Product Reviews for Omron Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor With Aps

Omron Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor With Aps

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Product Reviews of Omron Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor With Aps

Product Review: Don't listen to the reviewer who got a defective unit...
Summary: 5 Stars

I use this unit daily to monitor blood pressure, and I have compared the results to multiple Doctor's (old-fashioned) readings as well as machines in pharmacies and medical offices. It is accurate. Usually it is spot on, within 2-3, and any differences were not statistically significant. This model also has a feature that allows you to average out three readings in a row, which should help offset any inaccurate readings.

As with any blood pressure monitor, you should check it against other monitors when you first get it to make sure you are getting accurate readings. There is a specific technique to using a wrist monitor, whereby you are to hold the arm from which the reading is being taken still with your wrist at heart level. There is a beep indicator that lets you know when you are in the right spot, but it is your job to keep your arm there during the reading - best to hold the elbow of the arm that has the device on it with your other arm.

As to the reviewer that got a defective unit - that is unfortunate - but it should not influence people's buying decisions on this model. There is the potentiality to get a defective unit when you buy any kind of device.

The best thing for me about this unit is that it is extremely portable, and easy to take with you when travelling. Highly recommended.

Product Review: Excellent Device
Summary: 5 Stars

I like this item. Works fine. You can read your result very fast. Easy to use.

Product Review: Inaccurate--do not buy
Summary: 1 Stars

Just received and tested it against another blood pressure monitor that is accurate. Average systolic for this model is 22 points low and dystolic 14 points low. Checked three times against the other monitor and consistently off by 20+ systolic and 12+ dystolic. Packed it up and sent it back as defective.

Product Review: Reads low every time
Summary: 1 Stars

I first ordered the Omron 650 from Amazon in January. It arrived but would not inflate. I returned it to Amazon and received a prompt replacement. The replacement inflated properly but under read by at least 20% as compared to a accurate upper arm reading at my docters office.

I contacted Omron for warranty service and was told to ship it to Texas, which I did. The cost to me for this episode (postage, insurance and $ 5.00 repair fee) was over $ 10.00. The unit was returned to me promptly with a note that the unit was "within specifications" . In further use, I determined that the readings were still 20 % low.

So I now own an instrument that, in my opinion, is worhtless for the use intended - taking accurate blood pressure readings. Plus I am out an additional $ 10.00 for warranty service.