big ben® Sphygmomanometer
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big ben® is a high-grade, versatile and robustly designed aneroid sphygmomanometer, available with either a round or square face shape and offered in wall, desk, rail or mobile stand configurations. The iconic Riester design and precisionengineered finish make big ben® a trusted choice for blood pressure measurement across all clinical environments.
Configuration
One tube connected to the inflation system with air release valve; One tube connected to the connector on the spiral tube. Available as modular option in configuration of the Riester ri-former®.
Features and benefits
- Easy to read, generously dimensioned scale (Ø 147.2 mm or □ 145.5 mm)
- High-contrast visual display
- Latex-free version available
- Ideal for every patient exam room
- German-engineered air-release valve with fine adjustment
- Chromium-plated screwed tube connection for quick and easy cuff changes
- Spacious basket for cuffs included to be mounted on the rear side of the device (mobile or desk) or below the device (wall mounted)*
- Micro-filter protects the release valve and measurement system, preventing contamination of internal mechanisms
- Precision mechanism mounted on a special support to ensure complete stability of the BP measuring system, maintaining the zero-point for calibration and delivering consistent, accurate readings
- Approved by the British and Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS)
*Optional, larger baskets available separately for cuffs and tubes.
Product details
| big ben® |
|---|
| Dimension |
Square
Round
|
| Type | Aneroid; two-tubes; mercury-free |
| BIHS Validation | BIHS International Protocol |
| Options | wall; desk; rail; mobile |
| Weight | 1600 g; 1300 g; 1200 g; 4000 g |
| Accuracy | ±3 mmHg (±2 mmHg Riester inhouse standard) |
| Calibration | Lifetime measuring technology; No recalibration needed when used properly |
| Measurement conditions | 10 °C to 40 °C at 85% relative humidity |
| Microfilter | Yes |
| Shock-resistant | Yes |
| Latex-free | Optional |
Ordering information
big ben® Wall model
| Art. No. | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1465 | All | big ben® square wall, velcro cuff (adult) |
| 1465-123 | All except US | big ben® square wall, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1465-130 | All except US | big ben® square wall, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1465-100 | All except US | big ben® square wall manometer, wall support, w/o accessories |
| 1459 | All except US | big ben® round wall, velcro cuff (adult)) |
| 1459-123 | All except US | big ben® round wall, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1459-130 | All except US | big ben® round wall, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1459-100 | All except US | big ben® round wall manometer, wall support, w/o accessories |
big ben® Desk model
| Art. No. | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1456 | All except US | big ben® square desk, velcro cuff (adult) |
| 1456-123 | All except US | big ben® square desk, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1456-130 | All except US | big ben® square desk, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1456-100 | All except US | big ben® square desk manometer only, w/o accessories |
| 1453 | All except US | big ben® round desk, velcro cuff (adult)) |
| 1453-123 | All except US | big ben® round desk, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1453-130 | All except US | big ben® round desk, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1453-100 | All except US | big ben® round desk manometer only, w/o accessories |
big ben® Rail model
| Art. No. | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1498 | All except US | big ben® square rail, velcro cuff (adult) |
| 1498-123 | All except US | big ben® square rail, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1498-130 | All except US | big ben® square rail, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1498-100 | All except US | big ben® square rail manometer, w/o clamp, w/o accessories |
| 1488 | All except US | big ben® round rail, velcro cuff (adult) |
| 1488-123 | All except US | big ben® round rail, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1488-130 | All except US | big ben® round rail, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1488-100 | All except US | big ben® round rail manometer, w/o clamp, w/o accessories |
big ben® Floor model
| Art. No. | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1478 | All | big ben® square floor, velcro cuff (adult) |
| 1478-123 | All except US | big ben® square floor, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1478-130 | All except US | big ben® square floor, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1478-500 | All except US | big ben® square floor manometer, velcro cuff (adult), w/o stand |
| 1468 | All except US | big ben® round floor, velcro cuff (adult)) |
| 1468-123 | All except US | big ben® round floor, velcro cuff (large adult) |
| 1468-130 | All except US | big ben® round floor, velcro cuff (children) |
| 1468-500 | All except US | big ben® round floor manometer, velcro cuff (adult), w/o stand |
Accessories
| Art. No. | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54663 | All except US | Wall support 3 holes with 3 screws (to change to wall model) |
| 54665 | All except US | Wall support 2 holes with 2 screws (to change to rail model) |
| 10382 | All | Coiled latex tubing, black |
| 10384 | All | Universal clamp for rail fastening |
| 10385 | All | Mobile stand (base with 5 casters and pole) |
| 10392 | All | Basket (small) for mobile stand |
| 10393 | All | Basket (large) for mobile stand |
| 10373 | All | Tube connector (part II long), chrome plated |
| 10374 | All | Tube connector (part I short), chrome plated |
| 10372 | All | Tube connectors (part I short + part II long), chrome plated |
| 10350 | All | Inflation bulb with standard air-release valve, latex-free (Must be purchased with each spare cuff) |
| 10363 | All except US | Air release valve, chrome plated |
Downloads
Aneroid Sphygmomanometers
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