ALP K2 BP-786

Device Model:

BP-786

Manufacturer:

Tanaka Sangyo Co. Ltd. (ALP K2), 16-3, 3-Chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JAPAN, JAPAN.

Measuring functions:

Blood pressure

Primary Client Use:

Intended for self-measurement and home use

Measurement Site:

Upper Arm

Measurement Occurrence:

Single measurements only

Availability:

Available Currently

Description:

The ALP K2 BP-786 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.

Assessment:

There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the ALP K2 BP-786 to measure blood pressure.

Recommendations:

	Accuracy Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BP	Medaval	Not recommended	This device has not been clinically validated.