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• Any cuff related blood pressure measurement in high
repetition rates, can lead to severe measurement side
effects, e.g.
– any nerv compression with temporary arm/hand par-
alysis
– the release of an arterial or venous thrombus, which
can cause a life threatening situation.
• Please contact your physician about the specific risks
of cuff pressure in your specific case.
• The 'irregular heartbeat' function does not replace a
cardiac examination, but may help to detect potential
pulse irregularities at an early stage. Always consult
your physician to determine what will be suitable for
you.
• The 'irregular heartbeat' function is not designed for
diagnosing or treating an arrhythmic disorder. Arrhyth-
mia can only be ascertained by a licensed physician.
• The WHO chart is not intended to replace a medical
diagnosis. This chart is only a reference for different
classifications of blood pressure.
• If you notice abnormal or suspicious variations in blood
pressure measurements, consult your physician im-
mediately.
• Women who underwent a breast or axillar lymph node
removal operation should consult a physician or li-
censed healthcare provider before starting blood pres-
sure 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.
• This device is intended only for personal, non-commer-
cial, adult use in measuring blood pressure and pulse
rate. Do not use the product for any other purpose. This
product is not intended for use in a hospital, physician's
office, or any other health care facility.
• The unit must be used in accordance to the specified
ambient conditions, otherwise the accuracy of read-
ings might be affected. See section '8. Care and Main-
tenance' and section '10. Technical Specifications' for
details.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your
arm. Misuse represents a risk to your health.
• Please do not share the cuff with other persons, to
avoid cross infection.
• Use this monitor only on humans.
• This product is not intended for use by or on children,
toddlers and infants or on persons who cannot express
their consent, e.g. persons with mental disorders or the
like. Consult your physician for alternative methods of
measuring a child's blood pressure.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of chil-
dren, toddlers, and infants.
• Keep the product out of the reach of pets.
• Packaging materials are a deadly hazard for children
and can cause suffocation. Remove all packaging ma-
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