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Echö
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DESCRIPTION
The Echö is a device that is designed to safely and easily listen to and record
the sounds your unborn baby’s heartbeat, kicks and hiccups, from early
gestation through delivery.
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Unwrap the plastic protective wrap from the 9 Volt battery found inside
the battery compartment and install the battery to the battery clip.
2. Connect the earphone to the headset jack and place them in your ears.
3. Turn the On/Off/Volume knob on top of the Echö on and test it on your own
heart rst (see section 3) to make sure it is working correctly. If you don’t hear
anything, troubleshoot (see section 10) before trying it on your baby.
4.
When you made sure the Echö is working correctly, lay back, put the Echö
on your tummy and move it very slowly until you locate your baby’s heartbeat.
5. Listen, record, share and enjoy. If you are having difculties, please consult
the Troubleshooting (see section 10) or FAQ (see section 11).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Echö is a portable lightweight heartbeat monitor. It is mainly used to detect
the sound of the fetal heartbeat (SFH). Always consult your physician before
using the Echö. Do not use for diagnosis purposes.
The Echö is FDA approved, compliant with the ISO 80601-2-56
and EN60601-1-2:2007 norms and is subject to particular precautions with regards
to electromagnetic compatibility. For detailed description of EMC requirements,
please contact bblüv customer service (see section 10).
Note - Portable and mobile radio frequency communications equipment can
affect medical electrical equipment.
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PACKAGE CONTENT
• 1 portable lightweight heartbeat monitor
• 1 pair or earphones
• 1 earbud splitter
• 1 recording cable
• 1 9 Volt alkaline battery
• 1 instruction manual
• 1 storage bag
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
* USB jack - Used to connect the Echö to a computer or any other
recording device.
** Transducer probe - The part that touches the mother’s belly to detect
the sound of the baby’s heartbeat.
On/Off/Volume knob
Power On
Indicator
Transducer Probe**
(Baby Heartbeat receiver)
Headset jack
(Audio Out) USB jack*
(Recording)
Battery Cover
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Installing the battery
Open the battery cover, remove the protective wrap around the included battery
and connect it securely to the battery clip as per the below Figure. Install the
battery back into the battery compartment and put the cover back on.
Additional Battery Notes
• If the Echö stops working and doesn’t turn on, please see sections 10 and 11
of this instruction manual for troubleshooting and FAQs.
• When not in use, remove the battery from the Echö and store it in a cool
and dry environment. This will protect both the monitor and the battery.
2. Connecting the earphones
It is possible for one or two people to listen to the baby’s heartbeat
at the same time.
Single listener - connect one earphone set to the headset jack.
Double listener - connect the splitter to the headset jack rst, and then connect
each earphone set to one of the splitter’s output jacks (Second earphone set
not included).
You can also use a personal speaker using a standard 3.5 mm stereo audio jack.
Battery Clip
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3. Preparing the surface
• In a sitting position or laying down, remove any clothing on your belly to be
directly on the skin.
• You can use the Echö on dry skin or, for a better experience, you may use
some Ultrasound Transmission Gel or a personal lubricating gel which reduces
the static caused by moving the monitor around on the belly. Baby oil,
coconut oil, virgin olive oil or petroleum jelly (e.g. Vaseline) also work well.
We do not recommend to use of colored gels or lotions.
Caution: Be sure not to get gel into the area around the On/Off/Volume knob
as this could damage the Echö.
4. Starting the Echö and listening to baby’s heartbeat
• Power On the Echö with the On/Off/Volume knob. The Power indicator light
will turn on to indicate the Echö is on.
• Hold the monitor to your heart rst to test it. (Your heartbeat is easier
to distinguish compared to the baby’s heartbeat). Refer to the FAQs
at section 11 if you are not sure it is working.
• After checking that the Echö is working properly, hold it to your abdomen
to listen to your baby’s heartbeat. The baby’s heart sounds like a galloping
horse at approximately twice the maternal rate. A wind-like sound will be
heard from the placenta.
• Move the Echö very slowly to nd the optimum placement based
on the baby’s current position.
• After the heartbeat is detected, adjust the volume to a comfortable level
and enjoy.
• After you are done listening, turn off the power and gently wipe the probe
clean (see section 9 for cleaning instructions).
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5. Locating and detecting
• Between 8 to 16 gestational weeks it is possible to hear your baby’s heartbeat
if conditions are optimal but you may not be able to detect it that early on.
• After the 16th week you should have no problem nding the heartbeat.
As the baby grows, the heartbeat becomes stronger and it will be easier
for you to detect it.
• The gestational chart below shows approximately the area where you should
be able to nd your baby’s heartbeat as it grows each week.
• Early in the gestation period, place the transducer near the middle of
the abdomen above the pubic line but aiming down towards the pubic bone.
• Move the transducer slowly while searching because the heart is so small that
you might miss it if you move too quickly.
• Keep in mind that each mother and baby is different so not being able
to detect the heartbeat early is not a reason for concern.
• If you are not able to detect the baby within 10 minutes, it is recommended
to take a break and to try again in the next few days. However, if you are
concerned about any issues relating to your pregnancy you should contact
your healthcare provider for assistance.
• We recommend keeping the session to less than 10 minutes at a time.
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12
16
20
26
32
40
36
WEEKS
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While the Echö is considered safe for “continuous use” by regulatory bodies
including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we recommend limiting
use in short intervals, infrequently and primarily after the rst trimester.
• To determine the baby’s heart rate in beats per minute (BPM), you can count
the heartbeats for one minute. Do this at least 3 times and average the results
to get a more accurate reading. The baby’s heart rate can vary based on
the level of activity. Consult your healthcare provider for more information.
• The Echö is NOT intended to be used for diagnostic or medical purposes and
is not to be used as a substitute for regular prenatal care by a licensed doctor.
Contact your healthcare provider for assistance if you are concerned.
6. Recording
• Connect the Computer Recording Cable to the Echö using the USB Mini
plug and connect the other end to a recording device. Recording devices
could be your computer using the microphone jack or any external recording
equipment using the audio in jack. You can use a basic free recording
software that usually comes with your computer or available online.
• Another way to get a recording is to connect the Echö to an external audio
speaker and then use your smart phone or tablet to record a live video.
Then you can share the video with your loved ones right from your phone.
• You may also record the mother’s heartbeat at the same time and keep this
recording to play it to soothe your newborn baby at daycare and at home.
7. Maintenance
• The transducer is fragile and must be handled with care. Please check that
the Echö does not have visible signs of damage that may affect user safety
or monitoring capability before use, this includes:
- Visual Inspection (see section 8)
- Cleaning the Echö and its accessories (see section 9)
- Checking the battery level
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- Testing product performance with your own heartbeat (see section 4)
Note: The Echö requires no calibration.
8. Visual Inspection
• Carefully inspect the equipment for physical damage.
• Examine the case, connectors and accessories making sure every part
is clean and is not cracked or damaged in any way.
• After the visual inspection, if the Echö and/or its accessories are damaged,
replacement is needed.
9. Cleaning Product and Accessories
• Before cleaning, turn off the Echö, disconnect the earphones
and the recording cable and remove the battery.
• If gel is used, clean it from the transducer probe with a soft cloth.
You can disinfect the probe by wiping it with 70% ethanol or alcohol wipes
and then drying with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use abrasives, solvents, bleach, steam or high temperature cleaning
processes to sterilize the Echö as any of these can damage it.
• Do not immerse in water or other liquids to clean the Echö.
• Do not disassemble the Echö.
10. Troubleshooting
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your Echö does
not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problems can be
corrected. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact bblüv Customer
Service at 1-855-808-2636 or by email at [email protected]
Make sure to always test the Echö with your own heartbeat rst to make sure
it is working correctly (see section 4).
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SYMPTOM CAUSE TRY THIS
Audio scream • Audio volume too high
• Too much gel on the
probe surface
• Battery is low
• Turn down the volume
• Use less gel
• Replace the battery
Weak sound
output
• Audio volume too low
• Insufcient gel
• Battery is low
• Turn up the volume
• Add gel
• Replace the battery
Low sensitivity • Incorrect probe position
• Insufcient gel
• Move the probe to nd
the correct position
• Add gel
11. Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
• The Echö doesn’t turn on - Install a new battery and make sure the On/Off/
Volume knob is turned on. Verify that the battery connector is connected fully
onto the battery terminals. Make sure you’ve removed the clear protective
wrapper off of the battery.
• The power indicator LED is weak - Install a new battery.
• There is no sound coming through the earphones - Make sure the power
indicator LED is on. Check that the earphone wire is pushed all the way into
the headset jack of the Echö. Check all the wires to be sure they are in good
condition. Be sure to turn up the volume using the On/Off/Volume knob.
If it is still not working, install a new battery.
• Uncomfortable noise is coming through the earphones - Interference can be
caused by nearby electronic devices (e.g. high frequency electronics, cell
phones, cordless phones, etc.). Also, when you can hear some slight noises
occur when moving the probe from one location to another, you might need
to apply some more gel. You can also install a new battery, a weak battery
can cause noise.
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• How soon can I hear the baby? - We recommend to use the Echo after the
16th week of pregnancy. Before this time, there are a lot of variables which
may no let you hear your baby yet, such as the position of your placenta.
Keep in mind that the baby is still tiny before 16 weeks of gestation. The Echö
works more like a laser pointer than a oodlight in that you will hear the baby
when it is perfectly lined up. If you are off slightly you’ll miss the baby’s heart
and wont hear anything. As the baby grows every week, you will be able to
nd the baby’s heart rate more easily.
• I’m nding it difcult to nd baby’s heartbeat after 16 weeks - First check
to see if you can hear your own heartbeat to be sure the Echö is working
correctly. If you can not hear your own heartbeat, you should troubleshoot
before attempting to locate the baby’s heartbeat (see section 10). Move the
probe very slowly around your abdomen to make it easier to nd the optimum
placement to hear your baby’s heartbeat. The baby can sometimes be
located behind the placenta making it difcult to nd. You might not have
found the optimum placement of the probe to hear the baby’s heartbeat,
take a break for a day and try again. Don’t apply too much pressure to your
abdomen.
• The battery cover doesn’t stay closed - When putting the battery back into
the Echö, run the wires down the right side between the battery holder and
the inside wall with the clip end of the battery towards the On/Off/Volume
knob. This allows the battery to sit lower in the compartment, so the battery
cover will close easier and more completely.
• How do I record the heartbeat? - Please review the instructions in section 6.
WARNINGS & SAFETY ALERT DESCRIPTIONS
The following is a list of product safety alerts. You must read, understand and
heed these safety alerts before attempting to operate the Echö.
• Fire and explosion hazard: do not operate the Echö in the presence of
ammable gases to avoid possible explosion or re hazard.
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