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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

Keeler Round Windsor, Square Windsor, Palm & Classic 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
Derivatives of Riester Big Ben Square

Tested and approved by the BHS Validation Service
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
Riester Big Ben Square
and derivative models: Shock-proof, Ri-San, Precisa N & Minimus II, e-mega, Minimus III  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
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

Rudolf Riester (Contact for a list of UK distributors)
BP Box 35
DE 72417
Jungingen
Germany
Tel: 0049 747792700
Email: cardow@riester.de
Web: www.riester.de

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

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