HoMedics BPA-100 User Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions 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 professional 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 index line on the cuff falls outside of the OK range when applied to the user's arm, contact HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional cuff sizes. • This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke. 3 • 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. • If an AC adapter (not included) is used with this blood pressure monitor, do not plug or unplug the 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. 4