Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1600)

Device Name:

VitalScan Plus

Device Model:

BP-1600

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 VitalScan Plus (BP-1600) 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 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:

There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1600) to measure blood pressure.

Recommendations:

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