% Storage temperature: −20 ~ +60 °C, at humidity 10–95% Sleeve size: 13.5 ~ 19.5cm Subject to technical modifi cations. After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987...
  • Page 53 Notes The product meets the requirements of the guideline 93/42/EEC for medical devices. The device corresponds to standards for non-invasive blood pressure monitors EN 1060-1:1995+A2:2009 and EN 1060-3:1997+A2:2009. The device meets the requirements of electromagnetic compatibility EN 60601-1-2:2007. If you have questions about electromagnetic compatibility or the values measured, or would like to view the full declarations of conformity, please contact our customer service...
  • Page 54 The device is classifi ed in accordance with type BF (“protection against electric shock”). Year of manufacture: 2012 Manufacturer in accordance with guidelines for medical products: Grandway Technology Limited 518118 Shenzhen, P. R. China The serial number of the device can be found in the battery compartment.
  • Page 55 Service If repairs come necessary, please contact our After Sales Support at 1 300 884 987 (Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM EST) MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Always remember to provide or state the following: •...
  • Page 56 MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia helpline: 1300 884 987 Email: australia@medion.com www.medion.com.au...

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