Medline MDS5001 Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

Step 1 – Install Batteries

1. Pull battery cover off.
2. Install four (4) “AA” batteries.

Diagram shows a hand removing the battery cover of the blood pressure monitor, revealing a compartment designed for four AA batteries.

Step 2 – Set Date and Time

1. Hold down SET until the year starts flashing in the top right corner.
2. Release the SET button.
3. Press MEM repeatedly to change the year.
4. Press SET once to change to month selection. Press MEM repeatedly to change the month while the number is still flashing.
5. Repeat step D three (3) times for the day, hour, and minute.
6. Press SET once to change to Talking Language selection. Press MEM repeatedly to switch between SP OF (Off), SP 01 (English), and SP 02 (Spanish).
7. Press START/STOP once.

Step 3 – Cuff Placement

1. Place cuff on left arm at heart level (1 in. above elbow joint).
2. Align tubing with middle finger to ensure placement of Artery Mark (Ø) over the brachial artery.
3. Plug the air tube connector into the air tube socket on the left side of the monitor.

Diagram illustrates placing the cuff on the left arm, approximately one inch above the elbow joint. It shows aligning the tubing with the middle finger to position the artery mark (Ø) over the brachial artery. Another part of the diagram shows plugging the air tube connector into the monitor's air tube socket.

Step 4 – Body Placement

1. Sit with feet flat on floor.
2. Place arm, palm-up on flat surface.
3. Ensure cuff is level with heart.

Diagram depicts a person sitting with feet flat on the floor, resting their arm palm-up on a flat surface, ensuring the cuff is level with the heart.

Step 5 - Begin Measurement

1. Press START/STOP to turn monitor on and automatically begin measurement.

Troubleshooting Guide

1) Does Not Turn On

• Check that batteries are inserted.
• Check that the battery polarities (positive (+) and negative (-)) are positioned in the correct direction.
• Try inserting new batteries.

2) Inaccurate Reading*

• Refrain from eating, smoking and drinking (especially alcoholic beverages) before a measurement. These activities can affect your blood pressure.
• Check the cuff for a snug fit that can fit two fingers between the cuff and your upper arm.
• Ensure that you are not moving, speaking or repositioning during measurement.
• If taking multiple measurements, ensure you are waiting at least 5 minutes between readings.

3) Inflation Problem

• Ensure the air tube connector is fully plugged into the air tube socket on the left side of the monitor.
• Ensure that cuff is snug enough to where it will not slide up or down the arm.
• Confirm that you are remaining still during measurements.
• Ensure the cuff is fully deflated before taking a measurement.
• Make sure cuff hose remains straight and unkinked during measurement.

*Other things can affect blood pressure values besides those listed here.

IMPORTANT! You can STOP the inflation or deflation of the cuff at any time by pressing the START/STOP button.

Please see User Manual for more details.

If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulties, please call the Medline Service Center at 1-800-MEDLINE (1-800-633-5463). V1 RJ20DGA