USER MANUAL
CUFFS
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS I LÉGENDE I
ERKLÄRUNG DER SYMBOLE I EXPLICACIÓN DE SÍMBOLOS I
SPIEGAZIONE DEI SIMBOLI:
Please pay attention to the accompanying User Manual.
Veuillez lire le mode d‘emploi ci-joint.
Bitte beiliegende Bedienungsanleitung beachten.
Por favor, tenga en cuenta el manual de instrucciones adjunto.
Si prega di osservare le allegate istruzioni per l‘uso.
This product complies with the Council Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices
Ce produit est en conformité avecla directive 93/42/CEE
du Conseil pour les dispositifs médicaux
Dieses Produkt entspricht der Richtlinie 93/42/EWG
des Rates über Medizinprodukte
Este producto se corresponde con la directiva 93/42/CEE
del Consejo relativa a productos sanitarios.
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva 93/42/CEE
del Consiglio in materia di prodotti medicali.
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Manufacturer
Fabricant
Hersteller
Fabricante
Produttore
Catalogue number
Numéro de catalogue
Katalognummer
Número de catálogo
Numero di catalogoe
Serial number
Numéro de série
Seriennummer
Número de serie
Numero di serie
Lot number
Numéro de lot
Lot-Nummer
Número de lote
Numero di lotto
Pack of ten
Pack de dix
Zehnerpack
Paquete de 10
Pacco da dieci
Caution
Attention
Achtung
Atención
Attenzione
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS I LÉGENDE I
ERKLÄRUNG DER SYMBOLE I EXPLICACIÓN DE SÍMBOLOS I
SPIEGAZIONE DEI SIMBOLI:
Latex-free
Ne contient pas de latex
Latexfrei
Sin látex
Privo di lattice
PVC-free
Ne contient pas de PVC
PVC-frei
Sin PVC
Privo PVC
Store in a dry place
À stocker dans un endroit sec
Trocken aufbewahren
Conservar en seco
Conservare in luogo asciutto
Humidity threshold
Limite d‘humidité de l‘air
Luftfeuchte Begrenzung
Limitación de la humedad del aire
Limitazione umidità dell‘aria
Temperature threshold
Limite de température
Temperaturbegrenzung
Limitación de la temperatura
Limitazione della temperatura
Fragile: Handle with care!
Fragile, à manipuler avec précaution
Zerbrechlich, mit Sorgfalt handhaben
Frágil, manipular con cuidado
Fragile, manipolare con cura
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Arm circumference and cuff size
Circonférence du bras et taille du brassard
Armumfang und Manschettengröße
Perímetro del brazo y tamaño del brazalete
Misura braccio e misura polsino
Only sold to physicians or upon their request
La vente ne s‘effectue qu‘à des médecins,
resp. sur l‘ordre de ses derniers
Der Verkauf erfolgt nur an Ärzte bzw. auf
deren Anordnung
La venta solo se realiza a médicos o si estos
así lo indican
La vendita avviene solo a medici o su loro
disposizione
USER MANUAL
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. In General
2. Product description
3. Putting on the cuff
1. IN GENERAL
4. Selection of the cuff size
5. Important information
6. Maintenance and care
7. Warranty
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS
GREEN CUFF - SUPERB RAPID CUFF
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
Very soft materials for maximum comfort against the skin
Durable cover with removable bladder
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
Dear Customer,
With this blood pressure cuff, you have purchased a quality product
from ERKA. We are delighted that you have expressed your confidence
in ERKA. quality and we thank you for doing so. We have a wide range
of blood pressure cuffs in various models. High quality materials that are
suitable to the task guarantee optimal operation. If you have questions
regarding the right choice or the operating of your blood pressure cuff,
you can direct them to made@erka.org. We would be happy to help you.
Please read this user’s manual before use carefully and thoroughly and
follow the instructions for maintenance and keep the manual for further
use. Important for home users: Consult your doctor at regular intervals. He
will tell you your individual values for normal blood pressure, as well as the
value at which the level of the blood pressure is considered hazardous.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
ERKA. cuffs are used along with blood pressure monitors of the company
ERKA. Kallmeyer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co.KG.
SIDE EFFECTS
No side effects are known so far.
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GREEN CUFF - SUPERB HOOK CUFF
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
Very soft materials for maximum comfort against the skin
Durable cover with removable bladder
The hook cuff has metal pins sewn in and is closed by a clasp
GREEN CUFF - SUPERB D-RING
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
Very soft materials for maximum comfort against the skin
Durable cover with removable bladder
Suitable particularly for application at clearly conical upper arms
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
GREEN CUFF - SUPERB HOME CUFF
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
Very soft materials for maximum comfort against the skin
Durable cover with removable bladder
Suitable particularly for application at clearly conical upper arms
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
GREEN CUFF - SMART RAPID CUFF
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
With the ERKA quick releasing fastener, the cuff can be changed in
seconds
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
GREEN CUFF - SMART RAPID CUFF ONE PIECE
Waterproof surface for easy and thorough cleaning
With the ERKA quick releasing fastener, the cuff can be changed in
seconds
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
Cover with integrated bladder
GREEN CUFF - SMART RAPID CUFF SINGLE PATIENT SOFT
With the ERKA quick releasing fastener, the cuff can be changed in
seconds
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
Shelf life for the entire hospital stay of patients
GREEN CUFF - SMART RAPID CUFF SINGLE USE
With the ERKA quick releasing fastener, the cuff can be changed in
seconds
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
For single use
CLASSIC RAPID CUFF
Cotton cover makes for a comfortable fit; especially suitable for
sensitive patients with paper skin or aged skin
With removable bubble
The super soft adhesive tape and Velcro tape closes the cuff simply
like a hook and loop fastener
3. PUTTING ON THE CUFF
Select appropriate cuff size for the circumference of the extremities. The
cuff is put on so that the lower edge of the cuff is about 2 to 3 cm above
the elbow or about 5 cm above the knee joint. Note the marking for the
location of the artery when doing so. Do not wrap the cuff too loosely
and not too tight around the limb and make sure that the edge of the
marking is within the permissible range.
4. SELECTION OF THE CUFF SIZE
The following table provides information on the relevant area of application and meets the standards of the latest AAMI and AHA guidelines
on the proper size of the blood pressure cuff:
Size 1 Infant 10.0 to 15.0 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
circumference latex
Size 2 Toddler 14.0 to 21.5 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
circumference latex
Size 3 Adults 20.5 to 28.0 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
Small circumference latex
Size 4 Grown-ups 27.0 to 35.0 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
circumference latex
Size 5 Adults 34.0 to 43.0 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
Large circumference latex
Size 6 Thigh 42.0 to 54.0 cm Free of PVC, DEHP and
circumference latex
5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check the stethoscope before each use as to its proper function.
Do not use this product if it shows visible damage.
The Medical Products Operator Ordinance is applicable for Germany
The interpretation of the results of the measurement should only be
done by qualified persons
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Do not pump up the manometer above 300 mmHg by any means
Infants have a lower blood pressure than adults, do not pump too
strong
The measurement time should not exceed two minutes
The cuff should be used with hygiene protective strips or cleaned
before it is used for the next patient
Only use original ERKA. spare parts
Avoid damaging the rubber parts with sharp or pointed objects
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
After cleaning/disinfecting, wipe with clean water to remove any residue
and allow to air dry. Please only use soft cotton or microfiber cloths.
Never use autoclaving!
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Optimal is a storage/use at temperatures between 0° C and +40° C
and a relative humidity of less than 85%.
Do not expose the cuff and the appliance directly to direct UV irradia-
tion, this is particularly applicable for all plastic parts.
CARE Green Cuff Green Cuff Classic Cuff
INSTRUCTIONS Superb Smart
Rapid Rapid Rapid
Hook Rapid
D-Ring one piece
Home
WASHING After removing After removing After removing
the bladder up the bladder up the bladder up
to 30° C mild to 30° C mild to 90° C mild
detergent detergent detergent
(not Green Cuff
Smart Rapid
one piece)
Fold covers with Rapid stopper before washing, so that the
Velcro tape and the hook tape are closed to each other.
CLEANING BY SPRAY DISINFECTANT OR WIPE DISINFECTANT
We recommend the following cleaning agents and disinfectants:
Mild Soap, Bacillol AF, Meliseptol, Oxivir Plus Spray, Terralin Protect
70% isopropyl alcohol, Fugaten
®
Spray (Lysoform-Spray)
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7. WARRANTY
The warranty is subject to the statutory provisions and is 2 years from
the date of delivery.
Within this period, we will remove all the defects, which relate to the
material or manufacturing defects, by repair or by replacing the product,
free of cost. The warranty does not cover damage caused by wear and
tear as well as damage due to improper treatment/handling, use of
parts/replacement parts that are not originally from ERKA. or in case
of non-compliance of the instructions.
If you encounter any questions, one of our friendly staff will be happy to
help you at 8000-CALL ERKA (008000-2255 3752) at any time.
Date / Stand: 2015
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