Bluestone 80-5101 - Page 3

Safety Notice
Important instructions Before Use
1. Do nOI confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis . Blood pressure measurements should
only be interpreted by a health professional who is familiar with your medical history .
2.
Contact your physician jftesl resulrs regularly indicate abnormal readings.
3. Hyou are laking medication, consult with your physician to determine the most appropriate
time 10 measure your blood pressure. NEVER change a prescribed medication without first
consulting with your physician.
4 . rndividuals wilh serious circulation problems may experience discomfort. Consult your
physician prior to use.
5. For persons with irregul.ar or unstable circulation resulling from diabetes. liver disease)
arrcriosclerosis or other medical conditions, there may be variations in blood pressure
values m' casurcd at the wrist versus at the uppcr arm. MonilOring the trends in your blood
pressure takcn al either the arm or the wrist is nevertheless useful and important.
6. People suffering from vascular constriction, liver disorders or diabl.:tes, p~oplc with
cardiac pacemakers or a wcak pulse , and ,,,, ' omen who are pregnant should con - suit their
physician before measuring their blood pressure themselves. Different values may be
obtained due to their condition.
7. People suffering from arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial
fibrillation only use this blood pressure monitor in consultation with your doctor . In
certain cases oscillometric measurement method can produce incorrect readings.
8.Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the patient due to blood flow interference .
9.
The cuff should not be applied over a ,\-'ound as this can cause furth.er injury.
I O. DO NOT attach the cuff to a limb being used for IV infusions or any other intravascular
access, therapy or an arterio-venous (A- V) shunt. The cu ff innation can temporarily
bloc .k btood now , potentially causing harm to the patient.
I I.The cuffshould not be placed on thc arm on the side ofa mastectomy. [n thc case ofa
double mastectomy usc the side of the Icase dominant arm .
12.Pressurization of the cuff can temporarily eause loss of function of simultaneously used
monitoring equipment on the same limb
13.A compr es sed or kinked connection hos~ may cause cOIHinuQus cuff pressure resulting
in blood flow intcrfl!rence and potentially harmful injury to the patient.
14.Check that operation of the unit does not result in prolonged impairment of the circulation
oft.he patient.
15 . Product is designed for its intended usc only. Do not misuse in any way.
16. Product is not intended for infants or individuals who cannot e- xpress th~ir intentions.
17. Any hazards associated with prolonged overinn.tion of the bladder.
18. Do not dis . assemble the unit or arm cuff . Do not attempt to repair.
19. Use only the approved arm cuff for this unit. Use of other arm cuffs may result in
incorrect measurement results.
Safety Notice
20. The system might produce incorrect readings if stored or used outside the manufacturer's
specified tempcraturc and humidity ranges.
2l. Do not use cell phones and other devices, which generate strong electricaJ or
electromagnetic fields. near the device, as they may cause incorrect readings and
interference or become interference source to the device.
22. Do not mix new and old batteries simultaneously
23. Replace batteries when Low Battery Indicator" 00 " appears on screen. Replace both
batteries at the same time .
24.
Do not mix battery types. Long-life alkaline batteries are r-ecomml!nded.
25 .
Remove batteries from device when not in operation for more than 3 months .
26. Do
not insert the: batteries with their polarilit!s il)correctly aligned.
27 . Dispose batteries properly ~ observe loc811aws and regulations.
28 . Only use a recommended AC adapter complying with EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-1-2.
An unauthorized adapter may cause fire and electric ~hock .
29. [ill Refer to instruction manual l booklet symbol.
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