Pharma-Smart PS-2000
Description: The Pharma-Smart PS-2000 is a clinically validated automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and it is intended for use as a public facility.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Pharma-Smart PS-2000, to measure blood pressure, has passed 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 | Legacy approval | Older clinical validation; older protocol | ||
| Hypertension Canada | Public use (Gold) | Published evidence | ||
| Stride BP | Public use for adults | Published evidence | ||
| AMA VDL (US) | Public use | Published evidence | ||
Validation Publications
Alpert BS. Validation of the Pharma-Smart PS-2000 public use blood pressure monitor. Blood Press Monit. 2004 Feb;9(1):19-23. PMID: 15021074.
BHS:1993 - Pass (A/A) General population
SP10:2002 - Pass General population
