smartheart 01-539 Instruction Manual page 5

CARE & SAFETY INFORMATION
• Swallowing batteries and battery fluid is extremely dangerous; keep batteries
and unit out of reach of children and disabled persons.
• Do not use this device with other diagnostic monitoring equipment on the same
limb.
• Do not use near active HF Surgical Equipment and the RF shielded room of
an ME system for magnetic resonance imaging, where the intensity of the EM
Disturbances is high.
• Do not share this device with infected persons where there may be a risk of
cross-contamination.
• Consult with your physician before if the cuff may be applied over a wound or
inflammation diseases.
• It is inappropriate for people with serious arrhythmia to use this Electronic
Sphygmomanometer.
• Consult with your physician before use if any of the following conditions
are present: arrhythmia, common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular
premature beats or atrial fibrillation, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion,
diabetes, pre-eclampsia, renal diseases. inflammatory diseases, intravascular
therapy, arteriovenous shunts or if a mastectomy has been performed.
• Motion, trembling and shivering may affect measurement reading.
• For information regarding potential electromagnetic or other interference
between digital monitor and other devices and advice on avoidance of such
interference, consult with the Electromagnetic Compatibility portion of this
manual.
• Monitor should be kept at least 12" from other wireless devices during use.
• If you are allergic to plastic or rubber, consult with your medical professional
before using this device.
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