Omron MX3 Plus (HEM-742-E)

Description:

The Omron MX3 Plus (HEM-742-E) is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 1-star Medaval rating. 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 MX3 Plus (HEM-742-E), to measure blood pressure, has passed in two clinical validation studies, in general populations, according to recognised standard protocols, as published in peer-reviewed publications.

Recommendations:

	Accuracy Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BP	Medaval	★ Recommendation	Older clinical validation; older protocol; multiple clinical validations
BP	BIHS (UK and IRL)	Previous recommendation, now archived (Archived)	Equivalence claim but should be published evidence
BP	ESH (Europe)	Self-measurement for adults and children	Published evidence
BP	Stride BP	Self-measurement for adults (Unavailable)	Published evidence

Device Family:

Boots 56-90-447 (HEM-7101)B, Omron MX3 Plus (HEM-742-E)B
Legend: B BIHS Derivative

Validation Publications:

Coleman A, Freeman P, Steel S, Shennan A. Validation of the Omron MX3 Plus oscillometric blood pressure monitoring device according to the European Society of Hypertension international protocol. Blood Press Monit. 2005 Jun;10(3):165-8. PMID: 15923819.

ESH-IP:2002 - Pass General population

Christofaro DG, Casonatto J, Polito MD, Cardoso JR, Fernandes R, Guariglia DA, Gerage AM, de Oliveira AR. Evaluation of the Omron MX3 Plus monitor for blood pressure measurement in adolescents. Eur J Pediatr. 2009 Nov;168(11):1349-54. Epub: 2009 Feb 17. doi: 10.1007/s00431-009-0936-x. PMID: 19221789.

BHS:1993 - Pass (A/A) General population

SP10:1996 - Pass General population

Relevant Publications:

Ware A, Stevens R, Selwood M, Fleming S. Accuracy of blood pressure monitors available in high street pharmacies. Blood Press Monit. 2016 Feb;21(1):59-61. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000151. PMID: 26427055.

Measurements from the Omron MX3 Plus (HEM-742-E) are compared to those from the Omron PA-350 (BPM tester), though not in a formal validation.