IHealth KN-550BT Track Smart Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual

IHealth KN-550BT Track Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

Note: This is a shortened practical version of the user manual. For the full version of this user manual, please visit www.ihealthlabs.eu/support

MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE – A FEW BASICS

A blood Pressure Monitor uses the oscillometric principle to measure your blood pressure and pulse rate. Blood pressure fluctuates continually day and night. Any physical activity or excitement will influence your blood pressure. Because of this, it is unusual to obtain identical multiple blood pressure readings. This is why it is recommended that you measure your blood pressure at approximately the same time every day.

1. Relax for 5 minutes before taking your blood pressure.
2. Sit comfortably at a table when measuring your blood pressure.
3. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart.
4. Do not talk or move during the measurement.
5. Use the same arm every time.
6. Remove the batteries from the device if it is not used for a month or more to avoid battery leakage.
7. This blood pressure monitor is designed for adults and should not be used on children.
8. It is not recommended for people with serious arrhythmia to use this device.
9. Do not use any other cuff than the one supplied by iHealth.
10. Relax

WHAT YOUR DEVICE SHOULD LOOK LIKE

• The explanation of symbols on the display:
• Bluetooth Symbol
• Synchronization Symbol
• Release Air Symbol
• Memory Indicator
• Low Battery Indicator
• Irregular Heartbeat Symbol
• Blood Pressure Level Classification Indicator

WHY YOU SHOULD CONNECT YOUR DEVICE

Taking a measurement is easy. It’s what you do with the measurement that is important. You can use your device as a stand-alone device just to measure your blood pressure, but when you connect it to the free iHealth MyVitals App you will be able to track, store, manage and share your results with your family, doctor or caregivers. Simply download iHealth MyVitals on the Apple Store or on Google Play and start managing your health.
Your iHealth account also gives you access to the free and secure iHealth cloud service so that you can manage your data, watch your trends and share your data. To do this, visit www.ihealthlabs.eu and log in using the same account as you used with your App.
The iHeath Track Blood Pressure Monitor is designed to be used with Bluetooth 4.0 Apple devices and selected Bluetooth 4.0 Android smartphones. Please note that compatible devices are subject to change. For the latest compatibility list visit www.ihealthlabs.eu/support.

HOW TO USE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

1. BATTERIES

   • Open the battery cover at the back of the device.
   • Load four “AAA” size batteries. Please pay attention to polarity.
   • Close the battery cover.
     Warning When the display shows the battery symbol ( ) ), replace all the batteries with new ones.
     Warning Rechargeable batteries are not suitable for this monitor.
     Disposal: The monitor, the batteries and the cuff must be disposed of according to local regulations at the end of their usage.

2. HOW TO PLACE THE CUFF ON YOUR ARM
   The iHealth Track Blood Pressure Monitor has a universal-size cuff. This means that it will fit any arm with a circumference between 22 and 42cm. If your arm is too large to fit in this cuff, you might consider using a wrist blood pressure monitor.

   • Place the cuff tube downwards, around a bare arm about 2cm above the elbow joint.

   • Sit with your feet flat on the floor without crossing your legs. While seated, place your palm upside in front of you on a flat surface such as a table. Lying Down During Measurement: (You can also lie on your back and place your left arm straight along your side with your hand palm-side up.） Position the air tube in the middle of your arm in line with your middle finger.
     

   • Close the cuff with the Velcro fastener.

   • The cuff should fit comfortably around your arm. You should be able to insert one finger between your arm and the cuff.
     Note: If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor and wipe it with a lightly moistened soft cloth. Then air-dry the cuff. Do not machine wash. Cleaning the cuff after every 200 measurements is recommended.

3. CONNECTING THE CUFF TO THE DEVICE
   Once you have determined that the cuff fits your arm (22 – 42cm), simply insert the cuff connector into the socket on the side of the monitor. Ensure that the connector is completely inserted to avoid air leakage.

CLASSIFICATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE AND BACKLIGHT INDICATOR

MEMORIES

You can review previous readings by pressing the “M” button twice. The first memory displayed will be the average of the last three measurements. When the average of the last three measurements is displayed, press the “M” button, and the newest measurement will display. Press the “M” button again to review the next measurement. During the display of the memories, keep on pressing the button “M” for three seconds, all results in the current memory bank will be deleted.
If no result is stored, LCD will show zero. The monitor will automatically switch off after one minute to save the batteries. Alternatively, you can press the “START/STOP” button to turn off the monitor manually.

SYNCHRONIZING WITH THE HEALTH MYVITALS APP

Before you can synchronize all your blood pressure readings, you need to download the iHealth MyVitals App on your smartphone from the Apple Store (for iOS devices) or on Google Play Store (for Android). You then need to create your own iHealth account on the App.

To synchronize:

1. Place your phone next to your blood pressure monitor.
2. Start the iHealth MyVitals App on your smartphone (ensure that your Bluetooth is activated in your settings).
3. Press the “M” (Memory) button on the blood pressure monitor. The number of readings in the memory will be displayed. After a few seconds the iHeath Track Blood Pressure Monitor will automatically start synching the readings to the iHealth MyVitals App. While it is synchronizing you will see the readings numbers gradually come down on the blood pressure monitor, until they reach zero. When zero is displayed on your monitor, it means that all the readings have been synchronized and that you can new view all your data in the “List” of the iHealth MyVitals App.
4. If no result stored, the number of readings in the memory will be displayed zero.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please visit the support section of the www.ihealthlabs.eu website to see our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions on blood pressure.

GENERAL SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Carefully read the user guide before operating the device.

2. Consult your physician for any of the following situations:

   • The application of the cuff over a wound or inflamed area.
   • The application of the cuff on the arm on the side of a mastectomy.
   • Simultaneous use with other medical monitoring equipment on the same limb.
   • The application of the cuff on any limb with intravascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (A-V) shunt.
   • The blood circulation of the user needs to be checked.

3. Do not use this product in a moving vehicle as this may result in inaccurate measurements.

4. The IHB symbol will be displayed under 2 sets of circumstances:

   • The coefficient of variation (CV) of pulse period >25%.
   • The difference of adjacent pulse period is ≥0.14s and more than 53% of the total number of pulses readings falls within this definition.

5. Please do not use any cuff other than that supplied by the manufacturer as this may result in inaccurate measurements.

6. The monitor will show ‘HI’ or ‘Lo’ as technical alarm on LCD with no delay if the determined blood pressure (systolic or diastolic) is outside the rated range specified in part SPECIFICATIONS. In this case, you should consult a physician or check if your operation violated the instructions. The technical alarm condition (outside the rated range) is pre-set in the factory and cannot be adjusted or inactivated. This alarm condition is assigned as low priority according to IEC 60601-1-8. The technical alarm is non-latching and needs no reset. The signal displayed on LCD will disappear automatically after about 8 seconds.
   Warning: This Monitor is designed for adults and should never be used on infants, young children or patients with preeclampsia.
   Warning: This product might not meet its performance specifications if stored or used outside the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
   Warning: Please do not share the cuff with any infectious person to avoid cross-infection.
   The monitor, cable, battery and cuff must be disposed of according to local regulations at the end of their usage.

7. Prolonged over-inflation of the bladder may cause bruises of your arm.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Do not drop the monitor or subject it to strong impacts.
2. Avoid high temperature and direct exposure to the sun. Do not immerse the monitor in water.
3. If this monitor is stored near freezing temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use.
4. Do not attempt to disassemble this monitor.
5. If you do not use the monitor for a long time, please remove the batteries.
6. It is recommended that the performance of this monitor be checked every 2 years.
7. Please clean monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
8. The supplier will make available on request the circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, calibration instructions, or other information which will assist the user’s appropriately qualified technical personnel to repair those parts of equipment which are designated by the manufacturer as repairable.
9. It is recommended that if the cuff is used in a hospital or a clinic, it be disinfected twice a week. Wipe the inner side (the side that contacts skin) of the cuff with a soft cloth lightly moistened with Ethyl alcohol (75-90%). Then air dry the cuff.
10. The monitor can maintain the safety and performance characteristics for a minimum of 10,000 measurements or three years, and the cuff integrity is maintained after 1,000 open -close cycles of the closure.

AFTERSALES AND WARRANTEE

This device has been developed by iHealth together with a team of medical specialists and engineers. We have taken the utmost care to manufacture a device that is user-friendly and clinically accurate. It has been validated against the exacting standard of the ESH (European Society of Hypertension) and as such can be used by a medical professional in clinical practice. The iHeath Track Blood Pressure Monitor carries a two-year warrantee according to European legislation.
If you have any questions regarding the aftersales or usage of the product, please visit www.ihealthlabs.eu and consult our Frequently Asked Questions on blood pressure (in our support section). If you do not find the answers you are looking for, please send us a query directly from the website. If you have any suggestions so that we can improve our products, please send us a mail at support@ihealthlabs.eu.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON PACKAGING

• The symbol for “THE OPERATION GUIDE MUST BE READ” (The sign background-color: blue. The sign graphical symbol: white.）
• The symbol for “Warning”
• The symbol for “Type BF Applied Parts” (cuff only)
• The symbol for “ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION – Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice”.
• The symbol for “KEEP DRY”
• The symbol for “DATE OF MANUFACTURE” Symbol for “SERIAL NUMBER”
• The symbol for “Manufacturer”
• Symbol for “EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE”

CE conformity mark

iHealthLabs Europe 3 rue Tronchet, 75008, Paris, France support@ihealthlabs.eu www.ihealthlabs.eu
ANDON HEALTH CO., LTD Add: No. 3 Jinping Street, YaAn Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300190, China. Tel: 86-22-60526161 iHealth is a trademark of iHealth Lab Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by iHealth Lab Inc. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

FAQs

What is the difference between this device and the iHealth BP7?****

The iHealth BP7 is a device that measures blood pressure and pulse rate. The iHealth BP7 does not have the tracking feature.

What is the difference between this device and the iHealth Smart Blood Pressure Monitor?****

The iHealth Smart Blood Pressure Monitor is a device that measures blood pressure and pulse rate. The iHealth Smart Blood Pressure Monitor does not have the tracking feature.

What is the difference between this device and the iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor?****

The iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a device that measures blood pressure and pulse rate. The iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor does not have the tracking feature.

How do I turn on my device?****

Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on your device. Press again to turn off your device.

How do I sync my data with my computer?****

To sync your data with your computer, plug in your USB cable into your computer, then plug it into your device. Follow the instructions on your screen to sync your data with your computer. If you are having trouble syncing, please refer to www.ihealthlabs.eu/support for more information about syncing.

How do I change my language?****

Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter into settings mode. Use to select language, then press to confirm selection. Press again to exit settings mode.

How accurate are upper arm blood pressure monitors?****

Home blood pressure monitoring with digital upper arm monitors is highly recommended. They are simpler to learn than analogue upper arm monitors and more accurate than wrist monitors. They are a wise choice for the majority of people due to their accuracy and usability.

Can 2 people use the same blood pressure monitor?****

The 120 blood pressure readings that the 5 Series Upper Arm Monitor stores can be used by two people (60 per user).

How should a patient’s arm be placed for the most accurate BP reading?****

One inch above the bend of your elbow, place the cuff on your exposed upper arm. To ensure that the sensor is correctly positioned, make sure the tubing crosses over the centre of your front arm.

What type of blood pressure monitor is the most accurate?****

Upper arm monitors are advised by the American Heart Association for the most reliable readings. Only in the case of patients whose arms do not fit conventional arm cuffs does Dr. Singh advise wrist monitors.

Why BP is measured in the upper arm artery?****

The pressure of the blood in the arteries is known as blood pressure. It differs depending on where on the person’s body it is. Since this is the main artery in the upper arm, the upper arm artery is where it is always measured.

How accurate are smart watch blood pressure monitors?****

Both measurements from the smartwatch and the ABPM were cut off at 135/85 mmHg. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV values for the identification of either systolic or diastolic hypertension were 83%, 41%, 54%, and 75%, respectively.

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