2 . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 .1 Safety precautions in these Instructions for Use
CAUTION!
Identifies a hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this information,
minor to moderate injury may result.
NOTICE!
Indicates that the product may have been operated incorrectly. If you fail to
take note of this information, the device may be damaged or the measured
results may be incorrect.
NOTE
Additional information on how to use this device.
2 .2 Basic safety precautions on handling the device
• Please follow the precautions in these Instructions for Use.
• Keep the instructions for use in a safe place.
CAUTION! Avoiding injuries
• Young children have lower blood pressure than adults,
do not pump up excessively.
• Measuring time should not exceed 2 minutes.
• Either use the cuff with protective hygiene strips or clean it
before using it on the next patient.
NOTICE!
• Check that the product is working perfectly before using it each time.
• Do not use the device if it is visibly damaged.
• Under no circumstances pump up the pressure gage beyond
300 mmHg.
• Except for the seca b11 and seca b12, the products may not be taken
into strong magnetic fields, for example MRI, and used there.
• Only use genuine seca spare parts.
• Avoid subjecting the device to shocks.
• Follow the care instructions.
• Avoid damaging the rubber parts with sharp or pointed objects.
• Do not expose the cuff and the device to any direct UV radiation,
this applies to all plastic parts in particular.
NOTE
• Only qualified persons may interpret the measured results.
2 .3 Important for domestic users
Consult your doctor regularly. He will let you know your individual normal blood
pressure values and the value above which your blood pressure level has to be
classified dangerous.
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