Colin BP-103N
Device Model:
BP-103N
Manufacturer:
Colin Medical Instruments Corp., 5850 Farinon Dr, San Antonio, TX 78249, 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 Colin BP-103N 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 Colin BP-103N, 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:
Slabý A, Arenberger P, Josífko M, Hrabák P. Clinical evaluation of the Nippon Colin BP-103N blood pressure monitor. J Hum Hypertens. 1987 Jun;1(1):13-6. PMID: 3508193.
Ad Hoc protocol General population
Kawahara M. Evaluation of the accuracy of non-invasive automatic blood pressure monitors. Anesth Prog. 1990 Sep-Oct;37(5):244-7. PMID: 2096748. Available from: PMC2148609.
Ad Hoc protocol General population