Aneroid Sphygmomanometers for Clinical Use

NB The accuracy of aneroid devices may deteriorate with use. These devices must be checked for accuracy and if necessary re-calibrated every 6-12 months.

Device/ Grade	Cost (rrp) (incl VAT)	Cuff sizes (cm)	Weight (g)	Dimensions (l x w x h, mm)	Notes
Heine Gamma G7 (G5)2 International Protocol	Details awaited	Newborn 6 x 28 Infant 8 x 34 Child 10 x 34 Adult 14 x 53 Large Adult 15 x 64 Thigh 20 x 86	134	185 x 75 x 38
Heine Gamma XXL-LF2 International Protocol	Details awaited	Newborn 6 x 28 Infant 8 x 34 Child 10 x 34 Adult 14 x 53 Large Adult 15 x 64 Thigh 20 x 86	312	140 x 173 x 72
Maxi Stabil 31 BHS A/A	£87.00	Details awaited	Details awaited	Details awaited
Reister Big Ben Square and derivative models: Shock-proof, Ri-San, Precisa N & Minimus II  International Protocol	Varies according to spec	Neonatal 5 x 15.5 Infant 7.2 x 23 Child 10 x 35.5 Adult 14.5 x 54.5 Large Adult 18.5 x 58.5 Thigh 22 x 70 Thigh XL 26 x 100	1600	275 x 202 x 165	NEW! Dec 2009 Tested and approved by the BHS Validation Service

Go to the archive for a list of discontinued approved devices
There are no discontinued approved devices for this category listed.

Distributors

Heine Gamma
Various Medical Suppliers

Keeler Ltd
Clewer Hill Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 4AA
Tel: 01753 827 182
Email: neila@keeler.co.uk
Web: www.keeler.co.uk

Welch Allyn UK Ltd (Maxi Stabil)
Cubington Rd
Aston Abbotts
Buckinghamshire
HP22 4ND
Tel:  0207 3656780
Fax: 0207 3659694
Email: welchallyn@mail.welchallyn.com
www.welchallyn.co.uk

References

1. Reinders A, Jones CR, Cuckson AC, Shenna AH. The Maxi Stabil 3: validation of an aneroid device according to a modified British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2003, 8 (2) 83-89
   
   
2. Dorigatti F, Bonso E, Zanier A and Palatini P. Validation of Heine Gamma G7 (G5) and XXL-LFR aneroid devices for blood pressure measurement. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12: 29-33