Nissei DM-3000
Device Model:
DM-3000
Manufacturer:
Nihon Seimitsu Sokki Co. Ltd. (Nissei), 2508-13 Nakago Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0293, JAPAN.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for professional use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Ireland and Japan
Device Manual:
Device Specifications:
Description:
The Nissei DM-3000 is a desk (tabletop) manually-operated mercury-free sphygmomanometer. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 2-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for professional use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Nissei DM-3000, to measure blood pressure, has passed in two 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; recent protocol; multiple clinical validations |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | Japanese Society of Hypertension | Professional use (2019-2024) | Unpublished internal data |
| BP | Stride BP | Office and hospital use for adults (Unavailable) (Previously Preferred) | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Tasker F, De Greeff A, Shennan AH. Development and validation of a blinded hybrid device according to the European Hypertension Society protocol: Nissei DM-3000. J Hum Hypertens. 2010 Sep;24(9):609-16. Epub: 2010 Jan 28. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2009.113. PMID: 20107491. Available from: www.nature.com.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population
Stergiou GS, Karpettas N, Kollias A, Destounis A, Tzamouranis D. A perfect replacement for the mercury sphygmomanometer: the case of the hybrid blood pressure monitor. J Hum Hypertens. 2012 Apr;26(4):220-7. Epub: 2011 Sep 8. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2011.77. PMID: 21900952.
ESH-IP:2010 - Pass General population (Note: Modified protocol)