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• Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent measurements. The resulting restriction of
the blood flow may cause injury.
• Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the arteries or veins are undergoing medical
treatment, e.g. intravascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with batteries.
• As soon as the batteries are empty the blood pressure monitor loses the date and time.
• To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off automatically if no buttons are pressed for
one minute.
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.
• People with disabilities, activity limitations, or who are physically frail, should be assisted by another
person when using this unit.
• Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph node removal operation should consult a physician
or licensed healthcare provider before starting blood pressure measurements.
• Prior to use, you have to ensure that the blood pressure monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do
not use the unit and contact customer service at 1-800-536-0366.
CAUTION:
• The device should not be used when your arm has been wounded/injuried or when a catheter has
been inserted. Such use may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of upper arm jewelry or the like before taking a measurement. This could cause
bruises.
• Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure
monitor will not be able to take a proper measurement and there is an elevated danger of acquiring
hematoma or skin marks during the course of the measurement.
• In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the measurement by pressing the START/STOP
button and open the cuff at once.
• Do not disassemble the unit, it may result in injuries.
• When applying the arm cuff, make sure there are no wrinkles in the cuff. This could cause bruises.
• Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during measurement, e.g. laying your arms or any
other object on the hose. This could cause incorrect measurements.
• Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary marks on the skin at the site of the cuff
placement. This is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hypertonic patients and in patients
with weak pulses. In rare cases a mark may persist for a couple of days. Please contact your
physician about these specific risks of cuff pressure in your specific case.
• For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the use by one person.
• It is recommended that the cuff be disinfected twice a week using a cloth that is lightly moistened
with ethyl alcohol (75 – 90 %); then allowed to air dry.
• Prolonged over-inflation (cuff pressure exceeds 300 mmHg or maintained above 15mmHg for longer
than 3 minutes) of the bladder may cause ecchymoma of your arm.
NOTICE:
• The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision electronic components. Accuracy of readings
and the instrument's service life depend on careful handling. Protect the unit against hard knocks
(e.g. dropping the unit), moisture, water, dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme hot or cold temperatures,
high humidity, major temperature fluctuations, direct exposure to sunlight and heat sources which
are too close (e.g. stoves, heating radiators). This may damage the unit. The device must be stored
in the specified ambient conditions. Please see section "Care and Maintenance" and section
"Specifications" for details.
• Do not use any aggressive solvents, cleaning agents, detergents or any other strong chemicals
to clean the device.
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