MABIS/Duro-Med Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Semi-Automatic

Blood Pressure Monitor

with Memory

04-263-001 (Adult size cuff)

04-263-006 (Large adult size cuff)

Please read this instruction manual

completely before operating this unit.

Taking care of your health care needs

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

This MABIS Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for
the life of the original registered purchaser under normal use.This limited warranty does not
apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to operate during the
lifetime of the original registered purchaser, return it postage prepaid along with $5.00 for
return shipping and insurance to: MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department,
28690 N. Ballard Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. If MABIS Healthcare determines that the unit
failed to operate due to a manufacturing defect, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the
option of MABIS Healthcare. Repair or replacement of the unit is the sole remedy under this
limited warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from state to state.
As a condition of this warranty, the enclosed warranty registration card must be completed
and sent to us within 10 days of the purchase date.

This Limited Warranty constitutes MABIS Healthcare’s only responsibility and obligation to
repair and/or replace materials or components.We make no other express or implied war­ranties, arising by operation of law or otherwise, or any warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular use or purpose whether or not the use or purpose has been disclosed to
MABIS Healthcare in specifications, drawings or otherwise, and whether or not MABIS
Healthcare’s products are specifically designed and/or manufactured by MABIS Healthcare
for the buyer’s use or purposes, except for the limited warranty stated above.MABIS will not
be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages or
other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of other property or equipment
and personal injuries, whether to purchaser or others. MABIS shall in no event be liable to
the purchaser for any amount in excess of the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit.

Taking care of your health care needs

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28690 N. Ballard Dr ive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
FAX [phone]
www.mabis.net

TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER CARE HELPLINE 1-800-622-4714

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Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Product Identification & Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Blood Pressure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important Information Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Battery Installation/Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recalling Measurements in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Description of Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Sample Blood Pressure Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Introduction

To achieve the maximum benefit from your blood pressure monitor, we recommend that you
first consult with your physician or trained healthcare professional.

Thank you for purchasing a MABIS Digital Blood Pressure Monitor. With proper care and use,
your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable readings.

The method of measurement that your Monitor uses is called the oscillometric method.The
monitor detects your blood’s movement through the artery in your ar m and converts the move­ments into a digital reading.The oscillometric method does not require a stethoscope, making
the monitor easy to use.

Blood pressure readings determined with this device are equivalent to measurements
obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method, within the
limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated
Sphygmomanometers.

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Product Identification & Caution

Memory Recall Button

LCD Display

Cuff T ubing

Arm Cuff

Inflation Bulb

Battery Compartment

Tubing Connector

Air Release Valve

Power Button
ON/OFF

4 x AA (LR06 size,

1.5V Batteries

Caution:

You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button.

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Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home?

Many people experience “White Coat Syndrome”, which is a temporary elevation of blood
pressure during a visit at their physician’s office.Although only temporary, it can cause blood
pressure to rise and give a false indication of a person’s true blood pressure.

Whether or not you experience “White Coat Syndrome”, home blood pressure monitoring
provides:

1) The opportunity to supplement your physician’s office measurements.

2) An accurate indication of any change.

3) A record to assist your physician in evaluating your health and making important
decisions.

4) Consistent, daily measurements of your blood pressure.

Note: Variations in your individual readings should only be interpreted by your physician or
trained healthcare professional.

General Blood Pressure Information

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood
vessels throughout your body.

Your heart, which is the center of the circulator y system, provides the force for the blood to flow
or circulate.When your heart contracts or beats, the blood is forced through the blood vessels
increasing the pressure.This is the highest pressure in the cycle or what is referred to as
SYSTOLIC blood pressure.In between beats, your heart relaxes and your blood pressure
decreases.This is referred to as DIASTOLIC blood pressure.

This complete series of events, which occurs in a single heartbeat, is known as the CARDIAC
CYCLE.

Your MABIS Monitor will automatically read your blood pressure and display both systolic and
diastolic readings on the screen.Your systolic will be positioned as the upper number and the
diastolic reading will be the lower number.

(systolic)

120

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/80

(diastolic)