Beurer BC 44 User Manual [en, es]

BC 44

Beurer North America LP
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.beurer.com

ENGLISH

Blood pressure monitor

Instruction manual ......................2

ESPANOL

Tensiómetro

Manual de instrucciones ..........23

READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference

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ANTES DE USAR ESTE PRODUCTO

Conserve este manual en un lugar seguro para

consultarlo en el futuro.

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Signs and symbols

The following signs appear in the Safety Section (pages
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
15, 16, 17, 18, 20

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL, THE SAFETY SECTION
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COMPLETE­LY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS AND TO MAKE
CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

) and in this manual on pages 9, 10, 11, 12, 14,

.

2,

2

WARNING WARNING indicates a

hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.

NOTICE NOTICE addresses practices not

related to personal injury,
such as product and/or
property damage.

WARNING:

Consult your physician before starting to measure your

•
blood pressure.
Read and understand all instructions and warnings be-

•
fore using this device.

Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement de-

•
vices, certain medical conditions can affect the mea­surement accuracy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock
– patients with very low blood perfusion
– diabetes
– vessel anomalities
– people with electrical implants, such as a cardiac

pacemaker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement
method can produce incorrect readings. This repre­sents a risk for your health, since values may be inter­preted incorrectly. Always consult your physician to
determine what will be suitable for you.
Never try to adapt or plug this device to • the AC line.
This device is battery powered.
This product does not and is not intended to provide a

•
medical diagnosis. Measurements results are for refer­ence only. Self-diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding
medication, using measured results represent a risk for
your health. Always consult with a licensed physician
for determination of appropriate medication and dos­age thereof. Follow the instructions of your physician
or licensed healthcare provider. If you have or suspect

that you have a medical problem, promptly consult your
physician. If you have an emergency please call 911
immediately.
Only a physician or a trained health care professional

•
who is familiar with your medical history is able to ac­curately interpret your blood pressure measurements.
Consult your physician before starting blood pressure
monitoring.
This product is not intended to serve as a substitute for

•
the advice of a physician or medical professional. This
product is not intended to substitute for regular medical
checkups. Contact your physician for specific informa­tion about your blood pressure.
Please note that technically related measuring toler-

•
ances are possible. Please see section “10. Technical
Specifications” for details.
Any cuff related blood pressure • measurement in high
repetition rates, can lead to severe measurement side
effects, e.g.

– a nerval compression with temporary arm/hand pa-

ralysis

– the release of an arterial or venous thrombus, which

can cause a life threatening situation.

Please contact your physician about the specific risks

of

cuff pressure in your specific case.

3

WARNING:

The ‘irregular heartbeat’ function does not replace a

•
cardiac examination, but may help to detect potential
pulse irregularities at an early stage. Always consult
your physician to determine what will be suitable for
you.
The ‘irregular heartbeat’ function is not designed for di-

•
agnosing or treating an arrhythmic disorder. Arrhythmia
can only be ascertained by a licensed physician.
The WHO chart is not intended to replace a medical

•
diagnosis. This chart is only a reference for different
classifications of blood pressure.
If you notice abnormal or suspicious variations in blood

•
pressure measurements, consult your physician im­mediately.
Prior• to use, you have to ensure that the blood pres­sure monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use
the unit and contact customer service. Please see war­ranty for service contact.
This device is intended only for personal, non-commer-

•
cial, adult use in measuring blood pressure and pulse
rate. Do not use the product for any other purpose. This
product is not intended for use in a hospital, physician’s
office, or any other health care facility.
The unit must be used in accordance to the specified

•
ambient conditions, otherwise the accuracy of readings

might be affected. See section “7. Care, maintenance
and storing the instrument” and section “10. Technical
Specifications” for details.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your

•
left wrist. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
Use this monitor only on humans.

•
Swallowing batteries and/or battery fluid can be ex-

•
tremely dangerous. Keep the batteries and the unit out
of the reach of children and disabled persons. Should
any person swallow a battery and/or battery fluid,
please call 911 immediately.
Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any

•
other means. The batteries may explode.
Batteries should not be taken apart, thrown in the fire

•
or short circuited. The batteries may explode.
Should battery fluid leak and come into contact with

•
your eyes or skin immediately rinse with plenty of clean
water. Please call 911 immediately.
This product is not intended for use by or on children,

•
toddlers and infants or on persons who cannot express
their consent, e.g. persons with mental disorders or the
like. Consult your physician for alternative methods of
measuring a child’s blood pressure.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of chil-

•
dren, toddlers, and infants.
Keep the product out of the reach of pets.

•

4

Packaging materials are a deadly hazard for children

•
and can cause suffocation. Remove all packaging ma­terials immediately and keep them away from children
at all times.
This product contains small parts that may present a

•
choking hazard to children. Keep the unit and all parts
out of reach of children. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR
THOSE WHO REQUIRE CLOSE SUPERVISION UNAT­TENDED WITH THIS DEVICE.
People with • disabilities, activity limitations, or who are
physically frail, should be assisted by another person
when using this unit.
Proper cuff size is • important for accurate measure­ments. Only use the device on adults who have the
right wrist circumference for this instrument. See sec­tion “10. Technical Specifications” for suitable wrist cir­cumferences.
Do not use any accessories other than those explicitly

•
recommended by “Beurer North America” for use with
this product. Parts and accessories not approved for
use with the device may cause damage to your health
and to the product.
Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical or

•
electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) while it is in
operation, as inaccurate measurements may result. To

prevent such interference, use the unit at a sufficient
distance from such devices or turn the devices off.
Do not measure your blood pressure while operating

•
a vehicle or in any situation which requires your full
attention.

CAUTION:

The device should not be used when your arm/wrist has

•
been wounded/injuried or when a catheter has been in­serted. Such use may result in injury.
Remove any kind of wrist jewelry or the like before tak-

•
ing a measurement. This could cause bruises.
Do not place the • wrist cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a
jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor
will not be able to take a proper measurement and there is
an elevated danger of acquiring hematoma or skin marks
during the course of the measurement.
In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the

•
measurement by pressing the start /stop button and
open the cuff at once.
If a battery has leaked do not touch the battery fluid.

•
Avoid skin contact (e.g. put on protective gloves) and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
Do not disassemble the unit, it may result in injuries.

•

5

CAUTION:

Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary

•
marks on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This
is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hyper­tonic patients and in patients with weak pulses. In rare
cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please
contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the

•
use by one person.

NOTICE:

The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision

•
electronic components. Accuracy of readings and the
instrument’s service life depend on careful handling.
Protect the unit against hard knocks (e.g. dropping the
unit), moisture, water, dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme hot
or cold temperatures, major temperature fluctuations,
direct exposure to sunlight and heat sources which are
too close (e.g. stoves, heating radiators). This may dam­age the unit. The device must be stored in the speci­fied ambient conditions. Please see section “7. Care,
maintenance and storing the instrument” and section
“10. Technical Specifications” for details.

•

Do not use any aggressive solvents, cleaning agents,
detergents or any other strong chemicals to clean the
device.
Never immerse and or spill water or any other liquid

•
onto the monitor or any components, otherwise liquid
will enter it and cause damage.
Do not wash the unit in a washing machine, dish

•
washer or tumble dryer.
Observe the local regulations for material disposal. Dis-

•
pose of the device, components and optional accesso­ries according to applicable local regulations. Unlawful
disposal may cause environmental pollution.
Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to the en-

•
vironment. Always dispose of batteries in accordance
with applicable local regulations. Do not dispose of bat­teries with normal household waste.
Always use the size and type of battery indicated. The

•
use of other batteries will damage the device.
Never use different types of batteries, battery brands or

•
batteries with different capacities. This may damage the
unit. You should preferably use alkaline batteries.
Never use rechargeable batteries. This may damage

•
the unit.
Always replace all batteries at the same time and use

•
batteries of the same type.

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Replace weak batteries before they discharge com-

•
pletely. When appears in the display please change
the batteries.
Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not

•
intend to use the unit for longer periods, remove the
batteries from the battery compartment before placing
the device in storage.
Never attempt to repair, open and/or disassemble the

•
unit (including cuff and optional accessory) or adjust
it yourself. This may damage the unit and impair the
functions. If you need to have the unit repaired, please
contact our customer service. Please see warranty for
service contact. Before submitting any complaint, first
check the batteries and replace them if necessary.
Changes or modifications to the device will nullify the

•
user warranty.
Do not drop or insert any object into any opening. This

•
may damage the unit.
Do not press the buttons with excessive force or with

•
pointed objects.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES ............................................... 2

WARNING ........................................................................ 2

CAUTION ......................................................................... 5

NOTICE ............................................................................ 6

1. Getting to know your instrument ................................... 8

2. Package Contents ........................................................... 8

3. Unit description / Icons in the display ............................ 9

4. Inserting/Replacing batteries ......................................... 9

5. Measuring blood pressure............................................ 10

5.1 Positioning cuff ........................................................ 12

5.2 Correct posture ......................................................... 13

5.3 General Notes ........................................................... 13

5.4 Taking Measurement ................................................. 14

6. Evaluating results .......................................................... 14

6.1 Irregular heartbeat symbol ........................................ 15

6.2 World Health Organization (WHO) classification .......16

7. Care, maintenance and storing the instrument .......... 17

8. Error messages /troubleshooting ................................ 18

9. FCC Statement .............................................................. 19

10. Technical Specifications ............................................... 19

11. Glossary ......................................................................... 20

12. Warranty ......................................................................... 20

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

If the instruction manual is damaged or if you no longer
have the instruction manual in your possession, please
contact customer service at 1-800-536-0366
[e-mail]

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing this Beurer product. Our name
stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for ap­plications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body
temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.

Please read and understand these instructions completely
and carefully before using this product and keep them for
later reference. Be sure to make them accessible to other
users and observe the information they contain.

With best regards,
Your Beurer Team

or at

1. Getting to know your instrument

The wrist blood pressure monitor is used for non-invasive
measurement and monitoring of adults’ arterial blood pres­sure. This allows you to quickly and easily measure your
blood pressure and to display the last recorded measure­ment. The values determined are classified and graphically
evaluated according to WHO guidelines.

2. Package Contents

•

•

•

•

8

Wrist Blood Pressure monitor BC 44
Operating instructions
Storage box
2 x 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries

3. Unit description /

Icons in the display

WHO

10

9

8

7
6

5

1. Systolic pressure

SYS

mmHg

DIA

mmHg

PUL

/min

7. Battery replacement

2. Diastolic pressure

3. Pulse

4. Pulse symbol

8. Deflate arrow

9. Irregular heartbeat icon

5. Battery compartment

6. Start/stop button

10. WHO indicator

For product information, questions or customer service call
toll free 1-800-536-0366

or e-mail [e-mail]

1

2

3

4

symbol

4. Inserting/Replacing batteries

WARNING:

Swallowing batteries and/or battery fluid can be ex-

•
tremely dangerous. Keep the batteries and the unit out
of the reach of children and disabled persons. Should
any person swallow a battery and/or battery fluid,
please call 911 immediately.
Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any

•
other means. The batteries may explode.
Batteries should not be taken apart, thrown in the fire or

•
short circuited. The batteries may explode.
Should battery fluid leak and come into contact with your

•
eyes or skin immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.
Please call 911 immediately.

CAUTION:

If a battery has leaked do not touch the battery fluid.

•
Avoid skin contact (e.g. put on protective gloves) and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.

9

NOTICE:

Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to the en-

•
vironment. Always dispose of batteries in accordance
with applicable local regulations. Do not dispose of bat­teries with normal household waste.
Always use the size and type of battery indicated. The

•
use of other batteries will damage the device.
Never use different types of batteries, battery brands or

•
batteries with different capacities. This may damage the
unit. You should preferably use alkaline batteries.
Never use rechargeable batteries. This may damage the

•
unit.
Always replace all batteries at the same time and use

•
batteries of the same type.
Replace weak batteries before they discharge com-

•
pletely. When appears in the display please change
the batteries.
Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not

•
intend to use the unit for longer periods, remove the
batteries from the battery compartment before plac­ing the device in storage.

Note: To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off
automatically if you do not press any buttons for 1 min­ute.

•

Remove the battery compartment

lid on the left lower side of the device.

•

Insert or replace two AAA 1.5 V alkaline

batteries (Type LR03). Make absolutely
sure that you insert them with the cor­rect polarity (+/-) according to the label
on the battery compartment lid. Do not
use other types of batteries.

•

Replace the battery cover carefully.

If the ‘change battery’ icon is continuously illuminated,
measurement is no longer possible and you must replace
all the batteries.

5. Measuring blood pressure

WARNING:

Consult your physician before starting to measure your

•
blood pressure.
Read and understand all instructions and warnings be-

•
fore using this device.
Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement de-

•
vices, certain medical conditions can affect the mea­surement accuracy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock

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– patients with very low blood perfusion
– diabetes
– vessel anomalities
– people with electrical implants, such as a cardiac

pacemaker
– women who are pregnant.
Due to their condition the oscillometric measurement
method can produce incorrect readings. This repre­sents a risk for your health, since values may be inter­preted incorrectly. Always consult your physician to
determine what will be suitable for you.
Never try to adapt or plug this device to • the AC line.
This device is battery powered.
This product is not intended to serve as a substitute for

•
the advice of a physician or medical professional. This
product is not intended to substitute for regular medical
checkups. Contact your physician for specific informa­tion about your blood pressure.
Prior• to use, you have to ensure that the blood pres­sure monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use
the unit and contact customer service. Please see war­ranty for service contact.
This device is intended only for personal, non-commer-

•
cial, adult use in measuring blood pressure and pulse
rate. Do not use the product for any other purpose. This
product is not intended for use in a hospital, physician’s
office, or any other health care facility.

The unit must be used in accordance to the specified

•
ambient conditions, otherwise the accuracy of readings
might be affected. See section “7. Care, maintenance
and storing the instrument” and section “10.

Technical
Specifications” for details.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your

•
left wrist. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
Use this monitor only on humans.

•
This product is not intended for use by or on children,

•
toddlers and infants or on persons who cannot express
their consent, e.g. persons with mental disorders or the
like. Consult your physician for alternative methods of
measuring a child’s blood pressure.
People with • disabilities, activity limitations, or who are
physically frail, should be assisted by another person
when using this unit.
Proper cuff size is • important for accurate measure­ments. Only use the device on adults who have the
right wrist circumference for this instrument. See sec­tion “10. Technical Specifications” for suitable wrist cir­cumferences.
Do not use any accessories other than those explicitly

•
recommended by “Beurer North America” for use with
this product. Parts and accessories not approved for
use with the device may cause damage to your health
and to the product.

11

WARNING:

Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical or

•
electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) while it is in
operation, as inaccurate measurements may result. To
prevent such interference, use the unit at a sufficient
distance from such devices or turn the devices off.
Do not measure your blood pressure while operating

•
a vehicle or in any situation which requires your full
attention.

CAUTION:

The device should not be used when your arm/wrist has

•
been wounded/injuried or when a catheter has been in­serted. Such use may result in injury.
Remove any kind of wrist jewelry or the like before tak-

•
ing a measurement. This could cause bruises.
Do not place the • wrist cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a
jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor
will not be able to take a proper measurement and there is
an elevated danger of acquiring hematoma or skin marks
during the course of the measurement.
In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the

•
measurement by pressing the start/stop button and
open the cuff at once.

Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary

•
marks on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This
is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hyper­tonic patients and in patients with weak pulses. In rare
cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please
contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff
pressure in your specific case.
For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the

•
use by one person.

5.1 Positioning cuff

Note: Always properly position the Arm Cuff on your wrist,

according to the following instructions.

1

•

Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in

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the arm is not restricted by tight clothing or other objects
that are too tight. Position the cuff on the inside of your
wrist. Do not place the wrist cuff over heavy clothing (e.g.
a jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor
will not be able to take a proper measurement.

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•

Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the up-

per edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 0.4” (1 cm)
below the ball of your thumb.

•

The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wrist but should

not constrict it.

5.2 Correct posture

•

Rest at least for 5 minutes before each measurement.

Otherwise there may be erroneous results.

• You can perform the measurement ei­ther sitting or lying down. Always make
sure that the cuff is on a level with your
heart. Otherwise there may be serious

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divergences. Relax your arm and the
palms of your hands.

• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep
still during the measurement and not talk. The most pre­cise measurement results are obtained if you strive for a
relaxed measurement situation. You may close your eyes
and breathe calmly during the measurement.

•

Please note that any muscle movement during inflation

or deflation can cause measurement error.

5.3 General Notes

•

For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,

keeping long-term records is recommended.

•

To minimize measurement variations due to physical

activity, rest at least 5 minutes before measuring your
blood pressure (or 15 minutes after strenuous activity).
You should not be physically tired or exhausted while tak­ing measurement.

•

In order to obtain a resting condition blood pressure,

avoid eating, drinking alcohol and caffeinated beverag­es, smoking, exercising, and bathing for at least 30 min­utes before taking a measurement.

•

Stress raises blood pressure.

•

Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed environ-

ment at room temperature.

•

Always wait at least 5 minutes between measurements

to allow the blood circulation in your arm to return to nor­mal. You may need to increase the wait time depending
on your individual physiological characteristics. Because
of normal physiologic changes and the many external
factors influencing blood pressure, it is unusual to ob­tain identical blood pressure measurements, even when
taken a few minutes apart. Speak with your physician
to determine what is affecting your blood pressure and
which variation may be seen as normal in your case.

•

The accuracy of any blood pressure measurement with

this device can be affected by a multitude of causes.
Some can be avoided some have to be accepted at the
time of measurement. Speak with your physician about
possible causes affecting your blood pressure.

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•

Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around wrist.

•

If no button is pressed for approx. 1 minute the automatic

shut off function shuts off the unit in order to preserve the
batteries.

• Do not touch the unit and cuff and/or press any buttons
when measurement is in progress, except for stopping the
measurement. Doing so may cause incorrect readings.

5.4 Taking Measurement

NOTE:

If you are using the unit for the first time, please remove the
protective film from the display.

•

Put on the cuff around your bare left wrist as described

previously and assume the position in which you want to
carry out the measurement.

•

Start the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop but-

ton . A beep and a brief display of all the symbols con­firm that the device is switched on.

• Before the measurement, the last saved test result is briefly
displayed. If there is no measurement in the memory, the
instrument always displays the value “0”.

•

The cuff is pumped up to 190 mmHg. Cuff air pressure

is released slowly, the pulse symbol is flashing and
the pulse is measured. As the cuff deflates, decreasing
numbers appear on the display.
If a tendency towards high blood pressure is already de­tectable, the cuff is pumped up again and cuff pressure

increased further. The pulse symbol
as a pulse is found.

•

After the pressure has been completely reduced, the sys-

tolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings are
displayed.

•

Measuring can be interrupted at any time by pressing the

start/stop button .

•

“Er_” appears if it has not been possible to perform the

measurement properly. See section 8. on error messages/
troubleshooting and repeat the measurement.

•

The test result is saved automatically.

•

To switch off press the start/stop button again. If you

forget to switch off the device, it switches off automati­cally after approx. 1 minute.

Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measure­ment.

flashes as soon

6. Evaluating results

WARNING:

This product does not and is not intended to provide a

•
medical diagnosis. Measurements results are for refer­ence only. Self-diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding
medication, using measured results represent a risk for
your health. Always consult with a licensed physician
for determination of appropriate medication and dos-

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