Contraindications
WARNING
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns,
children or pets.
• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities should be supervised by a person responsible for
their safety and receive instructions from that person on
how to use the device.
• If you have any of the following conditions, it is essential
you consult your doctor before using the device: Cardiac
arrhythmia, circulatory problems, diabetes, pregnancy,
pre-eclampsia, hypotension, chills, shaking
• Do not use the device if you are using electrical implants
(e.g. pacemakers).
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a
mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause
further injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm whose
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g.
intravascular access or intravascular therapy, or an arte-
riovenous (AV) shunt.
4. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
General warnings
WARNING
• The measurements you take are for your information
only – they are not a substitute for a medical examina-
tion! Discuss your measured values with your doctor and
never make your own medical decisions based on them
(e.g. regarding medicine doses).
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use.
• Using the blood pressure monitor outside your home
environment or while on the move (e.g. while travelling
in a car, ambulance or helicopter, or while undertaking
physical activity such as playing sport) can influence the
measurement accuracy and cause incorrect measure-
ments.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect meas-
urements or have a detrimental effect on measurement
accuracy.
• Do not use the device at the same time as other medical
electrical devices (ME equipment). This could cause the
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