Microlife BP W90 Navigation Manual

Europe / Middle-East / Africa

Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139

nau / Switzerland

9443 Wid
Tel. +41 / 71 727 70 30
Fax +41 / 71 727 70 39
Email [e-mail]
www.microlife.com

Asia

Microlife Corporation.
9F, 431, RuiGang Road, NeiHu
Taipei, 11492, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel. [phone]
Fax.[phone]
Email [e-mail]
www.microlife.com

North / Central / South America

Microlife USA, Inc.
1617 Gulf to Bay Blvd., 2nd Floor Ste A
Clearwater, FL 33755 / USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]
www.microlife.com

IB BP W90 EN-PL 2714

Microlife BP W90

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Microlife BP W90

Guarantee Card BP W90

Name of Purchaser
Imię i nazwisko nabywcy

Serial Number
Numer seryjny

Date of Purchase
Data zakupu

Specialist Dealer
Przedstawiciel

Microlife BP W90

1

ON/OFF button

2

Display

3

Battery Compartment

4

Cuff

5

M-button (memory)

6

Time Button

Display

7

Systolic Value

8

Diastolic Value

9

Pulse Rate

AT

Date/Time

AK

Alarm Time

AL

Stored Value

AM

Heart Arrhythmia Indicator

AN

Pulse

AO

Battery Display

AP

User 1

AQ

User 2

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Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical device
for taking measurements on the wrist. It is simple to use, accurate and
comes highly recommended for blood pressure monitoring in your
home. This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests prove its measurement accuracy to be very high.*
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under­stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be happy
with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, problems or
want to order spare parts please contact your local Microlife­Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give you
the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit
the internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of
invaluable information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

* This device uses the same measuring technology as the highly
decorated «BP 3BZ1-3» model tested according to the British Hyper­tension Society (BHS) protocol.

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Table of Contents

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

2. Using the Device for the First Time

• Activating the fitted batteries

• Setting the date and time

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection

5. User Selection

• Alternating between 2 users or the guest mode

6. Data Memory

• Viewing the stored values

• Memory full

• Clearing all values of an individual user

• How not to store a reading

7. Setting the Alarm Function

8. Battery Indicator and Battery change

• Low battery

• Flat battery – replacement

• Which batteries and which procedure?

• Using rechargeable batteries

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9. Error Messages

10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

• Safety and protection

•Device care

• Cleaning the cuff

• Accuracy test

•Disposal

11. Guarantee

12. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

Type BF applied part

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self­Measurement

•

Blood pressure

generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
(upper) value and the

• The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the heart

beats in a minute).

• Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your

health and must be treated by your doctor!

• Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if you

have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on

single blood pressure readings.

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A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measurements
taken on the wrist.

measurement taken on the upper arm. We therefore advise you to
compare these values with those produced by the upper arm
measurement and discuss them with your doctor.

• Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This

will give your doctor a quick overview.

•

There are many causes of excessively

values

ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techniques,
weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.

is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries

diastolic

(lower) value, are always measured.

In some cases, the result may differ from the

. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treat-

high blood pressure

systolic

• Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any
drugs prescribed by your doctor!

• Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi­tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-

ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

• It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.

• Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these
situations are completely different.

• Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just
one single measurement.

• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.

• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very
closely as it can change drastically during this time!

• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this device should only
be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.

• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency
of heart pacemakers!

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.

Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation

blood pressure
too low

1. blood pressure
optimum

2. blood pressure
normal

3. blood pressure
slightly high

4. blood pressure
too high

5. blood pressure far
too high

6. blood pressure
dangerously high

The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».

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 100  60 Consult your doctor

100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check

120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check

130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor

140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical

advice

160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical

advice

180  110  Urgently seek

medical advice!

2. Using the Device for the First Time

Activating the fitted batteries

Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment 3.

Setting the date and time

1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the

display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.

2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.

3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.

4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.

5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this

Device

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement.

2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.

3. Always take the measurement on the left arm while sitting.

4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.

5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.

6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).

7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the device

is at the same height as your heart.

8. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.

9. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move and
do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement result is
displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.

10.When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the
pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,
the device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

11.During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.

12.The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse rate
Note also the explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.

13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto­matically after approx. 1 min.).

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is displayed and a long beep is heard.

You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the

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ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres­sure sensation).

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
early Detection

This symbol AM indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement.
In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the symbol
appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with measure­ments taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor. Please show
your doctor the following explanation:

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator

This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The device is clin­ically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occ ur during measurement. If the symbol appears mo re
frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements performed
daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to
detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

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5. User Selection

This blood pressure monitor allows you to store the results for 2 indi­vidual users. In addition, there is a guest mode, in which the results
are not stored.

Alternating between 2 users or the guest mode

1. While the unit is switched off keep the time button 6 pressed for
3 seconds until the user symbol AP or AQ starts to flash.

2. Press the M-button 5 to change between user 1, user 2 and the
guest mode.

3. Confirm the selection by pressing the start button 1.

6. Data Memory

At the end of each measurement, this device automatically stores the
result, including date and time.

Viewing the stored values

Press the M-button 5 briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows «M» AL and then a value, e.g. «M 17». This
means that there are 17 values in the memory. The device then
switches to the last stored result.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing
the M-button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored value
to another.

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The user symbol AP or AQ indicates which user's memory is being
displayed. To change the user, please follow the instructions above.

In the guest mode no memories are stored or displayed.

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Memory full

Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 99 memo-

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ries per user is not exceeded.

oldest value is automatically overwritten with the 100th
value.

Values should be evaluated by a doctor before the

memory capacity is reached – otherwise data will be lost.

Clearing all values of an individual user

The following procedure applies for the selected user (AP or AQ).
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the device must have been switched
off beforehand) until «CL» appears and then release the button. To
permanently clear the memory, press the M-button while «CL» is
flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.

How not to store a reading

As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF
button 1 until «M» AL is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by
pressing the M-button 5.

When the 99 memory is full, the