Hartmann Tensoval Comfort
Device Name:
Tensoval Classic
Manufacturer:
Paul Hartmann AG, Paul-Hartmann-Straße 12, 89522 Heidenheim, GERMANY.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Germany
Device Manual:
Description:
The Hartmann Tensoval Comfort is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 1-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. 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 Hartmann Tensoval Comfort, to measure blood pressure, has passed in four clinical validation studies, in general populations, according to recognised standard protocols, as published in peer-reviewed publications.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | ★ Recommendation | Older clinical validation; older protocol; multiple clinical validations |
| BP | DHL (DE) | General use (Latest: 2001, 2002 (2), 2007, 2009) | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Self-measurement | The DHL recommendation |
Validation Publications:
Tholl U, Lüders S, Bramlage P, Dechend R, Eckert S, Mengden T, Nürnberger J, Sanner B, Anlauf M. The German Hypertension League (Deutsche Hochdruckliga) Quality Seal Protocol for blood pressure-measuring devices: 15-year experience and results from 105 devices for home blood pressure control. Blood Press Monit. 2016 Aug;22(4):197-205. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000186. PMID: 26998590.
DHL:1999 - Pass General population (Note: 2007)
DHL:1999 - Pass General population (Note: 2001, Flat cuff)
DHL:1999 - Pass General population (Note: 2002, Flat cuff)
DHL:1999 - Pass General population (Note: 2002, Preform cuff)