Origins

The algorithm is one of the core technologies that determines the accuracy of non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitors. The optimal way to optimize algorithms is to test them with blood pressure raw data, including values from both healthy individuals and those with medical conditions. However, using blood pressure raw data relies on clinical trials, which are not only costly and time-consuming but also do not guarantee tests of specific medical conditions.

To address this challenge, WhaleTeq has developed the advanced blood pressure simulator BPA700, which comes with a unique "record and play raw data" function. This breakthrough feature overcomes the limitations of manually setting parameters in conventional blood pressure simulators, allowing engineers to record and play any clinical data to effectively verify the accuracy of algorithms.
Engineers can reuse recorded data to verify new designs, achieving the goal of "preclinical testing" to increase the success rate of clinical trials and accelerate the time to market.

Moreover, the BPA700 integrates essential testing such as static pressure, blood pressure, leak, and overpressure tests, and also features WhaleTeq's exclusive design "Standard Assistant Software", which incorporates the IEC 80601-2-30 regulatory requirements into 14 test items.
Those features minimize the inconvenience of test setups and save time spent on studying standards, making R&D and compliance verification less challenging and enabling engineers to focus on innovation and optimization.

Functions

Static Pressure Test

Tests reading accuracy and cuff performance

Blood Pressure Test

Simulates diastolic and systolic pressures

Leak Test

Tests the leakage rate

Overpressure Test

Verifies the safety mechanism design

Record and Play Data

Directly records blood pressure raw data and converts them into files for playback

Standard Assistant Software

Integrates IEC 80601-2-30 and YY9706.230 testing requirements, enabling users to easily conduct tests

Auto Sequence

Organizes and stores commonly used test items for automated testing

Standalone Mode

Enables static pressure, blood pressure, leak, and overpressure tests, as well as automated tests set up through the Auto Sequence function in BPA700 software

Highlights

Flexible Pulse Envelope Settings and Test Automation

• Adjustable pulse envelope to customize simulated blood pressure
• Software development kits (SDKs) for developing automated testing programs
• Auto Sequence function — creates automated testing without coding

Reliable Repeatability and Reproducibility Ensures Compliance

• NIBP simulator standard ISO/TS 81060-5 compliant
• Optional Standard Assistant Software — simplifies the IEC 80601-2-30 and YY9706.230 compliance tests and exports test reports  >> Learn More
• A wide range of dynamic and static pressures simulates various blood pressure levels

 

Industry-first Validation Using Raw Data Playback

• Raw data playback — testing with blood pressure raw data allows NIBP algorithm optimization and lower clinical trial costs
• Raw data recording — creates databases for future validation