Contec 08A
Device Name:
08A
Manufacturer:
Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd., 112 Qinhuang West Street, Economic &Technical Development Zone, Qinhuangdao 066004, Hebei Provice, CHINA.
Measuring functions:
Blood Pressure and PR
Primary Client Use:
Intended for both professional use and self-measurement
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Available Currently
Description:
The Contec 08A is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 3-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for both professional use and self-measurement.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Contec 08A, to measure blood pressure, is among the best rated for accuracy by Medaval Ltd. It has passed in two clinical validation studies, between general and specific populations, according to recognised standard protocols, as published in peer-reviewed publications.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | ★★★ Recommendation | Recent clinical validation; recent protocol; multiple clinical validations |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults (Preferred) | Published evidence |
Device Family:
Validation Publications:
Zhou Y, Zhou Y, Zou RY, Li Y, Wang JG. Validation of the CONTEC08A upper-arm blood pressure monitor in adult Chinese. Blood Press Monit. 2025 Jun 1;30(3):109-112. Epub: 2025 Jan 31. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000743. PMID: 40013499.
81060-2:2018/Amd 1:2020 - Pass General population
Chen M, Wang W, Wang L, Bian J, Ma W, Bai J, Lou Y, Cai J. Validation of the CONTEC08C oscillometric blood pressure monitor in adults according to the International Organization for Standardization 81060-2:2018 standard. Blood Press Monit. Epub: 2025 Nov 3. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000781. PMID: 41186208.
81060-2:2018 - Pass General population