Braun SensorControl BP-3550
Device Name:
SensorControl
Device Model:
BP-3550
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 SensorControl BP-3550 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 SensorControl BP-3550, 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 | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Ilman N, Altunkan S, Kayatürk N, Altunkan E. Validation of the Braun BP 3550 wrist blood pressure measuring device with a position sensor and an EasyClick cuff according to the International Protocol in adults. Blood Press Monit. 2007 Feb;12(1):45-9. PMID: 17303987.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population