What this product is
5 Series® Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor is a device sold by Omron.
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What it measures
It measures blood pressure on the upper arm, and also detects pulse rate and counts irregular heartbeats, up to three per reading. omronhealthcare.com ↗
How well it works in independent tests
The independent AMA-backed Validated Device Listing lists this model as tested to the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 81060-2:2013 standard, with no error numbers given. validatebp.org ↗
FDA status
The maker says the product is registered with the FDA as a medical device. omronhealthcare.com ↗
Subscription
The maker says the companion OMRON connect app is free, so no paid subscription is mentioned. omronhealthcare.com ↗
Battery life
An Omron product expert said the batteries last about 1000 measurements; it runs on 4 AA batteries. bestbuy.com ↗
What the maker offers
The box holds the monitor, a wide-range cuff for 9 to 17 inch arms, manuals, and 4 AA batteries. omronhealthcare.com ↗
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About this kind of device
Home blood pressure monitors
Home blood pressure monitoring means people measure their own blood pressure outside a clinic, using a home device.
Main risk: Home monitors might not always be correct, and they do not replace medical visits.
Research stage 4: widely recommended. What it measures and the research →
This is research on this kind of device in general, not proof that this model is accurate or right for you.
Outside reviews
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