American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Advantage 6005 - Manual (Page 5)

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General Warnings and Precautions
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which, if not corrected or discon-
tinued immediately could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
WARNING: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare prac-
titioner.
WARNING: If luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing, there is a possibility that they might be
inadvertently connected to intravascular fluid systems, allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel.
Immediately consult a physician if this occurs.
WARNING: Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10 minutes when inflated above
10 mmHg. This may cause patient distress, disturb blood circulation, and contribute to the injury of
peripheral nerves.
WARNING: Safety and effectiveness with neonate cuff sizes 1 through 5 is not established.
WARNING: This system may fail to yield specified measurement accuracy if operated or stored in temperature or
humidity conditions outside the limits stated in the specifications section of this manual.
WARNING: This Product May Contain A Chemical Known To The State of California To Cause Cancer, Birth De-
fects, Or Other Reproductive Harm.
CAUTION: Unless otherwise indicated these products contain natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.
CAUTION: To avoid any possibility of accidental strangulation, keep this unit away from children and do not
drape tubing around your neck.
CAUTION: The standard material used for the bladder and tubing is latex-free.
ATTENTION: Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values must always be dis-
cussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed
by your doctor.
ATTENTION: The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!
ATTENTION: In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated
after consultation with your doctor.
Note:
To obtain the greatest accuracy from your blood pressure instrument, it is recommended that the instru-
ment be used within a temperature range of 50°F (10°C) to 104°F (40°C), with a relative humidity range of 15-
90% (non-condensing).