Omron BP742CANN (HEM-7131-CA)
Device Name:
BP742CANN
Device Model:
HEM-7131-CA
Manufacturer:
Brand: Omron Corporation, Kyoto Head Office, Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo ku, Kyoto 600-8530, JAPAN.
Other: Omron Healthcare Manufacturing Vietnam Co. Ltd., 28 VSIP II, Street 2, Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park II, Hoa Phu Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province 820000, VIET NAM.
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:
Canada
Device Manual:
Description:
The Omron BP742CANN (HEM-7131-CA) 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 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:
There appears to be no peer-reviewed clinical validation information available on the technology used in the Omron BP742CANN (HEM-7131-CA) to measure blood pressure.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Not recommended | This device has not been clinically validated. |
| BP | Hypertension Canada | Self-measurement (Gold) | Manufacturer declaration of equivalence |
Relevant Publications:
Ross KL, Bhasin S, Wilson MP, Stewart SA, Wilson TW. Accuracy of drug store blood pressure monitors: an observational study. Blood Press Monit. 2013 Dec;18(6):339-41. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000003. PMID: 24192848.
The publication describes the Omron BP742CANN (HEM-7131-CA) being used as a reference device for comparison with pharmacy devices.