Symbol for 'Including RF transmitter'. This
means that this device emits non-ionizing
radiation. All devices with RF transmitters
or that use RF electromagnetic energy
must have a label with this symbol.
Indicates caution.The user should consult
the instructions for use for important cau
tionary information such as warnings and
precautions that cannot, for a variety of
reasons, be presented on the medical
device itself.
Symbol for micro-USB connector.
Symbol for USB connector.
This symbol on the device means: pro
tected against access to hazardous parts
with a finger and against vertically falling
water drops when tilted up to 15 degrees.
–20ºC
60ºC
Indicates the storage and transportation
temperature limits to which the medical
device can be safely exposed: -20°C to
60°C.
Symbol for the 2 year Philips guarantee.
The Green Dot ('Der Grüne Punkt' in Ger
man) is the license symbol of a European
network of industry-funded systems for
recycling the packaging materials of con
sumer goods.
General description (Fig. 1)
1
Bluetooth® symbol
2 Battery symbol
3 Lock switch
4 Socket for micro USB plug
5 Blood pressure classification
6 Heart rate/irregular heart rate detector
7 Movement detector
8 User IDs
9 Cuff
10 On button
11 User ID button
12 Heart rate
13 Diastolic blood pressure
14 Inflation/deflation indicator
15 Systolic blood pressure
16 USB plug
17 Micro USB plug
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the device and save it for future reference.
Warning
- Please keep the unit out of reach of infants,
children or pets, since inhalation or swallowing
of small parts can be dangerous or even fatal.
- The device is not suitable for measuring the
blood pressure of children.
- The device is not suitable for persons who have
electrical implants.
- Do not use this blood pressure monitor on any
arm where intravascular access or therapy
(such as an intravenous drip or a blood transfu
sion), or an arterio-venous shunt (A-V shunt) is
present. The temporary interference to blood
flow by the blood pressure measurement could
result in injury.
- If you had a mastectomy (breast amputation)
do not use this blood pressure monitor on the
arm on the side of the mastectomy. The inflat
ing cuff can lead to pain, trauma and further
injury in the arm on the side of the mastectomy.
- Consult your doctor if your suffer from illnesses
prior to using the device.
- No modifications of this equipment are allowed.
This may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the device.
- Do not use the blood pressure monitor during
charging as it can cause injury.
- Do not touch the output of the adapter as it can
cause injury.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Battery may
explode or leak.
- If you experience discomfort during a measure
ment, such as pain in the arm or other com
plaints, press the 'on' button to release the air
immediately from the cuff. Loosen the cuff and
remove it from your wrist.
- On the rare occasion of a fault causing the cuff
to remain fully inflated during measurement,
open the cuff immediately. Prolonged high
pressure (cuff pressure >300 mmHg or constant
pressure >15 mmHg for more than 3 minutes)
applied to the arm, may lead to bruises (ecchy
mosis).
- Too frequent and consecutive measurements
could cause disturbances in blood circulation
and injuries.
- Beware of strangulation particularly for children
and infants due to cables.
- Do not connect the tube to other medical
equipment, as this could lead to dangerous
injuries.
- This device is not intended for patients outside
a home environment.
- Never use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers or that Philips does not specifi
cally recommend. Using such accessories or
parts could cause a hazardous situation for the
user or damage to the device.
- Only use the accessories and detachable parts
authorized by the manufacturer. The use of
unauthorized parts or accessories may cause
damage to the device or injury to the user.
Caution
- Always check the device before you use it. Do
not use the device if it is damaged, as this may
cause injury.
