CNSystems CNAP Monitor 500
Device Name:
CNAP Monitor 500
Manufacturer:
CNSystems Medizintechnik AG, Reininghausstraße 13, 8020 Graz, AUSTRIA.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure, Cardiac signs
Primary Client Use:
Intended for patient monitoring
Measurement Site:
Finger
Measurement Occurrence:
Continuous measurement
Availability:
Available Currently
Description:
The CNSystems CNAP Monitor 500 is a patient monitor. Although its blood pressure measurement technology has been evaluated, it is not possible to base a determination on its accuracy from this research. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the finger. It is intended for bedside patient monitoring.
Assessment:
The technology used in the CNSystems CNAP Monitor 500, to measure blood pressure, has been assessed, in general and specific populations, according to non-standard protocols.
Recommendations:
Accuracy AssessmentRecommendationBasis
BP Medaval None When an evaluation is carried out using a non-standard protocol, no inference can be made on accuracy based on a standard protocol.
Validation Publications:

Dewhirst E, Corridore M, Klamar J, Beebe A, Rice J, Barry N, Tobias JD. Accuracy of the CNAP monitor, a noninvasive continuous blood pressure device, in providing beat-to-beat blood pressure readings in the prone position. J Clin Anesth. 2013 Jun;25(4):309-13. Epub: 2013 May 17. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2013.01.010. PMID: 23685101.

IA protocol Children (n=20) (Note: IA validation in children in prone position)

Kako H, Corridore M, Rice J, Tobias JD. Accuracy of the CNAP™ monitor, a noninvasive continuous blood pressure device, in providing beat-to-beat blood pressure readings in pediatric patients weighing 20-40 kilograms. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Nov;23(11):989-93. Epub: 2013 Apr 9. doi: 10.1111/pan.12173. PMID: 23565770.

Ad Hoc protocol General population

Tobias JD, McKee C, Herz D, Teich S, Sohner P, Rice J, Barry N, Michalsky M. Accuracy of the CNAP™ monitor, a noninvasive continuous blood pressure device, in providing beat-to-beat blood pressure measurements during bariatric surgery in severely obese adolescents and young adults. J Anesth. 2014 Dec;28(6):861-5. Epub: 2014 May 1. doi: 10.1007/s00540-014-1835-5. PMID: 24789660.

Ad Hoc protocol General population (Note: IA validation (n=18))