microlife MSC Blood Pressure Cuff Fit Arms 8.7-12.6 Inch User Manual

microlife MSC Blood Pressure Cuff Fit Arms 8.7-12.6 Inch

Important Product and Safety Information

Follow Instructions for Use. This document provides important product operation and safety information regarding this blood pressure monitor replacement cuff. Please read this document thoroughly before using the component and keep for future reference.

This blood pressure cuff is a replacement to the cuff included with your upper arm, Microlife produced, automatic blood pressure monitor. This com-ponent is only for use with Microlife produced automatic (oscillometric) blood pressure monitors, by adults, at home or in the doctor’s office.

This replacement blood pressure monitor cuff IS intended to be used:

•  As a replacement for your Microlife manufactured, automatic, blood pres-sure monitor’s cuff.
• Within a home healthcare environment; whereas the person being measured may be the user/operator.
• With the cuff located upon the user’s upper arm; ½ inch above the elbow over the artery as indicated on the cuff.

This replacement blood pressure monitor IS NOT intended for use with:

• Blood pressure monitors produced by other manufacturers than Microlife.

• Any body location other than that of the upper arm.

• Users under the age of 12.
  WARNING – Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in serious injury or death.

• Only use this component as a replacement to the cuff included in your current Microlife produced, automatic, upper arm, blood pressure monitor. For blood pressure measurements, continue to follow all instructions that accompanied your original Microlife produced blood pressure monitor.

• Though not for use with children under 12, ensure that any children around this component are supervised; some parts are small enough to be swallowed and any present tubes or cables may provide a risk of strangu-lation.

• Ensure the cuff tubing is not kinked during use as harmful injury may occur due to the effect of blood flow interference caused by high pressure in the cuff not releasing.

DO NOT:

• Use this component if you think it is damaged or anything appears unusual.
• Open/modify this component; inaccuracy and/or harmful injury may result.
• Conduct many frequent measurements as this may result in harmful injury due to blood flow interference.
• Place the cuff over a wound as this may cause further injury.
• Place and pressurize the cuff over/near any present intravascular access or therapy, or arteriovenous shunt, as this may cause blood flow interfer- ence and result in harmful injury.
• Place and pressurize the cuff over a limb near the side of a mastectomy as this may cause harmful injury.
• Use this component on a limb simultaneously with other medical equip- ment on the same limb due to possible interference with such medical equipment.
• Maintain pressure in the cuff applied to the limb for a prolonged amountof time. Ensure that circulation in the limb is not impaired by checking cir-culation if prolonged/repeated exposure to pressure occurs.

CAUTION – Potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor/moderate injury, property damage, and/or damage to the component

To avoid inaccurate measurements and to lessen any discomfort from cuff pressure, ensure the cuff is placed correctly on the limb and fits correctly when snug (not tight), as indicated by markings on the cuff.

DO NOT:
Use this component outside of its specified operation temperature and humidity rating, or if stored outside of its specified storage temperature and humidity rating. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

STANDARDS:
In addition to the standards stated in the Instruction Manual:
Clinical Testing per standard ISO 81060-2:2013 was conducted on blood pressure component using the same measurement technology.

EXPECTED LIFE:
Cuff: 2 Years or 10,000 uses (whichever comes first)

Medium Blood Pressure Cuff

Instruction Manual
Table of contents

1. Introduction
2. Components of your blood pressure cuff
3. Cuff Assembly
4. Cuff Assembly & Connector Types
5. Select your connector
6. Applying the cuff
7. Care and maintenance
8. Limited warranty
9. Technical specifications
10. How to contact us

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Microlife Medium cuff. This cuff is suitable for arm circumferences of 8.7” to 12.6,” and is easy to adapt to most Microlife monitors.

Components of your blood pressure cuff

Cuff

Cuff Assembly & Connector Types Cuff Assembly:
Cuff, hose & cuff connector

Select your connector

IMPORTANT: This replacement package includes multiple connector types. It is critical that the correct connector be used.

1.  Look at your old cuff and connector. Identify the shape and color of the cuff connector positioned at the end of the cuff (used for plugging the cuff into your monitor).
2.  Select a new connector by matching the color and shape to your old one
3.  Attach the matching cuff connector to the end of the cuff hose.
4.  Connect the new cuff assembly (cuff, hose & connector) to your Microlife automatic blood pressure monitor, and ensure the connection fits snugly. It should not be loose.
5.  Once the cuff is properly connected to the monitor, prepare the cuff for your measurement.

Questions? Please contact customer service: 1-800-568-4147.

Applying the cuff

• Ensure clothing does not interfere with the cuff. Remove any tight or bulky items which might restrict the arm.

•  Slide the cuff onto the arm, positioning it as illustrated, so that the hose is closer to your lower arm. Make certain that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately ½” (1 to 2 cm) above the elbow and that the hose is closer to the inner side of the arm.
  IMPORTANT: The Artery Mark Indicator must lie over the brachial artery. The artery is locat-ed closer to the inside of the upper arm
  (directly under the front of the armpit).
  TIP: Align artery mark to pinky finger (NOT the center of your arm).

•  Tighten the cuff by pulling the end, and secure the cuff by affixing the hook & loop material.

•  Make sure the cuff is tightened correctly. It should fit the arm snugly, and you should just be able to slide two fingers between the arm and the cuff.

•  Once the cuff is in position and adjusted, ensure the “Size Range” marking falls within the “OK” range. If it does not, the cuff may not be the correct size for your arm.

•  Caution: Incorrect cuff sizing / application: Incorrect sizing can cause your systolic blood pressure measurement to swing up or down by 10 mmHg. Similarly, a cuff that is applied too loosely or too tightly will result in an inac-curate reading.
  Please contact customer service, or visit our website, for help determining and obtaining the correct sized cuff.

Comment:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm.

Using the cuff:
Follow all instructions included with your original blood pressure monitor when taking a blood pressure measurement.
Instruction manuals for most monitors produced by Microlife are available on our website:
www.microlifeusa.com

Care and maintenance

•  The cuff contains a sensitive airtight bladder. Handle this cuff carefully. Avoid applying stress which can occur if the cuff and/or hose are twisted or folded. Do not pull on the hose. Keep both away from sharp objects.
•  Clean the cuff exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds. Do not submerge in water, place in dishwasher, or use chemical cleaning agents/solvents.
•  Do not use the device if you think it is damaged or if anything appears unusual.

Limited warranty

Your cuff is warrantied for one year by Microlife USA Inc, against manufac- turer defects for the original purchaser only, from date of purchase.
The warranty does not apply to consequential and incidental damages, or damage caused by improper handling, and accidents. Professional use, not following the operating instructions, and alterations made to the cuff, are also not included in this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Microlife USA Inc will investigate your concern. A cuff as defined by this warranty, determined to be out of specification, will be replaced and shipped to you at no cost. A cuff as defined by this warranty, determined to be within specification, will be returned to you with a report of findings, at no cost.
Please use the below customer service contact information to reach Microlife USA Inc. regarding any warranty concerns. We ask that you please contact us before sending any product back in order to better identify, and more quickly process, your concern.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Technical specifications

• Cuff type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Medium cuff for arms circumference 8.7” – 12.6,” 22 – 32 cm
• Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 g
• Storage temperature: . . . . . . .-20 to +55°C (-4° to +131°F)
• Operation temperature: . . . . . .10 to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
• Operation/storage humidity: . .15 to 90% relative humidity maximum
• Expected service life: . . . . . . . .2 years or 10,000 uses (whichever first)

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How to contact us

Distributed by:
Microlife USA, Inc.
1617 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33755
Toll Free Help Line: 1-800-568-4147 Email: custserv@microlifeusa.com www.microlifeusa.com

References

• Microlife

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