Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor Instructions guide

Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor. The device uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This method detects the movement of your blood through your brachial artery and converts your blood pressure into a digital reading. The unit is simple to use because no stethoscope iis neededwhile using an oscillometric monitor. This device automatically stores 1197 sets of measurement values with date and time data for 3 users (1197 measurements total). You can access the stored data simply by pressing the MEMO button.

Important Safety Information

To ensure the correct use of the Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor, basic safety measures should always be followed, including the precautions listed below:

• Read all information in the instruction manual and any other literature included in the box before using this device.
• Consult your physician before measuring blood pressure, especially if you have any of the following conditions: hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, kidney or vascular disease, or any conditions affecting circulation.
• Operate this device only as it is intended. Do not use this device for any other purpose.
• This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and heartrates for adults only. Do not use on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions.
• Do not use a cellular phone near this device. Cell phones may inhibit the accuracy of this device.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this device or any of its components. Doing so will void the warranty.

Understanding Blood Pressure Values

This device refers to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure

1. Rest for at least 5-10 minutes before taking your blood pressure.
2. Avoid eating, smoking, exercising, bathing, and drinking (especially alcohol, caffeine, or tea) for at least 20-30 minutes before taking a measurement, and avoid talking while measuring your blood pressure.
3. Make sure the wrist cuff is at heart level.
4. Stress raises blood pressure. Try to keep calm before and during the measurement process.
5. Wait 2-3 minutes before retaking your blood pressure measurement.
6. Keep the records for your physician and refer to your physician for guidance.

Remember that one reading does not provide a true blood pressure value; only long-term records will reveal a more accurate picture of your blood pressure. Try to take your measurement at the same time each day to stay consistent.

Device Descriptions

Description of Control Buttons

• POWER: Turns the unit on or off.
• START: inflates the cute beginning to blood. Pressure and pulse measurement.
• TIME: programs and confirms date and time
• MEMO/▲: Displays the previously recorded blood pressure reading. This button is also used to change the Date & Time during programming.
• SCAN/▼: Displays all previously measured record(s) in 10 measurement increments from the device’s memory. This button is also used to change the Date & Time during programming.

Description of LCD Display Symbols

Installing/Replacing Batteries

Note

• Whenthe  (Low Battery Indicator) appears on the display, the batteries are low in charge. Change the batteries as soon as possible. A low battery charge can affect the ability of this device to take correct measurements.
• Replace old batteries with new ones immediately.
• Replace with new ALKALINE batteries for best performance and longevity.
• Remove and store the batteries if this device will not be used for an extended period of time (i.e., 3 months). The batteries can leak chemicals, which can destroy electronic components in this device.

Programming Date and Time

1. Press and hold the TIME button for 2 seconds until the display shows 2012 and starts to
2. Press MEMO/ button or SCAN/ button until the number representing the current Year appears on the screen. Note: pressing and holding the MEMO/ or SCAN/ button for about 2 seconds will cause the Year to increase or decrease at a faster speed.
3. Setting. The number representing the Month
4. Follow the same instructions as above to set

Using the Wrist Cuff

1. Remove all clothes from your arm, allowing the cuff to make direct contact with your skin.
2. Hold your left arm in front of you with your palm facing up. Apply the wrist cuff so that the monitor is on the inside wrist, facing upwards towards yo,u so that the screen is in clear view.
3. As shown in the image below, enclose the wrist cuff, leaving 1/4”~1/2” (0.6 cm – 1.3 cm) between the edge of the cuff and the palm of your hand.
4. Hold the bottom part of the cuff and wrap it comfortably aroundyour wrist. The top and bottom edges of the cuff should be tightened evenly around your wrist. (Do not pull strongly on the cuff. Do not apply the wrist cuff too tightly.)
5. When the cuff is positioned correctly, secure it in place by pressing the two sides of the Velcro material together firmly.

Correct Measurement Position

To get an accurate reading with the Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor, sit upright in a chair and rest your left elbow on the table. If needed, use a cushion, pillow, or your other wrist for support. Keep your palm facing up and make sure the monitor is at heart level. Take a few deep breaths and relax your body, especially between your elbow and fingers.

Your fingers should be relaxed and in a natural resting position:

Wrist should also be relaxed and in a natural resting position:

Measuring Your Blood Pressure

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the device. All symbols will flash on the screen for a few seconds during boot up. The screen will then flash a User icon and 0 at the same time. Press UP or DOWN to choose user 1, 2 or 3. If no specific user is chosen, the default user is always “1”. Note, a user can only be selected while the User icon and 0 are flashing during boot up. Once the 0 stops flashing, you will hear a confirmation beep that the device is ready to be used.
2. Then press the START button to take a measurement. The cuff will automatically inflate to approximately 170mmHg.
3. Upon completion, the systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse rate will be shown simultaneously on the screen. The values are automatically stored in memory. The screen uses a 3-color light system to indicate systolic and diastolic blood pressure health according to the World Health classification. The colors displays on the screen are green, orange and red. a. Green indicates a normal blood pressure level b. Orange indicates prehypertension. c. Red indicates hypertension.
4. The blood pressure and pulse reading will remain on the screen for 1 minute before the device automatically powers off.

About Blood Circulation

The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on th  arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value) represents the blood pressure produced by contraction of the heartmuscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower pressure or lower value) represents the blood pressure produced by relaxation of the heart muscle.

Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals while the unit is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

If an irregular rhythm is detected more than twice during measurement, the irregular heartbeat symbol with a filled in heart will appear on the display along with the measurement results.

For a more advanced heartbeat monitoring solution, you can also check the Seeed Studio MR60BHA1 Heartbeat Detection Sensor User Guide to learn about precise heartbeat tracking technologies.

Note: If the irregular heartbeat symbol appears on the screen, it is recommended you consult your physician for further testing. Do not use this device as a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and check-ups by your physician.

What is Arrhythmia?
A heartbeat is stimulated by electrical signals that cause the heart to contract. Arrhythmia is a condition where the heartbeat rhythm is abnormal due to flaws in the bio-electrical system that drives the heartbeat. Typical symptoms are skipped heartbeats, premature contraction, an abnormally rapid (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia) pulse. This can be caused by heart disease, aging, physical predisposition, stress, lack of sleep, fatigue etc.

The appearance of an irregular heartbeat symbol does indicate arrhythmia. Arrhythmia and other heart conditions can only be properly diagnosed by a doctor through a medical examination.

Using the Memory Feature

The measured blood pressure and pulse readings on the Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor are automatically stored in its memory. This monitor will save the most recent 1197 measurements in memory (399 measurements for 3 users). If more than 399 measurements per user are taken, the earliest measurement is erased and replaced by the most recent one.

Recall/Review previous measurements

Note: The memory feature does not requir that the device first be turned on. The following instructions apply whether the device is on or off.

Press the MEMO/▲ button to recall/review the
most recent measurement.

Continue to press the MEMO/ button to review each previous measurement. If there are any measurements stored in the memory, the latest measurement (M 01) will appear when you press the MEMO/ button.

The Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressures, pulse, and Date/Time of measurement will display for each measurement.

Press the MEMO/ button repeatedly to cycle through previous measurements. The measurement number will be displayed as M 01, M 02, M 03, M 04, … etc. The screen will also illuminate according to the device’s 3-color light system to indicate systolic and diastolic blood pressure health.

Scanning previous measurements in 10 measurement increments: press SCAN/down to recall/review the measurements in 10 measurement increments: from M10, M20, M30, … etc.

Using the Average Feature

The blood pressure monitor provides an average blood pressure reading calculated based on the total measurements stored in memory. To activate the average feature, press the MEMO/ button. The symbol AVG will appear on the screen along with your average systolic, diastolic and pulse readings.

Deleting Individual Measurements

You can delete an individual blood pressure reading immediately after completing a measurement. Simply press the SCAN/ as soon as the results of a measurement are displayed on the screen. Press SCAN/ button again to confirm the deletion of the displayed blood pressure reading.

Note: This feature only works immediately after completing a measurement.

Deleting All Measurements

To delete all measurements for a user, first turn on the device and press the MEMO/UP button to select user 1, 2 or 3. Then turn off the device. Once off, press and hold the SCAN/ button until the symbol “dEL ALL” appears and flashes on the screen. Press the SCAN/ button again to confirm the deletion of all measurements stored in memory. The screen will then display “00 ALL”, confirming that measurements have been deleted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Care and Maintenance

Care

1. Keep the unit in the storage case when not in use.
2. Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.

Maintenance

• Keep the unit in the storage case when not in use.
• Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
• Do not wet the cuff or attempt to clean the cuff with water.
• Store the unit in a clean and dry indoor location. Do not subject the unit to extreme hot or cold temperatures, humidity and direct sunlight.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for 3 months or longer.
• Always replace all of the batteries with new ones at the same time.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor, excluding the wrist cuff, is warranted to the original owner for 5 years from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use.

The wrist cuff is warranted to the original owner for 1 year to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. Should your Ozeri BP2M Blood Pressure Monitor and/or wrist cuff appear defective within the applicable period from the date of purchase, return the defective unit, freight prepaid along with an explanation of the claim to Ozeri.

Please pack carefully to avoid damage in transit. Under this warranty, Ozeri will repair or replace any parts  found to be defective due to a manufacturer’s defect. This warranty extends only to personal use and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial use, or use which is not intended.

There are no warranties other than that expressly set forth herein. This warranty is not transferable. Ozeri is not responsible in any way for damages, losses or inconveniences caused by equipment failurecaused by user negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the “User Guide” or any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product materials. Further, Ozeri is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature resulting from the use of this product and any liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the product.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING

• Damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, alterations or vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Unauthorized modification or commercial use.
• Damage in return transit.
• unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age

Ozeri Customer Service Customer service: 1-877-299-1296 (USA) Email: support@ozeri.com

(OzeriTM and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by the use of the Ozeri Blood Pressure Monitor other than for its intended use or as instructed above and in the User Manual.)

Ozeri Customer Service Customer service: 1-877-299-1296 or Email: support@ozeri.com

FAQs

What is the Ozeri BP2M used for?
A digital blood pressure monitor intended for use at home or in a clinical setting is the Ozeri BP2M. It precisely monitors the upper arm’s pulse rate and systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Who can use the BP2M monitor?
Adults and older children who meet the arm circumference requirements (typically 22–36 cm) can use the device. Infants and extremely young children should not use it.

Can multiple people use the same monitor?
Indeed, the BP2M can retain readings for several users; the precise memory capacity will depend on your model. For precise tracking, each user should stick to a regular measuring schedule.

Can the monitor detect irregular heartbeats?
Indeed, irregular heartbeats can be detected by the BP2M as it is being measured. An icon shows up on the screen if it is detected. This indicates that you should speak with your physician, but it is not a diagnostic tool.

What type of batteries does the BP2M use?
Usually, the monitor requires four AA batteries. Don’t mix old and new batteries; replace them all at once.

Can I use the monitor while traveling?
The BP2M is portable, yes. Keep it in its case at all times, and keep it out of the extremes of humidity or temperature.

How accurate is the Ozeri BP2M?
For at-home blood pressure monitoring, the BP2M has received clinical validation. Correct posture, cuff placement, and adherence to instructions are all necessary for accuracy.

Can I connect the monitor to a smartphone or app?
Bluetooth and app connection are absent from the regular BP2M model. Manually record readings for digital tracking, or see if Ozeri’s digital health apps are compatible with your particular model.