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CAUTION
* It is intended for adult indoor use only. Pregnant women, pre-eclamptic patients and patients with severe
obesity don't use the device. If you need, please consult professional doctor.
* This device is intended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure. It is not intended
for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement.
* Please use the device under specified environment by user manual, otherwise the accuracy of the device
will be influenced.
* Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure. Please
start or end medical treatment basing solely on physician's treatment advice.
* If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time for your
measurement. Never change a prescribed medication without your physician's consent.
* This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations. Otherwise, the
patient's wrist and fingers will become anaesthetic, swollen, and even purple due to a lack of blood.
* If the pressure of the cuff exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg), the unit will automatically deflate. If the cuff don't
deflate when its pressure exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg), detach the cuff from the wrist and press the START/
STOP button to stop inflation.
* Do not use the monitor under the conditions of strong electromagnetic field (e.g. medical RF equipment) that
radiates interference signal or electrial fast transient/ burst signal.
* The maximum temperature that the applied part can be achieved is 42.5°C while the environmental
temperature is 40°C.
* The device is not AP/APG equipment. It is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air (or oxygen, nitrous oxide).
* Please keep the unit out of reach of infants, children or pets, since inhalation or swallowing of small parts is
dangerous or even fatal.
* Please use ACCESSORIES and detachable parts specified / authorised by MANUFACTURER. Otherwise, it may
cause damage to the unit or danger to the user / patient.
* The patient is an intended operator. The patient can measure, transmit data and charge battery under
normal circumstances and maintain the device and its accessories according to the user manual.
* The blood pressure monitor, and the cuff are suitable for use within the patient environment. If you are allergic
to dacron or plastic, please don't use this device.
* The device is not intended for PATIENT transport outside a healthcare facility.
* This device cannot be used with HF surgical equipment at the same time.
* There is a PTC current limiter in the monitor, which specification is 8V and 0.5A. When the voltage and current
exceed the limiting value, the monitor will stop woring.
* If Luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing, there is a possibility that they might be
inadvertently connected to intravascular fluid systems, allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel.
* The device is not suitable for public use.
* Be careful to strangulation due to cables and hoses, particularly due to excessive length.
* When using this device, please pay attention to the following situation which may interrupt blood flow
and influence blood circulation of the patient, thus cause harmful injury to the patient: too frequent and
consecutive multiple measurements; the application of the CUFF and its pressurization on any wrist where
intravascular access or therapy, or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt, is present; Inflating the cuff on the wrist on
the side of a mastectomy.
* Do not apply the cuff over a wound, otherwise it can cause further injury.
* Do not inflate the cuff on the same limb which other monitoring ME EQUIPMENT is applied around
simultaneously, because this could cause temporary loss of function of those simultaneously-used monitoring
ME EQUIPMENT.
* Please make sure the unit functions safely and it is in proper working conditions before use. Don't service or
maintain while the device is in use.
* If you have any problems with this device, such as setting up, maintaining or using, please contact with
SERVICE PERSONNEL of Terraillon. Don't open or repair the device by yourself.
* Using it in case to result in prolonged impairment of the circulation of the blood of the PATIENT.
* Please report to Terraillon if any unexpected operation or events occur.
* Cleaning: Dust environment may affect the performance of the unit. Please use the soft cloth to remove the
dirt of the device and cuff before and after use.
* Calibration: The manufacturer does not require such preventive inspections or calibration by other persons
and will make available on request of circuit diagrams, component part list, etc.
* Disposal: Degraded sensors may result in inaccurate measurement while loosened electrodes may cause
the monitor's failure to power on. Please dispose of ACCESSORIES, detachable parts, and ME EQUIPMENT
according to local guidelines.
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