A&D UA-744
Description: The A&D UA-744 is a non-clinically-validated automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and it is intended for self-measurement and home use.
Assessment:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the A&D UA-744 to measure blood pressure.
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. | ||
Relevant Publications
Ware A, Stevens R, Selwood M, Fleming S. Accuracy of blood pressure monitors available in high street pharmacies. Blood Press Monit. 2016 Feb;21(1):59-61. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000151. PMID: 26427055.
Measurements from the A&D UA-744 are compared to those from the Omron BPM tester PA-350, though not in a formal validation.
