Omron HEM-722C
Device Model:
HEM-722C
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
Description:
The Omron HEM-722C 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 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 HEM-722C, to measure blood pressure, has passed in a clinical validation study, in a specific population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication. It has also been assessed, in a general population, according to a non-standard protocol.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BP | Medaval | Recommended in certain condition(s) | Validation in specific condition(s). See publications for details. |
| BP | Stride BP | Self-measurement for the elderly | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Córdoba R, Fuertes MI, Alvarez A, Molina I, Solans R, Melero I. Validación de un monitor de automedida de la presión arterial: OMRON-HM 722C. [The evaluation of a self-measurement arterial pressure monitor: the OMRON-HM 722C.] Aten Primaria. 1997 Sep 30;20(5):247-50. PMID: 9453774. Available from: www.elsevier.es. In Spanish.
Ad Hoc protocol General population
Bortolotto LA, Henry O, Hanon O, Sikias P, Mourad JJ, Girerd X. Validation of two devices for self-measurement of blood pressure by elderly patients according to the revised British Hypertension Society protocol: the Omron HEM-722C and HEM-735C. Blood Press Monit. 1999 Feb;4(1):21-5. PMID: 10362887.
BHS:1993 - Pass (A/A) Elderly
SP10:1992 - Pass Elderly