Medisana CardioCompact 51098 Owner's Manual page 26

GB 1 Safety Information
Safety Information
Assigned purpose:
This fully automatic electronic blood pressure monitor is
intended for measuring the blood pressure at home. It is a
non-invasive blood pressure measurement system to
measure the diastolic and systolic blood pressure and pulse
of an adult using a non-invasive technique by means of a
cuff, which needs to be fitted on the upper arm. The cuff
circumference is limited from 22 to 42 cm.
Contraindications:
This blood pressure monitor is not suitable for persons with a
strong arrhythmia.
• The unit is intended only for use in the home.
• Consult your doctor prior to using the blood pressure monitor if
you are concerned about health matters.
• Irregularity of pulse or arrhythmia can lead to difficulties in
recording a correct reading when measurements are taken using
oscillometric blood pressure devices. This device is electronically
equipped to detect over 20 of the most commonly occurring types
of arrhythmia and movement artifacts and indicates this with a
symbol
• Only use the unit for its intended purpose in accordance with the
instruction manual. Warranty claims become void if the unit is
misused.
• If you should suffer from conditions such as arterial occlusive
disease, please consult your doctor before using the unit.
• The unit may not be used to check the heart rate of patients with
a pacemaker.
• Do not use the unit (cuff) on wounds or inflammations or on any
limb where intravascular access or therapy is present.
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WARNING
Do not take any therapeutic measures based on
your own measurements! Never change the quantity
of medication prescribed by your doctor!
in the display.