Most aneroid blood pressure instruments look alike. How can I tell the difference and why should I choose an ADC brand sphyg?

It is often difficult to tell the difference between competing brands of blood pressure instruments. With retail prices from as little as $10 to nearly $250 for a basic pocket aneroid, and appearances so similar, it can be tempting to select the least expensive brands.

Today, most blood pressure instruments are completely manufactured in China or Indonesia by firms with no formal affiliation with their U.S. distributors. In fact, many U.S. importers change suppliers every six months in response to lower prices from competing foreign manufacturers. That results in products of questionable quality and virtually no consistency.

Only a handful of manufacturers still produce their products in the U.S.A. Components for ADC's blood pressure instruments are produced exclusively for ADC by some of the world's most experienced ISO 9000 subcontractors under long term contract. In addition, ADC employs a rigorous QC process using proprietary test equipment, prior to final assembly in the U.S.A., to ensure strict compliance to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 81060 standards OR better. ADC produces pocket aneroids with an MSRP from $20 to $60, palm and multicuff aneroids from $90 to $200, clock aneroids from $100 to $200, and mercury sphygs from $70 to $200. Each and every one is subjected to dozens of inspections prior to final assembly in the U.S.A. A sphygmomanometer is both a vital instrument for the measurement of a critical vital sign and a long term investment. Choose the model that makes the most sense for your requirements and budget as much as you can afford. Then select the ADC model that best fits your needs.