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2. Safety information
The following is important information on how to use the C3
+
properly and safely. Carefully read this
section before operating the C3
+
.
2.1 Notes on proper C3
+
use
• The C3
+
and the Cortrium Data Transfer Tool software contain no capacity for analysing the
contents of ECG recordings or providing diagnoses.
• The C3
+
light patterns only reflect battery status and operation mode. The lights do not
reflect cardiac health in any way and should never be interpreted as an indication of patient
health.
• The C3
+
is built to be operable by a healthcare professional. The patient should always be
walked through all required instructions before wearing the device.
• The data recorded by the C3
+
can only be used to diagnose heart-related diseases such as
atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias when reviewed by a properly trained healthcare professional
(e.g. a cardiologist).
• ECG electrodes (not supplied by Cortrium) may cause a patient’s skin to react with irritation
or reddening. Consult information provided with the electrodes for more information.
2.2 Warnings
• Do not use C3
+
before reading this manual and manual for ECG electrodes.
• Do not use C3
+
without cleaning it according to instructions between patient uses.
• Do not use C3
+
without preparing device as described in this document between patient
uses.
