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 Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BP	Medaval	None	This is a manual device.