Withings BPM Core - Cautions; General Usage Cautions

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BPM Core
v1.0 | July 2019
Cautions
• Always consult your doctor.
• Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self treatment are dangerous.
• People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorders, should consult a
doctor before using the BPM Core.
• Cu inflation can cause internal bleeding.
• Operational factors such as common arrhythmias, ventricular premature
beats, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age, pregnancy, pre-
eclampsia or renal disease can aect the performance of the automated
sphygmomanometer and/or its blood pressure reading.
• BPM Core is a precision measuring equipment liable to be understood by lay
user but it still should be handled with care.
• A long exposure of the device to lint, dust or sunlight might reduce its life time
or damage it.
• Damaged cu or sensor might lead to incorrect measurements.
• Parts in contact with the skin: cu and electrodes.
• Measurements can be aected by extreme temperatures, humidity & altitude.
• Do not leave the BPM Core unattended with infants or persons who cannot
express their consent.
• Do not use the BPM Core for any purpose other than measuring blood
pressure.
• Do not disassemble the BPM Core.
• Do not operate the BPM Core in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
• Do not use a cellular phone near the BPM Core.
• Do not use the device with the USB cable plugged.
• Improper continuous pressure of cu or too frequent measurements may
interfere blood flow and result harmful injury to the users. Check if the use
of the BPM Core does not result in prolonged impairment of your blood
circulation.
• Do not apply the cu over the users’ arm bearing a wound or medical
treatment and so on, as this can cause further injury.
• Cu should be used on the arm on the side of a mastectomy.
• Use of the BPM Core can temporarily cause loss of function of simultaneously
used equipment on the same limb.