American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Advantage 6005 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction and Intended Use
Your ADC ® 6005 blood pressure kit is a manual blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the upper
arm at home or in your doctor’s/nurse’s office. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood
pressure as well as pulse through the auscultation method. This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been
designed to be user friendly.
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.
Remember…
Only a health care professional is qualified to interpret blood pressure measurements. This device is NOT in- •
tended to replace regular medical checkups.
It is recommended that your physician review your procedure for using this device. •
Blood pressure readings obtained by this device should be verified before prescribing or making 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 a physician before using this instrument on a •
child.
In cases of irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only be eval- •
uated after consultation with your doctor.
Familiarize yourself with the section titled "About Blood Pressure". It contains important information on •
the dynamics of blood pressure readings and will help you to obtain the best results.
NOTE! Do not attempt to service or repair this device yourself. Should a malfunction occur, refer
to page 20 of this booklet for service information.