WITHINGS HWA09 Smartwatch Scan Monitor Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Withings
Table of Contents
- WITHINGS HWA09 Smartwatch Scan Monitor
- Scan Monitor Product Information and Usage Instructions
- Using the Scan Monitor
- INDICATIONS FOR USE
- ECG Analysis
- OXYGEN SATURATION ANALYSIS
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
- CONTRAINDICATIONS
- EQUIPMENT SYMBOLS
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WITHINGS HWA09 Smartwatch Scan Monitor
Scan Monitor Product Information and Usage Instructions
The Scan Monitor is a device that allows users to take electrocardiogram (ECG) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings using a Withings ScanWatch and a smartphone with iOS 12 or later, or Android 8 or later. The device is activated during the Association of ScanWatch and the Health Mate application. The ECG recording results are displayed on the ScanWatch and on the Health Mate app.
Using the Scan Monitor
Set-Up
Before using the Scan Monitor, ensure that your Withings ScanWatch is snug on the wrist you selected in Devices > ScanWatch > More settings> Device Orientation. The ScanWatch is a connected watch, distributed without ECG function.
- Withings ScanWatch is a connected watch, distributed without ECG function
- Scan Monitor is activated during the Association of ScanWatch and the Health Mate application
- Scan Monitor is only available for Withings ScanWatch, paired with a smartphone with iOS 12 or later, or Android 8 or later.
On-boarding
To begin using the Scan Monitor, open the Withings Health Mate app and tap + in the timeline tab, then select Electrocardiogram (ECG). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the on-boarding process. You may exit on-boarding at any time by pressing Cancel.
- Open Withings Health Mate app.
- In the timeline tab, tap “+”, then select “Electrocardiogram (ECG)*
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
- You may exit on-boarding at any time by pressing “Cancel”.
How to take an ECG recording
- Rest your arms on a table and hold the top electrode with your second hand (with your thumb and index for example, as shown . You do not need to press the bezel during the session.
- Make sure to follow the gesture indicated in the best practice article within the mobile application in order to obtain an ECG with good signal quality.
- The recording starts after the first vibration and lasts for 30 seconds.
- End of measurement is confirmed by a double vibration.
- Make sure your ScanWatch is snug on the wrist you selected in Devices > ScanWatch > More settings> Device Orientation.
- Rest your arms on a table and hold the top electrode with your second hand (with your thumb and index for example, as shown on fig. 05-1). You do not need to press the bezel during the session.
- Make sure to follow the gesture indicated in “the best practice” article within the mobile application in order to obtain an ECG with a good signal quality
- The recording starts after the first vibration.
- The recording lasts for 30 seconds.
- End of measurement is confirmed by a double vibration.
- After a successful reading, you will receive one of the following classifications on your Scan Monitor:
Sp02 (oxygen saturation) measurement in% | Classification/measures to be taken |
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>90 | Normal range |
<90 | You should take another measurement. |
If still < 90, seek medical attention urgently
- Sinus Rhythm: a sinus rhythm result means the heart is beating in a uniform pattern between 50-100 BPM.
- Atrial Fibrillation: an AFib result means the heart is beating in an irregular pattern above 50 BPM.
- Inconclusive: An inconclusive result means the recording can’t be classified. This can happen for many reasons such as not resting your arms on a table during a recording, or your ScanWatch is too loose. Certain physiological conditions may prevent a small percentage of users from creating enough signal to produce a good recording.
- Low or High Heart Rate: A heart rate under 50 BPM or over 100 BPM affects the ECG app’s ability to check for AFib and the recording is considered inconclusive.
All ECGs are synced to Health Mate on your Android or iOS smartphone. You may use the Health Mate app to share your ECG with a clinician.
How to take an SpO2 recording
To take an SpO2 recording, follow the same process as taking an ECG recording, but hold your finger on the watch’s optical sensor instead of holding the top electrode with your second hand. for guidance on how to place your hand for an accurate reading.
- Tighten the band so that the back of the watch is in contact with the skin of the wrist.
- Rest your arm on a table, with the hand relaxed and in an open position
- Activate the Sp02 measure using the watch interface
- The recording starts after a first vibration
- The recording lasts 30 seconds, do not talk or move during the measurement
- The end of the measurement is confirmed by a double vibration
- If the measurement fails, restart from the beginning and slightly push the watch with your right hand
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
Scan Monitor is a medical device composed of software and the dedicated
hardware of a reusable wrist applied device, the Scan Watch, which
incorporates a lead I electrocardiograph (ECG), and a reflectance
photoplethysmography (PPG), and a reflectance pulse oximetry sensor. Scan
Monitor is intended to measure heart rate and to detect atrial fibrillation
with a single channel electrocardiogram, and to measure pulse rate and to
detect atrial fibrillation with reflectance photoplethysmogram, and to measure
functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (Sp02). It is intended for
intermittent measurements. Scan Monitor measures, transfers, records, and
displays a single channel electrocardiogram similar to a lead I ECG. Scan
Monitor’s software detects the presence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) or sinus
rhythm on a classifiable ECG waveform, calculates the heart rate, the P wave
duration, the PR interval, the QT interval, the QT corrected interval, and the
QRS duration. Scan Monitor measures, transfers, records and displays
functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (% Sp02). It can be used
at home and in hospitals environments such as sleep labs or long-term care.
Scan Monitor measures, transfers, records and displays pulse rate data and
identifies episodes of irregular heart rhythm suggestive of atrial
fibrillation and provides a notification to the user. The pulse rate feature
can be used to supplement a clinician’s decision to screen for possible AFib.
The feature is intended for over-the-counter (OTC) use.
Scan Monitor is indicated for use in adults (18 years of age or older).
ECG Analysis
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After a successful reading, you will receive one of the following classifications on your Scan Monitor:
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Sinus Rhythm: a sinus rhythm result means the heart is beating in a uniform pattern between 50-100 BPM.
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Atrial Fibrillation: an AFib result means the heart is beating in an irregular pattern above 50 BPM.
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Inconclusive: An inconclusive result means the recording can’t be classified. This can happen for many reasons such as not resting your arms on a table during a recording, or your ScanWatch is too loose. Certain physiological conditions may prevent a small percentage of users from creating enough signal to produce a good recording.
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Low or High Heart Rate: A heart rate under 50 BPM or over 100 BPM affects the ECG app’s ability to check for AFib and the recording is considered inconclusive.
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After an ECG recording is complete, the ECG data is analyzed to determine if it is 30-second long, and, if so, if either Sinus Rhythm or AFib is present, or if an Inconclusive result is warranted.
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The ECG recording results on a detailed display of the result on the ScanWatch and on the Health Mate app.
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The classification of the ECG recording is for information use only. It is meant to supplement, but not replace traditional methods of diagnosis. If you are experiencing any symptoms or have concerns, contact your physician. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should contact emergency services.
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A result of Sinus Rhythm means your heart rate is between 50 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) and is beating in a regular pattern.
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Inconclusive ECG results may be caused by too many artefacts, by movements (signal of poor quality), by too much noise parasitizing due to the proximity with an electrical device generating strong electromagnetic fields or you may have an arrhythmias other than AFib or your heart is below 50bpm or above 100bpm. A small percentage of people may have certain physiological conditions preventing the user from creating enough signal to produce a good recording. You can learn more about Inconclusive ECG results during on-boarding, by accessing educational information in the ECG area of the Health Mate app on your smartphone.
- A heart rate can be low because of certain medications or if electrical signals are not properly conducted through the heart. Training to be an elite athlete can also lead to a low heart rate.
- A heart rate can be high because of exercise, stress, nervousness, alcohol dehydration, infection, AFib, or another arrhythmia.
- If you receive an Inconclusive result due to a poor recording, you might try to re-record your ECG.
You can review how to take an ECG during on-boarding or by tapping on “Take a Recording” in the ECG area of the Health Mate app on your smartphone.
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All ECGs are synced to Health Mate on your Android or iOS smartphone. You may use the Health Mate app to share your ECG with a clinician.
OXYGEN SATURATION ANALYSIS
The following table for evaluating your measurements does not apply to people with certain pre-existing conditions (e.g asthma, heart failure, respiratory disease) or whilst staying at altitudes above 1500 meters. If you have a pre- existing condition, always consult your doctor to evaluate your measurements.
- After a successful measurement, you will receive one of the following classifications on your Scan Monitor:
- If results are above 90%, the functional oxygenation of your blood is considered as normal. In the case where results are often comprised between 90% and 94%, it is still normal but below average. These results can vary based on a number of many factors, including but not limited to your health profile (whether you are a smoker, if you are very athletic or not, if you have tattoos), your environment (altitude, temperature) the way the measurement is done. We suggest you to check best practices and train to improve your gesture as indicated within the mobile application.
- If results are below 90%, the value can be a possible sign of hypoxia (low oxygen level in your red blood cells). We suggest you to check for best practices and repeat the measurement. In case of results associated with symptoms, contact your doctor or a healthcare professional. Symptoms include being short of breath after exertion, coughing, fast or slow heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating.
- A cross will be displayed on the watch in the case where the Sp02 could not be calculated. It can be the results of short measurement (less than 30 seconds), invalid way of taking the measurement (refer to best practices) or because of factors described within the Section Warnings of this document.
- The SpO2 recording results appear on a detailed view on the ScanWatch and on the Health Mate app after synchronization.
- The classification of the SpO2 recording is for information use only. It is meant to supplement, but not replace traditional methods of diagnosis. If you are experiencing any symptoms or have concerns, contact your physician. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should contact emergency services.
- All SpO2 values are synced to Health Mate on your Android or iOS smartphone. You may use the Health Mate app to share your results with a clinician.
Altitude | Expected Sp02 value (oxygen saturation in%) | Impact on human body |
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1500-2500m | >90 | No altitude sickness (normally) |
2500-3500m | 90 | Altitude sickness, acclimatization recommended |
3500-5800m | <90 | Very frequent altitude sickness, acclimatization absolutely |
essential
5800-7500m| <80| Severe hypoxia, only limited length of stay possible
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
The Scan Monitor software’s ability to accurately classify an ECG recording
into Afib and sinus rhythm was tested against the IC 60601-2-47 standard and
clinical data of 168 subjects The Scan Monitor demonstrated 98.16 %
sensitivity in classifying AFib and 97.20 % specificity in classifying sinus
rhythm in classifiable recordings of 5 public databases. Rhythm classification
from Scan Monitor was compared to ECG labeled by cardiologist on the clinical
data. During this clinical study, 20.2% of recordings were inconclusive and
not classifiable as either sinus rhythm or AFib. The Scan Monitor reached
100.0 % sensitivity in classifying AFib and 100.0 % specificity in classifying
sinus rhythm among the remaining classifiable recordings. These results
reflect use in a controlled environment. Real world use of the Scan Monitor
may result in a greater number of strips being deemed inconclusive. The
waveform output from the software was tested in accordance with IC 60601-2-47
standard by a beat-to-beat QRS detection. This detection reaches a Fl-score of
at least 99,19% on all the datasets with the exception of NSTDB (90,65%
because of the digitally added noise).
**JEC 60601-2-47:2012: Requirements for the Basic Safety and Essential
Performance of Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Systems.
- PE Statement
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions
The Scan Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment
specified below. The customer or the user of the Scan Monitor should assure
that it is used in such an environment
Emissions test| Compliance| Electromagnetic environment-guidance
CE emissions CISPRll| Group 1| The Scan Monitor uses RF energy only for its
internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely
to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment
RE emissions CISPRll| Class B
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2| Not applicable| The Scan Monitor is
suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments and
those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply network that
supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations/ Flicker em1ss1ons
IEC 61000-3-3
- Declaration- electromagnetic emissions and immunity for equipment and systems that are not life-supporting and are specified for use only in a shielded location
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience difficulties in operating your Scan Monitor, refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
Troubleshooting for ECG measurements
Problem 7.1.1: I cannot get the Scan Monitor to take an ECG reading.
Solutions:
- Make sure your wrist and your ScanWatch are clean and dry. Water and sweat can cause a poor recording.
- Ensure that your ScanWatch, arms, and hands remain still during recordings.
- Ensure that you have completed all of the on-boarding steps in the Health Mate app on your smartphone.
Problem 7.1.2: I have an inconclusive measure. It looks like the ECG measure
presents a lot of artifacts, noise, or interference in my recording.
Solution:
- Rest your arms on a table while you take a recording. Try to relax and don’t move too much.
- Tighten the band so that the back of the watch is in contact with the skin of the wrist. When moving the watch slightly, the skin in contact with it should move with it.
- Move away from any electronics that are plugged into an outlet to avoid electrical interference.
Problem 7.1.3: The ECG waveforms appear upside down.
Solution:
- The device orientation may be set to the wrong wrist. On your smartphone, go to the Health Mate app. Tap Devices > More Settings > Device Orientation.
All data recorded during an ECG measurement is saved to the Health Mate app on your smartphone. If you choose to, you can share that Information by creating a PDF.
Troubleshooting for Sp02 measurements
Problem 7.2.1: The ScanWatch indicates that I am not staying still during SpO2
measurements.
Solution:
- Ensure that your ScanWatch, arms, and hands remain still during recordings.
- Ensure that your hand is comfortably resting on a flat surface.
- Do not move or talk during the entirety of the measurement.
Problem 7.2.2: I have an inconclusive Sp02 measurement.
Solution:
- Ensure that you have completed all of the on-boarding steps in the Health Mate app on your smartphone.
- Rest your arms on a table while you take a recording. Ensure that your palm is open and try to relax your hand.
- If you have low skin perfusion (for instance due to low temperatures), scrub your wrist at the watch location to increase skin perfusion.
- Make sure that your ScanWatch is not loose on your wrist. Tighten the band until it is snug but comfortable, and the watch stays in place even when you are moving. Wearing the watch closer to the elbow can help obtain a better fit.
- Push slightly on the top of the watch with two fingers to improve the contact between the skin and the watch.
- Flexible strap (silicone or FKM type) helps to better fit your watch around your wrist and thus more easily obtain a conclusive result.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
Cleaning ScanWatch
- Use a lint-free cloth moistened with warm water to clean the top housing and casing of your ScanWatch
- Run the wrist band under warm water and rub it with hypoallergenic soap to clean it
- Dry the wrist band with a soft cloth
Disposal
ScanWatch is classified as an electrical and electronic equipment. Such items should not be mixed with general household waste and must be taken to dedicated collection points at the end of their working life for proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Scan Monitor is not intended to continuously monitor vital signs in critical
conditions or where the nature of the variations is such that it could result
in immediate danger to the patient. Scan Monitor does not provide alarms. Scan
Monitor is not intended to provide or to replace a diagnosis by a physician or
qualified health care professionals. Vital signs measurements, such as those
taken with this device, cannot identify all diseases.
Scan Monitor is not indicated for use:
- On patients with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device
- On patients diagnosed with an arrhythmia other than atrial fibrillation
- For out-of-hospital transport by emergency medical services
- During medical procedure
WARNINGS
Regardless of the measurement taken using this device, you should consult your
doctor immediately if you experience symptoms that could indicate acute
disease. Scan monitor cannot detect heart attacks or ischemic heart
conditions. if you ever experience chest pain, pressure, tightness or what you
think is a heart attack, call emergency services.
DO NOT self-diagnose or self-medicate on the basis of this device without
consulting your doctor. in particular, do not start taking any new medication
or change the type and/or dosage of any existing medication without prior
approval.
Withings does not guarantee that you are not experiencing an arrhythmia or
other health conditions even in the absence of a notification from the pulse
rate feature. you should notify your physician if you experience any changes
to your health. the pulse rate feature is not constantly looking for an afib
and should not be relied on as a continuous monitor. this means the feature
cannot detect all instances of afib, and people with afib may not get a
notification.
The functional oxygen saturation feature is not constantly looking for blood
oxygen desaturation and should not be relied on as a continuous monitor.
Factors that may degrade performance of reflectance pulse oximetry and heart
rhythm analysis via photoplethysmography include:
- Bright sunlight
- Presence of strong electromagnetic fields
- Failure to apply the device correctly (loose wristband application, not on top of the wrist)
- Tattoos at the wrist in the region of the optical sensor
- A dark-skin tone
- Excessive motion of the arm, of the wrist and of the fingers
- Low perfusion caused by ambient temperature below the recommended operation range, or by certain conditions such as Raynaud’s syndrome
- Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin (carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin)
- Venous pulsations
- Intravascular dyes such as cardiogreen or methyl blue
- Blood flow restrictions due to arterial catheters, blood pressure cuffs, infusion lines etc.
- Patient suffering from hypotension, serious vasoconstriction, serious anemia, hypothermia
- Patient in cardiac arrest or in shock
A functional tester cannot be used to access the accuracy of pulse oximeter
devices Misapplication of the ScanWatch with excessive pressure and for a
prolonged period can cause pressure injury. Avoid application of the ScanWatch
to a wrist with poor skin integrity DO NOT sterilize by irradiation, steam or
ethylene oxide- refer to cleaning and disinfection instructions. Use of
cleaning agents other than specified may damage the device. DO NOT use the
ScanWatch if it is damaged- use of a damaged device could cause patient injury
or equipment failure. DO NOT take recordings when ScanWatch is in close
vicinity to strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. electromagnetic anti-theft
systems, metal detectors). DO NOT take recordings during a medical procedure
(e.g., magnetic resonance imaging, diathermy, lithotripsy, cautery and
external defibrillation procedures). DO NOT take recordings when ScanWatch is
outside of the operational temperature range (5°C – 40°C) indicated in the
ScanWatch user manual and humidity range of 20% to 90% relative humidity. DO
NOT use to diagnose heart-related conditions. DO NOT use with a cardiac
pacemaker, ICDs, or other implanted electronic devices DO NOT take a recording
during physical activity.
NOTE:
The measure of Sp02 in the range 70-100% has been clinically validated on
healthy adult volunteers, al rest against a laboratory co-oximeter.
The device is conforming to IP22 requirements This device has no alarm system
in case of low saturation.
CAUTION: Withings does not guarantee that you are not experiencing an
arrhythmia or other healt conditions when the Scan Monitor labels an ECG as
Sinus Rhythm. You should notify your physician if you detect possible changes
in your health.
EQUIPMENT SYMBOLS
Symbol | Description |
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**** Manufacturer | |
Serial Number | |
**** Temperature limit | |
**** Humidity limitation | |
**** Atmospheric Pressure limitation | |
**** ConsuIt instructions for use | |
**** Follow instructions for use |
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Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street- Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
UK Responsible Person
Emergo Consulting (UK) Limited
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Vision Park Histon, Cambridge CB24 9BZ, United Kingdom
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