Parama-Tech UM-15P
Device Model:
UM-15P
Manufacturer:
Parama-Tech Co. Ltd., 1-7-5 Tanotsu, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 813-0034, JAPAN.
Measuring functions:
Blood Pressure and PR
Primary Client Use:
Intended for patient monitoring
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Description:
The Parama-Tech UM-15P is a patient monitor. Medaval has not found evidence proving the accuracy of its blood pressure measurement technology. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for bedside patient monitoring. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the Parama-Tech UM-15P to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |