HoMedics BPA-300 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic pre-
cautions 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.
Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of
any health problem or disease. Measurement results
are for reference only. Consult a healthcare profes-
sional for interpretation of pressure measurements.
Contact your physician if you have or suspect any
medical problem.
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 product is not suitable for people with arrythmias.
This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for individuals with 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.
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.
Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your arm.
This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood
pressure and pulse rate of adults. Do not use this device
on infants or those who cannot express their own con-
sent. This unit should not be operated by children.
Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with
wet hands.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this
device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained
observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory
method, within the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
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