HoMedics BPA-540
Description: The HoMedics BPA-540 is a clinically validated and 1-star automatic blood pressure monitor. Measurements are taken from the upper arm and it is intended for both professional use and self-measurement. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the HoMedics BPA-540, to measure blood pressure, has passed in a clinical validation study, in a general population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication.
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medaval | ★ Recommendation | Recent clinical validation; older protocol | ||
| BIHS (UK and IRL) | Professional use | Published evidence | ||
| ESH (Europe) | Professional use | Published evidence | ||
| Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults (Preferred) | Published evidence | ||
| Consumer Body | Version | Quartile | Comment | |
| Choice (Australia) | Previous | A | ||
Validation Publications
Yarows SA. Accuracy of the HoMedics Walgreens Deluxe Arm Blood Pressure device (WGNBPA-540) compared with auscultation in 85 individuals. Blood Press Monit. 2011 Aug;16(4):200-2. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e328347b55a. PMID: 21654318.
SP10:2002 - Pass General population
