Important Product Notices And Safety Instructions - HoMedics BPA-060 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 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 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.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements.
Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on
the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for users with
irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood,
kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a
stroke.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers.
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• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains
sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may
lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device
(ex. power disturbance, radio frequency interference
etc.) Please use this device indoors only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your arm.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who
cannot express their own intention.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with
wet hands.
• 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 arm. In general, these symptoms
should not last long. However, if you do not recover in
time, please seek advice from a medical professional.
• Please use only a 6V AC adapter (as specified in this
manual) or 1.5V "AA" alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/
stethoscope auscultatory method, within the limits prescribed by
the American National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
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