Removal from Use:
If any of the following situations occur, stop using the BP+:
•
The AC supply cable or attachment plug is damaged.
•
The device has been exposed to excessive moisture.
•
The device has been dropped and damaged or shows obvious signs of
breakage.
•
The device display remains blank when turned on.
Contact with Patient:
Do not touch any exposed metal parts on the BP+ (in
particular interface connectors) while simultaneously touching a patient.
Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the patient due to blood flow
interference.
Measurement in an arm where intravascular access or therapy or an arterio-
venous shunt is present could result in injury to the patient.
Pressure applied during measurement may cause discomfort or injury where the
patient has had a mastectomy on the side the cuff is applied.
Operator Attendance:
The operator must be in continual attendance while using
the BP+.
The operator should check, by observation that operation of the BP+ does not
result in prolonged impairment of the circulation of the blood of the patient.
Other Equipment:
Pressurisation of the cuff can temporarily cause loss of
function of simultaneously used monitoring equipment on the same limb.
Caution:
Do not clean the BP+ with concentrated bleach, corrosive chemicals or
abrasive cleaning compounds.
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
The BP+ complies with the electromagnetic
compatibility requirements of IEC 60601-1-2. Operation of the device may affect,
or be affected by, nearby equipment due to the effects of electromagnetic
interference. If this happens:
•
Increase the separation between the BP+ and the other device.
•
Connect the devices to AC supply outlets on separate circuit branches.
•
Refer to section 5.1 for further compliance information and advice relating to
electromagnetic interference.
The use of a mains power adapter not approved by Uscom may result in
increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of
the BP+.
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