It is very important. In general, a patient should be seated comfortably with their back and arm supported. Patients should sit with their feet flat on the floor and their legs uncrossed. When patients are supine, blood pressure measurements can vary 5-8 mmHg and this variation can increase if the arm is not supported to ensure that the cuff is at heart level. Similar variations can occur if the patient’s back or arm is unsupported, or if they are not seated correctly.

Depending on the model you have purchased, your home BP monitor will allow you to store a set number of readings. For our single-user models including the 6021 series, once you have reached the maximum number of readings that can be stored on your monitor, a ‘FULL’ message will display onscreen to indicate that the monitor’s memory is full. When this happens, taking additional readings will begin to overwrite older readings stored in memory.

AFD stands for Adjustable Frequency Diaphragm technology. Stethoscope models with AFD technology feature a single sided chestpiece that allows adjustment of the frequency by altering pressure to the chestpiece.  Light pressure accentuates lower frequencies, while firm pressure accentuates higher frequencies, simulating the diaphragm and bell sides of a two sided chestpiece.

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A 510(k) number is a premarket notification number that is required for certain classes of medical devices in the US. Generally, devices that are higher risk require premarket notification to the FDA prior to bringing the devices to market. The 510(k) number is issued once a company has proven that a device is substantially equivalent in performance and safety to other devices already existing on the market. ADC manufactures and distributes a number of devices that require premarket notification, and the 510(k) numbers for these devices are available from our regulatory department.

As mentioned in an earlier FAQ, the FDA does not endorse specific medical devices or medical device manufacturers. Companies that list their products as FDA approved are misbranding these medical devices in violation of the laws and regulations of the United States.