A&D Life Source UB-525CN Instruction Manual page 3

Precautions
Do not modify the device. It may cause accidents or damage to the device.
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To measure blood pressure, the wrist must be squeezed by the cuff hard enough to temporarily stop blood flow
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through the artery. This may cause pain, numbness or a temporary red mark to the wrist. This condition will appear
especially when measurement is repeated successively. Any pain, numbness, or red marks will disappear with time.
Wireless communication device, such as home networking devices, mobile phones, cordless phones and their base
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stations, walkie-talkies can affect this blood pressure monitor. Therefore, a minimum distance of 30 cm should be
kept from such devices.
Measuring blood pressure too frequently may cause harm due to blood flow interference. Check that the operation of
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the device does not result in prolonged impairment of blood circulation, when using the device repeatedly.
Clinical testing has not been conducted on newborn infants and pregnant woman. Do not use on newborn infants or
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pregnant woman.
If you have had a mastectomy, please consult a doctor before using the device.
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Do not let children use the device by themselves and do not use the device in a place within the reach of infants. It
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may cause accidents or damage.
There are small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by mistake by infants.
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Do not touch the batteries and the patient at the same time. That may result in electrical shock.
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In the case of single components failure enclosure of near cuff may become hot and potentially cause malfunction.
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Use of accessories not detailed in this manual may compromise safety.
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Should the battery short-circuit, it may become hot and potentially cause burns.
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Allow the device to adapt to the surrounding environment before use (about one hour).
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