ERKA. Erkameter 24


Device Name:
Erkameter 24
Manufacturer:
Kallmeyer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG (ERKA.), Im Farchet 15, 83646 Bad Tölz, GERMANY.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single and intermittent measurements
Availability:
Available Currently
Device Specifications:
Description:
The ERKA. Erkameter 24 is an ambulatory blood pressure 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 ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Assessment:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the ERKA. Erkameter 24 to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |