Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPA-260-CBL Manual

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should
always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings
before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which is likely
to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial subcutaneous
hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your arm. In general, these
symptoms should not last long. However, if you do not recover in
time, please seek advice from a medical professional.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not
intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or
medical professional.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure as well as heart rate.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex. power
disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.) Please use this
device indoors only.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive
electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic
fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones,
microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of
measurement accuracy.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health
problem or disease. Measurement results are for reference only.
Consult a healthcare professional for interpretation of pressure
measurements. Contact your physician if you have or suspect any
medical problem. Do not change your medications without the
advice of your physician or healthcare professional.
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• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the
instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the
appropriate size of cuff is being used.
• This device is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This device
may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for
pregnant women and for users with diabetes, poor circulation of
blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart
pacemakers.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who cannot
express their own intention.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
• Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or 1.5V
"AA" alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/
stethoscope auscultatory method, within the limits prescribed by
the American National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
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