Instructions for use Upper arm BASIS CONTROL The number 1 blood pressure monitor in German pharmacies* Arrhythmia detection Clinically validated 3 year WARRANTY Also suitable for: Diabetics * Top seller in German pharmacies, IMS Health Pharmatrend Database – digital blood pressure monitors, 2015 sales, date: 12/2015 Kidney disease Pregnant women Children
aponorm® Basis Control – Brief instructions 1 2 Insert the batteries supplied along with the monitor. 4 Connect the cuff. 5 3 Relax for a few minutes before each measurement. 6 2 The cuff must come to sit approx. 2 cm above your arm bend. Extend your arm so that the cuff is at the same height as your heart. 7 After the measurement the blood pressure values measured appear on the display. aponorm® Basis Control Start the measurement by pressing the Start/Stop button. 8 Switch the monitor off.
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aponorm® Basis Control Switches, housing and accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 On/Off switch Display Cuff socket Mains adapter connector Battery compartment Cuff Cuff connector Time button Memory button (M button) EN Display 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Battery indicator Date/time Systolic value Diastolic value Pulse rate Blood pressure traffic light Pulse rate measurement active Cuff check indicator Motion alarm Heart arrythmia warning symbol (PAD) Stored value Important! Please observe the information
aponorm® Basis Control Dear Customer, Your new aponorm® by microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical device for taking measurements on the upper arm. 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 carried out proving its measurement accuracy to be of a very high standard.
Table of Contents 1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement 6 · How do I evaluate my blood pressure? 6 8. Using a Mains Adapter 6 9. Error Messages 6 2. Using the Device for the First Time · Inserting the batteries · Setting the date and time · Selecting the correct cuff 6 6 6 6 3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device · How not to store a reading 6 6 10.
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement • Blood pressure s the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always measured. • The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the heart beats in a minute). as the day progresses.
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and preeclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in pregnancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynaecologist. How do I evaluate my blood pressure? Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH). Data in mmHg. Range 1. 2. 3. 4.
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. Selecting the correct cuff aponorm® by microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm).
6. Press the ON/OFF button rement. 1 to start the measu- 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator flashes in the display.
5. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display The bars on the left-hand edge of the traffic light display 15 show you the range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies. Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either within the optimum (green), elevated (yellow), too high (orange) or dangerously high (red) range. The classification corresponds to the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the international guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH), as described in «Section 1.». 6.
1. Open the battery compartment of the device. 5 on the bottom 2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the symbols in the compartment. 3. To set date and time, follow the procedure described in «Section 2.». The memory retains all values although date and time must be reset – the year number therefore flashes automatically after the batteries are replaced. Which batteries and which procedure? Use 4 new, long-life 1.5V, size AA alkaline batteries.
9. Error Messages If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is interrupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed. Error Designa- Potential cause tion and remedy The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak. “ERR 1” Signal too weak Re-position the cuff and repeat the measurement.* During the measurement, error signals were detected by the cuff, caused “ERR 2” Error for instance by movement 18 signal or muscle tension.Repeat the measurement, keeping your arm still.
10. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal Safety and protection • This device may only be used for the purposes described in this instruction. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect application. • This device comprises sensitive components and must be treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
Disposal B atteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with domestic waste. 11. Warranty This device is covered by a 3 year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty is valid only on presentation of the Warranty Card completed by the distributor (see back) confirming date of purchase or the receipt. • Batteries and wearing parts are not included. • Opening or altering the device invalidates the warranty.
Static accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value Voltage source: • 4 x 1.5 V alkaline batteries, size AA • Mains adapter DC 6 V, 600 mA (optional) Battery life: approx.
aponorm® Basis Control – Warranty Card Customer name Serial number of monitor (SN) Date of purchase Pharmacy stamp and signature aponorm® Basis Control
Warranty Card To be on the safe side: our aponorm® by microlife warranty. Your new blood pressure monitor is a top-class precision medical device. We warrant this with our name and our 3 year WARRANTY Please refer to page 13 of the instructions for the terms of warranty in detail. Tip: In case you lost the instructions for use with the terms of warranty during your period of use of the device, you can at any time download them at www.aponorm.de.
Overview of the device functions: 30 User Sold by: WEPA Apothekenbedarf GmbH & Co KG Am Fichtenstrauch 6 - 10 D-56204 Hillscheid www.aponorm.de www.wepa-dieapothekenmarke.de Manufactured by: Microlife AG Espenstrasse 139 CH-9443 Widnau www.microlife.ch Order No.
