Ambulatory Blood Pressure Devices (Oscillometric Mode)
| Device/ Grade |
Cost (rrp) (incl VAT) |
Cuff sizes (cm) |
Weight (g) |
Dimensions (l x w x h, mm) |
Number/type of batteries |
Tonoport V1,2# NB Please see both references below. This device failed a validation test in 2003 but passed a subsequent test in 2005 International Protocol |
Available from dealer |
Small adult (17-22) Standard adult (24-32) Large adult (32-42) |
199 |
99 x 80 x 27 |
2 x AA |
# The manufacturer has stated that the algorithm has been amended between the first and second validation study.
* Protocol violation – Both observers were not blinded to the device reading
Go to the archive for a list of discontinued approved devices (NB there are no discontinued devices of questionable validity listed)
Distributors
GE Medical Systems (Tonoport V Model) Information Technologies GmbH Munzinger Str 3 D-79111 Freiburg Germany Tel: +49 761 45430 Fax: +49 761 4543233
Website: www.gehealthcare.com
International Business Products Ltd (Health & Life Model) 6 Newfield Court West Houghton Bolton B15 3SA Tel: 01942 819695 Fax: 01942 817868
References
- Haensel A, Utech K & Langewitz W. Validation of Tonoport V blood-pressure measuring monitor in adults. Journal of Human Hypertension 2005, 0, 1-6
- O'Brien E. Atkins N, Murphy A, Lyons S. Validation of the Tonoport V ambulatory blood pressure monitor according to the European Society of Hypertension International
Protocol for validation of blood pressure measuring devices in adults. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2003, 8, 255-260
- De Greeff A and Shennan AH. The Health and Life device (HL888HA): accuracy assessment in an adult population according to the
British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Pressure Monitoring 2007, 12:107-111
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