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Rossmax Z5
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Rossmax Z5 · Photo source

Rossmax

Z5

Release date not published

A rechargeable upper-arm blood pressure monitor with Bluetooth, AFib screening and two 60-reading histories.

Type
Upper arm
Users
2
App
Yes
Validated
–

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
Yes
Method
Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with semiconductor pressure sensor. First-sale date unresolved
Accuracy
Pressure 30–260 mmHg; pulse 40–199 bpm. Maker accuracy ±3 mmHg pressure and ±5% pulse
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP lists Z5 as equivalent to the validated Rossmax CF175, rather than directly studied. Medaval says the equivalence evidence is unpublished and cannot be checked against MDR requirements; headline validation omitted
Features
PARR flags AFib, premature contractions and combined findings; not an ECG. Cuff-fit, movement and hypertension indicators; non-storing guest mode. Generic tachycardia/bradycardia marketing does not establish dedicated detection icons

Cuff

Cuff fits
24–40 cm
Cuff
Latex-free Universal Cone Cuff for 24–40 cm arms

Connections and memory

Users
2
Readings stored
60 per user
Bluetooth and app
Yes
Memory
Two 60-reading histories with date/time; latest-three average and seven-day morning/nighttime averages. Morning uses 04:00–11:59 and nighttime 18:00–02:00. Oldest reading replaced when full; guest readings not stored
App
Bluetooth low energy transfers new and saved readings to the phone app after pairing. USB cable is specified for power only; a generic BP Manager diagram does not establish PC data transfer
Power
Built-in non-detachable DC 3.7 V lithium-ion battery; Type-C input 5 V, 1 A. Maker claims approximately 600 measurements per full charge, depending on battery and storage condition; charging takes up to three hours depending on discharge. Green charging light goes out when full. Battery replacement by authorised service centre; automatic shutdown after one minute

Design

Display details
69 × 64.4 mm LCD; IP21
Size
120 × 80 × 57 mm (L × W × H); 276 g including battery, excluding cuff
In the box
Universal Cone Cuff, USB cable, instruction manual and zipper bag; mains adaptor optional

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • AFib and premature-beat screening
  • Bluetooth and seven-day averages

Cons

  • Pulse screening is not an ECG
  • Battery replacement requires servicing
  • Mains adaptor optional

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm2Yes––
Upper arm2Yes––
Upper arm1YesYes–

Sources

  1. rossmax.com/en/products/monitoring/blood-pressure-monitors.html
  2. rossmax.com/downloads/IBs/OBM_IB_Z5%281%29NA19BT_SW.pdf
  3. rossmax.com/downloads/Epaper/OBM_Epaper_Z5%281%29NA19BT_EN.pdf
  4. stridebp.org/device/rossmax-z5
  5. medaval.ie/resources/EN/devices/Rossmax-Z5.php

Photo: rossmax.com

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