ALP K2 DM-500
Device Model:
DM-500
Manufacturer:
Tanaka Sangyo Co. Ltd. (ALP K2), 16-3, 3-Chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JAPAN, JAPAN.
Measuring functions:
Blood Pressure and PR
Primary Client Use:
Intended for professional use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Device Specifications:
Description:
The ALP K2 DM-500 is a desk (tabletop) manually-operated mercury-free sphygmomanometer. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for professional use. 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 ALP K2 DM-500 to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | None | This is a manual device. |