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As QardioArm contains magnets, please consult your
implantable pacemaker, defibrillator or other device before
use. As a general rule, maintain a minimum distance of 6
inches or 15 cm between QardioArm and your implanted
devices, or more if so specified by the manufacturer of your
implanted device.
GENERAL USAGE, SAFETY AND
PRECAUTIONS, CLEANING
• Do not use the QardioArm blood pressure monitor for
any purpose other than measuring blood pressure.
• Do not take a measurement immediately after eating,
smoking, drinking alcohol, bathing or exercising.
• Do not use the QardioArm blood pressure monitor while
operating a mechanical vehicle or in a moving vehicle (e.g.
during air travel).
• Do not leave the QardioArm blood pressure monitor
unattended around children or persons who cannot
express their consent to use.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around
your arm.
• Do not wrap the cuff inside-out.
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to the
QardioArm blood pressure monitor, as this may result in
damage to the device.
• Do not drop the QardioArm blood pressure monitor.
• Do not expose the cuff and/or the QardioArm blood
pressure monitor to temperatures outside the storage or
operating range.
• Do not expose the cuff and/or the QardioArm blood
pressure monitor to direct sunlight for extensive periods
of time.
• Do not expose the arm cuff and/or the QardioArm blood
pressure monitor to water, liquids or moisture.
Do not expose the arm cuff and/or the QardioArm blood
pressure monitor to dust or particles.
• Do not disassemble the QardioArm blood
pressure monitor.
• Do not use an alcohol-based or solvent agent to clean the
device. Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Clean the cuff carefully with a damp cloth and soap.
• Do not submerge any part of the QardioArm in water
at any time.
