Colin BP-8800
Device Model:
BP-8800
Manufacturer:
Colin Medical Instruments Corp., 5850 Farinon Dr, San Antonio, TX 78249, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for patient monitoring
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Description:
The Colin BP-8800 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:
The technology used in the Colin BP-8800, to measure blood pressure, has failed 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 | Not recommended | This device has failed a clinical validation. |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Professional use for children | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Naschitz JE, Gaitini L, Loewenstein L, Keren D, Zuckerman E, Tamir A, Yeshurun D. In-field validation of automatic blood pressure measuring devices. J Hum Hypertens. 2000 Jan;14(1):37-42. PMID: 10673729.
BHS:1993 - Fail (D/D) General population