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Indications
In the event of hypertension or hypotension, the user can in-
dependently monitor their blood pressure and pulse values at
home. However, the user does not need to be suffering from
hypertension or arrhythmia in order to use the device.
Contraindications
 WARNING
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns,
children or pets.
• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities 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 cuff on people who have undergone a
mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause
further injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm whose
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g.
intravascular access or intravascular therapy, or an arte-
riovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use the device on people with allergies or sen-
sitive skin.
Undesirable side effects
• skin irritation
• negative impact on blood circulation
3. 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! Dis-
cuss 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 measure-
ments.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect meas-
urements or have a detrimental effect on measurement
accuracy.
• 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.
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