Suntech 247
Device Name:
247
Manufacturer:
SunTech Medical Inc., Suite 117, 507 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville, NC 27560-8200, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for patient monitoring
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Available Currently
Device Manual:
Description:
The Suntech 247 is a vital signs monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for bedside patient monitoring.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Suntech 247, to measure blood pressure, has passed 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 | Legacy approval | Older clinical validation; older protocol |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Self-measurement (Previous) | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Office and hospital use for adults (Unavailable) | Published evidence |
Device Family:
Riester ri-medic DeskB, Riester ri-medic FloorB, Riester ri-medic WallB, Suntech 247B
Legend: B BIHS Derivative
Legend: B BIHS Derivative
Validation Publications:
Polo Friz H, Facchetti R, Primitz L, Beltrame L, Galbiati V, Ricioppo A, Bombelli M, Sega R. Simultaneous validation of the SunTech 247 diagnostic station blood pressure measurement device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol, the International Protocol and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards. Blood Press Monit. 2009 Oct;14(5):222-7. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e328330c873. PMID: 19741510.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population
BHS:1993 - Pass (A/A) General population
SP10:2002 - Pass General population