Panasonic EW-3106
Device Model:
EW-3106
Manufacturer:
Panasonic, One Panasonic Way, 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Germany and Ireland
Device Manual:
Description:
The Panasonic EW-3106 is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 1-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Panasonic EW-3106, to measure blood pressure, has passed in two clinical validation studies, in general populations, according to recognised standard protocols, as published in peer-reviewed publications.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | ★ Recommendation | Older clinical validation; older protocol; multiple clinical validations |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Self-measurement (Previous) | Published evidence |
| BP | DHL (DE) | General use (Previous: 2009) | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Self-measurement | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Bonso E, Dorigatti F, Palatini P. Validation of Panasonic EW3106 and EW3109 devices for blood pressure measurement according to the International Protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2010 Feb;15(1):55-8. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e32833531b3. PMID: 20071978.
ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population
Tholl U, Lüders S, Bramlage P, Dechend R, Eckert S, Mengden T, Nürnberger J, Sanner B, Anlauf M. The German Hypertension League (Deutsche Hochdruckliga) Quality Seal Protocol for blood pressure-measuring devices: 15-year experience and results from 105 devices for home blood pressure control. Blood Press Monit. 2016 Aug;22(4):197-205. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000186. PMID: 26998590.
DHL:2007 - Pass General population (Note: 2009)