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.
• 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.
• 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 blood 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.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure
for pregnant women, individuals with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from
a stroke.
• 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.
• 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.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart
pacemakers.
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• 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.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex. power
disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.) Please use this device
indoors only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who cannot express
their own intention.
• Use only 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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