- The effectiveness of this blood pressure moni
tor has not been established in pregnant
(including pre-eclamptic) women.
- Common arrhythmias (such as atrial or ventric
ular premature beats or atrial fibrillation) and
peripheral artery disease / arteriosclerosis can
affect the performance (accuracy) of this blood
pressure monitor. Please consult your doctor
how to best use this blood pressure monitor if
you suffer from any of these conditions.
- Only use this device for its intended purpose as
described in this user manual.
- Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diag
nosis. This device allows you to monitor your
blood pressure. Do not begin or end medical
treatment based on the measurement results.
Always consult your doctor for treatment
advice.
- Do not take any therapeutic measures on the
basis of a self-measurement. Never change
prescribed medication without consulting your
doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any
questions about your blood pressure.
- If you are taking medication, consult your
physician to determine the most appropriate
time to measure your blood pressure.
- This device is not intended for use on extremi
ties other than the wrist or for functions other
than obtaining a blood pressure measurement.
- If the cuff pressure exceeds 40kPa (300mmHg),
the unit will deflate automatically. If the cuff
does not deflate when pressures exceeds
40kPa (300mmHg), detach the cuff from the
wrist and press the 'on' button to stop inflation.
- Do not attach the cuff on the same arm on
which other monitoring medical electrical
equipment is attached simultaneously, because
this could cause temporary loss of function of
those simultaneously-used monitoring medical
electrical equipment.
- Never attach the cuff on injured skin, an injured
arm or an arm under medical treatment as this
can cause further injury.
- Do not use the device in case of existing poly
ester or nylon material allergies.
- This device is not washable. Never immerse the
device in water and do not rinse it under the
tap.
- This device is not suitable for continuous moni
toring during medical emergencies or opera
tions.
- This device cannot be used with HF (High Fre
quency) surgical equipment at the same time.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abra
sive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such
as petrol or acetone to clean the device.
- If the battery can no longer be recharged or
when the device does not function properly
anymore (see 'Specifications'), please contact
the Philips Consumer Care center in your coun
try.
- Keep the device away from fire and heat
sources, as the battery can overheat, causing
fire or bursting. The battery could explode,
causing injury or death.
- After charging, remove the micro USB plug from
the device and remove the USB plug from USB
portal.
- The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and
is not suitable for use in the presence of a flam
mable anesthetic mixture with air, with oxygen
or nitrous oxide.
- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the
device near strong electrical or magnetic fields,
for example magnets, radio transmitters,
microwave ovens.
- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the
device near a strong electromagnetic field radi
ated interference signal or electrical fast tran
sient/burst signal.
- Use this device under the right environmental
conditions as indicated in this user manual. If
not, this could affect the performance, lifetime
of the device and measurement results.
- Use a soft cloth to clean the whole unit. Do not
use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
- Only use the micro USB cable supplied to
charge the device.
- The device does not need to be calibrated for
two years of normal use. After two years the
measurements may become less accurate.
- If you have any problems with this device, such
as setting up, malfunction, maintaining or using,
please contact Philips Consumer Care.
- Do not open, disassemble or repair the device
yourself. Modification of the device voids your
warranty.
- Report to Philips Consumer Care if any unex
pected operation or events occur.
- Dispose of accessories, detachable parts, and
the ME equipment according to the local guide
lines.
- Do not attempt to replace your blood pressure
monitors battery. It is built-in and not change
able.
- Avoid charging your blood pressure monitor in
extremely high or low temperatures (see 'Speci
fications').
- Do not clean the blood pressure monitor when
it is being charged. Always unplug the charger
first before cleaning the blood pressure moni
tor.
Compliance with standards
- The device meets the relevant standards for this
type of Class IIa electrical medical equipment
for home use.
- This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure
to electromagnetic fields and complies with EN
60601-1-2.
Display
Sym
bol
Description Explanation
Systolic
blood pres
sure
Maximum blood pressure.
Also see section Systolic
and diastolic pressure
