Little Doctor LD5a
Device Model:
LD5a
Manufacturer:
Little Doctor International (S) Pte. Ltd., 35 Selegie Road, 09-05 Parkline Shopping Centre, 188307 Singapore, SINGAPORE.
Measuring functions:
Blood Pressure and PR
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Device Manual:
Description:
The Little Doctor LD5a 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 upper arm. 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 Little Doctor LD5a to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |