HoMedics BPA-540
Device Model:
BPA-540
Manufacturer:
HoMedics Inc., 3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood pressure
Primary Client Use:
Intended for both professional use and self-measurement
Measurement Site:
Upper Arm
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Availability according to Countries or Regions:
Australia
Description:
The HoMedics BPA-540 is an automatic blood pressure monitor. Its blood pressure measurement technology has been proven to be accurate. Blood pressure measurements are taken from the upper arm. It is intended for both professional use and self-measurement. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the HoMedics BPA-540, to measure blood pressure, 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 | Legacy approval | Older clinical validation; older protocol |
| BP | BIHS (UK and IRL) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | ESH (Europe) | Professional use | Published evidence |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for adults (Preferred) | Published evidence |
| Consumer Body | Year(s) | Level | Comment | |
| BP | Choice (Australia) | Previous | A |
Validation Publications:
Yarows SA. Accuracy of the HoMedics Walgreens Deluxe Arm Blood Pressure device (WGNBPA-540) compared with auscultation in 85 individuals. Blood Press Monit. 2011 Aug;16(4):200-2. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0b013e328347b55a. PMID: 21654318.
SP10:2002 - Pass General population