Cautions
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The GO
Achieve might misinterpret excessive movement as good pulse strength. Limit
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finger movement as much as possible when using the device.
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The GO
Achieve must be able to measure your pulse properly to give you an accurate
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reading. Do not put the device on the same hand/arm when using a blood pressure cuff or
monitor.
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The GO
Achieve has no alarms. It will not sound if the amount of oxygen in your blood
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is low or if your pulse rate is too high or too low.
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Do not place the GO
Achieve in liquid or clean it with agents containing ammonium
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chloride, isopropyl alcohol, or products that are not listed in this User's Guide.
Any of the following conditions may reduce the performance of the GO
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– flickering or very bright light;
– weak pulse quality (low perfusion);
– low hemoglobin;
– arterial catheters;
– nail polish, and/or artificial nails; and
– any tests recently performed on you that required an injection of intravascular dyes.
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The GO
Achieve may not work if you have poor circulation. Rub your finger to
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increase circulation, or place the device on another finger.
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The GO
Achieve measures oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin. High levels
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of dysfunctional hemoglobin (caused by sickle cell anemia, carbon monoxide, etc.)
could affect the accuracy of the measurements.
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Batteries can leak or explode if used or disposed of improperly. Remove the battery if
the GO
Achieve will be stored for more than 30 days.
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Do not use the GO
environment).
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Do not use the GO
ranges.
Achieve:
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Do not use the GO
to another finger.
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The GO
Achieve needs to be used according to information provided in the User
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Guide.
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Do not tamper with, or hang lanyard from the flexible circuit.
Achieve in a combustible environment (oxygen enriched
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Achieve outside the specified operating and storage temperature
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Achieve for more than 30 minutes without relocating the device
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