Boots 56-90-439
Description: The Boots 56-90-439 is a non-clinically-validated automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the wrist 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 Boots 56-90-439 to measure blood pressure.
Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | ||
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Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. | ||
Consumer Body | Version | Quartile | Comment | |
Which? (UK) | Previous: 2013 | A |
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 Boots 5690439 are compared to those from the Omron BPM tester PA-350, though not in a formal validation.