Mesi ABPI MD

Device Name:

ABPI MD

Manufacturer:

Mesi Development of Medical Devices Ltd., Leskoškova Cesta 11a, 1000 Ljubljana, SLOVENIA.

Measuring functions:

Blood pressure

Primary Client Use:

Intended for professional use

Measurement Site:

Arm and Ankle

Measurement Occurrence:

Continuous measurement

Availability:

Available Currently

Availability according to Countries or Regions:

Ireland

Device Manual:

Click here to download the Device Manual

Description:

The Mesi ABPI MD is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 1-star Medaval rating. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and ankle. It is intended for professional use.

Assessment:

The technology used in the Mesi ABPI MD, to measure blood pressure, has been assessed, in a general population, according to a non-standard protocol.

Recommendations:

	Accuracy Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BP	Medaval	★ Recommendation	Recent clinical validation; older protocol

Validation Publications:

Špan M, Geršak G, Millasseau SC, Meža M, Košir A. Detection of peripheral arterial disease with an improved automated device: comparison of a new oscillometric device and the standard Doppler method. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2016 Jul 29;12:305-311. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S106534. PMID: 27536125. Available from: PMC4973721. eCollection 2016.

Ad Hoc protocol - Pass General population (Note: There is no standard protocol for ABI validation)

Relevant Publications:

Fletcher J, Milne J, Tickle J, Buxey K, Conway K, Dhoonmoon L, Sarah Kiernan S. Best Practice Statement: Ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) in practice. London, UK: Wounds UK; 2019 Jan 25. 20 p. Available from: wounds-uk.com.

Fletcher J, Atkin L, Aylward-Wotton N, Boast G, Hatch J, Hazell D, Paton K, Taylor C, Wallace N. Best Practice Statement: Effectively assessing ABPI in leg ulcer patients. London, UK: Wounds UK; 2024 Sep 9. 16 p. Available from: wounds-uk.com.