Bremed BD-8500

Device Model:

BD-8500

Manufacturer:

Bremed Limited, Unit 1104 - 11/F Two Harbourfront, 22 Tak Fung Street, Hunghom, 852 Kowloon, HONG KONG PRC.

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 Bremed BD-8500 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 Bremed BD-8500 to measure blood pressure.

Recommendations:

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