A&D UM-201
Device Model:
UM-201
Manufacturer:
A&D Company Ltd., 3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, 170-0013 Tokyo, JAPAN.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for professional use
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Ireland
Device Manual:
Device Specifications:
Description:
The A&D UM-201 is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 2-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for professional use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the A&D UM-201, 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.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | ★★ Recommendation | Recent clinical validation; recent protocol |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Self-measurement | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults (Unavailable) | Published evidence |
| Consumer Body | Year(s) | Level | Comment | |
| BP | Choice (Australia) |
Validation Publications:
Fania C, Albertini F, Palatini P. Validation of the A&D UM-201 device for office blood pressure measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol Revision 2010. Blood Press Monit. 2017 Aug;22(4):234-7. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000257. PMID: 28362645.
ESH-IP:2010 - Pass General population