Product Manual

4
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTENDED USE
This device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood
pressure and pulse rate in adult patient population with wrist
circumference ranging from 5 1/4 inches to 8 1/2 inches (13.5 cm to 21.5
cm). The device detects the appearance of irregular heartbeats during
measurement and gives a warning signal with reading.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user
or patient or damage to the equipment or other property.
OPERATING THE DEVICE
Consult your physician for specific information about your blood pressure.
Self-diagnosis and treatment using readings may be dangerous. Follow the
instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare provider.
DO NOT adjust medication based on readings from this blood pressure
monitor. Take medication as prescribed by your physician. Only a
physician is qualified to diagnose and treat High Blood Pressure.
The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
Consult your physician before using the device for any of the following
conditions: common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature
beats or atrial fibrillation, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age,
pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, renal diseases.
Note that PATIENT motion, trembling, shivering may affect the reading.
If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of
clean water. Consult a physician immediately.
Keep the batteries out of reach of young children.
Do not use the device on the injured wrist or the wrist under medical
treatment.
Consult your physician before using the device on the arm with an
arterio-venous (A-V) shunt.