Anymore feedback on the GRX Medical Expert Cardiology CD-27 stethoscope?

daveintexas8 · Feb 11, 2009

I got mine yesterday (very fast shippers, even using the USPS). I haven't had a chance to use it, but it seems good. One thing that could be changed is that the headset seems small (and yes I have a big head), but it seems fine.

Kinda wonder if the Littman is better, but I don't really have the expertise to need a top of the line scope anyway.

And you can't beat the price...

juniataemt06 · Feb 11, 2009

Like Dave said, the only problem i've had so far with my CD-29 is the fact that the binaural assembly (the whole part that's above the head of the scope) doesn't open too wide making it uncomfortable when it's in my ears. I guess I have a big head too! I did switch the ear buds to the smaller size (they gave me two sets of large and one set of small) which seems to be more comfortable.

Other than that though, I think it's a good quality scope overall, especially for the money.

belaya_volna · Feb 12, 2009

I wrote GRX today to see what the difference between the uc-7 was and the cd-29...this is what they said:

"Hi, the cd-29 is a dual head stethoscope adult and pediatric. We have put in three spring in the yolk to fit in your ears just a little more snug. excellent. The cd-1 is a single bell adult only stethoscope. Excellent also. The uc-7 is a light weight version of the cd-29."

I just don't know if I want to take the jump until I do some more research on what else is out there besides Littmanns (which I really can't afford). I just want to make sure I get the most for my money.

Any suggestions would be very much appreciated! Thanks!:)

juniataemt06 · Feb 12, 2009

belaya volna,

I've heard some good things about the brand Kila but have never seen one up close or listened with one. I know you can find them on ebay too.

belaya_volna · Feb 13, 2009

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know off hand how much the CD-29 weighs?

Thanks

juniataemt06 · Feb 13, 2009

7.8 oz according to their website

http://grxmedical.com/grxmedicalcd-29cardiologystethoscope.aspx

The UC-7 comes in at only 5.5 oz

The CD-1 (comparable to the Littmann Master Cardio) comes in at 7.5 oz

They no longer have the CD-27 on their website. I guess they have phased it out to the 29.

LuckyKelleyK, RN · Feb 17, 2009

Here is a picture of my cd-29 if anyone is curious. It does feel pretty heavy, but I don't think it will bother me much. I got it for such a great price! If I could have gotten the UC-7 for a similar price I would have.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Feb 18, 2009

A few of my classmates think it's heavy, but then again they all have Littmann lightweights. Even so, I love my CD-27. I started using it in clinical this class and I was surprised at what sounds I could pick up with it that I can't with my old Littmann SE.

I think I'll spring for the UC-7 as a graduation gift for myself and leave that one as dual adult/pediatric diaphragms, since that bell cone doesn't "slip on" as easily as the instructions claim :)

rokclimbah · Apr 1, 2009

CD-27: Good acoustics - just as good, maybe better than comparable Littman. The bell is quite heavy, to the point where I more often grab my Littman because the cd-27 rubs on my neck after awhile. Also, customer service was not too friendly for me.

j_tay1981 · Sep 26, 2009

See post below...

j_tay1981 · Sep 26, 2009

I have to throw in my two on this one.. I bought the cd27 off of ebay a few months ago for a friend going into nursing school. he brought it back to me with some problems. So I took it for a test run. First thing I noticed was the rotating stem in the bottom of the steth was a little loose... and this concerned me b/c steths work on air pressurem, if this stem is loose it may not be holding pressure well. So first thing was BP, I could here BP sounds OK with the diaphragm... but MUCH better with the bell. Then did a simple cardiac exam on my buddy, heart sounds were almost imperceptible with the diaphragm and forget about hearing any abnormalities like flutter or a murmur. The bell worked very well again. I am inclined to believe this scope is defective as the diaphragm just doesnt work very well and is not sensitive whatsoever. From reading other reviews it seems I am the minority in getting a defective scope.. That being said, GRX has been VERY helpful in resolving the issue and is sending out a new scope to replace this one, I am very happy with their customer service and they really do stand behind their products as they say!

Did they send out a replacement, and how did that compare with the faulty one?

littlemamakt, ASN · Sep 26, 2009

I just wanted to say that I now own both the GRX and a Littmann Lightweight. The sound is so much better on the lightweight. You can buy them in the $40 range. I would highly recommend buying a lightweight and not wasting your time with the GRX.