I. A SPECIAL THANK YOU
Congratulations on your purchase of an ADC® Advantage™ Automatic Blood Pressure
Monitor.
In hospitals and physician's offices throughout the world, where accuracy and
dependability are critical, ADC® professional diagnostic products are the instruments of
choice.
Now you, too, can enjoy the benefits of ADC® engineering and quality in the home. This
feature rich instrument was designed to simplify the measurement of blood pressure and
pulse rate at home and deliver consistent, dependable results.
Read this booklet thoroughly before attempting to use your new ADC® Advantage™
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor.
1. INTRODUCTION AND INTENDED USE
This manual is for Advantage™ Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor (6012N).
Your ADC
®
Advantage™ blood pressure monitor is a semi-automatic digital blood pressure
measuring device for use on the upper arm. It enables very fast and reliable measurement
of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the pulse by way of the oscillometric
method. This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user
friendly.
Read this booklet thoroughly before attempting to use your new ADC
®
Advantage™ Semi-
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor.
Remember…
Only a healthcare professional is qualified to interpret blood pressure measurements.
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This device is NOT intended to replace regular medical checkups.
It is recommended that your physician review your procedure for using this device.
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Blood pressure readings obtained by this device should be verified before prescribing or
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making adjustments to any medications used to control hypertension. Under no
circumstances should YOU alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
This monitor is intended for use by adults only. Consult with a physician before using
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this instrument on a child.
In cases of irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument
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should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
Familiarize yourself with the section titled "About Blood Pressure". It contains important
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information on the dynamics of blood pressure readings and will help you to obtain the
best results.
2. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Warning:
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 can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
Warning:
Use of this instrument on patients under dialysis therapy or on anticoagulant,
antiplatelets, or steroids could cause internal bleeding.
Warning:
Do not use cuffs, AC adapters or batteries other than those included with this
product or replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer
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