1.4 Contraindications
Bioimpedance measurements may not be performed on individuals exhibiting
the following characteristics:
• electronic implants, e.g. cardiac pacemakers
• active prostheses
Bioimpedance measurements may
not be performed on persons who are
connected to one of the following devices:
• electronic life-support systems, e.g. artificial heart, artificial lung
• portable electronic medical devices, e.g. ECG devices or infusion
pumps
Impedance measurements may only be performed on persons exhibiting the
following characteristics after discussion with the attending physician:
• cardiac arrhythmias
• pregnancy
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Safety precautions in these Instructions for Use
DANGER!
Used to identify an extremely hazardous situation. If you fail to take
note of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injuries will occur.
WARNING!
Used to identify an extremely hazardous situation. If you fail to take
note of this information, serious irreversible or fatal injuries may result.
CAUTION!
Used to identify a hazardous situation. If you fail to take note of this
information, minor to moderate injuries may result.
NOTICE!
Used to identify possible incorrect usage of the device. If you fail to
take note of this information, you may damage the device, or the mea-
sured results may be incorrect.
NOTE
Includes additional information about use of the device.
➔ Safety precautions in these Instructions for Use
➔ Basic safety precautions
➔ Handling batteries and rechargeable batteries