QARDIO ARM User Manual [fr]

THE SMART BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 4

Intended Use 5

Important Safety Information 5

Package Contents 5

Requirements 5

Using QardioArm For The First Time 6

How To Turn On/Off QardioArm 6

Detailed Instructions For Correct Cuff Placement 7

Body Posture During Blood Pressure Measurement 8

Detailed Instructions On Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement 9

Checklist For Measuring Your Blood Pressure Correctly
and Accurately 10

The Traffic Light Indicator 10

Selecting Multiple Measurement Averaging 11

Visualizing Your Historical Blood Pressure Data 11

Important Facts About Blood Pressure and Self­Measurement 12

How To Evaluate Your Blood Pressure 13

Replacing The Batteries 14

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Resetting The Pairing On iOS 15

Resetting The Pairing On Android 16

Accuracy Testing and Maintenance 17

Contraindications 17

Cautions 17

General Use, Safety and Precautions, Cleaning 18

AAA Alkaline Battery Usage and Storage 19

Irregular Heart Beat Message 19

Customer Service Contact 20

Limited Warranty 20

Error Messages and Troubleshooting 21

QardioArm Technical Specifications 25

Disposal 26

Certifications 26

FCC Statement 27

RF Statement 29

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QARDIOARM: THE SMART BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

QardioArm is a clinically validated, portable blood pressure monitor. QardioArm is the
smart way to measure and track your systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart
rate. This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and clinical tests were
conducted to prove its measurement accuracy.

Qardio offers a better way of tracking heart health that fits effortlessly into your life.
Our devices are powerful and smart, have a beautiful design with a delightful user
experience so you can use them anytime, anywhere.

With its ease of use and accuracy, QardioArm is ideal for monitoring your blood
pressure in your home, office or wherever is convenient for you.

Please read through these instructions carefully so you understand all functions and
safety information. We want you to be happy with your QardioArm. If you have any
questions, problems or suggestions, please contact Qardio’s Customer Service at

support.getqardio.com, or visit our website www.getqardio.com for more information.

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INTENDED USE

QardioArm is a fully automatic, non-invasive, wireless blood
pressure monitor. QardioArm is a blood pressure
measurement system intended to measure the systolic and
diastolic blood pressures and pulse rate of an adult individual.
QardioArm utilizes an inflatable cuff that is wrapped around
the upper arm. This device is not intended to be a diagnostic
device. Contact your physician if hypertensive values are
indicated. The cuff circumference is limited to 8.7in -14.6in
(22cm-37cm).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read the User Manual carefully before using the
QardioArm blood pressure monitor. In the case of
pregnancy, arrhythmia or arteriosclerosis, consult your
doctor before use.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• QardioArm blood
pressure monitor

• Four AAA alkaline batteries,
already pre- installed in the
QardioArm

• User Manual

• Quick Guide

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REQUIREMENTS

QardioArm requires a device with:

• Bluetooth 4.0

• iOS 7.0 or later

• Android 4.4 “KitKat” (or later)

And works with:

• iPhone, iPod, iPad and

Apple Watch

• Android Phones and Tablets

In order to use your QardioArm
blood pressure monitor, you must
download the free Qardio App
from the Apple App Store or
Google Play, or go to

www.getqardio.com

USING QARDIOARM FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Download the free Qardio App: On your mobile phone or
tablet go to www.getqardio.com and when prompted,
download the app. Alternatively, go on the iTunes App Store
or Google Play.

2. Open the Qardio App on your phone or tablet. If requested,
you should enable Bluetooth on your device. You can enable
Bluetooth under the Settings menu on your smartphone
or tablet.

3. Create a new user login, or login with your existing user name
and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to register
and set up your personal account.

4. Fit the QardioArm on the upper arm.

5. With the Qardio App open, touch your device to the
QardioArm to perform the pairing of your QardioArm
with your phone or tablet. When prompted, accept the
pairing request.

6. On the Qardio App, press the green START button to

initiate the blood pressure measurement. Blood pressure
can be affected by the position of the cuff and your
physiological condition. It is very important that the cuff is
correctly placed. Please read the “Detailed Instructions
On Correct Cuff Placement” and the “Checklist For
Measuring Your Blood Pressure Correctly and Accurately”
section on the User Manual with particular care.

The blood pressure measurement can be stopped at any time
by pressing the Cancel button on the Qardio App.

HOW TO TURN ON/OFF THE QARDIOARM

The QardioArm has a small magnet inside the cuff. The device
turns itself on when you unwrap the cuff and it turns off when
you wrap the cuff back up. When left unwrapped, QardioArm
will turn itself off after a few minutes automatically to
preserve battery life. To check if your device is switching on,
look for the short blink of a green light on the side of the
device when opening the cuff. Always store the QardioArm
with the cuff wrapped around the device.

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT CUFF PLACEMENT

1. Ideally, remove close-fitting garments from upper arm. If you
roll up your sleeve, ensure it does not cause constriction of the
blood flow in your upper arm.

2. Unroll the cuff of your QardioArm, and pull the tab to open the
cuff loop. (As indicated in drawing 1.)

3. Insert your arm inside the cuff loop. (As indicated in drawing 2.)

4. Pull the cuff to close it around your arm. You should fit the cuff
closely, but not too tight so you can insert a finger between
your arm and the cuff. (As indicated in drawing 3.)

5. Make sure that the cuff is positioned about 1 inch or 2 cm
above the elbow, and your QardioArm is positioned on the
inner side of the arm, over the artery. The Qardio logo should
be on the bottom, towards your hand.

6. Support your arm so it is relaxed, and ensure that the
QardioArm is at the same height as your heart. Your arm should
remain slightly bent while taking the measurement.

1. Unroll the cuff and pull

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the tab

2. Insert your arm through
the cuff loop

3. Close the cuff

BODY POSTURE DURING BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Note: Blood pressure can be affected by the position of the cuff and your
physiological condition.

Sitting During Measurement:

1. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor without
crossing your legs.

2. Place your hand, palm-side up, in front of you on a
flat surface such as a desk or a table.

3. The middle of the cuff should be at the same level as
your heart.

Lying Down During Measurement:

1. Lie on your back.

2. Straighten your arm alongside your body with your
palm facing up.

3. The cuff should be placed at the same level
as your heart.

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON TAKING A BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Taking a blood pressure measurement with the QardioArm is easy
and is done in a few simple steps:

1. Open the Qardio App on your iOS or Android device.

2. Unwrap the cuff from around the QardioArm to switch on
the device and pull the tab to open the cuff loop.

3. Fit the QardioArm cuff around your upper arm. You can
review the instructions for proper cuff placement at any
point.

4. Press the green START
button on the Qardio App
to start measuring.

The cuff will inflate

automatically. Relax,
do not move and do not
tense your arm muscle until
the measurement result is
displayed. Breathe normally
and do not talk.

When the correct pressure is reached, the inflation stops and
the pressure gradually decreases. If the required pressure was
not reached, the device will automatically inflate additional air
into the cuff.

5. The result, comprising of the systolic and the diastolic blood
pressure and the pulse rate, is displayed on the Qardio App.

6. When the device has
finished measuring, remove
the cuff and wrap it around
the QardioArm to switch
off the device.

If the cuff is left unwrapped,
in a few minutes QardioArm
switches off automatically.
In this case, you will have to
wrap the cuff around the
QardioArm and re-open it
to switch on the device.

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CHECKLIST FOR MEASURING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE CORRECTLY AND ACCURATELY

✓ Avoid eating, smoking or any activity immediately before

taking the measurement.

✓ Sit down and relax for a few minutes before taking the

measurement.

✓ Always measure the same arm (normally left, or as instructed

by your doctor).

✓ Ideally, remove close-fitting garments from upper arm. If you

roll up your sleeve, ensure it does not cause constriction of the
blood flow in your upper arm. Do not place the cuff over thick
clothes.

✓ You should fit the cuff closely, but not too tight so you can

insert a finger between your arm and the cuff.

✓ Make sure that the cuff is positioned about 1 inch or 2 cm

above the elbow, and your QardioArm is positioned on the
inner side of the arm, over the artery.

✓ The Qardio logo should be on the bottom, towards your hand.

✓ Support your arm so it is relaxed and ensure the QardioArm is

at the same level as your heart. Your arm should remain
slightly bent while taking the measurement.

✓ The blood pressure measurement can be stopped at any time

by pressing the Cancel button on the Qardio App.

THE TRAFFIC LIGHT INDICATOR

The blood pressure measurement screen shows you the range
within which the indicated blood pressure value lies. Depending
on the values detected, the bar is colored in green (optimum
value), yellow (high value), orange (very high value), or red
(dangerously high value). The classification corresponds to the
4 ranges in the table as defined by the international guidelines
(ESH, AHA, JSH), as described in “How to Evaluate Your
Blood Pressure”.

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SELECTING MULTIPLE
MEASUREMENT AVERAGING

Blood pressure constantly fluctuates so a result determined by multiple
measurements is more reliable and accurate than one produced by a single
measurement.

To activate the Multiple Measurement Averaging, which is also useful in case of
pulse irregularity, press the Q menu button (on the top left of the screen), then
press the Settings button.

On the Settings screen you can select the number of measurements and the
pause between measurements (which is set at 30 seconds by default).

When the Multiple Measurement Averaging feature is on, the individual results
during the measurement are not displayed. Your blood pressure will only be
displayed after all measurements are taken. A countdown indicates the remaining

time between measurements. Do not remove the cuff between measurements.

VISUALIZING YOUR HISTORICAL BLOOD
PRESSURE DATA

Press the History button on the Blood Pressure page to see
your historical blood pressure and heart rate data in a table or chart format.

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