Infrasonde D-4000
Device Model:
D-4000
Manufacturer:
Marion Scientific Corpration (Infrasonde), Costa Mesa, CA 92626, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood Pressure and PR
Primary Client Use:
Intended for patient monitoring
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Obsolete
Description:
The Infrasonde D-4000 is a patient monitor. Although its blood pressure measurement technology has been evaluated, it is not possible to base a determination on its accuracy from this research. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for bedside patient monitoring. This device is now obsolete.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Infrasonde D-4000, to measure blood pressure, has been assessed, in a general population, according to a non-standard protocol.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | None | When an evaluation is carried out using a non-standard protocol, no inference can be made on accuracy based on a standard protocol. |
Validation Publications:
Zezulka AV, Sloan PJ, Davies P, Beevers DG. Clinical evaluation of the Infrasonde D4000 blood pressure monitor. Postgrad Med J. 1985 Apr;61(714):321-3. PMID: 4022862. Available from: PMC2418217.
Ad Hoc protocol General population
