Braun BP-2550 (UG)
Device Model:
BP-2550 (UG)
Manufacturer:
B. Braun Melsungen AG, Carl-Braun-Straße, 134212 Melsungen, GERMANY.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Wrist
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Description:
The Braun BP-2550 (UG) is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the wrist. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Braun BP-2550 (UG), 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 | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Nolly H, Romero M, Nolly A, Osso P, Reinoso O, Nolly M. Home blood pressure measurement: validation of the Braun BP 2550 (UG) monitor according to the ESH International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2004 Feb;9(1):53-8. PMID: 15021079.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population