Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPA-200 Manual De Instrucciones

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic pre-
cautions should always be followed. Please read and
follow all instructions and warnings before using this
product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• 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.
• 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 measure-
ments. Contact your physician if you have or sus-
pect any medical problem.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measure-
ments. If the index line on the cuff falls outside of the
OK range when applied to the user's arm, contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional
cuff sizes.
• This product is not suitable for people with arryth-
mias. This device may have difficulty determining
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the proper blood pressure for individuals with dia-
betes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or
for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the fre-
quency of heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains
sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong
electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicini-
ty of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave
ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of
measurement accuracy.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your arm.
• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood
pressure and pulse rate of adults. Do not use this
device on infants or those who cannot express their own
consent. This unit should not be operated by children.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with
wet hands.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this
device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained
observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory
method, within the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
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