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Contraindications
 WARNING
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, children or pets.
• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities should be
supervised by a person responsible for their safety and receive instructions
from that person on how to use the device.
• Do not use the device if you are using electrical implants (e.g. pacemakers).
• Do not use the device if you have metal implants.
• Do not use the cu on people who have undergone a mastectomy.
• Do not place the cu over wounds as this may cause further injury.
• Make sure that the cu is not placed on an arm whose arteries or veins are
undergoing medical treatment, e.g. intravascular access or intravascular
therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use the device on people with allergies or sensitive skin.
Unforeseen side e ects
• Skin irritation
• Negative influence on blood circulation
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 examination! 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 measurements.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements or have a
detrimental e ect on measurement accuracy.
• 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 at the same time as other medical electrical devices
(ME equipment). This could cause the measuring device to malfunction
and/or an inaccurate measurement.
• Do not use the device outside of the specified storage and operating con-
ditions. This could lead to incorrect measurements.
• Only use the cu s included in delivery or described in these instructions
for use with the device. Using a di erent cu may lead to inaccurate meas-
urements.
• Note that when inflating the cu , the functions of the limb a ected may
be impaired.
• Do not perform measurements more frequently than necessary. Due to the
restriction of blood flow, some bruising may occur.
• Blood circulation must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time dur-
ing the blood pressure measurement. If the device malfunctions, remove
the cu from the arm.
• Place the cu on the upper arm only. Do not place the cu on other parts
of the body.
• The air line poses a risk of strangulation for small children.
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