Replacing leaky cuff - Health & Beauty

For most Microlife blood pressure monitors, the error 3 indicates that the unit cannot reach the proper pressure in the cuff to start the test. If replacing the batteries doesn't work, check that the cuff is properly plugged into the socket on the monitor. Next you may need to replace the cuff. There may be a leak in the cuff or the hose between the cuff and the socket. Microlife sells replacement blood pressure cuffs here: https://www.microlife.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/cuffs-and-supplies . These cuffs fit all of their devices except for the wrist versions.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

What you show is a model number for a B/P cuff that is not one
shown for CVS. You also do not mention a size for the needed cuff.
Cuffs come in different sizes from Infant, Pediatric, Small Adult, Adult, Large Adult, Thigh.

CVS, and all the different manufacturers sell cuffs to fit monitors. Only the size of the cuff needed matters, and possibly the end fitting if something more is used other than just the rubber hose.

Look up any online company, or your local pharmacy and look for the replacement cuffs for monitors.

Check with your local Walgreens or CVS, their pharmacist should be able to point you in the right direction.

Try medline.com

Possible explanations and work-arounds based on various blood pressure monitors..net is if it has worked religiously like mine had and this error comes up, and the simple fixes below do not work, there is something internally wrong with the unit..there does not seem to be any customer reset or obvious fixes..contact the manufacturer for service..

Error Description Potential cause and remedy

«Err 3» No pressure in the cuff
An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff. A leak
may have occurred. Replace the batteries if necessary. Repeat the
measurement.

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Error Codes

Err 0 No pulse is detected
Err 1 Inflation rate is too low
Err 2 Systolic reading unattainable
Err 3 Cuff pressure is too high
Err 4 Diastolic pressure is outside of operation range
Err 5 Cuff deflated too fast
Err 6 Cuff deflated too slow
Err 7 Systolic pressure is outside of operation range
Err 8 Overall pressure is outside of operation range
Err 9 Cuff is unable to inflate to the necessary pressure level
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Error No. Possible cause(s)
Err 1 No pulse has been detected. Cuff may be positioned incorrectly.
Err 2 The arm was moved during the measurement.
Err 3 Inflation of the cuff took too long. The cuff is not positioned correctly.

Hi. One of the most common error symbol that appears on this display panel is a EE with a down arrow and two numerals. The reason for the EE Error Indicator is usually caused because the cuff has been wrapped too loose. The cuff was under-inflated during the measurement. This error will also display if the cuff is worn and needs to be replaced. The EE symbol with a down arrow indicates the cuff is over-inflated. In most instances the cuff has been wrapped too tight or you are using the incorrect cuff size. Turn the monitor off. Read the instructions to correctly apply the cuff. Wait five to ten minutes then take another measurement. This should correct the issue.

To get a replacement arm cuff call sunbeam at 1-800-394-2326

The cuff will cost you 12.95 there. If you need you can get the manual and order sheat on the link below. Page 10 of manual.

http://www.foodsaver.com/manuals/HAH/Manuals/7652.pdf

Good Luck

Hi,
It probably has a leak. Examine the hose and cuff for cracks by flexing it , especially at the fitting where the hose attaches to the monitor. Also check where the hose attaches to the cuff. Try replacing the cuff.
Hope it helps. Please let me know.
Thanks

In my experience as a nurse the major points of leakage are at the junctures near where end of tubing is. The way I have fixed both my own and my hospitals cuffs is to identify where the leak is occuring and if it is in the tubing disconnect at that point and use scissors to cut off the leaky part of tubing at the point of tubing leak and reconnect careful to take only enough off to sever leaky part. If the leakage is in a valve I cannot help you but the vast majority of leaks are in the rubber tubing