Samsung SBM-100A

Device Model:

SBM-100A

Manufacturer:

Distributer: Samsung Electronics GmbH, Am Kronberger Hang 6, 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus, GERMANY.

Other: Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd., Samsung GEC, 26 Sangil-ro 6-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, REPUBLIC of KOREA.

Measuring functions:

Blood pressure

Primary Client Use:

Intended for self-measurement and home use

Measurement Site:

Upper Arm

Measurement Occurrence:

Single measurements only

Availability:

Obsolete

Description:

The Samsung SBM-100A is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Medaval has not found evidence proving the accuracy of its blood pressure measurement technology. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. This device is now obsolete.

Assessment:

The technology used in the Samsung SBM-100A, to measure blood pressure, has failed in a clinical validation study, in a general population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication.

Recommendations:

	Accuracy Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BP	Medaval	Not recommended	This device has failed a clinical validation.

Validation Publications:

Altunkan S, Ilman N, Altunkan E. Validation of the Samsung SBM-100A and Microlife BP 3BU1-5 wrist blood pressure measuring devices in adults according to the International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2007 Apr;12(2):119-25. PMID: 17353656.

ESH-IP:2002 - Fail General population