HoMedics BPA-200
Device Model:
BPA-200
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:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Device Manual:
Description:
The HoMedics BPA-200 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 HoMedics BPA-200, 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:
Grim CE, Grim CM. The HoMedics BPA-200 and BPA-300 home blood pressure devices fail the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol and cannot be recommended for patient use. Blood Press Monit. 2008 Aug;13(4):227-9. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e3282feebf7. PMID: 18635979.
ESH-IP:2002 - Fail General population (Note: Failed Phase 1)