Panasonic EW-BU57
Device Model:
EW-BU57
Manufacturer:
Panasonic, One Panasonic Way, 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Japan
Description:
The Panasonic EW-BU57 is an automatic blood pressure monitor. The accuracy of its blood pressure measurement technology has yet to be proven to MDR requirements. 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:
While the technology used in the Panasonic EW-BU57, to measure blood pressure, has been assessed, the results of the study have not been published and cannot be verified.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | None | While a clinical validation is claimed, it cannot be checked properly. |
| BP | Japanese Society of Hypertension | Self-measurement (2021-2022) | Unpublished validation |
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