MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunTech Medical announces the independent validation of the SunTech 247™ blood pressure monitor to appear in the October issue of Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The independent evaluation was conducted by Dr. Hernan Polo Friz, Dr. Roberto Sega and additional researchers at the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca). This clinical validation performed simultaneous evaluation of the SunTech 247 in accordance to the protocols for the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), the British Hypertension Society (BHS), and the European Society of Hypertension (ESH).

The SunTech 247 achieved an “A” grade for both systolic and diastolic accuracy according to the BHS guidelines and a passing grade for both the AAMI and the ESH International Protocol guidelines. These results provide the SunTech 247 with clinical validation to all three of the internationally recognized standards for measuring automated blood pressure accuracy.

About the SunTech 247 Diagnostic Station

The SunTech 247 blood pressure monitor provides both an affordable replacement for mechanical gauges and mercury sphygmomanometers and the potential of a vital signs device without the expense. Start with a blood pressure module and add temperature and pulse oximetry modules at any time. The SunTech 247 also features a Manual Sphyg-Mode™ that allows any reading to be verified by taking a manual reading with a stethoscope. The SunTech 247 comes in a variety of mounting options so you can use it wherever, whenever and however you like.

About SunTech Medical

For over twenty-five years, SunTech Medical has been the preeminent supplier of clinical grade blood pressure monitoring products and technologies.

Currently, more than 75 companies use SunTech Medical’s OEM non-invasive blood pressure technologies within their patient monitoring systems. We produce the leading cardiac stress test blood pressure monitor and we are the world’s foremost manufacturer of ambulatory blood pressure monitors. Additionally, we offer blood pressure solutions for vital signs monitoring as well as a complete line of cuffs designed for general and specific applications.

Headquartered in the United States, in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, we are globally focused on the continual improvement of blood pressure monitoring products and technologies for the benefit of our customers, patients, employees and shareholders.

For more information about the SunTech 247 blood pressure monitor or SunTech Medical, please visit www.suntechmed.com.