Compliance With Standards - Philips DL8765 Manual

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- The effectiveness of this blood pressure moni

tor has not been established in pregnant

(including pre-eclamptic) women.

- Common arrhythmias (such as atrial or ventric

ular premature beats or atrial fibrillation) and

peripheral artery disease / arteriosclerosis can

affect the performance (accuracy) of this blood

pressure monitor. Please consult your doctor

how to best use this blood pressure monitor if

you suffer from any of these conditions.

- Only use this device for its intended purpose as

described in this user manual.

- Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diag

nosis. This device allows you to monitor your

blood pressure. Do not begin or end medical

treatment based on the measurement results.

Always consult your doctor for treatment

advice.

- Do not take any therapeutic measures on the

basis of a self-measurement. Never change

prescribed medication without consulting your

doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any

questions about your blood pressure.

- If you are taking medication, consult your

physician to determine the most appropriate

time to measure your blood pressure.

- This device is not intended for use on extremi

ties other than the wrist or for functions other

than obtaining a blood pressure measurement.

- If the cuff pressure exceeds 40kPa (300mmHg),

the unit will deflate automatically. If the cuff

does not deflate when pressures exceeds

40kPa (300mmHg), detach the cuff from the

wrist and press the 'on' button to stop inflation.

- Do not attach the cuff on the same arm on

which other monitoring medical electrical

equipment is attached simultaneously, because

this could cause temporary loss of function of

those simultaneously-used monitoring medical

electrical equipment.

- Never attach the cuff on injured skin, an injured

arm or an arm under medical treatment as this

can cause further injury.

- Do not use the device in case of existing poly

ester or nylon material allergies.

- This device is not washable. Never immerse the

device in water and do not rinse it under the

tap.

- This device is not suitable for continuous moni

toring during medical emergencies or opera

tions.

- This device cannot be used with HF (High Fre

quency) surgical equipment at the same time.

- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abra

sive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such

as petrol or acetone to clean the device.

- If the battery can no longer be recharged or

when the device does not function properly

anymore (see 'Specifications'), please contact

the Philips Consumer Care center in your coun

try.

- Keep the device away from fire and heat

sources, as the battery can overheat, causing

fire or bursting. The battery could explode,

causing injury or death.

- After charging, remove the micro USB plug from

the device and remove the USB plug from USB

portal.

- The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and

is not suitable for use in the presence of a flam

mable anesthetic mixture with air, with oxygen

or nitrous oxide.

- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the

device near strong electrical or magnetic fields,

for example magnets, radio transmitters,

microwave ovens.

- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the

device near a strong electromagnetic field radi

ated interference signal or electrical fast tran

sient/burst signal.

- Use this device under the right environmental

conditions as indicated in this user manual. If

not, this could affect the performance, lifetime

of the device and measurement results.

- Use a soft cloth to clean the whole unit. Do not

use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.

- Only use the micro USB cable supplied to

charge the device.

- The device does not need to be calibrated for

two years of normal use. After two years the

measurements may become less accurate.

- If you have any problems with this device, such

as setting up, malfunction, maintaining or using,

please contact Philips Consumer Care.

- Do not open, disassemble or repair the device

yourself. Modification of the device voids your

warranty.

- Report to Philips Consumer Care if any unex

pected operation or events occur.

- Dispose of accessories, detachable parts, and

the ME equipment according to the local guide

lines.

- Do not attempt to replace your blood pressure

monitors battery. It is built-in and not change

able.

- Avoid charging your blood pressure monitor in

extremely high or low temperatures (see 'Speci

fications').

- Do not clean the blood pressure monitor when

it is being charged. Always unplug the charger

first before cleaning the blood pressure moni

tor.