Important Product Notices And Safety; Instructions - HoMedics BPA-250 Manual De Instrucciones

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. Do not change your medications
without the advice of your physician or healthcare
professional.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements.
If the Arrow falls outside of the Solid Color Line, you
will need a cuff with other circumferences. Contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional
cuff sizes.
• This product is not suitable for people with arryth-
mias. This device may have difficulty determining the
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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 consent. 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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