Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPW-201 Ver. B User Manual

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 product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for 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 wrist. In general these symptoms should not last
long. However, if you do not recover in time, please seek
advice from a medical professional.
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