BEURER BM55 Upper Arm User Manual
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing a product from our range. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage, beauty and air. Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain. Best regards, Your Beurer Team
Included in delivery
Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your
retailer or the specified Customer Service address.
- Blood pressure monitor
- Upper arm cuff
- 4 x LR03 AAA batteries
- Storage bag
- USB cable
- Instructions for use
Signs and symbols
The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:
Target group
It is designed for self-measurement by adults in the home environment and is suitable for users whose upper arm circumference is within the range printed on the cuff.
Indication/clinical benefits
The user can record their blood pressure and pulse values quickly and easily using the device. The recorded values are classified according to internationally applicable guidelines and evaluated graphically. Furthermore, the device can detect any irregular heartbeats that occur during measurement and inform the user via a symbol in the display. The device saves the recorded measurements and can also output average values of previous measurements. The recorded data can provide healthcare service providers with support during the diagnosis and treatment of blood pressure problems and therefore plays a part in the long-term monitoring of the user’s health.
Intended use
Intended use
The blood pressure monitor is intended for the fully automatic, non-invasive measurement of arterial blood pressure and pulse values on the upper arm.
Target group
It is designed for self-measurement by adults in the home environment and is suitable for users whose upper arm circumference is within the range printed on.
Warnings and safety notes
Contraindications
- Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, children or pets.
- People with restricted physical, sensory or mental skills should be supervised by a person responsible for their safety and receive instructions from this person on how to use the device.
- If you have any of the following conditions, it is essential you consult your doctor before using the device: cardiac arrhythmia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, hypotension, chills, shaking.
Device description
Blood pressure monitor and cuff
- Cuff
- Cuff line
- Cuff connector
- Connection for mains part and USB interface
- Display
- Memory buttons M1/M2
- Start/stop button
- Resting indicator display
- Risk indicator
- Connection for cuff connector (left-hand side)
Initial use
Inserting the batteries
- Remove the battery compartment lid on the rear of the device.
- Insert four 1.5 V AAA (alkaline type LR03) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Close the battery compartment lid again carefully.
Usage
- It is recommended that you measure your blood pressure twice a day: once in the morning after getting up and once in the evening.
- You should therefore avoid taking measurements during stressful periods.
- Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating, drinking, smoking or exercising.
- Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure always to rest for 5 minutes.
- Furthermore, if you want to take several measurements in succession, make sure always to wait for at least 1 minute between the individual measurements.
- Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured value.
Measuring the resting indicator (using the HSD diagnosis)
The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure is taking the measurement when not at rest (hemodynamic stability), which means that both the systolic and the diastolic blood pressures are distorted. While measuring blood pressure, the device automatically determines whether you are at rest or not.
GREEN: Haemodynamic stability
Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is increased when the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest and is a very reliable indicator of resting blood pressure. The blood pressure measurement must be taken when the patient is physically and mentally rested, as it will be the basis for diagnosing the blood pressure level and regulating the patient’s medical treatment. The blood pressure measurements taken when the circulatory system was at rest represent particularly reliable results.
RED: Lack of hemodynamic stability
It is very probable that the systolic and diastolic blood pressures have not been measured whilst the patient is at rest and the resting blood pressure measurement has therefore been distorted. Repeat the measurement after a rest and relaxation period of at least five minutes. Go to a sufficiently quiet and comfortable spot and remain there calmly; close your eyes, breathe deeply and evenly and try to relax.
Cleaning and maintenance
- Clean the device and cuff carefully using a slightly damp cloth only.
- Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
- Under no circumstances hold the device and cuff underwater, as this can cause liquid to enter and damage the device and cuff.
- If you store the device and cuff, do not place heavy objects on the device and cuff. Remove the batteries.
Accessories and replacement parts
Accessories and replacement parts are available from the corresponding service address (according to the service address list). Please state the corresponding order number.
Disposal
- Do not repair or adjust the device yourself.
- Do not open the device. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty.
- Before making a claim, please check the batteries first and replace them if necessary.
- For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its service life.
Warranty/service
Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows. The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer. The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on liability. Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product.
The worldwide warranty period is 5 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product from the seller. The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for personal purposes in the context of domestic use. German law shall apply. During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions.
A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorized Beurer partner, with a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and the original product. The following are explicitly excluded from this warranty: – deterioration due to normal use or consumption of the product;
- accessories supplied with this product that is worn out or used up through proper use (e.g. batteries, rechargeable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments, and nebulizer accessories);
- products that are used, cleaned, stored, or maintained improperly and/or contrary to the provisions of the instructions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired, or modified by the buyer or by a service center not authorized by Beurer;
- damage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between the service center and customer;
- products purchased as seconds or as used goods;
- consequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions).
Repairs or exchanges in full do not extend the warranty period under any circumstances.
