Disetronic Profilomat II
Description: The Disetronic Profilomat II is a non-clinically-validated automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and it is intended for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. This device is now obsolete.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Disetronic Profilomat II, to measure blood pressure, has failed in a clinical validation study, in a general population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication.
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medaval | Not recommended | This device failed clinical validation. | ||
Validation Publications
Mee F, Atkins N, O'Brien E. Evaluation of the Profilomat II ambulatory blood pressure system according to the protocols of the British Hypertension Society and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Blood Press Monit. 1998;3(6):353-61. PMID: 10212377.
BHS:1993 - Fail (C/B) General population
SP10:1992 - Fail General population (Note: Failed SBP)
