Nissei DM-500
Device Model:
DM-500
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
Description:
The Nissei DM-500 is a desk (tabletop) manually-operated mercury-free sphygmomanometer. 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:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the Nissei DM-500 to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
Accuracy AssessmentRecommendationBasis
BP Medaval None This is a manual device.