1. INTRODUCTION
EN
MEDEL CHECK blood-pressure monitor is a automatic, digital blood pressure
measuring device for adult using oscillometric method. It offers a very high meas-
urement accuracy and has been designed to provide the maximum user-friend-
liness. Medel CHECK is a device suitable for home healthcare environment.
ATTENTION!
Before using, please read through this instruction manual carefully. For further
questions on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement, please contact
your doctor. Keep MEDEL CHECK out of the reach of children. Do not use MEDEL
CHECK near anaesthetic, flammable or oxygen mixture, or with nitrous oxide.
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ATTENTION!
1.1 Important information about self-measurement
Do not forget: self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unu-
sual values must always be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances
should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pace-
makers!
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (I.H.B.), measurements made with this instru-
ment should only be evaluated after consultation with the doctor.
• Changes to the unit by the user are not admitted
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns or patients with preec-
lampsia. We recommend consulting a doctor before using the blood pressure
monitor during pregnancy.
• The device does not require any calibration
• Do not dip the device in water
• Tubing kinking can cause continuous cuff pressure and may result in blood
flow interference and patient injury.
• Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the patient due to blood
flow interference;
• Do not apply the CUFF over a wound: this can cause further injury;
• Do not apply the CUFF
on
therapy, or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt, is present because of tem-
porary interference to blood flow and could result in injury to the PATIENT;
• Do not apply the CUFF on the arm on the side of a mastectomy;
• Please note that , when infalting, the functions of the limb in question may
be impaired;
• During the blood pressure measurement, the blood cisrculation must not be
stopped for an unnecessarily long time.
• If the device malfunctions remove the cuff from the arm.
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any
limb
where intravascular access or
• The user must check that the equipment functions safely and see that all its
parts are in proper conditions before use.
1.2 Electromagnetic interference
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Therefore, avoid strong
electrical or electromagnetic fields close to the device (e.g. mobile telephones,
microwave ovens).These can lead to temporary impairment of the accuracy.
2. COMPONENTS OF THE BLOOD-PRESSURE MONITOR( fig.1)
1.
LCD
O/I (Start / Stop)
2.
3.
Memory button(MEM)
4.
Average button (T3)
5.
Air socket
6.
USB port for power supply
7.
Battery compartement
8.
Universal adult Cuff
for 22~42 cm arm
9.
Memory symbol
NOTE:
If your arm Cuff is broken or not functional, please use a new Cuff. If the new
arm Cuff does not include an air plug, please continue to use the old air plug.
Power:
4 AA Alkaline Batteries(Rechargeable batteries are not suitable for this monitor)
Adapter (not included). Adapter 5V DC min 1A must comply with EN 60601.1
Micro USB port for power supply*
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*
ATTENTION ! THE USB PORT CAN'T BE USED FOR DATA DOWNLOADING.
3 PUTTING THE BLOOD-PRESSURE MONITOR INTO OPERATION
3.1 Inserting the batteries
Insert the batteries. (pic.2)
1. Remove the battery cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert four AA powerful batteries into the compartment and ensure each bat-
tery is in the proper direction.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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ATTENTION !
• After the battery warning symbol"
the batteries have been replaced.
• Please use "AA"Long-Life 1.5 V batteries.
• Recharcable batteries are not suitable for this monitor.
• Never leave any low battery in the battery compartment since they may leak
and cause damage to the unit.
EN
10. Average value symbol
11. Heartbeat symbol
12. Battery symbol
13. Systolic blood pressure
14. Diastolic blood pressure
15. Pulse display
16. Inflation/Deflation symbol
17. Date/Time display
18. Stored data
19. User (
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