Colin BP-103N
Description: The Colin BP-103N is a clinically validated automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and 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.
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
