Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1650)
Device Name:
VitalScan Plus
Device Model:
BP-1650
Manufacturer:
B. Braun Melsungen AG, Carl-Braun-Straße, 134212 Melsungen, GERMANY.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Wrist
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Device Manual:
Description:
The Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1650) is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the wrist. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1650), 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.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Legacy approval | Older clinical validation; older protocol |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Self-measurement | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults (Unavailable) | Published evidence |
Device Family:
Validation Publications:
Nolly H, Osso P, Nolly A, Silva M, Nolly M, Romero M. Self-measurement of blood pressure: validation of the Braun BP VitalScan Plus 1650 monitor according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2008 Apr;13(2):101-6. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e3282f13f8a. PMID: 18347444.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population