Omron M4 (HEM-722C1-E)
Device Name:
M4
Device Model:
HEM-722C1-E
Manufacturer:
Omron Corporation, Kyoto Head Office, Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo ku, Kyoto 600-8530, JAPAN.
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:
Ireland
Device Specifications:
Description:
The Omron M4 (HEM-722C1-E) 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:
The technology used in the Omron M4 (HEM-722C1-E), to measure blood pressure, has failed 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 | Not recommended | This device has failed a clinical validation. |
Validation Publications:
Naschitz JE, Loewenstein L, Lewis R, Keren D, Gaitini L, Tamir A, Yeshurun D. Accuracy of the OMRON M4 automatic blood pressure measuring device. J Hum Hypertens. 2000 Jul;14(7):423-7. PMID: 10918546.
BHS:1993 - Fail General population