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™ 6015N and Advantage™ Ultra 6016N. To find the model number of your
device, look on the rating label located on the cuff.
Your digital wrist blood pressure monitor with Irregular Heartbeat Detection, ADC® Measurement
Averaging Mode (6016N model only), and PC Link Blood Pressure Analyzer Software (6016N model only)
is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the wrist. This monitor enables
very fast and reliable measurement of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse by way
of the oscillometric method of measuring. This device offers a very high and clinically tested measurement
accuracy and is designed for maximum user-friendliness.
Before using, please read this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place. Please contact
your doctor for further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement.
To learn more, visit our website at: www.adctoday.com.
Remember…
Only a healthcare professional is qualified to interpret blood pressure measurements. This device is
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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 making
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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 aphysician before using this instrument on
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a child.
In cases of irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only be
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evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
Familiarize yourself with the section titled "About Blood Pressure". It contains important information on
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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, or batteries other than those included with this product or replacement parts
supplied by the manufacturer.
