Post on 11-Jan-2020
Hypertension Canada’s Blood Pressure Measurement Device Recommendation Program
Hypertension Canada’s Blood Pressure Measurement Device Recommendation Program is designed to
help you in your purchasing decisions by easily identifying devices that are validated in studies as
accurate.
Devices used to measure blood pressure can be purchased from most pharmacies, and stores that sell
health-care equipment.
Here are some helpful tips when shopping for a blood pressure monitor:
● Ask the staff for training on how to properly use the device and for assistance in selecting the
proper cuff size and features.
● Blood pressure measurement devices that have a memory or printout for storing readings are
recommended as this allows your doctor to see all of the readings that have been taken.
● Ask your doctor or pharmacist to check the blood pressure monitor to make sure it is accurate.
● Automated blood pressure recording devices may not work properly for all individuals such as
persons with an irregular heart rhythm. If you have an irregular heart rhythm, alert the sales
staff so you can test out the device to ensure it takes proper readings before making a purchase.
● Make sure that the device you are using or purchasing is “Recommended by Hypertension
Canada”. These devices have been clinically validated to be accurate.
● Blood Pressure Devices Recommended by Hypertension Canada will be listed on our website
and, beginning January 2018, most will carry the following logo on their packaging for easy
identification:
Blood Pressure Devices Recommended by Hypertension Canada:
Blood pressure measurement devices improve technological advances. Likewise, the standards for
validating these devices as accurate are also improving. Various standards exist globally to gauge the
accuracy of blood pressure measurement devices. Those with a Gold rating meet the highest and most
current international standards, and those with the Silver ratings meet the highest international
standards available prior to their most recent updates. Both Gold and Silver levels are accepted as
accurate).
Brand
Model Name and Number
Photo Device Type Recommendation Level
Cuff Sizes available
A&D Medical Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
UA-767 PLUS
Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Silver Small - 16-24 cm (6.3-9.4 inches) Large - 36- 45 cm (14.2-17.7 inches)
A&D Medical Deluxe Connected
Blood Pressure Monitor
UA-651 BLE
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 23-37 cm (9-14.6
inches)
A&D Medical Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
UA 767 PLac
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 36-45 cm (14.2-17.7
inches)
A&D Medical Pro Blood Pressure
Monitor with Small
Cuff and AC Adapter
UA 767 PSac
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 16-24 cm (6.3-9.4
inches)
A&D Medical Ambulatory Blood
Pressure Monitor
TM 2430
Ambulatory
Blood Pressure
Monitor
Gold Small cuff for left arm (15-22cm, 5.9-8.6 inches) Adult cuff for left arm (20-31cm, 7.9-12 inches) Large cuff for left arm (28-36cm, 11-14 inches) Adult cuff for right arm (20-31cm, 7.9-12 inches)
Atoma Atoma Premium Advanced Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor 11116
Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 - 43 cm / 9.4”-17”)
Atoma Atoma Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor 11115
Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Gold Wide Range Cuff (22 - 42 cm / 8.75”-16.5”) Large: (32- 42 cm - 12.5”-16.5”)
BIOS Medical BIOS Diagnostics Precision Series 6.0 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor BP W100
Home Blood Pressure Monitor – Wrist
Gold Wrist - 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
BIOS Medical Precision Series 8.0
Premium Blood
Pressure Monitor
BD215
Home Blood Pressure Monitor – Arm
Silver
(22 - 42 cm / 8.6-16.5 inches)
BIOS Medical Protocol® 7D MII Blood Pressure Monitor BD250
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver (22 - 42 cm / 8.6-16.5 inches)
BIOS Medical Protocol® 7D Blood Pressure Monitor BD240
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 - 43 cm / 9.4-17 inches)
BIOS Medical Protocol® 7D MII Blood Pressure Monitor BD245
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 - 43 cm / 9.4-17 inches)
BIOS Medical Precision Series 6.0 Easy Read Blood Pressure Monitor BD201
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 -
43 cm / 9.4-17 inches)
BIOS Medical EASY READ Blood Pressure Monitor BD351
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 -
43 cm / 9.4-17 inches)
BIOS Medical AUTOMATIC Blood Pressure Monitor BD230
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Silver Wide Range Cuff (24 -
43 cm / 9.4-17 inches)
BIOS Medical COMPACT Blood Pressure Monitor BD216
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Gold (22 - 42 cm / 8.6-16.5 inches)
BIOS Medical Precision Series 10.0
Blood Pressure Monitor
with AFIB Screening
3MS1-4KBP
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Gold Cuffs Available and Validated Medium: (22-32 cm- 8.75 -12.5 inches) Large: (32- 42 cm - 12.5-16.5 inches) Wide Range Cuff (22 - 42 cm / 8.75-16.5
inches)
BIOS Medical Blood Pressure Monitor
with AFIB Screening
ULTRA
BD350
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor – Arm
Gold Cuffs Available and Validated Medium: (22-32 cm- 8.75 -12.5 inches) Large: (32- 42 cm - 12.5-16.5 inches) Wide Range Cuff (22 - 42 cm / 8.75-16.5 inches)
Exact 4 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM35
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Exact 8 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM47
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Exact 10 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM66
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Life 4.0 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM35
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Life 8.0 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM47
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Life 10.0 blood pressure
monitor – upper arm
BM66
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 22 – 42 cm (8.7” – 16.5”)
Life Source One Touch Automatic
UA-651 CN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 23-37 cm (9-14.6
inches)
Life Source Multi-User Blood
Pressure Monitor
UA-767 FAM
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver Wide range cuff - 22-42
cm (8.6-16.5 inches)
Life Source Talking Blood Pressure
Monitor
UA- 1030TCN
Ambulatory
Blood Pressure
Monitor
Gold 23-37 cm (9-14.6
inches)
Life Source Quick Response with
Easy-Fit™ Cuff
UA- 787 EJCN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver 23-43 cm (9-17 inches)
Omron 3 SeriesTM Upper Arm
Blood Pressure Monitor
BP710CANN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Small 17 - 22 cm (7" - 9") Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9" - 17")
Omron 5 SeriesTM Upper Arm
Blood Pressure Monitor
BP742CANN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Small 17 - 22 cm (7" - 9") Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9" - 17")
Omron 7 SeriesTM Wireless
Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
BP761CANN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9" - 17")
Omron Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
BP765CAN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Small 17 - 22 cm (7"" - 9"") Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9"" - 17"")
Omron Wireless Upper Arm
Blood Pressure Monitor
BP769CAN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9" - 17")
Omron 10 SeriesTM Wireless
Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor
BP786CANN
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Gold Adult Wide-Range 22 - 42 cm (9" - 17")
Omron 7 SeriesTM Wireless
Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor BP654
Home Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Silver Adult Wrist 13.5 - 21.5 cm (5-1/4" - 8-1/2")
Pharmasmart PS-2000
Blood Pressure
Measurement
Kiosk
Gold Single Cuff System
Pharmasmart PS-2000 C
Blood Pressure
Measurement
Kiosk
Gold Single Cuff System
Pharmasmart PS-2000 D
Blood Pressure
Measurement
Kiosk
Gold Single Cuff System