Heine Gamma G5
Device Name:
Gamma G5
Device Model:
M-000.09.230/231/561 (Adult/Child/GP Practice Kit)
Manufacturer:
HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Kientalstraße 7, 82211 Herrsching a. Ammersee, GERMANY.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for professional use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Available Currently
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Ireland
Device Specifications:
Description:
The Heine Gamma G5 is a palm-style manually-operated aneroid sphygmomanometer. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for professional use.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Heine Gamma G5, 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) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Self-measurement and professional use | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Dorigatti F, Bonso E, Zanier A, Palatini P. Validation of Heine Gamma G7 (G5) and XXL-LF aneroid devices for blood pressure measurement. Blood Press Monit. 2007 Feb;12(1):29-33. PMID: 17303985.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population