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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

Please note that this is a home health- care product only and it is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or medical professional.

Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare professional for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.

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This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney prob- lems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.

Consult your physician before measur- ing blood pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes, severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or vascular disease that may compromise circulation.

The pulse display is not suitable for check- ing the frequency of heart pacemakers.

Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.

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