simpleABI-450CL | Single-Level Cuff-Link + Doppler ABI + TBI + Stress + ABI-Q PVR

*treadmill not included
simpleABI-450CL | Single-Level Cuff-Link + Doppler ABI + TBI + Stress + ABI-Q PVR

The simpleABI-450CL is a Doppler-based single-level ABI system with stress testing and integrated simpleABI-Q PVR software.

  • Stress ABI detects PAD in patients with normal or borderline resting ABI
  • Automated Cuff-Link technology ensures consistent cuff selection and inflation
  • simpleABI-Q PVR mode allows Doppler-free rapid screening for patients with calcified arteries
  • Single-level testing focuses on ankle-brachial index without segmental localization, ideal for symptomatic evaluation

Perfect for clinicians who need stress assessment without the complexity of multi-level segmental ABI.

Best for: Cardiology, internal medicine, and primary care practices evaluating symptomatic PAD patients needing single-level stress testing with Toe Brachial Index (TBI) capability, and optional rapid ABI-Q exam screening for diabetic or calcified arteries


Why Single-Level Stress ABI Matters

  • Detects PAD in patients whose resting ABI appears normal
  • Supports guideline-aligned evaluation for intermittent claudication
  • simpleABI-Q mode adds fast, reliable screening for diabetic or calcified arteries
  • Preserves workflow efficiency with automated cuff management

Key Features

  • Continuous-wave Doppler ABI measurement (gold standard) with Toe Brachial Index (TBI)
  • Automated Cuff-Link selection and inflation
  • Stress ABI capability for symptomatic PAD
  • ABI-Q exam software for dual-mode rapid screening
  • Compact design for in-clinic or office-based workflows
  • Consistent, repeatable results across operators

Clinical Applications

  • Symptomatic PAD evaluation at single-level
  • Stress testing for claudication
  • Diabetic foot vascular assessment with TBI for calcified arteries, plus ABI-Q exam rapid PVR screening
  • Baseline vascular assessment in primary care and cardiology
  • Preventive and follow-up PAD evaluation

Where This Fits in the Newman Medical Lineup

  • Screening only? → simpleABI-Q
  • Gold standard resting ABI without stress? → simpleABI-400CL
  • Multi-level segmental testing? → simpleABI-500CL
  • Stress + multi-level? → simpleABI-600CL

The simpleABI-450CL sits between the simpleABI-400CL and simpleABI-500CL, giving clinicians stress evaluation at single-level while retaining dual-mode PVR capabilities.


When to Upgrade

  • Need segmental localization → simpleABI-500CL
  • Need multi-level + stress → simpleABI-600CL
  • Need resting ABI only → simpleABI-400CL
  • Need rapid screening for diabetic or cal cified arteries → use ABI-Q exam mode within the system

Reimbursement & Coding

Supports billable studies, including:

  • CPT Code 93922 – Noninvasive physiologic arterial studies (Doppler ABI + TBI); CPT Code 93923 – Single-level exercise/functional study; CPT 93924 – Noninvasive physiologic studies of lower extremity arteries, at rest and following treadmill stress testing
  • Use in outpatient, clinic, and specialty settings

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simpleABI-450CL Automated Cuff-Link System – Single-Level + Exercise

Newman Medical’s PC-based SimpleABI systems are specifically designed to provide quick and easy results when diagnosing lower extremity peripheral artery disease. These systems not only save time during examinations but also reduce staff training and re-training time due to their user-friendly interface.

With simpleABI, accurate full-page reports are quickly produced with the necessary documentation for reimbursement. The exam is made easy by following the report being generated on the computer screen, eliminating the need for memorizing complex menus or protocols. Since the system automatically generates the report, there’s no need for secondary downloading steps to store, print, or share the results.

Cuff-Link Main Control

The Cuff-Link main control unit is, quite simply, an integrated speed machine. The simpleABI 450CL integrates:

  • A 4-port cuff selector
  • Interchangeable Doppler probes
  • Pressure sensors
  • A pump
  • Control software

The integration of these features streamlines the exam process, rendering it quicker and more straightforward while effectively reducing costly errors.

Cuff-link Remote

The Cuff-link remote allows the user to step through the exam with remote push-button simplicity.

  • Effortlessly move from one site to another
  • Clearly visible display of the current cuff pressure
  • Push button inflation
  • Automated cuff deflation for accurate pressure readings
  • One button waveform creation
Software

Powerful yet simpleABI 450CL software saves you time and is what sets the simpleABI systems apart. The software is an integrated part of the system; no separate downloading of the data is needed.

  • Automatic index calculations, avoiding potential errors
  • Automatically stores each exam with time stamp
  • Your logo and contact information can be shown on the report
  • Your physicians, operators and interpreters can be on drop-down editable menus
  • Drop down ICD-10 codes
  • Suggested CPT codes and interpretation of results are shown
  • Multiple and selectable formats to store the reports: PDF, TIFF, CSV, BMP, JPG
  • DICOM software is available as an option
Reports

The 450CL software provides a complete set of tests and reports for lower extremity arterial evaluation. The tests that can be done with the simpleABI 450CL include:

  • Single Level Exams – Single level exams for diagnosing obstruction. Meets equipment requirements for CPT code 93922.
    • ABI-Q (Quick PVR Assessment) – A PVR based 1-2 minute exam to quickly assess the patient for the presence/absence of PAD.
    • ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) – with dual ankle Doppler pressures and PVR waveforms. This is the fundamental PAD exam.
    • ABI with Toe (Ankle Brachial Index + Toe or TBI) – with dual ankle Doppler pressures and PVR waveforms. PPG or Doppler can be used on toes. Typically used if the patient has calcified vessels the ABI cannot be obtained.
  • ABI Exercise Exams – Vascular exercise exams. Useful for pseudo claudication if the patient has PAD symptoms but the resting ABI is normal or questionable.
    • ABI with Exercise Single level exam performed pre and post exercise. Can be done with provocative maneuvers or treadmill protocol. Meets requirements for CPT code 93923.
    • ABI Stress with Treadmill – Single level exam performed pre and post exercise. When used with the specified treadmill protocol meets equipment requirements for CPT code 93924.
Doppler

The Cuff-link includes a built-in Doppler using Newman Medical’s sensitive, interchangeable probes. Cuff-link Dopplers have the sensitivity and audio response to allow you to hear the blood flow sounds quickly and clearly.

Our unique magnetic probe holder won’t crack or break and gently cradles the probe when not being used. The open design avoids gathering dirt, gel and germs.

The Cuff-link speaker is a powerful high fidelity speaker that has an extraordinarily smooth and rich response over the whole range of Doppler sounds.

Vascular sensors

All Cuff-link vascular probes provide the sensitivity and reliability you need. All probes will work on all Cuff-links for maximum versatility.   Our 5 and 8 MHz vascular probes have a smooth contour design that is comfortable to hold, comfortable for the patient, and easy to clean.

  • 5 MHz pencil probe provides excellent deep penetration for deeper arteries like the femoral, popliteal and brachial, and for deep veins
  • 5 MHz SteadyDop probe features a wide-angle design that delivers strong deep penetration, making it ideal for locating deeper vessels such as the femoral, popliteal, and brachial arteries, as well as deep veins
  • 8 MHz pencil probe is especially sensitive for vessels near the surface like the radial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries.
  • 8 MHz SteadyDop probe combines wide-angle coverage with superior sensitivity, ensuring reliable detection of superficial vessels including the radial, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries
  • SPPG probe is a PPG probe used with newer simpleABI Cuff-Link Systems (serial numbers > CL404000 or CL804000) to produce PPG waveforms during TBI exams, especially for toe examinations when ankle arteries are calcified or occluded.
  • The simpleABI 600CL comes with 8 MHz and SPPG probes; the 5 MHz is optional.

 

Cuffs

The simpleABI 450CL system comes with a complete set of specialized vascular cuffs. They are a washable soft material over a non-latex bladder. The cuffs are long enough to completely encircle the limb. The set includes:

  • 2 x 10cm EZ-Clean Vasocuffs
  • 2 x 12cm EZ-Clean Vasocuffs
  • 2 x 1.9cm disposable digit cuffs
Computer

The computer currently supplied as an optional component of the simpleABI system is a robust netbook computer.

  • Operating system: Windows 11
  • 11.6 inch diagonal screen
  • 4 GB memory
  • 500 GB HDD
  • Wireless/Bluetooth capability
  • 6 to 8 hour battery

These specifications are subject to change as computers change rapidly.

The Newman Medical software will already be loaded on the computer.

Adjustable Roll Stand

The sturdy steel rolling stand for the simpleABI systems includes:

  • A wide five legged anti-tip base
  • A mounting plate for the computer and Cuff-link
  • Hooks on the basket for storing the hoses
  • A basket for storing cuffs, gel, etc.
Industry Leading Two Year Warranty

Every SimpleABI System purchase comes with a comprehensive 2-year warranty. This guarantee encompasses all parts and labor, including the Cuff-link box, probes, and cords. Our design and materials have been carefully chosen to minimize the number and cost of any potential warranty issues, enabling us to offer this exceptional warranty.

Made in the USA

Our diagnostic ultrasound products are designed and manufactured in the vicinity of Denver, Colorado, a long-time center for diagnostic ultrasound products. Each of our products, including probes, undergoes thorough inspection and testing, guaranteeing quality and durability. Our veteran team brings decades of experience in the vascular industry, further enhancing our products’ reliability.

Click here to see common tests for PAD and the appropriate simpleABI systems.

Specifications

Level of Protection against electrical shock

Type B Applied Part; Class II Equipment

Designed to meet the following standards:

IEC60601-1, IEC60601-2, IEC60601-2-37

Height (inclusive): 107 cm (42 inches)
Weight (inclusive): 5.5 kgs (12 pounds)
Operating Temperature: 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 30% to 75%
Transport/Storage Temperature: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
Transport/Storage Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
Battery Life: 10 hours
CBL-170 – 2 foot (retracted length) Coiled Cord

2 foot replacement coil cord for use with DigiDop.

D5 5MHz DigiDop Probe | Deep Vessel Vascular Doppler

5MHz optimized for Vascular Use with DigiDop Doppler

DPPG – Audio PPG Probe

DPPG - useful for toe brachial index

ACC-175 – Carry Bag for ABI-300/ABI-250

In blue, for use with DigiDop or simpleABI

ACC-200 – set of 8 Cuff-Link Tubing

Set of 8 color coded tubes for use with 8-port Cuff-Link systems.

ACC-210 – set of 4 Cuff-Link Tubing

Set of 4 color coded tubes for use with Cuff-Link Systems.

CBL-180 – 4 foot (retracted length) Coiled Cord

Extra long replacement coiled cord.

CUFF-210D – VasoCuff Disposable Cuffs, 12cm

VasoCuff Disposable Vascular Cuff, 12cm

CUFF-210L – EZ-Clean Vascular Cuff, 12cm long

12cm long Vascular Cuff for use on upper leg.

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What is the difference between simpleABI-400CL and simpleABI-450CL?

simpleABI-400CL is single-level resting ABI. simpleABI-450CL adds stress testing for symptomatic evaluation. Both include dual-mode simpleABI-Q PVR software.

Who should use the simpleABI-450CL?

Practices evaluating symptomatic PAD patients needing single-level stress ABI with optional rapid PVR screening.

Can I use simpleABI-Q PVR software on the simpleABI-450CL?

Yes. The system allows clinicians to switch between Doppler ABI and PVR rapid screening seamlessly.

Why is stress ABI important at single-level?

Stress testing identifies PAD that is not detectable at rest, providing actionable information for patients with claudication symptoms.