Blood pressure classication
DE/GB
0297
Inuencing and evaluating readings
• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the
results. Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is
also familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit regularly
and recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the doctor from time
to time to keep him updated.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are inuenced by several
factors.Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical exertion inuence
the measured values in various ways.
• Measure your blood pressure before meals.
• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least 5-10 minutes rest.
• If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) on
several occasions, despite correct use of the unit, please inform your doctor.
This also applies to the rare occasions when an irregular or very weak pulse
prevents you from taking readings.
Starting up
Insert / replace batteries
You must insert the batteries provided before you can use your unit. The lid of the
battery compartment
3
is located on the left hand side of the unit. Open it and
insert the 2 AAA LR03 type 1.5 V batteries supplied. Ensure correct polarity when
inserting the batteries (as marked inside the battery compartment).
Close the battery compartment. Replace the batteries immediately, if the change
battery symbol
t
appears on the display
1
or if nothing appears on the
display after the unit has been switched on.
Setting date and clock
After insertion of the batteries you need to set the date and clock. To enter the
setting mode, press and hold the - button
7
for approx. 3 seconds. Firstliy, the
user memory 1 or 2
9
is ashing. Now press the - button
7
again to adjust
the correct year gure. Adjust to correct year by pressing - button
6
and
press - button
7
to conrm the setting. The device now switches to the month
setting mode. Proceed accordingly (in the same way as with the year adjustment)
to adjust the correct gures for month, day, hour and minute. Afterwards, the
setting procedure is complete. Shortly, the current date appears and then the
clock appears. If you want to look at the date later on, press the - button
7
shortly. If the batteries are changed, the set information is lost and needs to be
entered again.
Setting up the user memory
The medisana wrist blood pressure monitor BW 315 gives you the opportunity
to assign readings to one of two user memories, each of which provides 120
memory slots. Press - button
8
to select the user memory or .
Your selection will be saved by the device and will be considered in next blood
pressure measurement respectively when the measurement result is saved.
Your selection is valid until you make another selection.
Fitting the cu
1. Attach the clean cu to the left wrist which is free from clothing with the palm
of the hand facing upwards (g.1).
2. There should be a gap of approx. 1 cm between the cu and the palm of the
hand (g.2).
3. Press the Velcro tape rmly around the wrist ensuring that it is not so tight that
it could falsify the measured result (g.3).
Correct position for taking readings
• Carry out the measurement whilst seated.
• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a table for instance.
• Raise the wrist so that the cu of the monitor is at heart level (g. 4, position a
= too high, b = correct, c = too low).
• Keep still during the measurement: Do not move and do not talk as this may
alter the measurements.
Taking a blood pressure measurement
After the cu has been appropriately positioned,the measurement can begin:
1. Press the - button
5
to start the measurement.
2. The device automatically inates the cu slowly in order to measure your
blood pressure. The rising pressure in the cu is shown on the display.
3. The unit inates the cu until sucient pressure has built up for a measurement.
Then the unit slowly releases air from the cu and carries out the measurement.
When the device detects the signal, the heart symbol
o
starts to ash
on the display.
4. When the measurement is nished, the cu is deated completely. The
systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse value appear on the display
1
. The blood pressure indicator
p
is shown next to the relevant coloured bar
depending on the blood pressure classication. If the unit has detected an
irregular heartbeat, the arrhythmia display
r
will also be shown.
5. The readings are automatically saved in the selected memory ( or ).
Up to 120 measured values with date and time can be stored in each memory.
6. The measurement readings remain on the display. The unit switches o
automatically after approx. 3 minutes if no buttons are pressed. The unit may
also be switched o using the - button
5
.
Discontinuing a measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement for any reason (e.g.
the patient feels unwell) the - button
5
can be pressed at any time. The device
immediately decrease the cu pressure automatically.
Display stored values
This unit features 2 separate memories, each with a capacity of 120 memory
slots. Results are automatically stored in the memory selected by the user. Press
the - button
8
to select the user ( or ). Now press the - button
6
and the average values of the last 3 measurements appear on the display. Press
the - button
6
again and the latest stored measurement value will be shown,
together with the memory symbol „MR“
u
and the memory location place „1“
z
.
Repeatedly pressing the - button
6
displays the respective values measured
previously (MR2, MR3 and so on). If you have reached the nal entry and do not
press a button, the unit automatically switches itself o after approximately 3 min.
Memory recall mode can be exited at any time by pressing the - button
5
. The
oldest value is deleted, if 120 measured values have been stored in the memory
and a new value is saved - at the same time, „Ful“ shortly appears on the display.
Delete saved values
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored memories of a
user, press and hold the - button
6
for approx. 5 seconds, until CL appears
in the display. Release the button. Now press the -
6
button again to conrm
the deletion.
Error indicators
The following error codes will appear on the display when a measurement is
abnormal:
Display Cause
ERR1 No pulse was detected.
ERR2 Movement or talking during measurement.
ERR3 Ination process lasts too long. The cu probably has not been
positioned properly.
ERR5 Systolic and diastolic pressure are too far apart from each other.
Repeat the measurement. If you constantly receive unusual
measurement results, please contact your doctor.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and solutions
No display although the
device is switched
on and batteries are
inserted
Maybe the batteries are weak. Insert new batteries
and pay attention to correct polarity. Check, if the
device is working well. In the case of doubt, contact
the service centre.
Measurement can
not be proceeded or
measurement
failed
Put on the cu correctly. Repeat the measurement
after relaxing 30 minutes. Do not speak or move
during the measurement.
Each measurement
result strongly deviates
from the one before
Repeat the measurement in correct way after relaxing
30 minutes. Pay attention to all the instructions in
this manual and to the common factors of wrong
measurements. Slightly deviating measurement
results are quite normal, as the blood pressure is
constantly changing.
The measured values
are remarkably dierent
from values measured
in a doctors surgery
Store the measured results and consult your doctor.
It is not unusual to measure strongly deviating values
outside of your home.
Please contact the manufacturer resp. the service centre if you can’t solve the
problem. Do not disassemble the unit by yourself.
Cleaning and care
Remove the batteries before cleaning the unit. Clean the unit and the cu using
a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild soapy solution. Never use abrasive
cleaning agents, alcohol, naphtha, thinner or gasoline etc.. Never immerse the
unit or any component in water. Be cautiious not to get any moisture in the main
unit. Do not use the unit again until it is completely dry. Only inate the cu when
it is in position around the wrist.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight; protect it against dirt and moisture.
Do not subject the unit to extreme hot or cold temperature. Keep the unit in the
storage box when not in use. Store the unit in a clean and dry location.
Disposal
This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices,
regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a
municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of
in an environmentally acceptable manner. Remove the batteries before
disposing of the device/unit. Do not dispose of old batteries with your household
waste, but at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop. Consult
your local authority or your supplier for information about disposal.
Guidelines / Standards
This blood pressure monitor meets the requirements of the EU standard for
non-invasive blood pressure monitors. It is certied in accordance with EC
Guidelines and carries the CE symbol (conformity symbol) “CE 0297”. The blood
pressure monitor corresponds to European standards EN 60601-1, EN 60601-
1-2, EN 60601-1-11, EN 80601-2, EN 1060-1, EN 1060-3 and EN 1060-4. The
specications of EU Guideline “93/42/EEC of the Council Directive dated 14 June
1993 concerning medical devices” are met.
Electromagnetic compatibility: (see attached leaet)
IMPORTANT
Follow the instructions for use!
Non-observance of these instructions
can result in serious injury or damage
to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed
to prevent any injury to the user.
CAUTION
These notes must be observed to
prevent any damage to the device.
NOTE
These notes give you useful additional
information on the installation or
operation.
Device classication: type BF
applied part
Not to be used by very young
children (0-3 years)!
Keep dry
LOT number
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
GB Safety Instructions
Read the instruction manual carefully before using
this device, especially the safety instructions and
keep the instruction manual for future use. Should
you give this device to another person, it is vital
that you also pass on these instructions for use.
• The unit is intended only for use in the home. Consult your doctor prior to using
the blood pressure monitor if you are concerned about health matters.
• Only use the unit for its intended purpose in accordance with the instructions for
use. Warranty claims become void if the unit is misused.
• Please consult your doctor prior to using the unit if you suer from illnesses
such as arterial occlusive disease.
• The unit may not be used to check the heart rate of a pacemaker.
• Pregnant women should take the necessary precautions and pay attention to
their individual circumstances. Please consult your doctor if necessary.
• If you experience discomfort during a measurement, such as pain in the wrist
or other complaints, press the - button
5
to release the air immediately from
the cu. Loosen the cu and remove it from your wrist.
• Blood pressure measurements in high repetition rates may lead to unwanted
side eects, e.g. nerval compression or blood clots.
• Blood pressure measurements - especially if executed frequently - may lead to
temporary marks on the skin and / or to blood circulation disorders. If necessary,
contact your physician to get more information.
• This device is not designed to be used by persons with limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or by persons with insucient experience and/or knowledge,
unless under observation by a person responsible for their safety, or unless they
have been instructed in the use of the device.
• This device is intended to be used by adults. The unit is unsuitable for children
or babies. Contact your doctor, if you want to use this device on young persons.
• Do not allow children to use the unit. Medical products are not toys!
• Please ensure that the unit is kept away from the reach of children.
• The swallowing of small parts like packaging bag, battery, battery cover and so
on may cause suocation.
• The user needs to check that the equipment functions properly and that it is in
proper working condition before being used.
• The device may not be operated in rooms with high levels of radiation or in the
vicinity of high-radiation devices, such as radio transmitters, mobile telephones
or microwaves or together with HF surgical equipment, as this could cause
functional defects or incorrect measurements.
• Do not use the equipment where ammable gas (such as anaesthetic gas,
oxygen or hydrogen) or ammable liquids (such as alcohol) are present.
• Do not take measurements, if any other equipment is applied to the same limb
for monitoring. This could lead to disturbances or failures.
• Never apply the cu over hurt skin, in case of an inserted catheter or after a
mastectomy.
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (arrhythmia) only use this device after consultation
of your doctor.
• No modication of this unit/device is allowed.
• Please do not attempt to repair the unit yourself in the event of malfunctions,
since this will void all warranty claims. Only have repairs carried out by
authorised service centres.
• Only use original additional or spare parts from the manufacturer. Other parts
could damage the device or could lead to personal injury.
• Protect the unit against moisture. If liquid does manage to penetrate into the
unit, remove the batteries immediately and do not continue to use the unit. In
this case contact your specialist dealer or notify us directly.
• The cu is very sensitive and needs to be handled with care. Only inate the
cu when it is properly positioned on the wrist.
• Protect the device from dirt, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Please do not use a dilution agent, alcohol or petrol to clean the unit.
• Please do not hit the device heavily or let if fall down from a high place.
• If the unit is not going to be used for a long period, please remove the batteries.
SAFETY NOTES FOR BATTERIES
• Do not disassemble batteries!
• Replace all batteries if the unit display shows the low battery symbol.
• Never leave any low battery in the battery compartment since it may leak and
cause damage to the unit.
• Increased risk of leakage! Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes!
If battery acid comes in contact with any of these parts, rinse the aected area
with copious amounts of fresh water and seek medical attention immediately!
• If a battery has been swallowed, seek medical attention immediately!
• Replace all of the batteries simultaneously!
• Only replace with batteries of the same type, never use dierent types of
batteries together or used batteries with new ones!
• Insert the batteries correctly, observing the polarity!
• Remove the batteries from the device if it is not going to be used for an extended
period of 3 months or more!
• Keep batteries out of children‘s reach!
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries! There is a danger of explosion!
• Do not short circuit! There is a danger of explosion!
• Do not throw into a re! There is a danger of explosion!
• Do not throw used batteries into the household refuse; put them in a hazardous
waste container or take them to a battery collection point, at the shop where
they were purchased!
Unit and LC-Display
1
LC-display
2
Blood Pressure Indicator (green - yellow - orange - red)
3
Lid of the Battery Compartment
4
Wrist cu
5
- button (ON/OFF)
6
- button (Memory recall)
7
- button (Clock/Date)
8
- button (User Setting)
9
User memory 1/2
0
Display of Clock / Date
q
Display of Systolic Pressure
w
Unit of measure
e
Display of Diastolic Pressure
r
Arrhythmia display (arrhythmia cordis)
t
Change Battery symbol
z
Memory location number
u
Memory symbol
i
Display of Pulse Rate
o
Pulse symbol
p
Blood Pressure Indicator
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure created in the blood vessels by each heart beat.
When the heart contracts (= systole) and pumps blood into the arteries, it brings
about a rise in pressure.
The highest value is known as the systolic pressure and is the rst value to be
measured. When the cardiac muscle relaxes to take in fresh blood, the pressure
in the arteries also falls. Once the arteries are relaxed, a second reading is taken
– the diastolic pressure.
Technical specications
Name and model : medisana Blood pressure monitor BW 315
Display system : Digital display
Memory slots : 2 x 120 measurement values
Measuring method : Oscillometric
Power supply : 3 V , 2 x 1.5V batteries AAA LR03
Blood pressure measuring range : 30 – 280 mmHg
Pulse measuring range : 40 – 200 beats/min.
Maximum error tolerance for static pressure : ± 3 mmHg
Maximum error tolerance for pulse rate : ± 5 % of the value
Pressure generation : Automatic with pump
Deation : Automatic
Automatic switch-o : After approx. 3 minutes
Operating conditions : +5 °C to +40 °C, 15 to 85 % max. relative humidity
Storage conditions : -10 °C to +55 °C, 10 to 95 % max. relative humidity
Dimensions (main unit) : approx. 63 x 63 x 29 mm (L x W x H)
Cu : 12.5 - 21.5 cm for adults
Weight : approx. 110 g without batteries
Artikel-Nummer : 51072
EAN-Nummer : 40 15588 51072 4
In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make technical and visual changes without
notice.
The current version of this instruction manual can be found under www.medisana.com
Warranty and repair terms
Please contact your supplier or the service centre in case of a claim under the
warranty. If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and
state what the defect is.
The following warranty terms apply:
1. The warranty period for medisana products is 3 years from date of purchase.
In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means
of the sales receipt or invoice.
2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the
warranty period.
3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or
for the replacement parts.
4. The following is excluded under the warranty:
a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. nonobservance
of the user instructions.
b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or
unauthorised third parties.
c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the
consumer or during transport to the service centre.
d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear as batteries etc..
5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are
excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.
medisana GmbH, Carl-Schurz-Str. 2,
41460 NEUSS, GERMANY
WARNING
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from
the reach of children! Risk of suocation!
systolic
mmHg
≥ 180
160 - 179
140 - 159
130 - 139
120 - 129
< 120
≥ 110
100 - 109
90 - 99
85 - 89
80 - 84
< 80
severe
hypertension
moderate
hypertension
mild
hypertension
high-normal
blood pressure
normal blood
pressure
optimal blood
pressure
Bloodpressure
indicator
2
/
p
red
orange
yellow
green
green
green
diastolic
mmHg
Proper use
• This fully automatic electronic blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring the blood
pressure at home. It is a non-invasive blood pressure measurement system to measure the
diastolic and systolic blood pressure and pulse of an adult using a non-invasive technique by
means of a cu, which needs to be tted on the wrist.
Contraindications
• The device is not suitable for measuring the blood pressure of children. Ask your doctor
before using it on older children.
• This item is not suitable for persons who suer from a strong arrhythmia.
Explanation of symbols
Blood Pressure Monitor BW 315
Instruction manual - Please read carefully!
GB Unit and LC-Display
2 x LR03, 1.5 V, AAA
approx. 1 cm
Scope of supply
Please check rst of all that the unit is complete.
The following parts are included as standard:
• 1 medisana Blood Pressure Monitor BW 315
• 2 batteries (type AAA, LR03) 1.5 V
• 1 storage box • 1 instruction manual
Please contact your supplier if you notice any
transport damage on unpacking the unit.
Common factors of wrong measurements
• Please keep quiet for 5-10 minutes and avoid eating,
drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing
before taking a measurement. All these factors will
inuence the measurement result.
• Remove watches or other spruce from your wrist
before measurement.
• Always measure on the same wrist (normally left).
• Measurements should be taken regularly at the
same time of each day, as the blood pressure varies
even during the day.
• Any eort to support the arm during measurement
may increase the measured blood pressure.
• Make sure, you are in a comfortable, relaxed
position and do not move or constrict your muscles
during measurement. Use a cushion to support your
arm if necessary.
• Extreme temperatures, humidity or altitudes may
impair the performance of the device.
• If the wrist is not at heart level, a false reading may
be obtained.
• A loose or open cu causes false readings.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in
the wrist, what may lead to false readings.
• Consecutive blood pressure measurements should
be carried out after a 3-minute pause or after the arm
has been held up in order to allow the accumulated
blood to ow normally.
WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health
risk as blood pressure that is too high! Fits of dizziness may
lead to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in trac)!
WARNING
Do not take any therapeutic measures on the basis of a self
measurement. Never alter the dose of a medicine prescribed by
a doctor.
The service centre address is shown on the attached leaet.
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