Precautions - GERATHERM active control Manual De Uso

Precautions

• The device is intended for private use only.
• These instructions and the device are no substitute for visiting your doctor. Neither the information
contained here nor this device may be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe
medicines. If you have a medical problem or suspect that you may have such a problem, please
seek immediate advice from your doctor.
• Do not mistake self-monitoring for self-diagnosis. This device enables you to monitor your blood
pressure. Do not undertake any therapeutic measures on the basis of measurements you have
taken yourself.
• Before using the device, ensure that it functions safely and is in perfect condition. Check the
device. Do not use the device if it is damaged in any way. Continuing to use a damaged device
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can lead to injuries, false readings and serious danger.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of toddlers, children and pets. The inhalation or swallowing of small
parts is dangerous and could be fatal.
• Please use only accessories that have been approved by the manufacturer. Otherwise, damage
may be caused to the unit, the user may suffer injury or inaccurate measurements may occur.
• Please operate the unit under the environmental conditions described in the instructions. Other-
wise, the performance and service life the blood pressure monitor will be adversely affected.
• This blood pressure monitor is not an AP/APG device and is not suitable for use in the presence
of inflammable anaesthetic gases with air containing oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• If the cuff pressure reaches 300 mmHg (40 kPa), the air in the cuff is automatically released. If the
cuff does not empty when the pressure reaches 300 mmHg (40 kPa), remove the cuff from your
wrist and press the „START" button to stop the inflation process.
• Too frequent and successive measurements may lead to disturbances of the blood circulation and
cause injury.
• If you experience any discomfort during measurement, such as pain in the arm or other comp-
laints, press the ‚START' button to deflate the cuff. Release the cuff and remove it from your arm.
• Please ensure that the operation of the device does not permanently impair the patient's blood flow.
• Do not use the cuff on damaged skin.
• The material of the cuff has been tested and meet the requirements for the biological evaluation
of medical devices in accordance with the standards DIN EN ISO 10993-5 and DIN EN ISO
10993-10. The constituent materials do not have the potential to produce any irritation or allergic
reactions.
• If you need to test the measuring accuracy of the Geratherm
manufacturer or your retailer.
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