iHealth BP3 (KD-931)

Description:

The iHealth BP3 (KD-931) is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a certified 4-star Medaval rating. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for self-measurement and home use.

Assessment:

The accuracy of the technology used in the iHealth BP3 (KD-931), to measure blood pressure, is certified by Medaval Ltd. It has passed 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	★★★★ Certified Accuracy	Older clinical validation; older protocol with certified adherence
BP	BIHS (UK and IRL)	Self-measurement (Previous)	Published evidence
BP	ESH (Europe)	Self-measurement	Published evidence
BP	Stride BP	Self-measurement and professional use for adults (Preferred)	Published evidence

Device Family:

iHealth BP3 (KD-931)P, iHealth Clear (BPM1)P
Legend: P Stride Equivalence

Validation Publications:

Chen C, Shang F, Wang J, Chen J, Ji N, Wan Y. Validation of the iHealth BP3 upper-arm blood pressure monitor, for clinic use and self-measurement, according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010. Blood Press Monit. 2012 Dec;17(6):253-6. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e32835b9ecb. PMID: 23147535.

ESH-IP:2010 - Pass General population

Medaval Certification Assessment

Certification Image Medaval Ltd. Accreditation assessment of the blood pressure measurement technology used in the iHealth BP3 upper arm monitor, as validated according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010. Medical Device Assessment. 2016 Aug 5;2016(1601) 5 p. Epub: 2019 Jan 30. Available from: www.medaval.ie.

With proven validity of validation results according to an accepted protocol, the clinical accuracy of the blood pressure measurement technology, used in the iHealth BP3 (KD-931), is certified by Medaval Ltd.