Nokia BPM+ (2018-12-17)

Starting date:

December 17, 2018

Posting date:

January 23, 2019

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-68886

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Nokia BPM+

Reason

BPM+ is an upper arm blood pressure monitor that measures systolic and diastolic pressure, and heart rate. It is intended to be used at home by an adult with an arm circumference ranging from 22 to 42 cm. It was identified that the device was less accurate on subjects with larger arm circumference (greater then 35 cm).

Affected products