HoMedics BPW-520
Device Model:
BPW-520
Manufacturer:
HoMedics Inc., 3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Wrist
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Australia
Description:
The HoMedics BPW-520 is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Medaval has not found evidence proving the accuracy of its blood pressure measurement technology. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the wrist. 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:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the HoMedics BPW-520 to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |
| Consumer Body | Year(s) | Level | Comment | |
| BP | Choice (Australia) | Previous | B |