Welch Allyn Tycos Classic Hand (5098-02)
Device Name:
Tycos Classic Hand
Device Model:
5098-02
Manufacturer:
OBL: Welch Allyn Inc., 4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153, UNITED STATES.
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
Device Manual:
Description:
The Welch Allyn Tycos Classic Hand (5098-02) is a palm-style manually-operated aneroid 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 Welch Allyn Tycos Classic Hand (5098-02) to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | None | This is a manual device. |